February 9, 2010

The whole point of the Mosaic tabernacle, priests and sacrifices was this: "I will meet with you, to speak to you." God said He would dwell among them and be their God, and His glory would be there. The sacrificial Lamb is Christ, who has made atonement for sin. When you read about all the sin offerings they had to make, it gives you an idea of just how great and holy Jesus Christ really is. If we are not "taking advantage" of His perpetual offering, by we ourselves meeting with God daily, allowing Him to dwell in us and show forth His glory, then we are missing the main point of being a Christian.

February 8, 2010

In the priestly garments of Aaron I see testimony of Christ, especially in His ministry of intercession. Like the engraved jewels on the breastpiece, Jesus carries us in His heart as He goes before the throne of God. This makes me feel very loved when I meditate on it. It also gives me an example and a motivation to carry those, who are engraved on my heart, before the throne of grace in intercession. It is a way to share in the sufferings and in the joy of the Lord; it is a way to experience intimacy with Him.