"Whenever Aaron enters the Holy Place, he will bear the names of the sons of Israel over his heart" (Exodus 28:29).
This bearing of the names on the heart is seen supremely in Jesus. He
was not prepared to let the woman, who had touched the hem of His
garment, slip away unnoticed. Jesus wanted to her personally -
“Daughter, your faith has healed you. Go in peace and be freed from your
suffering” (Mark 5:34).
He bore her name on His heart of love. The Lord, who bears us on His
heart, is the God of perfect holiness: “Make a plate of pure gold and
engrave on it as on a seal: HOLY TO THE LORD” (Exodus 28:36). “Who may ascend the mountain of the Lord? Who may stand in His holy place? The one who has clean hands and a pure heart” (Psalm 24:3-4).
There is only One who meets these requirements - our Lord Jesus Christ.
The Gospel proclaims that this Saviour, perfect in holiness and perfect
in love, shares the blessing with us.
What God did for His people, Israel, was very great. There is a striking contrast between their slavery in Egypt and their abundance in the promised land. God had multiplied His blessing upon them, just as Jesus did when He turned water into wine (John 2:1-11). If the blessing is to be maintained and increased, we must honour the Lord. We must cry to Him for blessing: "Hear my prayer, O God, listen to the words of my mouth." We must call upon Him with faith: "Surely God is my help; the Lord is the One who sustains me" (Psalm 54:2,4).
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