Exodus 29:19-21 – “You are to take the second ram and Aaron and his sons are to lay their hands on the ram’s head, ²⁰ and you are to kill the ram and take some of its blood and put it on the tip of the right ear of Aaron, on the tip of the right ear of his sons, on the thumb of their right hand, and on the big toe of their right foot, and then splash the blood all around on the altar. ²¹ You are to take some of the blood that is on the altar and some of the anointing oil and sprinkle it on Aaron, on his garments, on his sons, and on his sons’ garments with him, so that he may be holy, he and his garments along with his sons and his sons’ garments.”

As I read, prayed, and pondered the Word, something was refreshed in my heart.     The anointing and anointed covering.   I’m not talking about what most call anointing, an unction to preach or function in what God has called us to do.    I’m talking about the anointing needed to live and minister in life.

Exodus 29:20-21 does focus on those in priestly service, but that anointing is relatable to everyone.    Why?   Because, as believers, we are all called to ministry.   Maybe not pastoral or pulpit, but we are a royal priesthood commissioned to take the gospel to Everyone!

God instructed them to apply the Blood (cleansing) to the right ear lobe, right thumb, and big toe on the right foot.

Ear = Hearing.

Hand = Work or Service.

Foot = Walk or life.

Then, the blood was applied to their garments (covering).  We Are Sanctified by Blood.   Trying to serve without sanctification is fruitless and leads to legalistic attempts to earn from God, Impossible!  An unsanctified covering opens the door for the demonic.  

The covering is dual.   It is a covering of our own lives by what we cover ourselves with.  It is not just our clothing but what we listen to, how we think or what we cover our thoughts with, and how we live.   We do so, either shunning even the appearance of evil or saturated in the Word.

Additionally, it is a Spiritual Covering. That is either a congregation or a mentor. We must ensure those are blood-sanctified, and in that anointed covering, there is protection that allows for growth.

Today, examine your anointing.  Your hearing, labor, walk, and covering.   If any are lacking or have leaks allowing attacks, then run to the altar and allow the sanctifying anointing to be applied again.   Victory is yours; receive it!

Have a fantastic day in Jesus!