{10 Days of Proverbs 31} Clothing Choices
“She is clothed with strength and dignity…” Proverbs 31:25(a)
On Wednesday, Kate @Teaching What Is Good blessed me with this insightful comment:
As I was reading your post the idea stuck in my head that she is “clothed” with strength and dignity.
It is not something that she IS, it is a garment that God gives her to wear.
Intrigued, I did a scripture search for “clothed.”
In Genesis 3:21, we find the first incident of humans being clothed: “The LORD God made garments of skin for Adam and his wife and clothed them.”
Notice who does the initial clothe-ing: God does.
When I accept His clothe-ing, I am clothed with salvation (2 Chronicles 6:41), joy (Psalm 30:11), gladness (Psalm 65:12), righteousness (Psalm 132:9), strength and dignity (Proverbs 31:25), and power from on high (Luke 24:49).
Best of all, I am clothed with Christ (Galatians 3:26-28)!
In Revelation 16:15 comes the warning, “Look, I come like a thief! Blessed is the one who stays awake and remains clothed, so as not to go naked and be shamefully exposed.”
Notice who can remove His clothe-ing: I can.
When I remove His clothe-ing, I am clothed in shame (Job 8:22), disgrace (Psalm 109:29), and terror (Ezekiel 7:18).
David describes shame with an especially tactile simile: “wrapped up in shame as in a cloak.” (Psalm 109:29)
I choose my clothe-ing.
Wrapped up in myself.
Or wrapped up in Him.
* * * * *
13 Bloggers, 13 topics, 1 Great God:
Contributing to Family Income / 2 Better Than 1
The Fear of the Lord / Satisfied by Love
Using Time Wisely / Blessed Beyond Measure
Taking Care of Needy / Shadow Wonder
Using Money Wisely / Jennifer Sikora
Keeping an Eye on Home / Just a Glimpse
She can Laugh at the Days Ahead / faith filled food for moms
Clothed in Strength and Dignity / One thing I’ve Learned
Taking Care of Others/ 2 savvy gals
Being Creative / A Patchwork Mommy
Bringing Variety to Family / Karen Dawkins
Extending your Hand to the Poor / Women’s Fellowship House
Organization / Teaching What is Good
Beautiful! Thanks for the reminder!
Cheri, those scriptures you shared and how more fully you explored the idea of being clothed was TERRIFIC and very encouraging!! Thanks for sharing these wonderful insights and for speaking God’s blessing to me!
I’m enjoying your posts and your authenticity. Thank you for sharing! It’s a treat to get acquainted with so many wonderful writers.
Blessings!
Anne (shadowwonder)
Mmmm…good post. The good from Him and the opposite from ourselves.