The Coat

 

 

Scripture:

Job 29:14  ‘All I did was just and honest, for righteousness was my clothing.

 

Observation:

Job knew who he was in Christ.  It could be thought that he expressed pride and boasting in what he knew to be true and right.  But Job was honest, giving, respected and was sought after for wisdom.  He was clothed in righteousness – the righteousness of almighty God and knew the presence of God was upon him and his family.  He knew the favour of God was on him and his family.  He felt the friendship of God in his home.

 

Even though he could no longer feel the presence of God upon him, he still was a faithful man of God. His clothing did not change, for he knew in his heart he was a just and honest man.  I am sure the feeling of the friendship of God being upon him and his family would have been a lifeline to hold onto through this trial – knowing that he has been favoured with God’s presence in the past – and believing he will have it again.

 

Application:

The favour of God is my desire, being given a garment to wear called righteousness is what I need to keep on my back.  His righteousness will be the garment that will keep me warm from the winters of life and storms that will come (and I know they will come).  The garment that will show that I am His and will never wear out.  The righteousness of Christ is the only garment I need.  It’s almost like a shield and I button it up, fold up the collar, hands in my pockets and hunch my shoulders and go forward - with my garment on.

 

Prayer:

Lord, you are all I need – as I lay down my all – as I remain just and honest, with your integrity and wisdom,   I receive your garment and wear it continually in good times and not so good - knowing you gave it.

Your righteousness not mine – your garment – but I wear it.

 

 

Terry B