Friday, July 9, 2010

"In God's Eyes
We Are
Valuable Gems"


"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 JEWELS". Isaiah 61:10 KJV (Capitals are mine for emphasis)

NOTHING IS TOO GOOD FOR THE TWO MAIN PARTICIPANTS OF THE WEDDING

When Father God covers the shame of our nakedness with His robe of righteousness it is likened to a picture of an Oriental wedding. Both bride and groom are decked out with expensive and colorful ornamentation and valuable gems. Nothing is too good for the two main participants of the wedding. No expense is spared. This is a once-in-a-lifetime celebration.

THE FINEST IN GOOD TASTE IS THE ORDER OF THE DAY

Quality is emphasized. It is not some cheap affair which features gaudy and flimsy items purchased at half price from the local party store. The finest in good taste is the order of the day. The wedding of the year is well worth every effort made by the guests to be in attendance. No one on the guest list would even think for one moment of missing it. It is the highest-rated social event of the season.

EVERY DETAIL IS PRECISE, EVEN TO THE QUALITY OF THREAD WHICH IS USED

The pure white robes are created with specially selected linen fabric woven by hand from craftsmen known for their experience and expertise. Every detail is precise, even to the quality of thread which is used. Jewels--the real thing--are sewn into the outfit. As the wearer moves about, light catches the crystal-cut gems, and causes them to sparkle and shimmer.

EACH ROBE IS INTENDED ONLY FOR THE ONE CHOSEN TO WEAR IT

Each robe is custom-made with intricate designs representing the highlights of the person's life who is to wear with honor the one-of-a-kind creation. These exclusive garments are "not off-the-rack". There has never been one like them before, nor will there be "a bargain-basement replica" in the future. Each robe is intended only for the one chosen to wear it.

THERE CAN BE NO PRICE TAG ATTACHED TO THESE CREATIONS. THE COST IS IMMEASURABLE, AS THEY WERE PURCHASED BY THE SINLESS BLOOD OF JESUS

This is a word-picture of the garments of salvation which can only be worn by the redeemed of the Lord. They do not fit anyone else. Heaven's exclusive designers have spared no expense to make sure we are clothed with the very best. There can be no price tag attached to these creations. The cost is immeasurable, as they were purchased by the sinless blood of Jesus, the Son of God. Our garments of salvation and robes of righteousness are priceless. No other clothing can compare, as Heaven's fashions are in a category all their own. Because we have been chosen and picked by Him, and He is taking care of us eternally--now and forever--we respond with great rejoicing. We are "head-over-heels in love" with the Lover of our souls.

EACH ONE OF US, REDEEMED BY THE BLOOD OF JESUS, ARE PART OF THE ROYAL DIADEM OF OUR HEAVENLY BRIDEGROOM. WE ARE "HIS CROWN JEWELS"

Just as the heavenly city, the New Jerusalem, is constructed out of pure transparent gold, with gates of pearl, and walls of the rarest jewels, so the inhabitants of our eternal abode must be dressed "fit for the occasion". Each one of us, redeemed by the blood of Jesus, are part of the royal diadem of our heavenly Bridegroom. We are "His crown jewels". Regardless of who and what we have been before, the past is forgiven and forgotten. In His eyes, we are righteous, or else we would not have been chosen to wear these special love-garments and exclusive robes. In Christ's eyes we will not only wear jewels. We are His gems. He highly treasures us, because we are forever in His heart. And the wonderful truth is, He will not wait to see us in this light when we arrive in Heaven, but this is how He looks at us right now.

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