In Joshua the high priest, we see a picture of every child of God, drawn close by Christ's blood, taught to minister in holy things, and enter into the inner sanctuary. Jesus has made us priests and kings to God. Here on earth, we live out the priesthood through consecrated living and dedicated service. Joshua is described as "standing before the angel of the Lord," meaning standing ready to serve. This should be the constant posture of every believer.

Every place is God's temple. We can serve Him in our daily tasks as well as in His house. We're always "ministering," offering prayers and praise, presenting ourselves as a "living sacrifice." Notice where Joshua stands: it's before the angel of Jehovah. We can only become priests to God through a mediator. I bring what I have before the angel of the covenant, the Lord Jesus. Through Him, my prayers are accepted, wrapped in His; my praises are sweet, mingled with His myrrh, aloes, and cassia.

If all I have are tears, Jesus puts them with His own because He once wept. If I have only groans and sighs, He accepts them as a worthy sacrifice, for He was once broken and sighed deeply. In Him, I'm accepted. My flawed works, though they should be cast aside, are received. God finds them pleasing, and I'm blessed. So, see the Christian's position: a priest, standing before the angel of the Lord.