Isaiah 61:10 I will greatly rejoice in the LORD, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he has clothed me with the garments of salvation… I. THE SACRED DRESS. "The garments of salvation." 1. Garments are used as a covering. Is a garment for the body more needed than one for the soul? Which of us could stand in the presence of an angel without sinking to the ground in very shame? I draw your attention to the glory of God's garments of salvation — they completely cover all your iniquity and blot out all your sin. 2. A garment is used to beautify, to adorn. The garment of salvation is an adornment, for it reveals God in you to your neighbours. What can be more beautiful than a man or woman or child who tries to bless another! That is the life of the angels; the life of God — ministering unto others. 3. Garments are used also as a sign one's condition or occupation. Monarchs, priests, judges, and officers of state wear robes to indicate their real or implied superiority. Shakespere says, "the apparel oft proclaims the man." You can generally tell something about a man's character and calling from his clothing. The world judges of Christian people by the garments of their conduct. II. THE GIVER OF THE GARMENTS. III. THE PERSONAL APPROPRIATING. "He hath clothed me." Where is salvation? In Christ, and Christ is in and for us. (W. Birch.) Parallel Verses KJV: I will greatly rejoice in the LORD, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he hath clothed me with the garments of salvation, he hath covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decketh himself with ornaments, and as a bride adorneth herself with her jewels. |
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