Numbers 16-23

“You will have no inheritance in their land, nor will you have any share among them; I am your share and your inheritance among the Israelites” (18:20). Just as Israel was chosen from among the nations to be the visible demonstration of God’s lovingkindness, the priests were chosen from among all the tribes to demonstrate “being set apart” – holy to the Lord. The priests had no land possession, but they were continually supplied with “the finest olive oil and all the finest new wine and grain” (18:12).

“I am your share” (18:20). In Christ we are “a royal priesthood, a holy nation” (I Peter 2:9), witnesses to Jesus as we trust him for everything we need.