Gems of Knowledge

Today’s One Year Bible Verses: Zechariah 2:1-3:10, Revelation 12:18-13:18, Psalm 141:1-10, Proverbs 30:18-20

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Clothed And Crowned

“They brought a clean turban and placed it on his head, and dressed him in new clothes while the angel of the LORD stood by.” – Zechariah 3:5 (NLT)

In Zechariah 3, Joshua the high priest stands before the Lord wearing filthy garments—a picture of sin, guilt, and defilement. The accuser is there, pointing fingers, reminding him of everything he has done wrong. But God does not argue with the accuser. Instead, He acts.

The Lord commands that Joshua’s filthy clothes be removed and replaced with clean garments. This is forgiveness. This is cleansing. This is grace. But God doesn’t stop there.

Then He says, “Put a clean turban on his head.”

That detail matters.

The turban worn by the high priest was engraved with the words “Holiness to the Lord.” By placing it on Joshua’s head, God is doing more than restoring his position—He is renewing his mind, his authority, and his identity. The head represents leadership, thought life, and direction. God cleanses not only what Joshua has done, but how he thinks and who he believes himself to be.

This is how God works. He removes what is filthy, clothes us in righteousness, and then crowns us with holiness. The turban is God’s declaration that the priest is fully restored, fully accepted, and fully set apart for Him. It silences every accusation. It says, “You are not who the enemy says you are. You are who I say you are.”

This is not just Joshua’s story. It is ours.

Through Christ, our filthy garments are removed. We are clothed in righteousness we did not earn. And God renews our minds—setting them apart as holy unto Him. He restores our authority, not because of our perfection, but because of His mercy.

God doesn’t just clean us up.
He restores our calling.
He renews our mind.
He places holiness upon us.

And when He does, the accuser has nothing left to say. 💎

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Action (5 Minutes with God)

Take five minutes with God today and ask Him:

• “Lord, what do You want me personally to know about this today?”
  • Journal what He whispers by His Holy Spirit.
• Then ask, “What do You want me to do?”
  • Journal what He whispers – then do it!

Let the Lord clothe you and crown you today.

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Prayer

Lord, thank You for removing my filthy garments and clothing me in Your righteousness. Renew my mind and place Your holiness upon me. Silence every lie of the accuser and restore me fully to who You created me to be. I belong to You. I am set apart for You. Holiness to the Lord. Amen.

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