"Have your brother Aaron, and with him his sons, brought to you, from among the Israelites, that they may be my priests: Nadab and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar, Aaron's sons. For the glorious adornment of your brother Aaron you shall have sacred vestments made." Exodus 28:1-2
Sacred tradition, not just anyone could serve God at His altar, He set aside the house of Aaron for this. He gives fine detail of what they should wear and how it is to be made. These royal priest have specific roles to serve in God's house "In this breastpiece of decision you shall put the Urim and Thummim, that they may be over Aaron's heart whenever he enters the presence of the LORD. Thus he shall always bear the decisions for the Israelites over his heart in the presence of the LORD." Exodus 30. "over Aaron's forehead. Since Aaron bears whatever guilt the Israelites may incur in consecrating any of their sacred gifts, this plate must always be over his forehead, so that they may find favor with the LORD." Exodus 28:38 Overtime this sacred tradition got off track and God's House became something it was not intended it for. The words of Jesus: "And he said to them, "It is written: 'My house shall be a house of prayer,' but you are making it a den of thieves."" Matthew 21:13 Sacred tradition plays a role in worshiping God, it is what He intended.
Sacred tradition, not just anyone could serve God at His altar, He set aside the house of Aaron for this. He gives fine detail of what they should wear and how it is to be made. These royal priest have specific roles to serve in God's house "In this breastpiece of decision you shall put the Urim and Thummim, that they may be over Aaron's heart whenever he enters the presence of the LORD. Thus he shall always bear the decisions for the Israelites over his heart in the presence of the LORD." Exodus 30. "over Aaron's forehead. Since Aaron bears whatever guilt the Israelites may incur in consecrating any of their sacred gifts, this plate must always be over his forehead, so that they may find favor with the LORD." Exodus 28:38 Overtime this sacred tradition got off track and God's House became something it was not intended it for. The words of Jesus: "And he said to them, "It is written: 'My house shall be a house of prayer,' but you are making it a den of thieves."" Matthew 21:13 Sacred tradition plays a role in worshiping God, it is what He intended.
What is God saying to me: Be at peace
Dear Father, You are God and there is nothing that You cannot correct. Point us in the proper direction to worship and serve You. Keep us focused on You and keep us from being distracted by the way of world which works at breaking down and destroying. Thank You Lord for the royal priesthood that continues to serve You at the altar, thank you for them bringing our gifts to You, for offering up our sacrifices. Prayers for a nation at war with itself, help our elected officials see the destruction they are creating. Prayers for a friend rebuilding their live, may they find peace in God. Amen.
Mary, Mother of God, pray for us.
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