This week we move on from the different sacrifices, to the ‘manual of priesthood’ that was to be given to Aaron and his sons.  In today’s passage imagine yourself part of the congregation of Israel, assembling at the entrance to the tent of meeting (v. 4), to witness the most spectacular ordination of your leaders, your intermediaries to God.  It is the moment that Aaron and his sons are transformed from ordinary people to extraordinary servants.  You watch your service leader (Moses) wash, dress and anoint Aaaron’s family in front of you all.  The ritual sacrifices of the priests are made in the appropriate order in front of you, and the tabernacle itself is anointed.  You have lost all track of time as the spirit of God has you entranced in the significance of what is taking place.  It is quite mind blowing!  They might be washed and dressed, but they’re not quite ready.  The service closes with the priests entering the tent of meeting, instructed not to return to the congregation for seven days.  They needed to grow in holiness before they rushed into service.  Even Jesus needed to be prepared for His earthly ministry by 40 days (not 7!) in the dessert.  Similarly the disciples were instructed to wait in Jerusalem after the ascension for the promised Holy Spirit before their work could begin.  Pray that in your desire to serve God, you would be patient for His calling and patient in preparation, so that you would be fully equipped to glorify God in your service.