Last week, after months of agonizing over the choice, I purchased a new flute from JL Smith. It was a step of faith, as I still had uncertainties when I made the purchase. Trying to trust that God had led me as we had asked Him to, and not to give in to my typical buyers' remorse, the next day I was reading Exodus 28. Little details jumped out at me as I read a passage that normally would not catch my attention. The following is from my journal (my words in italics):
Thank you for my new flute, Lord. Help me to trust you more with this decision.
Make sacred garments for your brother Aaron, to give him dignity* and honor. (Exodus 28:2)
May this flute be sacred, Lord, and may it give me dignity and bring you honor.
Tell all the skilled men to whom I have given wisdom in such matters that they are to make garments for Aaron, for his consecration, so he may serve me as priest. (v.3)
Thank you for the skilled ones in Japan who hand-made this flute for me, so I may serve you as a musician. May I lead people to worship you with this tool.
...Have them use gold, and blue, purple and scarlet yarn, and fine linen. (v.5)
This flute is made with some gold and fine silver. May it serve us well, Lord!
Make the ephod of gold and of blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and of finely twisted linen––the work of a skilled craftsman. (v.6)
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* dignity: noun: The state or quality of being worthy of honor or respect.
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