THESONSOFLEVI

THE SONS OF LEVI
There are a few scriptures in the Bible which lead us to believe that there are hidden meanings to some of the language that is used in the writing of them.
One place in particular which I am thinking about today is Malachi 3:2, "But who may abide the day of his coming? and who shall stand when he appeareth? for he [is] like a _refiner's fire, and like fullers' soap: And_ _he shall sit [as] a refiner and purifier of silver: and_ he shall purify the sons of Levi, and purge them as gold and silver, that THEY MAY OFFER UNTO THE LORD AN _OFFERING IN RIGHTEOUSNESS".
We can find no place in Scriptural history where this has ever been done. We are also aware that there will never again be a need for Levitical Priests, for there will never be another animal sacrifice accepted by the Lord.
What we DO FIND, however, is that the Levites were a type of another group of people who probably are living today.
Isa. 66 tells about a time when there will be a gathering of people (followers of Jesus) who will be gathered to "My Holy Mountain, Jerusalem".
THIS IS NOT A GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION. IT IS A SPIRITUAL POSITION IN GOD! It can be achieved by any man or woman of any race who will press into God. Many of the Christian community are not especially interested in Spiritual achievement, so this "gathering" to "My Holy Mountain" does not capture their ttention.
But listen to what is said about those who do hear and heed the invitation to "My Holy Mountain."
Isa. 66:21 And I will also take of them for priests _[and] for Levites,_ saith the LORD.
The Levites were the "government" of the Old Testament order. It was God's order of government.
God is going to superimpose Himself on the affairs of man in a short time now, and will choose "Levites" from among those who are "gathered" to "My Holy Mountain." Not all Christians will rule and reign with Him._
The "Righteous Offering" of those "Sons of Levi"will consist of the righteous administration of the "Constitution of the Kingdom". It also denotes their manner of life--their relationship to the Law of the Spirit of God. They have made themselves eunuchs for the sake of God's Kingdom, and (to borrow a thought from Paul Weaver) they are qualified to minister to the Bride. Selfish motives are gone. Notice that Jesus _said, "I will purify the Sons of Levi."_
The "Purifying" of the Sons of Levi will take place on the Day of Atonement, which is rapidly approaching.
Any attempt to describe what will happen would fall far short of explaining what God has in store for those who are "Gathered" to His "Holy Mountain", also called "The
Mountain of His Holiness."
I believe it is worth our while to seek after the prize of this high calling, and turn our gaze away from things of this life.
If we do not have the desire to turn our efforts to things of the Spirit, we should pray, and ask God to do a work in our hearts that will create that desire within us. He can do it.