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Fine Tune Your Priestly Walk

       Bet you didn't know  that you are a member of a royal priesthood, but if you are a born again, baptized believer of the Lord Jesus Christ, that's who you are.  You have been anointed by the Holy Spirit, for priestly service.  (2 Peter 2:9)

       As a member of this royal priesthood, you don't get to choose your assignment, but rather, you wait to be assigned by the Holy Spirit, who will waste no time, getting you to the place, and the pastor you require to get to your next level.  It amazes me, that we like to pick our own area of servitude, when that trait alone, is not priestly behavior (read Leviticus 21, entirely,  to learn specific rules and regulations concerning the priesthood).  Believers' are of an even higher order of priesthood  -  a more perfect order, than that of Levitical Law  (Hebrews 7:11 - 17)

       Priest's are not rogue, lone  stranger types, not so, they are one part of a much larger system.  A priest recognizes that his calling is to serve, in the place, and capacity ordained by the father.  The lifestyle of such a one, must be exemplary  -  priests walk circumspectly, always cognizant of the kingdom they represent.

Who Is Melchisedec? Exploring Genesis 14 and Hebrews 7

       Melchisedec, a mysterious and significant figure in the Bible, is introduced in Genesis 14 and later discussed in depth in Hebrews 7. In Genesis, he is described as the "king of Salem" and a "priest of the Most High God." He meets Abraham after a victorious battle, offering bread and wine and blessing him. Abraham, in turn, gives Melchisedec a tenth of everything, signifying respect and acknowledgment of his priestly role. Hebrews 7 expands on this figure, emphasizing his unique priesthood that predates and surpasses the Levitical order. Unlike Levitical priests, who trace their lineage to Aaron, Melchisedec’s priesthood is described as eternal, without genealogy, beginning, or end. This makes him a powerful foreshadowing of Jesus Christ, who serves as a priest forever in the order of Melchisedec. This connection highlights themes of divine authority, eternal priesthood, and the fulfillment of God's plan through Christ.