October 19th, 2009 God has filled your hands
“…Aaron’s sons, the anointed priests, who were ordained to serve as priests…” (Numbers 3:3, NIV). The word “ordained” (some translations say “consecrate”) is translated from two Hebrew words which together mean, “to fill the hand.”
On the surface this is likely a metaphor for the act of pouring anointing oil on the one being ordained. The deeper truth is that the act of ordination or consecration — being set apart in one’s calling before God — invested one with both authority and ability to fulfill their calling. In other words, God fills the hands of those he sets apart for himself.
As 1st Peter 2:9 reveals, the born-again children of God are now His royal priesthood. As covenant children of God we have authority through the name of Jesus to do what Jesus did, AND we have something to give in His name — our hands have been filled with something to offer others. It is valuable, it is real, it is empowered by His Spirit. We are NOT empty-handed!