The Breastplate, The Anointing.

Exodus 39:1, 8-10, 21 - From the blue, purple and scarlet yarn they made woven garments for ministering in the sanctuary. They also made sacred garments for Aaron, as the Lord commanded Moses... They fashioned the breastpiece—the work of a skilled craftsman. They made it like the ephod: of gold, and of blue, purple and scarlet yarn, and of finely twisted linen. It was square—a span long and a span wide—and folded double. 10 Then they mounted four rows of precious stones on it. T

21 They tied the rings of the breastpiece to the rings of the ephod with blue cord, connecting it to the waistband so that the breastpiece would not swing out from the ephod—as the Lord commanded Moses.

     It is currently 12:30 AM as I am writing, and I firmly believe God is speaking to someone who is reading this. 
     You may be wondering how can an inspiring message come from a passage like this. Believe me, I did too. I mean, it is a portion of Exodus that explains how priestly garments were adorned. But it is much, much more than just an explanation of adornments. 
     Most of Exodus 39 talks about the garments that the Lord commanded Moses to make for those who were ministering in the sanctuary. But what is so special of a breastplate? The breastplate was made specifically for the person who would be ministering in the sanctuary. It was set apart for them. 
     Typically, we would say a breastplate is made for protection. Men in battle wore them to protect themselves while fighting. We also heard different VBS about the significance of breastplates and the fruits of the spirit many a time. But this breastplate is different. This breastplate was made for a different kind of protection. We see throughout the passage above and even more thoroughly explained in the Bible that the breastplate was hand-picked and specifically crafted for whoever was to wear it. It was personalized, but it was also means of protection. We even see at the end of the passage that the people putting the breastplate together 'tied the rings' and 'connected it to the waistband' so that the breastplate would not swing out. 
    WHAT DOES THIS ALL MEAN? 
     God has a plan for every one of of His children- even for you who is reading this right now. His plan for you is specific, and whatever He has destined you to do for His glory is an act of ministry. It is to bring many to Christ, and many to deliverance. But in all of this-ministry, training, waiting,etc. Just as it says 'as the Lord commanded', God is declaring for you, His child, to wear your breastplate. God has hand-crafted his anointing on you personally for such a time as this and for His glory, and that is also the protection and covering on you. Not one's breastplate is the same as another's! 
     But Just as the men tied the breastplate so that it would not come apart, God is also saying you too should fasten your breastplate with PRAYER and His WORD. There are many things trying to discourage you from continuing in the ministry He has called you to, but by tightening your breastplate with the power of God and prayer you will be able to fight off the discouragement and tactics the enemy is throwing at you. You are a child of God, and His plan for you is to lift His name up and bless you in more ways than you think. Do not let the enemy discourage you- even though he may be trying to discourage you through the people closest to you. Your point of spiritual revival and revival in your situation is coming. Fasten your breastplate! Pray for the anointing to grow on you! With the anointing He will use you greatly for His glory and fulfill the plans He has for you, and you will fight off the enemy!







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