Bearing the names of God’s people. The ephod held two onyx stones engraved with the names of Israel’s tribes, resting on the priest’s shoulders. God’s leaders carry His people not in burden, but in remembrance.

It reads in Exodus 28:6–14 Easy: “Use gold thread, fine linen, and blue, purple, and red yarn to make the ephod. This must be the work of a very skilled person. At each shoulder of the ephod, there should be a shoulder piece. These shoulder pieces should be tied to the two corners of the ephod. “The men will very carefully weave a cloth belt for the ephod. This belt must be made the same way as the ephod—use gold threads, fine linen, and blue, purple, and red yarn. “Take two onyx stones. Write the names of the twelve sons of Israel on these jewels. Write six names on one jewel and six names on the other jewel. Write the names in order, from the oldest son to the youngest. Cut the names of the sons of Israel into these stones. Do this the way a worker makes a seal. Put the jewels in gold settings. Then put these two jewels on the shoulder pieces of the ephod. Aaron will wear this special coat when he stands before the Lord. And the two stones with the names of the sons of Israel will be on the ephod. These jewels will cause the Lord to remember the Israelites. Use fine gold to hold the stones on the ephod. Twist chains of pure gold together like a rope. Make two of these gold chains and fasten them to the gold settings.

 Father God, help me carry others in prayer, not in weight. Let Your strength be my shoulders. Love You, thank You, praise You and give You all the honor and glory in Jesus Precious Name Amen.