Bells – Are You Listening?
They also made bells of pure gold, and put the bells between the pomegranates all around on the hem of the robe, alternating a bell and a pomegranate all around on the hem of the robe for the service, just as the Lord had commanded Moses.
Exodus 39:25-26
What would Christmas be without the familiar “Silver Bells” being sung and the Salvation Army bell-ringers calling us to give to those in need? Of course bells remind some people of Santa’s sleigh bells, but tinkling bells have far greater significance for Christians. The Bible tells us that gold bells were sewn on the hem of the Jewish priests’ garments. As the priests went about their service, the tinkling of the bells could be heard. That has special significance for Christians. Why? First Peter 2:9 describes believers as ”… a royal possession, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession…” And our purpose? The verse continues, “so that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who has called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.” In other words, we are described in the Bible as God’s priests. What an incredible honor! Oh, may the sound of our movement be as the sound of priests, bringing glory to Jesus as we serve Him!
Sweet friends, may that be our prayer.
Copyright, “Preparing Our Hearts for Christmas,” by Debbie Taylor Williams
