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 praiseto 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 namethat 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, December 31, 2017, the First Sunday after Christmas Year B Isaiah 61:10-62:3Psalm 148:1-14Galatians 4:4-7Luke 2:22-40If you use these prayers in other groups, please give credit to author.Permission to use in not-for-profit settings (c) 2017 The Rev. Lil Smith, M.Div., DASD
