Matthew 22:1-14 (NLT): “Jesus also told them other parables. He said, ‘The Kingdom of Heaven can be illustrated by the story of a king who prepared a great wedding feast for his son. When the banquet was ready, he sent his servants to notify those who were invited. But they all refused to come! So he sent other servants to tell them, “The feast has been prepared. The bulls and fattened cattle have been killed, and everything is ready. Come to the banquet!” But the guests he had invited ignored them and went their own way, one to his farm, another to his business. Others seized his messengers and insulted them and killed them. “The king was furious, and he sent out his army to destroy the murderers and burn their town.  And he said to his servants, ‘The wedding feast is ready, and the guests I invited aren’t worthy of the honor. Now go out to the street corners and invite everyone you see.’ So the servants brought in everyone they could find, good and bad alike, and the banquet hall was filled with guests. “But when the king came in to meet the guests, he noticed a man who wasn’t wearing the proper clothes for a wedding. ‘Friend,’ he asked, ‘how is it that you are here without wedding clothes?’ But the man had no reply. Then the king said to his aides, ‘Bind his hands and feet and throw him into the outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.’ “For many are called, but few are chosen.’” Parable of the Great Feast (Wedding Ceremony). It Was A Wedding, There Was a Feast and Festivities.  It Had Formalities, Special Attire Required. If You Didn’t Have It, No Problem, They Would Provide. They had Special Garments for the Bride, Groom and the  Bridal Party. All the Attendees Would Wear Robes to Symbolize Unity And To Prevent Problems.

Our Heavenly Father Has Provided Some Special Garments For Some Very Special People 

HE HAS CLOTHED US WITH GARMENTS OF SALVATION. Isaiah 61:10a (NKJV): “I will greatly rejoice in the LORD, My soul shall be joyful in my God; For He has clothed me with the garments of salvation…” Salvation = Safety —–>It Carries Protection, Provision & Power.

HE HAS COVERED US WITH THE ROBE OF RIGHTEOUSNESS. Isaiah 61:10b (NKJV): “He has covered me with the robe of righteousness, As a bridegroom decks himself with ornaments, as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.” Righteousness = Right Standing w/ God —–> Covenant Confirmation.

HE HAS CLOTHED US WITH CHRIST. Galatians 3:26-27 (NLT): “For you are all children of God through faith in Christ Jesus. And all who have been united with Christ in baptism have put on Christ, like putting on new clothes.” Clothed With New Life, 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NLT): “This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun!”

Clothed With Strength, Philippians 4:13 (NASB 1995): “I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.” Clothed With Glory, John 17:22 (NLT): “I have given them the glory you gave me, so they may be one as we are one.“

In Closing:

THERE ARE SOME GARMENTS WE MUST CLOTHES OURSELVES WITH. Altar Call

Colossians 3:12-17 (NLT): “Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others. Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds us all together in perfect harmony. And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts. For as members of one body you are called to live in peace. And always be thankful. Let the message about Christ, in all its richness, fill your lives. Teach and counsel each other with all the wisdom he gives. Sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs to God with thankful hearts. And whatever you do or say, do it as a representative of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through him to God the Father.”