Descendants Of Aaron

Then the LORD spoke to Moses, saying: Tell Eleazar son of Aaron the priest to take the censers out of the blaze; then scatter the fire far and wide. For the censers of these sinners have become holy at the cost of their lives. Make them into hammered plates as a covering for the altar, for they presented them before the LORD and they became holy. Thus they shall be a sign to the Israelites. So Eleazar the priest took the bronze censers that had been presented by those who were burned; and they hammered out as a covering for the altar – a reminder to the Israelites that no outsider, who is not of the descendants of Aaron, shall approach to offer incense before the LORD, so as not to become like Korah and his company – just as the LORD has said to him through Moses.

Numbers 15:37-41

The children of Israel were to make tassels on the corners of their garments with a blue thread in the tassels. Those tassels reminded them to carry out the commandments of the LORD. The blue thread was to be the color of the heavens above, and they spoke of His immeasurable power and saving grace.

We still need reminders today. In the fuss and frenzy of our busy lives, we easily forget God and His passion for us. We forget that He lives within and around us and loves us with eternal affection.

If you learn God’s signs – like the significance of the color blue – it will be easier to remember God’s love. Blue can remind you of the invisible realm above and all around. A mountain lake, a glacial crevasse, a cerulean sky can all remind us of heaven and God’s unfathomable love.

When you see blue, think of God’s love,

and especially His love for you.

Daily blessings are daily reminders of God.

Our Daily Bread – June 1, 2006