He is my Delight

While reading through the Gospels over the last few weeks I noticed that all four gospels include the detail of Christ being wrapped in a linen cloth when He was buried.  It struck me as a curious detail to be included, especially in all four gospels.  Seemed like something worth looking into a bit more.

My search brought me back to the 16th chapter of Leviticus where the instructions for the Day of Atonement are given.  This was the one day during the year that the high priest entered into the Holy Place, where the Presence of God dwelt, and put the blood on the mercy seat to atone for the sins of the people.  When performing this ceremony, he was to be dressed as follows:

What amazing significance this passage gives to the linen cloth that Christ was buried in.  For when Christ rose, He performed the high priestly duties of the Day of Atonement, bringing His own blood into the Holy Place for the forgiveness of our sins.

I can only marvel at the perfection of God’s plan, completed to the last detail in Christ.