October 26 – Exodus 28:31-39

What was the significance of the gold medallion engraved with “Holy To The Lord” over the priest’s forehead as he offered sacrifices to God? How can you always keep God in mind as you worship? There were bells sewn into the priest’s robe to announce his presence and movements as he served the Lord in the Most Holy Place.  Without these bells he could die.  Think about what it meant for him as a mere man to go into the presence of the Lord.      Heavenly Father, Would I risk my life to worship You if I knew I could die if I did anything wrong, or came to You with the wrong mindset?  I sure hope I would, but it’s hard to know what I would do until the situation came to reality.  I know things have changed drastically for us as faithful believers on this side of the cross, but I wonder if You are disappointed with how we come into Your presence without the reverence, adoration, and wonder that the priests had at one time.  I so want to please You and want You to know that I do know You are God and deserve our praise, worship, and to be revered above all else.  I know we seldom seem to revere You as we should.  Thank You for loving me and accepting me as I am and extending Your grace and mercy to me even though I know I don’t deserve it. In Jesus’ name. Amen!