Bibledoorajar: All the Way Pure

     In our discussion of the preciseness with which God has instructed Moses to dress the High Priest and his sons (priests) we have found a pattern of holy presentation before the Lord God Almighty. Today we see that even the simplest of their garments worn next to the body and under the other was to be made of the pure white linen. If the garb of the High Priest was stripped down to the bare essentials, he still stood in pure white linen simple garments of glory and beauty. These included his coat (tunic) and his girdle.
     There is a story of our High Priest, Jesus, who stripped away His outer robes, took a towel and girded it around Himself and proceeded to wash the feet of His disciples. His simple dress was a symbol of glory and beauty in service to God and His disciples.  Jesus talked to his disciples about the need for them to do the same for others. One time during a visit of two missionaries in our home, a discussion of how Jesus demonstrated this service to His disciples came up. As we discussed that this activity was to be shared with others, we determined to strip away our outer facade and do this for each other. What followed that was to be an experiment, a loving serving spiritual occasion as we ministered in this way to each other. Caught up in our thought processes were thoughts of love according to God. Love is patient, kind, long suffering, protective and trusting. While we have never carried out this experiment with any others, it did show us the importance of stripping away our facade and being of service. Perhaps the most meaningful way we can be of service like this is to strip away our wants and desires for a time and pray and intercede for someone. In today's busy climate, we have to lean on the Holy Spirit to lead us in this direction but we must not ignore it.
        
           "I won't lie, it feels alright to see your name in lights
             We all need  an 'Atta Boy' or 'Atta Girl'
             But in the end I'd like to hang my hat on more besides
             The temporary trappings of this world."

                           Nichole Nordeman---'words and music to be sung with honesty"