Now the Lord turns his attention to those who will attend to Him in the tabernacle - Aaron and his sons. He will be adorned with the proper garb to give him dignity and honor. The garments that need to be made will be the ephod, a breastpiece, robe, woven tunic, turban and sash. The materials to be used will be gold, and blue, purple and scarlet yarn as well as fine linen.The ephod is the most interesting since the 12 tribes of Israel will be engraved on stones and put in there as a memorial before the Lord. The breastplate too will have the names engraved upon it as well with 12 stones. Aaron is also to wear gold bells when he ministers so that when he enters the Holy Place, God will not slay him. A gold plate with the engravement "HOLY TO THE LORD"will be worn on a turban on his forehead since he will carry the sins and guilt of the nation. When it is all done, Moses is to anoint and ordain Aaron and his sons so they can be consecrated and serve the Lord as priests.
This is the first of two chapters that will define Aaron and his sons as the priests of the Almighty. Do we take our priesthood seriously as we are told in 1 Peter? Do we make our hearts and minds special before the Almighty as we should? I know that it is tough even to clear our minds before Him when we pray. Perhaps if we have less distractions....
Praiseful that it is the weekend. Looking forward to going home! Was able to share my faith and the Bible with a few people over a business dinner. Glad for the opportunity!
Praise for today: With my mouth I will greatly extol the Lord; in the great throng I will praise Him. Ps 109:30
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