I came to Exodus 28-29 in my morning Bible reading plan. These two chapters were filled with a million details on making priestly garments and sanctifying priests- not things I wonder about daily! But, nestled between all the linens, threads, embroidery, sacrifices, blood sprinkling, and which meats to eat and not eat, the following two verses excited me.
Fasten the two stones on the shoulder-pieces of the ephod as a reminder that Aaron represents the people of Israel. Aaron will carry these names on his shoulders as a constant reminder whenever he goes before the Lord. (Exodus 28:12, NLT)
…Aaron will always carry over his heart the objects used to determine the Lord’s will for his people whenever he goes in before the Lord. (Exodus 28:30, NLT)
God wanted to see the names of the tribes of Israel daily. God wanted Israel to know His will daily. Israel was so blessed; they didn’t have this in Egypt! This is amazing!
What about us? Are you as blessed? As a believer, even more so!
But because Jesus lives forever, his priesthood lasts forever… He lives forever to intercede with God on their behalf. (Hebrews 7:24–25, NLT)
So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most. (Hebrews 4:16, NLT)
Because of Jesus, our names are ever and forever before God! Because of Jesus, we can access God’s help, grace, and will, all for the asking! Access to God is simply a prayer away. While you were sleeping last night, your name came up before God. The question you have on your mind this morning can be brought to God immediately.
In Jesus Christ, you are blessed! I am blessed! Let’s live in the reality of this blessing!