Exodus 39 - Praying God's Word

 

Please read Exodus 39.

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As you read, keep in mind that you are not only the temple of God (1 Corinthians 3:16; 6:19; 2 Corinthians 6:16); you are also a priest to God (1 Peter 2:5, 9; Revelation 1:6; 5:10; 20:6).

Meditate on verse 30.

 

They made the plate of the holy crown of

 pure gold, and inscribed it like the engravings

 of a signet, “Holy to the LORD.”

 

In order for Aaron and his sons to minister as priests of God, they had to wear special clothing.  Exodus 39 describes these holy garments beautifully designed by the LORD.  The ephod, breastpiece, robe, and turban set the priests apart as belonging to the LORD for the purpose of ministering in His tabernacle on behalf of His people.

When you became a Christian, Jesus took your sins, described as a filthy garment (Isaiah 64:6), and clothed you with garments of salvation (Isaiah 61:10).  Jesus, your high priest (Hebrews 9:11), wraps you in His robe of righteousness (Isaiah 61:10), making you “holy to the LORD” (v. 30).

Meditate on these truths and let them affect the way you live for Christ.

The phrases “just as the LORD had commanded” and “all that the LORD had commanded” are repeated ten times in Exodus 39. As a priest holy to the LORD, use those phrases to pray for yourself and those for whom you stand guard as a faithful, prayerful watchman (Isaiah 62:6-7).

“LORD, help ___________ and me to do

all that You have commanded

 just as You have commanded.

Because we are holy to You, Jesus~”

 

The WATCHMAN on the WALL – Dr. Ron and Marsha Harvell