PLEASINGLY POWERFUL PRAISE

PRAISE IS COMELY

Rejoice in the Lord, O ye righteous: for praise is comely for the upright.Praise the Lord with harp: sing unto him with the psaltery and an instrument of ten strings.
Sing unto him a new song; play skilfully with a loud noise - Psalms 33: 1-3

Looking up the meaning for the word "comely" and found that it meant:

1. Pleasing and wholesome in appearance; attractive.
2. Suitable; seemly.

When I looked at it deeper, this next scripture came to me:

Isaiah 61:3 (KJV)

To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that he might be glorified

Paul and Silas understood the Psalmist and the Prophet when they faced their circumstances.  Read Acts 16: 16-40 and reflect on the circumstances that brought forth their deliverance.  

TODAY'S FOCUS:  A CHANGE OF GARMENT

Paul and Silas realized that their deliverance required more than their complaining and focusing on their situation.  It would take something that was pleasing and wholesome in appearance, something that would attract the attention from heaven. Something that would attract others - for even the prisoners heard them.  

What got the attention of heaven in Paul and Silas jail circumstances?

Answer: A change of garment - THE GARMENT OF PRAISE!

Nothing has changed. He is the same God yesterday today and forever.  My praise, your praise and our corporate praise will open up our "prisons", set us free and bring deliverance!

Do you need a change of garment today?

• What spirit are you wearing?
• Guilt, loss, mental anguish, suffering, spirit of heaviness, oppression and depression....
• What are the purposes of wearing garments? (the garment of praise)
• What does your garment say or tell about you? (good or bad)

Your garments speak volumes about you, your faith and your trust in God.  So replace your garments today and let God be glorified. Exchange the spirit of for the garment of: 

Mourning - Oil of Joy

Spirit of Heaviness - Garment of Praise

Remember as "the righteous" child of God it is seemingly suitable that you wear the garment of praise to open up the doors of prison for you, to set you free of your chains and bonds, to help bring deliverance to others and allow God to be glorified.  

Chose today to wear your Garment of Praise!

God bless and Keep The Faith

Virtuous Jewel