Strong Tower

A daily scripture exposition.

Saturday, June 21, 2025

Leviticus 27:25 NLT
“(All the payments must be measured by the weight of the sanctuary shekel, which equals twenty gerahs.)”
‭
The weight of the sanctuary shekel
Today’s referenced scripture offers profound insights for living that can guide our daily actions and interactions. First, the Lord emphasizes that all payments associated with all transactions must adhere to the same divine standard. Notably, the responsibility for enforcing this instruction was placed not on the Lord Himself, but on the people, specifically the priests. This raises an important question: Do we apply the Lord’s teachings consistently across all aspects of our lives, or do we selectively adhere to these principles based on convenience or personal preference?

The second insight revolves around the nature of the weight used for these payments. As the scripture indicates, all payments must be based on the sanctuary shekel, which is equivalent to twenty gerahs. This specification points to a vital truth: if there were a single, universally accepted measuring standard, the detailed instructions regarding the sanctuary shekel would not have been necessary. This suggests that the Lord intentionally established a clear and specific standard to guide His people in their dealings. In light of this, we must reflect on our practices: Are we diligently upholding the Lord’s standards in our financial and moral decisions, or do we compromise by applying arbitrary measures that may stray from divine intent?

Prayer
Heavenly Father, I pray that You will empower me to uphold Your teachings and commandments in every aspect of my life. Help me navigate challenges with integrity and faithfulness so that I may honour You in my actions, decisions, and interactions with others. May my efforts reflect Your love and grace. In Jesus’s name, I pray, Amen.

©️2025 The Chapel of Glory Ministries