The Kohathites must not go in to look at the holy
things, even for a moment, or they will die (Numbers 4:20).
Like Leviticus, this section impresses upon the reader the
holiness of God. The Kohathite clan (one of three family lines descended from
the sons of Levi) was being told, “We’re getting ready to move out. It’s your
job to pack and carry the Ark of the Covenant, but you’re not allowed to look
at it or touch it.” Sounds like a
disadvantage to me. They were charged with packing and carrying not only the
ark, but all the holy furnishings and implements of the tabernacle.
Special instructions were given regarding the Ark of the
Covenant. They were to take the curtain that separated the Holy Place Most Holy Place Ark. Ark.
Why the drama? Was God being picky? On the
contrary, the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob is no prima donna. This
was to highlight the holiness of God and the special nature of anything
(including not just things, but also persons, tasks and events) dedicated to
his service.
TODAY’S MEDITATION
Are you giving the things of
God the respect they deserve? What does it mean that you are also set apart for
his service?
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