Category: 53

53 “The twelve stones are to correspond to the names of the sons of Israel, each engraved like a seal with the name of one of the twelve tribes.”

 Exodus 28:21

 In this Scripture God is giving instructions about the makeup of the breastplate that the High Priest will wear when he is fulfilling his duties in the temple of God. God gives specific instruction about the size and design on the breastplate for it signifies the church of Christ and the names of His people who will be in that church. Not one will be left out and every one is precious to Him. It is easy to feel we are not good enough to be on the heart of God, but God has chosen each one of is people through out all time and each one will come to Him and be blessed with salvation and sanctification to Him. Our names are written on the breastplate of Christ and He ministers for us in the holy temple of God.

 Each stone on the breastplate signifies the twelve tribes of Israel. Not one is left out and each one gleams with the preciousness of the value God puts on it. This is so encouraging to the struggling believer who is fighting with the giant of self-worth and is feeling cast down and disheartened. We are not good creatures and have rebelled against our God, but He has so graciously sought us and has brought us to Himself so that we gain ultimate worth as His children. He has dealt with our sin and has cleansed us from all of its stain, that includes shame and guilt, and has raised us up to be mighty in His kingdom. We may feel low, but God is over all and will give us the necessary tools to help us overcome our thoughts and feelings and bring us safely to safe ground again.

 Do not be disheartened dear believer, His love will follow you and strengthen you everywhere you go.