| Here was another offering which could be brought by anyone who wanted to show his love for God. The burnt offering in chapter 1 spoke of Christ's devotion to the will of God in death. The meal offering of chapter 2 speaks of Christ's I devotion to God's will in his life. Flour or grain could be used for this offering, mixed with oil, frankincense and salt (v. 13). Leaven, which speaks of evil, I was forbidden (v. 11). This offering did not refer to sin but showed a desire for fellowship and communion with God. The flour had to be ground until it was very fine. Nothing uneven or rough could remain. This speaks of the perfection of Christ. Whatever way you look at him, there was never anything wrong. Oil in the Bible is nearly always a type or picture of the Holy Spirit. Here it was mixed with the flour and then poured out on the offering. So it pictures Christ who was always filled with the Spirit. The oil also reminds us of the anointing of the Spirit on Christ. Frankincense was a very costly gum or resin which was used only in the worship of God. Here it was used on the sacrifice. It gave off a beautiful odour when it was burned. Everything that Christ did pleased the Father. His life and service were like a beautiful fragrance to God. ' Salt is the symbol of preservation. It speaks of something lasting and penetrating. The words of Christ are like that. They remain always as words which we can rely on, yet they can also penetrate into the heart of man. What was done with the offering? Part of it, with all the frankincense, was burned on the altar. The remainder was given to Aaron and his sons to eat. What a beautiful picture that which spoke of devotion to the will of God became the daily food of the servant of God. May our lives always find satisfaction in the will of God. | 
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