Lord,
Reading these passages, I’m reminded of how much changed under the New Covenant. Thank you that we no longer live under the Old Testament Law. However, I also know that Jesus told us that He did not come to abolish the Law, but fulfill it. Please help me to see the value and important lessons from Levitical laws.
In Leviticus 11:44 you state that You are holy which is why Israel was called to holiness. In 1 Peter 1, You still call us to holiness! You have not changed, and your expectations of holiness in your people have not changed. Please help me to choose holiness in my thoughts and my actions.
The priests needed so much patience in all the waiting and re-evaluation of those with spots. In so many ways, I struggle with patience. I feel like it would be hard for me to have to wait like that! Yet, in my life now, I know there are times you call me to wait for clarity and wisdom. Please help me to learn to be patient and be willing to keep seeking Your wisdom.
It was sad to read of the reality of the leper- having to be declared unclean and live in isolation. I am reminded that spiritually, I was like a leper. Before you saved me, I was living in sin, declared unclean and separated from You. Yet, Jesus, when you died for my sins and rose again, you paid my debt! You forgave me, healed me, restored me and adopted me so that I will never be separated from you. I can never repay Your gift of salvation. I thank you and praise you for this amazing gift! I love you. Amen.