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| EPHOD 2 |
Let us study another
person in relation to the ephod; Abiathar,
the son of Ahimelech the slain priest.
Abiathar was able to
escape as the slaughter of his father and other priests was in progress (1Sam. 22:20-23). But there
was something remarkable about this young priest; while trying to escape for
his life, he still had the audacity to search for and carry his ephod with him
(1Sam. 23:6). He knew that he was a “dead man” without the presence and
direction of the Lord, even if he was successfully escaping. I imagine Abiathar
saying to himself “instead of me to escape without my ephod, let me rather die
with it”. He searched for it while Dog (Doeg
is his real name, but he should be a dog to willingly kill the anointed of the Lord.
In fact even dogs reason better) was busy killing the
priests and their families, and then he found it and fled.
Abiathar became
relevant to the camp of David because he carried the ephod; the direct access
to get answers from God. David was able to inquire of the Lord about the next
thing to do, where next to go (1Sam.23:9-13). Precise direction was given to
whoever carried the ephod.
Today, you and I are
supposed to be carrying our ephods, if not we’re putting the world and everyone
around us in danger (Matt. 5:13-16). The lives of so many would be in danger if
we refuse to put on our ephod.
Our EPHOD today is the WORD OF
GOD (OUR BIBLE)
It
could be many other things as well relevant to the faith like prayer etc.
Have you lost an understanding
of its importance like King Saul? If so you’re in severe trouble and so are the
brethren around you because you might end up slaying them just like King Saul did.
Also, if
you’re still dining and wining with someone who has lost an understanding of
the importance of the ephod, you’re putting your life in danger because they
will slay you some day if not today. Tell them the truth and let them know
their true state and repent!
On the other hand, do you go around with
your ephod and obey the instructions given therein by the Lord, just like
Abiathar? If yes, you would be a divine blessing to your generation because you
would shine as light and lead the world to Jesus the Saviour!
SHALOM!
See also EPHOD 1
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