“And he (Moses) said to Aaron, Take you a young calf for a sin offering, and a ram for a burnt offering, without blemish, and offer them before the LORD." (v.2)
The seven days of consecration being now over, Aaron for the first time offers a sin offering and burnt offering for himself, and a sin offering, a burnt offering, a peace offering, and a meat offering, for the congregation.As the sacrifices were carried out by Aaron in the manner prescribed by God and given to Moses, fire comes down from heaven and consumes the burnt offering and the portions of fat on the altar. When the people saw it, they shouted and fell on their faces and worshiped God (v.24). This was a clear signal that God had accepted the offerings that had been made.
The application here is for ministry (both then and now). If our ministry doesn’t glorify God, then God can’t bless it and use it to help others and win the lost.
Therefore, make sure before ministering to others that your motivation is pure and your heart is open and cleansed before God.
The Truth: “Serve the Lord with fear, and rejoice with trembling.” (Psalm 2:11)
