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Christ’s Robe of Righteousness (CLICK YOUR BROWSERS "BACK" BUTTON WHEN FINISHED)
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I have been practicing something lately that has really had an impact on my spiritual walk. In Colossians 1:27 it talks about Christ in you, the hope of glory, and in Colossians 1:28 about every man complete in Christ. I thought about Christ being in me, then I was reminded of Isaiah 61:10. 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. So I have been visualizing myself "in Christ" or wrapped up in His righteous robe. It reminds me that I am called to be His ambassador in all that I do and say. When someone speaks to me he is actually speaking to Christ through this "robe of righteousness."
Examples: When someone comes to me asking me to fix their problem, I can try to do it by myself or I can stop to ask Christ what He wants me to do, His robe reminds me He is always available to help me. I am also assured that what He shows me to do He will strengthen me to do. (Phil. 4:13) When I see myself clothed in His righteous robe, I also realize that my value is not due to anything I have done but is because of Christ. (John 15:5) When I speak, I have the choice to stay wrapped up in His robe or instead step out on my own. If I stop and pray before I speak, I am waiting on God’s revelation to me. (1 Pet. 3:10-12) It has also been a great way to reaffirm that I am never alone because His robe is there to assure me. He will never leave me or desert me! (Heb. 13:5) My prayer for you is that you too will see yourself wrapped in His Robe of Righteousness
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