Consider this scripture passage from Zechariah with me today. It’s a small portion of his account of a vision he had. As you read, imagine the scene in your mind’s eye:
“Then he [the angel] showed me Joshua the high priest standing before the angel of the LORD . . . Now Joshua was dressed in filthy clothes as he stood before the angel. The angel said to those who were standing before him, ‘Take off his filthy clothes.’
Then he said to Joshua, ‘See, I have taken away your sin, and I will put rich garments on you.’” Zechariah 3:1a, 3-4
Even though this vision was about a high priest and how he represented the sinful nation of Israel, as I read it I immediately pictured what Jesus does for us his children.
As we call on Jesus, asking him to forgive our sins and be our Savior, he removes our filthy sin-stained clothes. He forgives us, cleanses us, and dresses us in the rich garments of his salvation and righteousness. He puts on us the royal robes worn by the family of God. He performs the great exchange.
What great love and forgiveness Jesus extends to all who come to him in faith! Praise and thank him with me today, won’t you?
“. . . ‘Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow . . . ’” Isaiah 1:18
*Have you received the royal robes of the family of God yet? If not, why not ask for His forgiveness and cleansing today!
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*Flickr photo by Douglas Brown, Creative Commons License
Praising God today for all he has done for me and my family. I recently have started a journal titled – ” Praise to God” – it’s something I hope my family finds someday and can see all God has done for us.
Love this idea, Nanette. Of course, I love journals so this is right up my alley. What a treasure it will be for your family!