Scripture

Then they made the plate of the holy crown of pure gold, and wrote on it an inscription like the engraving of a signet: HOLINESS TO THE LORD.
(Exodus 39:30)

Devotional

Holiness has always been, and will always be, the standard of the Lord. We are never called to anything less. As the crown of the priest read “Holiness to the Lord”, the crown of our hearts is likewise to read the same. The difference is that the priest had to strive for holiness through obedience to the law, which he was unable to fully accomplish. We however, are to obtain holiness through the finished work of Calvary, and that comes through obedience to the grace of God. God has graced us with the ability to obtain His standard of holiness; and He has done so through the presence of His Son in our lives. We are to walk by faith, always trusting in His grace to accomplish it. The signet of our lives is to read the same as the pure gold signet of the priest’s crown, “HOLINESS TO THE LORD”.

Text For The Day

Exodus 39:30: Then they made the plate of the holy crown of pure gold, and wrote on it an inscription like the engraving of a signet: HOLINESS TO THE LORD.

Thought For The Day

Earth's crammed with heaven, and every common bush afire with God; but only he who sees takes off his shoes—The rest sit round it and pluck blackberries.” Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Reflections, (1806-1861) British writer and one of the earliest female writers on the social responsibilities of the woman, with an emphasis on Victorian feminism.

Questions To Ponder

What was the significance of it being engraved as a signet?
Was this to be the dominant message of the priests to the people?
Who are we in God’s kingdom? Consider 1 Peter 2:9-10

Morning Study Guide

Defining: Signet: The seal-ring worn on the little finger of the right hand, contained a precious stone on which was inscribed the owner’s name and symbol, showing that he was the servant of God.

Referencing: “In that day,’ says the Lord of hosts, ‘I will take you… My servant…’ says the Lord, ‘and will make you like a signet ring; for I have chosen you,’ says the Lord of hosts.” Haggai 2:23

Applying: Live your life as if you wore the signet ring of Christ, because you do.