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Dress for success!
Scripture reading for January 29th: Exodus 28-31
Exodus 28:36 “You shall make a plate of pure gold and engrave on it, like the engraving of a signet, ‘Holy to the Lord,’
A priest’s job is to mediate between men and God. Men who are dealing with God must be holy and proper. If those assigned and prepared for this job were not obedient, death could result and did on occasion! (Leviticus 10:1-6) Just as God gave great detail in how his Tabernacle would be built, He also gave great detail about the clothing of the men who would serve as priests in His house!
The turban for Aaron’s head was made of fine linen. It had a special gold plate with “Holy to the Lord” engraved on it. Aaron was to wear that plate on the front of his turban whenever he ministered. (Exodus 28:36-39) This turban designated a head and mind dedicated to the holy purposes and Word of the Lord. The priest was to be consecrated to God.
He was given a breastplate to wear as well. On this square breastplate were to be placed twelve precious stones in four rows of three. These precious stones were to be engraved with the twelve names of the tribes of Israel. This signified that the High Priest would bear the names of God’s people before Him. Two other stones, the urim and thummin were also in the breastplate, right over Aaron’s heart. (Exodus 28:30) These stones were to enable Aaron to make godly decisions in accordance with God’s will. They have to do with the treasures of wisdom and knowledge hidden only in God.
So it is that Jesus Christ is our High Priest forever living to make intercession for us! (Hebrews 7:23-25) He carries our names on His breastplate like precious stones over His heart. In Him are all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge! (Colossians 2:2-3) He stands as the only mediator between God and man. (1st Timothy 2:5-6) Only Jesus is dressed to meet with God on our behalf!
What does God see engraved on my forehead? Do I understand the priesthood of believers and am I dressed to meet with God?
Dressed to Meet with God!
Scripture reading for January 29th: Exodus 28-31
A priest’s job is to mediate between men and God. Men who are dealing with God must be holy and proper. If those assigned and prepared for this job were not obedient, death could result and did on occasion! (Leviticus 10:1-6) Just as God gave great detail in how his Tabernacle would be built, He also gave great detail about the men who would serve in His house! They had to pay attention to detail again.
Two other stones, the urim and thummin were also in the breastpiece, right over Aaron’s heart. (Exodus 28:30) These stones were to enable Aaron to make godly decisions in accordance with God’s will. These stones’ names mean “lights” and “perfections”. They have to do with the treasures of wisdom and knowledge hidden only in God.
The turban for Aaron’s head was also made of fine linen. It had a special gold plate with “Holy to the Lord” engraved on it. Aaron was to wear that plate on the front of his turban whenever he ministered. (Exodus 28:36-39)
So it is that Jesus Christ is our High Priest forever living to make intercession for us! (Hebrews 7:23-25) He carries our names on his breastpiece like precious stones and we are over His heart! In Him are all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge! (Colossians 2:2-3) He stands as the only mediator between God and man, a mixture of earthly (He is a man) and heavenly (He is God). (1st Timothy 2:5-6) Let’s face it, Jesus is dressed to meet with God on our behalf! He is better than Aaron or his line because he lives forever. He is seated because his work is finished for our redemption. He is royalty in heaven and on earth! He offered Himself as the sacrifice for our sins. What a Savior!
One of the important lessons in this part of Scripture is this: are you dressed to meet with God? It is not so much a matter of clothes as it is of our heart. Are we going to Jesus as our way to the Father? Do we go in faith in His sacrifice? Are we going humbly? Are we seeking the proper attire of holiness? Examin yourself today and get dressed to meet with God!
“Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has gone through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to symphathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are–yet without sin. Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence so that we may receive mercy and find help in time of need.” Hebrews 4:14-16