Strong Tower
A daily scripture exposition.
Saturday, January 27, 2024
Leviticus 14:8 NLT
”The persons being purified must then wash their clothes, shave off all their hair, and bathe themselves in water. Then they will be ceremonially clean and may return to the camp. However, they must remain outside their tents for seven days.“
Light at the end of the tunnel
In Leviticus 13:45, the Lord instructed anyone who had contracted a particular disease to leave their hair uncombed. This symbolic gesture represented their uncleanliness and separation from the rest of the community. However, as the healing is confirmed, the Lord instructs the priest to perform a purification ritual. As part of the rite, the healed person had to wash their clothes, shave off all their hair, and bathe themselves in water.
By washing their garments, the healed person showed that they were disassociating themselves from their past, which included the disease and its consequences. It signified that the old things had passed away, and all things had become new. The shaving of all their hair was a way to show that they had completed the process of transformation and had left their past and the disease behind.
The Lord displayed love and grace by requesting they shave their uncombed hair instead of combing it. This compassionate gesture acknowledged the person’s past affliction and their difficulties. The Lord’s instructions for the healed person to bathe themselves in water without assistance were also significant. It reflected the importance of treating the vulnerable with respect and dignity. The Lord recognized the person’s autonomy and the need to restore their sense of agency.
It is crucial to remember that each person is made in the image of God and deserves to be treated accordingly with love and grace. The story of the healed person’s cleansing rituals in Leviticus reminds us that we should always treat others with compassion, dignity, and respect, regardless of their circumstances.
Prayer
Heavenly Father, please help me leave the past where it belongs so I can enjoy the new beginning that Jesus Christ offers. Amen.
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