Priestly Garments

Reading Exodus 25 - 30 again is so refreshing.
In chapter 28 God gives Moses instructions for the high priests and priests garments.
I was brought to pay special attention to the ephod and the breastplate. The ephod was made of cloth of blue, red, purple and fine linen and the front a back portions of the ephod was joined by gold ring on the left and right shoulder and the corresponding bottom corners. On each ring was laid an onyx stone and the twelve tribes names were engraved on it.

On the breastplate were 4 rows of 3 precious stones and on each stone was a name of a tribe of Israel.

Its a beautiful picture of how our Lord Jesus, carried the burdens of our sins and government on His shoulders, and even now bears our names before God, presenting us in front, not hiding us behind Him, close to His heart, on His breast.

how great His care and concern for us. How much should we reciprocate in worship and submission to His loving will.

Amen.