12/02: Esther - Week Eight - Royal Garments
Category: Esther - It's Tough Being A Woman
Posted by: Luann
"Holy to the Lord" - were the words inscribed on the plate worn on the forehead of the priests. Everyone coming at you would see it!
We just finished a WOW weekend with God at the Encouragement EXTREME Event, or as some lovingly called E3. Carol spoke on Friday night about the woman who touched the hem of His garment and was healed. The take-away value from that talk for me was "she could no longer go unnoticed."
I wonder how many of us blend into the scenery? When the Holy Spirit takes us residency in our lives, we should never look or act the same! Others should be able to spot us as if we were wearing that plate on our head; not because we are thumping a Bible and preaching; not because we act holier-than-thou; no, when God plants His Spirit in us, Peace should ooze out! His touch is recognizable!
Isn't that a cool vision that Beth gives us today? Satan's goons see us clearly marked as God's children because of our robes of righteousness.
Loved this line: A servant of God is no secular priest in God's estimation. His devotion to God's will automatically sets him apart from the common to the sacred.
Do you feel common or sacred? I must admit many days I feel common. I even wonder, "God, what on earth are you doing with a girl like me?" And He whispers to my heart, "That scarlet thread that runs through my Word, is present in your royal garment. I have called you, Luann Prater, to be mine, Holy and chosen. My Son paid the price and His blood covers over every FEELING you may have of inadequacy."
I want to be dressed to reflect the glorious royal priesthood, even when my feelings tell me I'm not! Let's stay in the King's presence and let Him light up our face so others may recognize the family resemblance.
We just finished a WOW weekend with God at the Encouragement EXTREME Event, or as some lovingly called E3. Carol spoke on Friday night about the woman who touched the hem of His garment and was healed. The take-away value from that talk for me was "she could no longer go unnoticed."
I wonder how many of us blend into the scenery? When the Holy Spirit takes us residency in our lives, we should never look or act the same! Others should be able to spot us as if we were wearing that plate on our head; not because we are thumping a Bible and preaching; not because we act holier-than-thou; no, when God plants His Spirit in us, Peace should ooze out! His touch is recognizable!
Isn't that a cool vision that Beth gives us today? Satan's goons see us clearly marked as God's children because of our robes of righteousness.
Loved this line: A servant of God is no secular priest in God's estimation. His devotion to God's will automatically sets him apart from the common to the sacred.
Do you feel common or sacred? I must admit many days I feel common. I even wonder, "God, what on earth are you doing with a girl like me?" And He whispers to my heart, "That scarlet thread that runs through my Word, is present in your royal garment. I have called you, Luann Prater, to be mine, Holy and chosen. My Son paid the price and His blood covers over every FEELING you may have of inadequacy."
I want to be dressed to reflect the glorious royal priesthood, even when my feelings tell me I'm not! Let's stay in the King's presence and let Him light up our face so others may recognize the family resemblance.
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Joy wrote:
Wearing "robes of righteousness".
Just last night I received a call to speak at an event. I have a week to pray about it, but I was already strongly being impressed that I should speak about being "clothed in Christ." (Gal.3:27, Rom.13:14) This lesson today and your post just blows me away at God's timing.
Much to pray and ponder.
Praying and portrait of me will clearly reflect His presence,
Joy