Exodus 30:17-18 Then the Lord said to Moses, “Make a bronze basin, with its bronze stand, for washing. Place it between the tent of meeting and the altar, and put water in it.
Exodus was written following the Israelites exodus from Egypt. For 400 years, they had been immersed in Egyptian gods and habits. God was reestablishing His presence and importance to a people who didn’t know Him as the only One, who were used to the practices of the Egyptians.
Exodus 30:19 Aaron and his sons are to wash their hands and feet with water from it.
I think the formality and ceremony was a part of that reestablishment, to put habits into place about how to worship God properly and reverently. I am thankful, though, that for me, I can see Jesus everywhere–in the sunrise, in the lapping of the ocean waves, in devotionals written by both people and AI. Jesus is with me, and all I have to do is look to see Him everywhere.
Exodus 30:20 Whenever they enter the tent of meeting, they shall wash with water so that they will not die. Also, when they approach the altar to minister by presenting a food offering to the Lord,
Precious Savior, Thank You for who You are and who You are to me. Thank You that I do not have to stand on ceremony to see Your presence, to worship You, to talk to You. Thank You for showing that You are with me in myriad ways every day. Thank You, Jesus. Amen.
Exodus 30:21 they shall wash their hands and feet so that they will not die. This is to be a lasting ordinance for Aaron and his descendants for the generations to come.”
Have a blessed day.