Isaiah 61-62: Garments of Salvation
ISAIAH 61:10-62:361:10 I will greatly rejoice in the Lord, my whole being shall exult in my God; for he has clothed me with the garments of salvation, he has covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decks himself with a garland, and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels. 11 For as the earth brings forth its shoots, and as a garden causes what is sown in it to spring up, so the Lord God will cause righteousness and praise to spring up before all the nations.62:1 For Zion’s sake I will not keep silent, and for Jerusalem's sake I will not rest, until her vindication shines out like the dawn, and her salvation like a burning torch. 2 The nations shall see your vindication, and all the kings your glory; and you shall be called by a new name that the mouth of the Lord will give. 3 You shall be a crown of beauty in the hand of the Lord, and a royal diadem in the hand of your God.
- Light a candle to remember Christ's presence with you.
- Sit five to fifteen minutes in silent meditation paying attention to the deep breath.
- What righteousness has the Lord God caused in you?
- Allow this righteousness to permeate your mind and your body.
- As you focus on this righteousness, let go of anything keeping you from God.
- Allow the righteousness to be come a garment of salvation.
- What righteousness has the Lord God caused in the world?
- How do you help this righteousness shine in the world?
- What part of the world needs to be touched by the Lord God?
- How is God calling you to be a servant to this place?
- Give thanks to God for this time in prayer and for any new insights you have received.
- Share as you feel led in the reply box below.
Revised Common Lectionary Readings for Sunday, January 1, 2012, the First Sunday after Christmas Year B Isaiah 61:10-62:3Psalm 148:1-14Galatians 4:4-7Luke 2:22-20If you use these prayers in other groups, please give credit to author.Permission to use in not-for-profit settings The Rev. Lil Smith, M.Div., DASD
