When my wife gets dolled up for church on Sunday, I often tell her, āThat looks good on youāāand I mean it. Once in a great while, though, Iāll look at an outfit and slightly cock my head. Apparently, after years of marriage, that tiny movement speaks fluent English.
āWhatās wrong?ā
Sheāll immediately begin a quick self-inspection while I offer my transparent opinion. It works both ways. If Iām dressed sharply, sheāll tell me. But if I look like I got dressed in the dark, sheāll tell me that too. We notice what looks good, what works, what doesnāt, what is presentableāand what probably needs to be donated to the thrift store.
Psalm 33:1 gives us a wonderful spiritual picture: praise looks good on Godās people. The Bible says praise is comely for the upright. It fits us. It belongs on us.
When a Christian man praises the Lord, gives a hearty āAmen,ā or thanks God despite the darkness around him, itās like wearing a clean, matching spiritual outfit coordinated right down to the soul. But constant grumbling and complaining? Thatās like pulling on an old, dirty garment full of holes.
A woman praising God wears something beautiful tooāa bright spiritual garment that flows with the moving of the Holy Spirit. Bitterness, misery, and constant complaining simply donāt fit the child of God.
Of course, some days are dark. Hearts get heavy. Circumstances hurt. Surely then we have the right to wear our misery for a while, donāt we?
Not exactlyā¦and Scripture offers something better: āPut on the garment of praise for the spirit of heavinessā (Isaiah 61:3).
Praise doesnāt mean everything is going well for us. It means God is still worthy of highest honor and glory no matter what is happening in life.
So before you walk out the door today, check what youāre wearing spiritually:
Faith? Gratitude? Joy? Praise?
Now that looks good on you, Christian!
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What a brilliant and very pertinent devotional Eric – thank you for sharing it with us today! The portrayal of our praise as garments that we wear before Father God is very fitting. You reminded me of times I have been in pain and I turn to hymns of praise and/or Philippians – both these are good medicine for the soul. I love your texts so much that I am saving them in my journal. God bless you and your family today brother š
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Thank you so much, brother Alan for your encouragement and kind words. Iām humbled that you would save my posts, and I want to thank you for your rich posts also! Iām thankful that we live in these times where we can bless each other with Scriptural truths and thoughts from so many miles away. God bless and keep you and your family as well!šššš»šš»š
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Someone who isn’t wearing “garments of praise” but instead is wearing “soiled garments” is unpleasant to be around. Thanks for a wonderful post, Eric. š
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Yesā¦grumpy garments are no fun! My wife reminds me when Iām wearing those.š
Thanks Nancy!
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You’re welcome, Eric. š
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“Praise looks good on you!” ‘LOVE it, Eric! Praising God with a heart of sincerity and enthusiasm surely puts a sparkle in our eyes, a smile on our face, a glow in our cheeks, a lilt in our voice, and a spring in our step–so much more attractive than downcast eyes, depressed faces, words of complaint, and plodding through each day. Thank you for the reminder to keep our mouths filled with praise, declaring God’s splendor all day long (Psalm 71:8)!
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Thanks Nancy! Itās funny how our moods and emotions actually change our appearanceā¦and tell the world outside whatās going on inside! Hope that you have a blessed day with our faithful Father!ššš»
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