The inaugural day was most impressive. Several offerings were presented to God, both for the priests and the people, before Aaron was escorted by Moses into the Tabernacle for general orientation. When the two came out, miraculous fire appeared on the brazen altar, apparently consuming the offerings that were on the altar in an instant. This was not the initial kindling of altar fire, however, as sometimes believed, for offerings had been made all during the prior week of priestly consecration. This fire served more to climax the eight days of festivities, showing God’s approval, both of all that had been done and what would be done in days and years to come.
The Tabernacle teaches us a lesson in consecration. We seldom use the word consecration anymore. We use the word dedication. They were dedicating to the Tabernacle of God.
I think of David Livingstone, the pioneer missionary to Africa, who walked over 29,000 miles. His wife died early in their ministry and he faced stiff opposition from his Scottish brethren. He ministered half blind. His kind of perseverance spurs me on. As I run, I remember the words in his diary: “Send me anywhere, only go with me. Lay any burden on me, only sustain me. Sever me from any tie but the tie that binds me to Your service and to Your heart.”
Now, there is consecration! There is dedication!
What to do:
✞Remember, it doesn’t take great men to do great things, it just takes dedicated ones.
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