EXODUS 28:29. “And Aaron shall bear the names of the children of Israel in the breastplate of judgment upon his heart, when he goeth in unto the holy place, for a memorial before the Lord continually.” BEAR THEIR NAMES.
High on His shoulders in the place of strength, Fastened tightly by fingers of gold – Two blood red stones – each name in its place Indicating the High Priest does hold The names of God’s people in the Holiest of all, Divine government He is responsible for there. There are some times when God’s people fall, But the High Priest their names before Holiness bears.
Out in the open where everyone can see, Are twelve stones each one different from the other. Around the breastplate in four rows of three, These jewels testify to the love of the Father. His only unique Son became our Great High Priest Publicly declaring we truly belong to Him. Because of His grace we can state our personal trust, Telling others that His love includes them.
Unseen to others, known only to the Priest and God Are two stones hidden and held securely in place. The judgment keeping me from fellowship with my Lord; He became accountable for by His amazing grace. Near to His heart – knowing how my life will end, The High Priest feels each infirmity plaguing my soul. The judgment a Righteous God could upon me send, He became accountable for not part but the whole.
A plate of gold on the forehead of the Priest, He bears engraved with “Holiness to the Lord.” The character of the One who bears iniquity of the saints, Is there showing the divine nature of our God. Our “Forever – High Priest” bears our names continually, One His shoulders, on His heart and on His head. We are there represented by His acceptability, Our Great High Priest died, but is risen from the dead.
“Holy God, our Great High Priest there at Thy right hand has certainly given us such a blessing as to be able to come into Thy presence and be acceptable. Gratefully I give Thee thanks for the intercession of the Lord Jesus Christ on my behalf continually. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”