February 15th readings

Exodus 39:14 and Exodus 39:30

One little phrase jumped out at me today. “… like signets …” The stones on Aaron’s shoulders, and the diadem Aaron wore, were engraved with the names of the sons of Israel, “like signets” and the phrase “Holy to the LORD” respectively. Before the days of digital encryption and SSL browsers, signets, stamped into hot wax, were the way a person could be sure that a message came from the right person, and hadn’t been tampered with. I guess these vestments were God’s “stamp” on the “hot wax” of the Israelites.

Psalm 35:3

“… say to my soul, ‘I am your salvation.”‘ Throughout the rest of this Psalm, David seems to be asking for “external” signs of God’s favor. This little verse he seems to me to be the heart of what he’s asking. Victory over David’s enemies would be wonderful, but I think what he really wants is reassurance to quell the doubts in his own heart. Which is certainly where I find myself.

As Wendy mentioned on her blog, Kyle has announced the cast list for “Sordid Lives” at BLT. I think it’s going to be a really good show. I’ve worked with some of these people before (I’ve directed both Cathy McMillan and Dawn Daily before, so I know they’re capable of good things.) And I’ve seen several others give good performances. A couple people I haven’t had the opportunity to work with or see before, but, based on auditions, I have no worries about them, either.

I was given something of a “bit part,” but I’m happy about that. I get to be involved with the show, without the pressure of a major role. So maybe I won’t be “burned out” by the time “Mr. Roberts” comes along.