5-24-08 Ezekiel 44:17 With What Are You Clothed?
Ezekiel 44:17 (NAS)
And it shall be that when they enter at the gates of the inner court, they shall be clothed with linen garments; and wool shall not be on them while they are ministering in the gates of the inner court and in the house.
Ezekiel 44:17 (NLT)
When they enter the gateway to the inner courtyard, they must wear only linen clothing. They must wear no wool while on duty in the inner courtyard or in the Temple itself.
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And it shall be that when they enter at the gates of the inner court, they shall be clothed with linen garments; and wool shall not be on them while they are ministering in the gates of the inner court and in the house.
Ezekiel 44:17 (NLT)
When they enter the gateway to the inner courtyard, they must wear only linen clothing. They must wear no wool while on duty in the inner courtyard or in the Temple itself.
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You have already learned that you need to come into the presence of God on a regular basis. It is not good that you hang back from Him and fail to draw close to Him. When the King of all kings is holding court, it is important that you go through the gates and continue into the very interior of His palace. You must walk right up to the throne so that you can look upon the face of the One who saved you. Though you approach in fear and respect, you know that there you will find favor. Do not be impudent, but come with an honorable attitude.
However, there is an appropriate way to dress when appearing before the King. You must come before Him dressed in your finest clothing. The priests of the Old Covenant entered the Holy Place in garments made of linen. Linen, a natural cloth made from flax, was God's choice of clothing for these priests; they could not wear what they chose. Likewise you cannot come into the Lord's presence clothed in your own good works. You can only come clothed in the robe of righteousness that Adonai gives you.
God also commanded these priests not to dress in wool, a shaggy, coarse material. Woolen clothing is daily wear, whereas linen is fine fabric, used only in the best garments. As the priests of old, you must honor Almighty God with your best and not casually ascend before Him. Only what is excellent and exalted shall rise up before Him, for Adonai is perfect and only the perfect attends Him.
You have been called and privileged to serve as a minister unto the Lord God. You are one of His hand picked attendants, one who is always well-dressed. Whether you stand at the gates of the city or enter into the King's court itself, you are a servant of the Lord Most High. You are a steward in His palaceand a priest in His temple. You continually build up the Kingdom, bringing more children into God's house. In that you are truly blessed!
However, there is an appropriate way to dress when appearing before the King. You must come before Him dressed in your finest clothing. The priests of the Old Covenant entered the Holy Place in garments made of linen. Linen, a natural cloth made from flax, was God's choice of clothing for these priests; they could not wear what they chose. Likewise you cannot come into the Lord's presence clothed in your own good works. You can only come clothed in the robe of righteousness that Adonai gives you.
God also commanded these priests not to dress in wool, a shaggy, coarse material. Woolen clothing is daily wear, whereas linen is fine fabric, used only in the best garments. As the priests of old, you must honor Almighty God with your best and not casually ascend before Him. Only what is excellent and exalted shall rise up before Him, for Adonai is perfect and only the perfect attends Him.
You have been called and privileged to serve as a minister unto the Lord God. You are one of His hand picked attendants, one who is always well-dressed. Whether you stand at the gates of the city or enter into the King's court itself, you are a servant of the Lord Most High. You are a steward in His palaceand a priest in His temple. You continually build up the Kingdom, bringing more children into God's house. In that you are truly blessed!
posted by Nancy's Jolts @ 1:54 PM
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