In order to prepare man for the ultimate sacrifice for sin that would be carried out once and would be sufficient for all time in the death of Jesus Christ, God established a temporary means by which man could worship him. These principles in the practice of worship in Moses' day are appropriate to our experience today.
The priests faithfully sacrificed a lamb each morning and evening for the peoples' sins of the past 24 hours, which was a plea for forgiveness. Accompanying these sacrifices God said, "I will meet with you" - his promise to be with his people as they came to worship him. Gathering for worship led to praise. On the Day of Atonement when the high priest made his appearance upon coming from the Holy of Holies where he had presented the blood sacrifice to atone for the sins of the people there was a great shout of praise, for his appearing signified that God had accepted their sacrifice - they were forgiven!
Thank you, Lord, that you bring blessing to us as we worship with our pleas for forgiveness, remembering the promise of your presence, and offering our praises for your loving kindness to us every day.
Irvin Verrill
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