The David Spoon Experience 12-20-23 part 1

A) In verse 8, it mentions the garments are scented. Wow…does that seem a little lame? But catch this. The five senses are involved in our communion with God: sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch. These senses go both ways. And we (you and I) smell good to God.

B) 45:10 Forget means more than leaving parents as in Gen. 2:24. The bride of a king was often from another nation, and so she had to break with her own culture to marry, just as Christians now must forsake marriage to worldly things in order to be part of the bride of Christ. There are times to let go of the old and dwell in the new and the future.

C) People will seek YOUR favor and blessings. But catch the reference to Joseph. It is powerful imagery. You will be given a robe (or a coat) of many colors. Think of the love and favor that Joseph had from Jacob. That’s the favor that we have from the Lord. He adores us.

D) 45:15 Gladness: Likewise, believers experience excitement and joy in meeting with Christ. See Deut. 28:47.

E) 45:16 Sons: The pain of leaving the old culture is lost in the joyous expectation of seeing future generations—one’s own children—reigning with Christ (Eph. 2:6).