Isaiah 61 says I will rejoice greatly in the Lord, My soul will exult in my God; For He has clothed me with garments of salvation, He has wrapped me with a robe of righteousness, As a bridegroom decks himself with a garland, And as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.
Remember when Adam and Eve sinned in the garden? All of a sudden they were aware of their nakedness and were ashamed, and tried to cover up their bodies. Sin brought shame, and with that shame brought hiding from God.
When our kids do something they know isn’t right, they often hide, or bury their head, feeling guilt and shame for what they’ve done. As loving parents, we instruct them, receive them, and hold them, to assure them of forgiveness as we send them on their way back to joy.
Jesus does the same with us.
He clothes us in salvation. (He covers our shame)
He wraps us in righteousness. (He secures our salvation)
He dresses us in jewels. (He restores our joy)
Rejoice in the Lord today, much like a bride rejoices on her wedding day when she says, “I do” to the man of her dreams. And know that THIS bridegroom will always be faithful, true, loving, and the joy of our dreams.
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