Strong Tower
A daily scripture exposition.
Monday, June 23, 2025
Leviticus 27:27 NLT
“However, you may buy back the firstborn of a ceremonially unclean animal by paying the priest’s assessment of its worth, plus 20 percent. If you do not buy it back, the priest will sell it at its assessed value.”
Deliver without compromise
Today’s referenced scripture highlights the profound reality that redemption has always been integral to God’s divine plan for humanity. It is significant to observe that His redemption strategy, even in the context of the Old Testament, was both inclusive and far-reaching, as it extended to ceremonially unclean animals. If it had not, the Lord would not have provided a method for atonement or reconciliation for these animals dedicated as part of vows. Instead, the consequence for these unclean animals might have been complete extermination, reflecting a stark and unforgiving standard.
Furthermore, an important insight is that God entrusted the priests with a critical role in this process, placing immense responsibility on them to accurately assess the monetary value of each ceremonially unclean animal dedicated as part of vows. This task required them to act with integrity and discernment, ensuring that the assessment reflected God’s standards.
As we reflect on this, we must ask ourselves: Can the Lord trust us to deliver His message and intentions without compromise? Are we prepared to fulfill our responsibilities with the same level of integrity and commitment that God expected from the priests? These questions challenge us to examine our hearts and the faithfulness with which we serve.
Prayer
Heavenly Father, thank You for Your plan of redemption that covers all. I pray that in any endeavour You assign me to represent You, I will do it well for Your glory alone. In Jesus’s name, I pray, Amen.
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