A Gate of Curtains Exodus 38:9-21. Continued
THERE was a wide gate for the entrance to the dwelling of God, the Tabernacle. The entrance to God’s presence is not now by a gate, but by a person, the Lord Jesus. But that gate with its curtains worked in blue, purple, and scarlet reminds us of Him.
Blue is the color of the sky, or heavens, and Jesus came from heaven and returned to heaven (John 6:38; Acts 1:11).
Purple was the color wont by kings. They put a purple robe on Jesus in mockery (Mark 15:17), but He will one day be King of Kings (Rev. 19:16).
Scarlet was the color a victor in war used. The soldiers put on Jesus also, a scarlet robe to mock Him (Matt. 27:28). But He is Victor over sin and death.
The tent door and the wail had the same colors, and teach us the same truths. Jesus said,
“I am the door: by Me if any man enter in he shall be saved.” John 10:9.
One fair Door, One only,
Jesus Who has died
Jesus is the blessed Doorway,
Open free and wide.
ML 07/04/1937