Living In The Light

December 20, Put On The Wedding Garment

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, KJV LL 372.1

Those who are Christ’s friends will now do whatsoever He commands them. Stand, therefore, having on the whole armor, and having done all, to stand. Let the soul temple be cleansed of prejudice, of that root of bitterness, and hatred, whereby many are being defiled. Cling to the mighty one. Communicate to others light, with cheerful words, and with courage in the Lord. Labor to diffuse that faith and confidence that has been your own consolation. LL 372.2

Let it be heard from every lip and voice, “Here is the patience of the saints, here are they that keep the commandments of God, and the faith ofJesus. . . .” “Let us be glad and rejoice, and give honor to Him: for the marriage of the Lamb is come, and His wife hath made herself ready. 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 14:12; . . . ; 19:7, 8). LL 372.3

Some have been and are still refusing to put on the wedding garment. They still wear their citizen’s dress, and despise the garment woven in the loom of heaven, which is, “Christ our Righteousness.” “And he saith unto me, ‘Write, Blessed are they which are called unto the marriage supper of the Lamb’ ” (verse 9). Who are friends of Christ today? Do you feel an intense desire for the robe of Christ’s righteousness? Are you sensible of the filthy rags of your own righteousness? Then let the truth come into your practical life. If you are friends of Christ, show it in words, in spirit; manifest love to Jesus, and love for the souls for whom Christ hath died. LL 372.4

The sentiments of truth are the elements that constitute a symmetrical Christian character. We are far, far from being Christians, which is to be Christ like. We need the Holy Spirit’s efficiency. God lives and reigns. The very reason that the Holy Spirit’s manifestations were not accepted as precious tokens from God, is that there was not a receiving of the grace of God. The Spirit of the Lord has been upon His messengers whom He hath sent with light, precious light. . . . There is need of seeking the Lord most earnestly.—Letter 6, 1896. LL 372.5

Further Reflection: : Can the world tell those who are wearing Christ’s robe of righteousness? LL 372.6