“However, anything specially set apart by the Lord–whether a person, an animal, or an inherited field–must never be sold or redeemed. Anything devoted in this way has been set apart for the Lord as holy.” Leviticus 27:28 NLT
The Book of Leviticus became one of the guides for the laws of the Israelites, including the instruction to repay the afflicted with an “eye for eye” and a “tooth for tooth.” If someone killed another person’s animal, then he was required to pay him back with a live animal. There were also laws regarding special vows of dedication to the Lord, and land, property, animals, and even people could be dedicated for the right amount of silver.
We no longer make holy sacrifices of blood to God since Christ has become the eternal sacrifice for us. But the idea of understanding our possessions, our property, and even our families are to be dedicated to God out of our thanksgiving to him is an expectation which is becoming less and less familiar in our society. If we make those things which are most dear to us the conduit of God’s blessings and offer them in return to his service, we honor God.
Famous is my conduit of blessing from God. I will cherish him not as my own, but as a gift to remind me of God’s favor. If God can use us to bless others, then his love can be multiplied beyond the boundaries of my heart and home.
Teach me to take stock, O God, of all I possess and treasure, so that I may dedicate my all to You.
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