Day 7 "Clothed In His Majesty"
Majesty and Splendor on Display
Good Morning Beauties!
”…and provide for those who grieve in Zion—to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the Lord for the display of his splendor.” Isaiah 60:3 (NIV)
Jesus, in all His majesty (power and might,) came to Earth to radically transform our lives. Isaiah 60 beautifully reflects this dramatic change that’s possible for all of us. One of my favorite parts of the passage is found in verse 3, “and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair.” Can’t you just picture Jesus taking off your worn out coat, stained and torn from the world, and laying across your shoulders a brilliantly shining white robe? He’s removed all despair and replaced it with a heart of praise. Hallalujah!
What part of the verse stands out to you most? How do the words describe what He’s done for you or what you still need Him to do? Selah.
I love how the verse ends with the result of our transformation. We are on full display as a testimony of the goodness of God. People will see our changed lives and want the same. Hurting people, set out on their own faith journey, will see from your beautiful life there is a God who brings them hope. What will you do with this responsibility? Selah.
While God was transforming my life, a friend sang a song in our Bible Study. It described perfectly how Jesus had changed me. I finally had the words to express how he took off my filthy rags of despair and clothed me with His majesty and splendor. Here is that song. (I reached out to that same friend, and she helped me find it.) I pray it blesses you too.
I Will Change Your Name - Michelle Higgs
Love and Blessings,
Kendra
“Praise the Lord, my soul. Lord my God, you are very great; you are clothed with splendor and majesty.”