What's with Your Clothes (Part 1)

But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ. Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung or rubbish, that I may win Christ, And be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith: Philippians 3:7-9

Out in the country of Iran, there lives a man known as the world’s dirtiest man. It is claimed that this man smokes animal feces and hasn't bathed in 60 years. It is hard to believe that, but some people in our world today really don’t like getting a bath for weeks. "When asked to eat clean food, or drink clean water, he gets mad," according to the report. This Iranian man named Amou Haji who lives in a village in southern Iran according to Odd News by Evan Bleier claims that he hasn’t washed in 60 years because he thinks that cleanliness will bring him sickness. The previous recorded report of the dirtiest man in the world was 66-year-old Indian man Kailash Singh, who went over 38 years without bathing. The most amazing thing about people who live like this is that their skins, and clothes, are so dirty, that they don't even see it themselves. This is because it is a norm for them. But there is Hope!

The Bible says, "And to her was granted that she should be arrayed in fine linen, clean and white: for the fine linen is the righteousness of saints." Revelation 19:8. The parable of the wedding garment Matthew 22:1-14 opens before us a lesson of the highest consequence.... By the wedding garment in the parable is represented the pure, spotless character which Christ’s true followers will possess.... The fine linen, says the Scripture, “is the righteousness of saints.” It is the righteousness of Christ, His own unblemished character that through faith is imparted to all who receive Him as their personal Saviour.

Clothing has always been the attire of mankind since the white robe of innocence worn by our first parents in the holy Eden was removed from them. The Holy Book reminds us that before sin was introduced into the world, they lived in perfect conformity to the will of God.... During those days, they wore a beautiful soft light. This soft light rob was the light of God, that enshrouded the holy pair. But when sin entered, they severed their connection with God, and the light that had encircled them departed. Naked and ashamed, they tried to supply the place of the heavenly garments by sewing together fig leaves for a covering.

Although millions have tried the same, sadly they have not come to the understanding that they cannot provide a robe of righteousness for themselves, for the prophet says, “All our righteousness are as filthy rags” (Isaiah 64:6). There is nothing in us from which we can clothe the soul so that its nakedness shall not appear. We can only receive the robe of righteousness woven in the loom of heaven, even the spotless robe of Christ’s righteousness in God’s designed way. Remember, the Gospel is the good news that God uses to restore broken lives by pointing them to the living Saviour. Why not take out some time today, and read about the death, resurrection, and ascension of Jesus Christ.

Today he is able to save to the uttermost them that draw near unto God through him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for us. If you are feeling down, or confused, He is there for you. Whether you are looking for a new church home, or in a time of personal crisis, He lives to make intercession for you. Friends, it is my prayer and hope these messages help to make a positive change in your life, as it does mine.

A prayerful moment: Lord, help me be willing to surrender my filthy garment to thee. In Jesus name Amen! 

Song of the day: Micah stampley-Holiness

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