The Garments Of Salvation

 

 

I will greatly rejoice in the LORD, my whole being shall exult in my God; for he has clothed me with the garments of salvation, he has covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decks himself with a garland, and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels. For as the earth brings forth its shoots, and as a garden causes what is sown in it to spring up, so the Lord GOD will cause righteousness and praise to spring up before all the nations.

 

Isaiah 61:10-11

 

Many people think it is hard to grow in righteousness. We do have to spend time reading the Word, praying and cultivating our faith by being with other believers. But our progress in holiness is still dependent on God. As He shines His face upon us and rains His love into our lives, we will grow. Then righteousness will begin to take place. Do not be discouraged if growth comes slowly. Soon you will have a garden.

 

Spiritual growth

 depends on the water of God’s Word

 and the sunshine of His love.

 

Our Daily BreadAugust 28, 2006