Exodus 28:5 Have them use gold, and blue, purple and scarlet yarn, and fine linen.
I’m not in a very good headspace right now. The cause could be any of a myriad different reasons, but regardless, I’m struggling. And for me, a negative headspace has the ability to color everything with its negativity. I think that’s why all the rules and specifics in this part of Exodus feel so oppressive to me.
Exodus 28:6 Make the ephod of gold, and of blue, purple and scarlet yarn, and of finely twisted linen….
But perspective is powerful. I have a dear friend who sent the following text after reading my devo reflection for Exodus 27: “It is so easy to get bogged down in these details. I did a Beth Moore study on the Tabernacle years ago and was blown away by the beauty of these details. My big take away is that God IS in the details of our lives. And He is faithful in every way….” Thank You, Jesus for this positivity.
Exodus 28:7 It is to have two shoulder pieces attached to two of its corners so it can be fastened.
Lord, Thank You for this day, for this scripture, for this reminder that I cannot trust my feelings and that You ARE in the details of my life. Thank You for using others to point me back to You and for allowing me to shine Your light. Draw us all closer. Amen.
Exodus 28:8 Its skillfully woven waistband is to be like it—of one piece with the ephod and made with gold….
Have a blessed day.
My faith, my life, my teaching–it's all a work in progress.