Put On Christ
Published January 23, 2026
Exodus 28
Friday, January 23, 2026 | Cody King
When faced with decisions—usually trivial ones—we often rely on small rituals to break the tension of uncertainty. From flipping a coin to “inky binky bonky” (and yes, if “daddy had a donkey” popped into your head, we should probably high-five later), these methods help us choose when we don’t really know which way to go. In many ways, they are modern versions of the ancient practice of casting lots—though in Scripture, casting lots was often used for far more serious matters.
In Exodus 28:30, we read that the priest was to place the Urim and Thummim in the breastpiece of judgment. Scripture does not tell us exactly what these objects were or how they functioned, but it is clear they were used as sacred lots to discern God’s will (Numbers 27:21; 1 Samuel 28:6). Traditionally understood to mean “light” and “perfection,” these two words together carry deep significance. Light brings clarity where vision is lacking; perfection leaves no alternative. Carried over the priest’s heart, they represented the pursuit of divine guidance from the God who judges justly (1 Peter 2:23).
While we may not be deciding between blue or white shirts or McDonald’s and Dairy Queen, we do face weighty questions: Should I propose? Should I sell my house? Change jobs? Say yes—or no—for my child?
The priestly garments described in Exodus 28 were garments of glory and beauty, though the man wearing them was neither perfect nor pure. They pointed forward to the true High Priest—Jesus Christ—who is Himself Light and Perfection. He fulfills every symbol in the priestly garments. Because of this, Scripture calls us to put on Christ: to put off the old self and clothe ourselves in compassion, humility, patience, forgiveness, love, and peace (Colossians 3:9–17). To “put on the armor of light” (Romans 13:12) and to put on Christ, our perfection (Romans 13:14).
When these truths are stored in our hearts, they clear away reliance on our own wisdom or chance. Decisions no longer hinge on coin flips or guessing games but on faith in the God who brings clarity without shadow and peace without confusion.
For every believer, there was once a defining decision between two directions—one that determined eternity. That choice was not made by chance but by the Spirit who pursued, convicted, illuminated, and drew us to Christ. Let us then approach every decision—large or small—with Light and Perfection resting on our hearts, trusting the One who judges justly and leads faithfully, all to His glory.
In Exodus 28:30, we read that the priest was to place the Urim and Thummim in the breastpiece of judgment. Scripture does not tell us exactly what these objects were or how they functioned, but it is clear they were used as sacred lots to discern God’s will (Numbers 27:21; 1 Samuel 28:6). Traditionally understood to mean “light” and “perfection,” these two words together carry deep significance. Light brings clarity where vision is lacking; perfection leaves no alternative. Carried over the priest’s heart, they represented the pursuit of divine guidance from the God who judges justly (1 Peter 2:23).
While we may not be deciding between blue or white shirts or McDonald’s and Dairy Queen, we do face weighty questions: Should I propose? Should I sell my house? Change jobs? Say yes—or no—for my child?
In moments like these, we can feel paralyzed, grasping for certainty and finding only anxiety.
The real question is this: what is on our hearts when we decide?
The priestly garments described in Exodus 28 were garments of glory and beauty, though the man wearing them was neither perfect nor pure. They pointed forward to the true High Priest—Jesus Christ—who is Himself Light and Perfection. He fulfills every symbol in the priestly garments. Because of this, Scripture calls us to put on Christ: to put off the old self and clothe ourselves in compassion, humility, patience, forgiveness, love, and peace (Colossians 3:9–17). To “put on the armor of light” (Romans 13:12) and to put on Christ, our perfection (Romans 13:14).
When these truths are stored in our hearts, they clear away reliance on our own wisdom or chance. Decisions no longer hinge on coin flips or guessing games but on faith in the God who brings clarity without shadow and peace without confusion.
For every believer, there was once a defining decision between two directions—one that determined eternity. That choice was not made by chance but by the Spirit who pursued, convicted, illuminated, and drew us to Christ. Let us then approach every decision—large or small—with Light and Perfection resting on our hearts, trusting the One who judges justly and leads faithfully, all to His glory.