Day 20 Reflection: I Put on the Garment of Christ’s Righteousness
Key Scriptures:
Isaiah 61:10 – “I will greatly rejoice in the LORD, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he hath clothed me with the garments of salvation, he hath covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decketh himself with ornaments, and as a bride adorneth herself with her jewels.”
Revelation 19:8 – “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.”
Understanding the Garment of Christ’s Righteousness
In our journey of transformation, one of the most profound blessings we receive is the garment of Christ’s righteousness. This is not a righteousness that we achieve through our works, but rather a divine covering that God graciously bestows upon us when we come to Him through faith in Jesus Christ.
In Isaiah 61:10, the prophet describes the joy of being clothed with salvation and covered with the robe of righteousness. This imagery points to how God removes our filthy garments of sin (Zechariah 3:3-4) and clothes us with something entirely new—His righteousness. The righteousness of Christ is like a royal robe, making us acceptable in the presence of God.
Similarly, in Revelation 19:8, we see the Church, the Bride of Christ, adorned in fine linen, which represents the righteousness of the saints. This is a reflection of the work of Christ in us, preparing us for the marriage supper of the Lamb.
Why Do We Need Christ’s Righteousness?
- Our Own Righteousness Is Insufficient
- Isaiah 64:6 – “But we are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousness are as filthy rags…”
No matter how good we try to be, our righteousness cannot meet God’s perfect standard. We need Christ’s righteousness to stand justified before God.
- Isaiah 64:6 – “But we are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousness are as filthy rags…”
- It Is a Gift from God
- Romans 3:22 – “Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe…”
We do not earn this righteousness; it is imputed to us through faith in Christ.
- Romans 3:22 – “Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe…”
- It Transforms Our Identity
- 2 Corinthians 5:21 – “For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.”
When we put on the garment of Christ’s righteousness, we take on a new identity as God’s holy people, walking in His ways.
- 2 Corinthians 5:21 – “For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.”
How Do We Put on Christ’s Righteousness?
- By Accepting Christ Through Faith
- Romans 10:10 – “For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.”
We must first receive Christ by faith and acknowledge that His righteousness is our only hope.
- Romans 10:10 – “For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.”
- By Living a Holy Life Through the Holy Spirit
- Ephesians 4:24 – “And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness.”
Righteousness is not only a gift but also a calling to live in holiness and obedience.
- Ephesians 4:24 – “And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness.”
- By Continually Renewing Our Mind
- Romans 12:2 – “And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind…”
When we wear Christ’s righteousness, we no longer think and act as the world does; instead, we conform to His image.
- Romans 12:2 – “And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind…”
- By Keeping Our Garment Clean
- Revelation 3:5 – “He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment…”
We must be careful not to defile our garments with sin but walk in continual repentance and purity.
- Revelation 3:5 – “He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment…”
Conclusion
To be transformed into Christ’s likeness, we must put on His righteousness daily. This is not a one-time event but a continual process of walking in His truth, rejecting sin, and living by faith. As we do, we become the radiant Bride of Christ, ready to meet Him in glory.
May the Lord help us to remain clothed in His righteousness until the day of His return. Amen!
Prayer:
- Thank You Lord for the redemptive blood of Jesus that saves from sin and unrighteousness in the name of Jesus. (Romans 3:24).
- Thank You Lord, for giving us Jesus as a propitiation for our sins, through His blood in Jesus’ name. (Romans 3:25).
- I am grateful that through faith in Jesus, I have the righteousness from God in Jesus’ name. (Philippians 3:9).
- Take away by Your blood, any filthy garment on me, making the devil to oppose me in Jesus’ name. (Zechariah 3:1-3).
- Father, as the deer pants for the water brooks, so my soul pants after you; please, give me hunger and thirst for Your righteousness, in Jesus’ name. (Psalm 42:1-2).
- Father Lord, please put upon me the garment of Your righteousness to replace any ungodly garment I may be wearing in Jesus’ name. (Psalm 61:10).
- Father, please empower me to do Your perfect will in this world, and to finish Your work strong and gloriously well in Jesus’ name. (Zechariah 3:6-7).
- Father, give me the grace to love righteousness and to hate iniquity and anoint me with the oil of gladness in Jesus’ name. (Psalm 45:7).
- Father, please, give me the grace to fear and reverence You, and to run away from every appearance of evil in Jesus’ name. (Hebrews 12:28).
- Father, please empower me to live above sin and all the activities of the flesh; do not allow sin to have dominion over me, in Jesus’ name. (Romans 6:1-4).
- Father, by Your power, keep me pure and undefiled in this perverse generation. Let me see You in glory, after I am done with my assignments in this world, in Jesus’ name. (1 Peter 1:3-5).
- Father, please, uphold me by Your right hand of righteousness, till the end. Whenever, the temptation to sin comes my way, please, make a way of escape for me, in Jesus’ name. (Isaiah 41:10; 1 Corinthians 10:13).
- O Lord, help to be always ever ready and prepared for the marriage supper of the Lamb in Jesus’ name. (Revelation 19:7).
- I receive grace to continually keep my garment of righteousness clean till I am called home, in Jesus’ name. (Ecclesiastes 9:8).
- I am the righteousness of God in Christ Jesus, I have the righteousness of God through faith in the Lord Jesus, praise God! (2 Corinthians 5:21).
