Leviticus 8:22-36
In this chapter we again find Aaron and his sons together and this takes our thoughts to the One who is not ashamed to associate us with Himself, and to call us His brethren. May God preserve us in all our ways from being ashamed before the world of our relationship with Jesus! (2 Timothy 2:13).
There is often reference in these chapters to offerings being waved. Turning an object over and over allows it to be fully seen in all its facets. We are thus invited to present to God all the aspects of the excellent sacrifice that we bring before Him, speaking to Him of Jesus in all His different glories, and of His work in its varied manifestations.
The breast of the ram of consecration, the special portion of Moses, was also waved. We are thus able to admire in their many aspects the affections of Christ which were the source and power of His devotion to God. "I love the Father", said Jesus, "and as the Father gave me commandment, even so I do" (John 14:31). In our lives, the same cause will produce the same result. Love alone will arouse true consecration, in other words, a deep feeling that the Lord has full rights over our hearts and is worthy of complete devotion.