HIS VOICE DAILY DEVOTIONAL
TUESDAY, 20TH JUNE 2023
TOPIC: CUSTODIAN OF HIS WILL II
TEXT: EXODUS 28: 29
In this way, Aaron will carry the names of the tribes of Israel on the sacred chestpiece over his heart when he goes into the Holy Place. This will be a continual reminder that he represents the people when he comes before the Lord. NLT
Insert the Urim and Thummim into the sacred chestpiece so they will be carried over Aarons heart when he goes into the Lord's presence. In this way, 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
The Urim (Light) and Thummim (perfection) was inscribed into the sacred chest piece (breastplate) and all are together on the ephod (like a linen garment). The priest wears this everytime, over his heart as he goes before the Lord's presence. Aaron, wears this to determine the will of God on behalf of the people. He is standing as the representative of the people before the Lord, bearing their names and judgement on his heart to seek God's will.
This description strikes an imagination of the reality we have in Christ Jesus. While we stand to pray and worship the Lord, we lift up our hands towards him by faith and in our heart, words of adoration and diverse request is spoken through our mouth as we pray and seek God's will. The Levites found themselves as Moses command God's blessing upon their lives in a privileged position. All through their lives on earth, their tribe was sold out unto God as ministers and priest.
Our life in Christ Jesus isn't an exception. Revelation 1:5-6 affirmed that while Jesus saved us from sin through his resurrection from the dead, he gave us a destiny. Let's read;
"and from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood, and hath made us kings and priests unto God and his Father; to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen". Revelation 1:5-6 KJV
Please, read those verses once again. He made us kings and priest unto God and his Father, haven washed us from our sins by his own blood and loved us with an everlasting love. Therefore, the priesthood left the shoulders of a tribe and one man (Aaron) to the commitment of all who have been called in the ever-living High Priest of our faith (Jesus Christ, the righteous judge). All who have been washed by his blood are found in this destiny, as the kings and priest of God. We all have the right into his presence by faith to receive his will and counsel for our lives, family and the generation to come. Are you living in the reality of your destiny in Christ Jesus?
PRAYER
Lord Jesus, I rise as one who have been privilege by your mercies to be called your own: I pray today that my life become the exact picture of your death and resurrection in deeds and acts. I live in the fulfillment of Christ' will on earth in Jesus' name. Amen
Written by: Mopelola Oyeniran
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