February 1, 2010 - Total Commitment

Meditation on Leviticus 1

The book of Leviticus teaches us about the holiness of God and His requirement of our holy living. Chapter one to seven describe the regulation for five offerings the Israelites could bring to God. Each offering foreshadows an aspect of Christ's sacrifice on the cross for us.

In chapter one, the details of the burnt offering was presented. This offering was voluntary. Depending on the economic condition of the person who brought the offering, he could offer a bull, a goat, a sheep, a goat, young pigeons or turtledoves. The animal must be without blemish and cleansed completely. This showed that Christ who offered himself on the cross was sinless. The person who offered the sacrifice must put his hand on the head of the animal to show that the atonement is applied to him. And finally the sacrifice was burnt. The sweet aroma represented God's acceptance. It represented that Christ has given himself to us completely on the cross. (Ephesians 5:2) And God was well pleased.

As Christ has offered himself all on the altar, we too should offer ourselves all to live for Him. (Romans 12:1-2)