David Ingles. We have fears of intimacy that can hinder the healing process, or fear of punishment, false teachings, and beliefs and unbelief to overcome. 121:1) This spirit of Heaviness tries to wear you out and take the place of God's Spirit of Love, Joy and Peace. 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. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. Copyright 2023, Bible Study Tools. February 20, 2023 Dr. J.O. Instead of the spirit of heaviness, He gives His people the garment of praise. When God redeems us, He removes the covering of sin and iniquity (Isaiah 64:6) and replaces it with a new robe that is spotless and pure (Zechariah 3:4). To appoint to the mourners of Sion, and to give them a crown for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, a garment of praise for the spirit of grief: and they shall be called in it the mighty ones of justice, the planting of the Lord to glorify him. Bow Down Before Him 30 I have chosen the way of truth: thy judgments have I laid before me . 8) Then he said to me: This water flows toward the eastern region, goes down into the valley and enters the sea. ), NKJV, Chronological Study Bible: Holy Bible, New King James Version, NKJV, Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible, Red Letter Edition: Bringing to Life the Ancient World of Scripture, NKJV, The American Patriot's Bible: The Word of God and the Shaping of America, NKJV, The Story: The Bible as One Continuing Story of God and His People, NKJV, Chronological Study Bible, Comfort Print: Holy Bible, New King James Version, NKJV, Charles F. Stanley Life Principles Bible, 2nd Edition, Comfort Print: Growing in Knowledge and Understanding of God Through His Word. Its the name of a spring and associate streams which issue from beneath limestone cliffs on the west side of the Dead Sea. He sent me to give them flowers in place of their sorrow, olive oil in place of tears, and joyous praise in place of broken hearts. But at present I havent seen that much yet except in the Toronto revival. Topic: GARMENT OF PRAISE! those in Zion who mourn. Even Epaphroditas suffered with sickness almost unto death for the sake of the church it says. We get up in the morning and put on the garment of grouchiness. His power, love, grace, favour, guidance, etc. 6 Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations: 7 That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ 1 Peter 1:6-7 KJV. May the Lord bless you today.. Thursday, August 18, 2022 at 6:05 a.m. Proverbs 3:5-6 "Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. Then I looked and behold a Lamb standing on Mt. And there shall be NO MORE CURSE, but the throne of God and the Lamb shall be in it, and His servants shall serve Him. Copyright 1982 by Thomas Nelson. I will give them a crown to replace their ashes, and the oil of gladness to replace their sorrow, If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. You are Messiah, the soon and coming King. Restore to me the joy of Your salvation and uphold me with Your free Spirit." (Psalm 51:10-12) Isaiah 61:3. Health issues see myVital to Health page. Praise and adore Him C Em Lord our eyes are fixed on you and we are waiting, Am C D For your garland of grace as we praise your name! You can connect with her on her website: heatheradamsworshipwalk.com. There were places known much broader than this at the time, so I looked up the words and here is what I found. 1 The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound; 2 To proclaim the acceptable year of the LORD, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all that mourn; 3 To appoint . For God has planted them like strong and graceful oaks for his own glory. Required fields are marked *. Interestingly, different Bible translations have different titles for the chapter: Though the wording varies between versions, all of them emphasize Gods intention to reclaim and redeem the faithful. Breaking the Silence International Evangelistic Ministries, INC. The wilderness of En Gedi is one of the bleakest parts of the wilderness of Judah. If I say, I will forget my complaint, I will leave off my heaviness , and comfort myself: 28 I am afraid of all my sorrows, I know that thou wilt not hold me innocent Job 9:27-28 KJV. (CHORUS) HALLELUJAH, SING HALLELUJAH! Many of us RUN away from that intimate time. (sea is symbolic of the restless masses of people, the wicked nations) When it reaches the sea, its waters are healed. In both instances, he cries out to the Lord because there was no human comfort, in fact often even if there is, it is of no enduring value compared to that of the LORDs comfort, or though kind, not received well in such a time. 50% OFF LEGACY BIBLE + FREE GIFT WITH PURCHASE, The garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness. Isa 61:3 NKJV. Founded in 1979, ECFA has more than 1,500 leading Christian nonprofit organizations as members. Also, 2 Chronicles 20:2 calls En Gedi, Hazazon-tamar which suggests the presence of palm trees which are symbolic of VICTORY. David Brainerd suffered from boughts of depression which may have been intercession for the Native Americans he reached out to. 14 They have also healed the hurt of My people slightly, Saying, Peace, peace! When there is no peace Jeremiah 6:13-14 NKJV. 5) Again he measured one thousand, and it was a river that I could not cross; for the water was too deep (water in which one must swim), a river that could not be crossed. It causes what youre focusing on to get bigger, to be magnified. David said, Magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt His name together. Got a spirit of despair? Now, when you put all these figures together, this is figurative language that suggests a comparison between a funeral and a wedding: ashes of mourning, mourning, and a spirit of heaviness replaced by beauty, a bonnet, a crown, joy and praise. That will stir our hearts to reach for Him with worship on our lips. You are my Teacher, and your understanding and wisdom is beyond finite minds; you promise wisdom to me when I ask. Go ahead; take off the spirit of heaviness and put on the garment of praise today. 