Leviticus 22-25

What God said to me – Just as the lampstand was to shine in My tabernacle perpetually, so your light is to shine in the world.  Don’t make excuses about your circumstances or say you’re too tired – you must always shine for Me in the world.  The way I most often choose to reveal Myself to the world is through My people. Let your light so shine among men that they see Me in you and turn to Me.  Just as the priests had to continually tend to the oil and the lampstand, you must tend to your life.  The priests used clear, pure olive oil to produce the light.  Your life must be as clear and pure for My light to shine through you.  Put aside anything that might be defiling in your life and darkening the light.

Leviticus 19-21

What God said to me – I know as you read through the various laws and instructions to Israel, some things may seem harsh.  I demand perfection in those who are Mine.  Do not despair though – I have taken it upon Myself to make you perfect and acceptable to Me.  Part of what the law did was to show the impossibility of  leading such a life so My people would have to turn to Me to depend upon My mercy and grace.  You on your own could never be perfect but I can wash you with the blood of My Son and the power of My word and you are acceptable to Me if you will only believe.  I have made provision for you – your part is to accept and obey.

Leviticus 16-18

What God said to me – I set Israel aside as Mine and I instructed them not to practice the things of the nations around them but to live as I instructed and to worship Me only.  The same is true of you.  You are in the world but not of it.  You must live as I instruct and worship only Me.  When you live as the world around you, you begin to pull away from Me.  You don’t even realize you are worshipping other gods.  You try to fit in and be a part, but in doing so you deny Me.  You can interact with them but you must not participate in their lifestyles and beliefs.  You are set apart for Me.  As you keep yourself apart, you also stand out.  They know you are different. They know you are Mine.