Today I would like to discuss Father Yahuah's plans for us.
Father Yahuah made these promises to the Israelites after they came out of Egypt, "Now therefore, if you obey My voice and keep My covenant, then you shall be a special treasure to Me above all people; for all the earth is Mine. And you shall be to Me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation" (Exo 19:5-6). As Israelites by birth or grafted in by the Blood of Jesus as discussed yesterday, this applies to all of us. Our role as priests has been confirmed by Apostle Peter in the New Testament. "But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvellous light" (1Pet 2:9).
Further Biblical references to our role as priests include, "But you will be called the priests of Yahuah; you will be spoken of as ministers of our Elohyim (God). You will eat the wealth of nations, and in their riches you will boast" (Isaiah 61:6). And, "You have made them to be a kingdom and priests to our God; and they will reign upon the earth" (Rev 5:10).
I pray that you are getting the message from these verses that Father Yahuah has chosen us to be His priests. This is in line with the Great Commission Jesus gave to His disciples, saying: "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, to the close of the age" (Matt 28:18-20).
Brothers and Sisters, this instruction applies to all of us who are followers of Jesus. Let us embrace this assignment by accepting that this applies to us. Let us prepare ourselves by studying the Word and doing the work of sharing the Good news of salvation through the Blood of Jesus to all who are lost.
My Prayer
Father Yahuah, thank you for this honourable role you have earmarked for us, to be your priests. Please help us all to embrace this assignment. Please equip us with boldness and courage to walk out this role in obedience and full submission to You, for Your Glory. We pray in the name of Holy Yahushua. Aman.