Leviticus 9

REFLECTIONS UPON CHAP. IX.—Here also I behold my Redeemer offering up himself a sacrifice without spot unto God, to expiate sin, glorify God, and procure provision and peace to his people, I behold him, again and again, blessing his chosen. I discern the Almighty Father kindling his indignation against him and kindly accepting his oblation in our stead. While I adore his grace and kindness, let me learn likewise a lesson of diligence and obedience. If I desire the benefit and comfort of divine appearances I must attend upon divine ordinances: there no religious service can be acceptable to God till the guilt of my sin be removed by an actual interest in the great propitiation; and all therefore, but especially ministers, ought to begin their religion at themselves. God’s presence in ordinances effectually attests them to be his. Displays of his divine glory ought to be entertained with joyful gratitude and holy reverence; and the fire of God’s Spirit being once granted, to inflame our affections and consume our corruptions, must be cherished and supported with the daily fuel of meditation and prayer. F F