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I rejoice heartily in the Lord, in my God is the joy of my soul. For he has clothed me with a robe of salvation, and wrapped me in a mantle of justice. (Isaiah 61:10). Dazzling evening gowns can cost thousands of dollars. Fancy shoes alone can cost a few hundred dollars.
In the less expensive realm, we all like wearing good clothing and looking our best. Being dressed well tends to make us feel good about ourselves. Conversely, being dressed the wrong way can be very embarrassing. We feel out of place, we fear rejection, and we wish we could change our clothes right away.
We can see this same kind of thinking when it comes to our spiritual lives as well. The image of clothing shows up a number of times in the Bible, often used as an outer reflection of people’s inner states. Reflecting on the state of the people of Israel, for example, the Book of Isaiah says, “All our good deeds are like polluted rags” (Isaiah 64:5). Even in the Book of Revelation, St. John describes the church glorified as a “bride” dressed in a “bright,…
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