The Lord said, “So, Aaron shall bear the names of the sons of Israel on the breastplate of judgment over his heart, when he goes into the holy place, as a memorial before the Lord continually.” [1]
The high priest carried the names of the people near to his heart and to the Lord in prayer.
Later, in the Bible, we learn that Israel’s high priest was a type of Messiah, but Jesus is Messiah. Jesus is the One in heaven who knows our names, carries us in His heart, and intercedes for us.
“He [Jesus], because He continues forever, has an unchangeable priesthood. Therefore, He is also able to save to the uttermost those who come to God through Him, since He always lives to make intercession for them.” [2]
Sherry and I are blessed to have a Cantonese speaking lady who often prays over us by reciting from memory the words of Psalm 121. I share this Psalm with you now. May the Lord comfort you through His word to know that He loves you, knows your name, prays for you and is always watching over you.
“I will lift up my eyes to the hills—
From whence comes my help?
My help comes from the Lord,
Who made heaven and earth.
He will not allow your foot to be moved;
He who keeps you will not slumber.
Behold, He who keeps Israel
Shall neither slumber nor sleep.
The Lord is your keeper;
The Lord is your shade at your right hand.
The sun shall not strike you by day,
Nor the moon by night.
The Lord shall preserve you from all evil;
He shall preserve your soul.
The Lord shall preserve your going out and your coming in
From this time forth, and even forevermore.” [3]
[1] Exodus 28:15, 17, 21, 29
[2] Hebrews 7:24-25
[3] Psalm 121
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