🔥 Chamishi 6, 6027 AA 🔥 – Do Not Depart from Duty

Torah Foundation:

“He shall not go in to any dead body, nor defile himself even for his father or for his mother... They shall not go out of the set-apart place, for the crown of the anointing oil of Elohim is upon them.” — Vayikra (Leviticus) 21:11-12 (condensed)

⛔ Leaving the Set-Apart Place

Priests were not permitted to abandon their post — not even for the death of a parent. The service of YHVH came first. The only permitted departure was when one became ritually unclean, and even then, it was not a license to walk away — it was a mandate to pause and purify.

This is not cold religion; it's sacred order. When one carries the oil of anointing and wears the garments of priesthood, one cannot simply slip away for personal grief or crisis. To do so is to forsake the calling of Elohim Himself.

🕊️ The Weight of Our Assignments

Today, we may not serve in the literal Temple, but we still carry the presence. As part of the royal priesthood, we have assignments that demand perseverance — even when life cuts deep. Yahusha did not abandon His post at Gethsemane. He bore the weight, pressed in, and completed the task. We must learn from Him.

If we defile ourselves — whether by sin, bitterness, or rebellion — we disqualify ourselves from the altar until we are cleansed. But unless impurity is present, we remain on duty, oil upon the head, ready to serve.

🔥 Fire Starter Prayer:

Abba YHVH, help me never to walk away from the calling You’ve placed on my life. Even in hardship, teach me to remain steadfast. And if I become impure — remind me to pause, purify, and return. Let Your anointing remain fresh, and Your service my highest honor. Baruk YHVH.

📚 RESOURCES

1. Learn more about these Mitzvot: - Chabad.org Mitzvot Index

🛡️ Reminders

• 💥 Have you stayed faithful to your post, even in grief or fatigue? If not — return. Your crown of anointing still rests upon you.
• ⚠️ REMEMBER TO CHECK YOUR ARMOR DAILY!