“For He put on righteousness as a breastplate, and a helmet of salvation on His head;
He put on the garments of vengeance for clothing, and was clad with zeal as a cloak.”
Isaiah 59:17
He put on the garments of vengeance for clothing, and was clad with zeal as a cloak.”
Isaiah 59:17
The Roman soldier’s cloak, not mentioned in Ephesians but found in Isaiah 59:17, was an important multi-purpose part of each soldier performing at his peak. It provided warmth to defend against the cold and the natural oils used to make it nearly waterproof made it essential when it rained. In addition, the cloak provided makeshift bedding on long marches.
Believers as soldiers for Christ are unable to operate at peak unless fueled by zeal. For believers, zeal is a burning desire to live according to God’s purpose and do His will. It is what drives us, what we live for and what carries us through difficult circumstances, like cold, rain and long seasons. True zeal means aligning our goals with God’s plans and carrying them out!
Joyce
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