The Planting of the Lord

God Calls You the Planting of the Lord

Metaphor: Planting of the Lord
Concept: A tree or crop planted by God that will bring forth fruit that is like its seed or the DNA of the Lord Himself.

 ‘Isa 61:3 To grant [consolation and joy] to those who mourn in Zion — to give them an ornament (a garland or diadem) of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, the garment [expressive] of praise instead of a heavy, burdened, and failing spirit — that they may be called oaks of righteousness [lofty, strong, and magnificent, distinguished for uprightness, justice, and right standing with God], the planting of the Lord, that He may be glorified. AMP

To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them. "To appoint ... to give" - the double verb, with the one and the same accusative, imparts glowing vehemence to the style.

Beauty for ashes. There is a play on the sound and meaning of the Hebrew words, ‎p­°eer ‎... ‎°eeper‎: literally, 'ornamental head-dress' or tiara (Ezek 24:17), worn in times of joy, instead of a head-dress of "ashes," cast on the head in mourning (2 Sam 13:19.)
The oil of joy for mourning - perfumed ointment was poured on the guests at joyous feasts (Ps 23:5; 45:7-8; Amos 6:6). On occasions of grief its use was laid aside (2 Sam 14:2).
The garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness. The image is from bright-coloured garments, indicative of thankfulness, which were worn by the joyful, instead of those that indicate despondency, as sackcloth (John 16:20.)
That they might be called Trees of righteousness. "Trees" (Hebrew, ‎°eeleey‎, terebinth trees); symbolical of men strong in righteousness, instead of being, as heretofore, bowed down as a reed with sin and calamity (Isa. 1:29-30; 42:3; 1 Kin. 14:15; Ps. 1:3; 92:12-14: Jer. 17:8 ).’
The planting of the Lord - Isa 60:21-22.) Your people also shall all be [uncompromisingly and consistently] righteous; they shall possess the land forever, the branch of My planting, the work of My hands, that I may be glorified. 22 The least one shall become a thousand [a clan], and the small one a strong nation. I, the Lord, will hasten it in its [appointed] time. AMP

That he might be glorified - (John 15:8.)  "My Father is glorified by this, that you bear much fruit, and so prove to be My disciples.  NASU

Today father may people see the fruit or results of what you have planted in me and may my life show people your goodness.

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