OVERWHELMED WITH JOY: PART ONE

 

OVERWHELMED WITH JOY : PART ONE :

Is. 61:10 I am overwhelmed with joy in the LORD my God! For he has dressed me with the clothing of salvation and draped me in a robe of righteousness. I am like a bridegroom in his wedding suit or a bride with her jewels. NLT

When was the last time you were overwhelmed with joy at the thought that Jesus saves and that He has saved you? Be honest. If you are like most of us, you don’t live on an emotional high much of the time. You simply do not get all excited every time you think of salvation. It doesn’t mean that it is not real or precious to you; it’s just not possible to always feel the excitement of it. Yet, it is good to think about what the Lord does for us in salvation. It ought to cause us to appreciate it more and bow before Him in thanksgiving, praise, and love.

He has clothed us in salvation. Without clothing we are embarrassed to be seen. Clothing covers up our flaws. It covers up parts of the body that should not be seen by others. It keeps us warm. It protects us from the elements. It makes us more attractive to others. Clothing comes in a wide variety of styles and sizes. We wear our clothing differently. And, we wear our clothing for our common good; it helps to keep us from tempting others and being tempted by them. Now, consider how salvation does these things for us. We call it God’s amazing grace.

He has draped us in robes of righteousness. Robes add to the ability of clothing to keep us warm. They are often used to add distinction to our appearances. They sometimes speak of honor and dignity, and even authority.

Let the joy of the Lord flood your soul today as you bask in the wondrous glow of your salvation. Lift up the name of Jesus, thank Him for saving your soul, and praise His holy name. Put a smile on your face and a spring in your step. You are a part of the family of God!