Through the lens of Man
The sacrificial system — how to approach
The priest in Leviticus had a specific job. He did not bring his own sacrifices first. He brought the people’s sacrifices on their behalf.
That ought to land for any man with people under his care. The priest’s role was intercessory. He stood between the people and the altar. He laid hands on their behalf. He pleaded their case before God. He brought their offerings up.
Most men I know want to lead spiritually but don’t know how. They feel like they should be teaching, fixing, or correcting. The Levitical picture says no. The first job is to bring your people to the altar.
That looks like praying for them by name every day. It looks like asking them what they’re carrying and bringing it before God. It looks like fasting for your wife when she’s in a hard season. It looks like keeping a private list of intercessions you have made and watching the Father answer them.
A man who intercedes for his people is a priest. A man who tries to fix them is exhausted.
One small thing today: pick three people under your spiritual care — a wife, a kid, a friend, a co-worker. Bring them by name to the altar today. Lay hands on their behalf, even silently. The priestly role is yours.