Chains of Gold on Lace of Blue

Chains of gold in rings of gold bound the breastplate to the shoulders and to the ephod, so nothing was to separate Israel from the strength, affection, and priestly character of the high priest (Ex. 28:14-24). The chains of gold on a lace of blue would serve to show that these everlasting ties of divine righteousness are connected with the heavenly character. May those who know the Lord appreciate more fully what it is to have a High Priest in whom these types are all fulfilled, and One who surpasses all. His beauty can never fully be made known; His eternal worth can never be fathomed.
We would make mention of one more thought in connection with the names borne upon Aaron’s shoulders. They were there for a memorial (Ex. 28:12,29). Aaron’s presence in the holy place would bring before Jehovah “the love and perfection in which Israel stood accepted before Him”; and thus we have “a constant memorial before God in our great High Priest who presents us in the fullness of His love and power, bright with His own glory, spotless in His own holiness.” Can we measure what it is to be “accepted in the beloved”?