THE REASON FOR IT

Today's reading: Leviticus 13-15

Aah, nothing like a few chapters on skin diseases and bodily discharge to get your faith kick-started on an early morning!

Not the uplifting devotion I had expected this morning, or hoped for.

But it's there.

All three chapters and 149 verses of it.

But towards the end of the read we find the reason for such detailed focus...

"In this way, you will keep the people of Israel separate from things that will defile them, so they will not die as a result of defiling my Tabernacle that is right there among them." Leviticus 15:31 NLT

These instructions, rules, regulations and commands don't come as a way for God to show off His sovereign muscles or universe-reigning power, but as God's way for us to remain pure, holy and usable in His kingdom!

To keep us clean.

To make sure we are the healthiest and best we can be.

To set us apart as 'vessels' worthy of His grand work.

To allow His Church to be a place of healing and safety for those we bring to Him.