The Levitical tribe had a unique place in Israel. They were set apart to perform all the duties related to the spiritual functions of the nation. They were in charge of the Tabernacle and the tent of meeting. They would care for the furnishings and the Ark of the Covenant. They would be the priests of the tribes and always be spread through the tribes and not left on their own.
But, the Lord said something unique to Moses–These are to be the replacement for the 1st born males from every Israelite woman that I lost in Egypt. God had not forgotten the horrible act Pharaoh had ordered. The Levites were to replace the first born males lost to Israel–the ones that would normally be committed to God. What a seat of honor–to be truly set apart as a tribe, to replace such a grievous loss. The men of Levi would hold that distinction from then on.
In our lives, God set us apart as well. We are to be his chosen. We are to be his ambassadors among the people of the world. We are to wear the LORD’S name boldly as we live our daily lives. God treasured the Levitical order; just as He treasures us. We simply need to live as His people, It is as great an honor to live as God’s ambassadors while we walk among those we know each day!
God Bless You
The Lord said to Moses, 6 “Bring the tribe of Levi and present them to Aaron the priest to assist him. 7 They are to perform duties for him and for the whole community at the tent of meeting by doing the work of the tabernacle. 8 They are to take care of all the furnishings of the tent of meeting, fulfilling the obligations of the Israelites by doing the work of the tabernacle. 9 Give the Levites to Aaron and his sons; they are the Israelites who are to be given wholly to him.[a] 10 Appoint Aaron and his sons to serve as priests; anyone else who approaches the sanctuary is to be put to death.”
11 The Lord also said to Moses, 12 “I have taken the Levites from among the Israelites in place of the first male offspring of every Israelite woman. The Levites are mine, 13 for all the firstborn are mine. When I struck down all the firstborn in Egypt, I set apart for myself every firstborn in Israel, whether human or animal. They are to be mine. I am the Lord.”
Walking With God 