In Ezekiel, the priests are described in great detail. In 1 Peter 2:5,
the Lord’s people are described as “a holy priesthood, offering
spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.” This
description continues in 1 Peter 2:9
- “a royal priesthood ... a people belonging to God. To His people,
God gives this call - “Declare the praises of Him who called you out of
darkness into His wonderful light.” To be “a holy priesthood ... a
royal priesthood” is not only privilege. It is also responsibility.
Concerning this privilege and responsibility, the Psalmist writes, “May
Your priests be clothed with righteousness; may Your saints sing for
joy ... I will clothe her priests with salvation, and her saints shall
ever sing for joy” (Psalm 132:9,16).
What God did for His people, Israel, was very great. There is a striking contrast between their slavery in Egypt and their abundance in the promised land. God had multiplied His blessing upon them, just as Jesus did when He turned water into wine (John 2:1-11). If the blessing is to be maintained and increased, we must honour the Lord. We must cry to Him for blessing: "Hear my prayer, O God, listen to the words of my mouth." We must call upon Him with faith: "Surely God is my help; the Lord is the One who sustains me" (Psalm 54:2,4).
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