2 rivers coming from the throne of God ) go, will live. Article Images Copyright 2023 Getty Images unless otherwise indicated. (fruitfulness) And the leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations Revelation 22:2-4. But most say he was casting a vision about what Jesus would do when He came to Earth. And they shall rebuild the old ruins, They shall raise up the former desolations, And they shall repair the ruined cities (v.4), But you shall be named the priests of the Lord, They shall call you the servants of our God (v.6) Insteadof your shame you shall have double honor, And instead of confusion they shall rejoice in their portion. Start FREE. It is believed that the prophet Isaiah wrote his book both during his active ministry and later in life, between the years 700 and 681 B.C. For less than $5/mo. We have to be careful of making judgments about those who suffer for the sake of the lost and of the church as Paul also speaks of in Colossians 1:24. Oh magnify the Lord! The truth they share applies to all believers. I want to make the argument that it takes TIME, sanctification & not just a fast prayer to be healed. En Gedi is on the west side of the Dead Sea. God exchanges the spirit of heaviness for a garment of praise! (Ps. JAVASCRIPT IS DISABLED. Some scholars state that the beginning of this chapter is a declaration Isaiah made about himself. Often depression is from anger at self, turning anger inward, or not being able to be who you want to be. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright . If you're having trouble putting on that garment today, these words will get you focused on the names and attributes of your Creator. ), KJV Study Bible, Large Print, Red Letter Edition: Second Edition, KJV, Reference Bible, Personal Size Giant Print, Red Letter Edition, Comfort Print, KJV, Value Thinline Bible, Large Print, Red Letter Edition, Comfort Print: Holy Bible, King James Version, KJV, Journal the Word Bible, Large Print, Red Letter Edition: Reflect, Journal, or Create Art Next to Your Favorite Verses, KJV, Thinline Bible, Large Print, Red Letter Edition, Comfort Print: Holy Bible, King James Version, KJV, Reference Bible, Center-Column Giant Print, Red Letter Edition, Comfort Print. You died to set me free; you rose again and gave me victory over death. Indeed the way into the secret place is through PRAISE and worship. Wearing this new garment, or becoming aligned with His plans and purposes, leads us to fulfill a promise God made to the Israelites through Moses: '"you will be for me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.' Becoming a person of praise no matter what is going on in our lives actually starts with the decision to put our faith in Jesus. We also have to get free of our self hatred and self rejection by learning how much God loves us. Make these broken weary bones rise to dance again, Wet this dry and thirsty land with a river! Garment Of Praise. I have authority His power, love, grace, favor, guidance, etc. When I wasnt a Christian I would put on Bob Dylan records and listen when I was sad. You are preparing a place for me so that one day I will live with you forever. The garment is meant to describe how the Lord will minister to our hearts and minds, replacing faulty thoughts with truth, and turning the heaviness of tragedy into joyful worship of Him. Isaiah, Holman Old Testament Commentary by Trent Butler. When we choose to let God restore us, giving Him praise, others who are struggling will be encouraged. God purposely chose the image of exchanging old, damaged and worn pieces for a new crown, oil and robe to show the drastic rejuvenation He can create in someones spirit. Praise With The Spirit In this verse found in Isaiah 61, He is reminding believers of His love and good plans for us. A merry heart doeth good like a medicine. The key passage is verse 10 but I wanted to include the whole thing as they are very encouraging scriptures. To appoint unto you in Zion Joel Osteen (November-01-2022) Daily Devotion: Garment of Praise. All rights reserved. To those who have sorrow in Zion I will give them a crown of beauty instead of ashes. The Lord has provided an antidote for the spirit of heaviness. (like Gideon and his 300 men, the pitchers dropped to the ground representing our broken flesh, leaving only the torch; the fire of the Holy Spirit). don't rid yourself of the root of bitterness. He gives us the armor, but we have to put it on. ), I thought, why would the Lord use these places on the map ? He would pray for hours in his tent, and sweat drops like blood, like Jesus did in prayer, as the FIRE of GOD came upon him in prayer for them. Lift up the hands that hang down The Weaver FamilyI Will Serve Thee 2020 The Weaver FamilyReleased on: 2020-06-19Auto-generated b. Give unto God continuous praise It has also always been my way into intercession. DAVID LOOKS TO THE LORD. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Put On The Garments Of Praise I will give them a crown to replace their ashes, and the oil of gladness to replace their sorrow, and clothes of praise to replace their spirit of sadness. 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