Exodus 39:1 From the blue, purple and scarlet yarn they made woven garments for ministering in the sanctuary. They also made sacred garments for Aaron, as the Lord commanded Moses.
In this chapter, we’ve switched from the minutiae of the tabernacle to the details of the priest’s garments, and the word that comes to my mind is: intentionality.
Exodus 39:2-3 They made the ephod of gold, and of blue, purple and scarlet yarn, and of finely twisted linen. They hammered out thin sheets of gold and cut strands to be worked into the blue, purple and scarlet yarn and fine linen—the work of skilled hands.
Dictionary.com identifies intentionality as a noun and defines it as “the fact or quality of being done on purpose or with intent” and “an attitude of purposefulness, with a commitment to deliberate action.”
Exodus 39:4 They made shoulder pieces for the ephod, which were attached to two of its corners, so it could be fastened.
Precious Savior, Thank You for the intentionality of these verses and for the intentionality of Your love for Your children. Help me to be intentional in the time I spend with You and in my reading of Your word. Draw me closer through our mutual intention. Amen.
Exodus 39:5 Its skillfully woven waistband was like it—of one piece with the ephod and made with gold, and with blue, purple and scarlet yarn, and with finely twisted linen, as the Lord commanded Moses.
Have a blessed day.