Oil of Gladness
I woke up thinking about 'oil of gladness'.
Isaiah 61:1 The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me, because the Lord has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners, 2 to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor and the day of vengeance of our God, to comfort all who mourn, 3 and provide for those who grieve in Zion-- to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the Lord for the display of his splendor.
Jesus Christ the same yesterday, today and forever (Hebrews 13:8). He is the answer for our captivity, our deprivation, our mourning, grieving and despair. As when the oil ran down Aaron's beard (Leviticus 8) and his face shined from the oil, I'm sure he was smiling with gladness. Gladness from the Lord as He brought and does bring us oil of gladness to wipe away every pain-filled tear (even in this life). He gives us a beautiful covering over our head as His bride, so beautiful that David wrote a song about it; our communion with each other. When we live in unity, it is like this oil....gladness.
Psalm 133:1 How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in unity! 2 It is like precious oil poured on the head, running down on the beard, running down on Aaron's beard, down upon the collar of his robes. 3 It is as if the dew of Hermon were falling on Mount Zion. For there the Lord bestows his blessing, even life forevermore.
We are like oak trees in the forest, basking and dripping in His splendor.
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Video & Song
Can't find the song on my heart...by NewSong,
this is meant to be. this is so beautiful.
'This One's For Me' NewSong
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYp8bhI8Cvc
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