Bibledoorajar: A royal heart

     The High Priest of Israel wore a robe that is mentioned as the work of a weaver and that it was all blue, the color of the heavens. It was designed to give the High Priest special glory before God. Standing there before God in royal blue, bearing both the light and judgement of God (Urim and Thumin on the breastplate)  and bearing the names of the tribes who were called especially to ministry by Him, He was the shepherd of God's people. He was called to stand before God for them and no other. His robe covered him completely from top to bottom. His role was complete and through him, the iniquity of the people was ablated year after year. Life was worth living because of that act.
      There is a psalm that speaks of the "robe "smelling" of myrrh, aloes and cassia. While the robe of the High Priest may not have literally smelled, the odors mentioned do underscore priestly aspects. Prophetically, there is the Lord, the Great King and Priest of God's church. He is the High Priest of today and tomorrow and forever. He is our Great Shepherd. Through Him and all His suffering, we are seen as holy and blameless in His sight. In spite of the continually fight with the enemy, it is a great hope: a final scene when we are all home because of Him.
             
              "Because of Him, I can face tomorrow, because of Him all fear is gone.
               And because I know, He holds the future
               Life is worth the living, just because He lives."
                                               Bill Gaither