Garments are for the covering of the body. They hide nakedness and deformity. The Lord Jesus Christ is a cover for the soul, every man’s nakedness and deformity appears that hath not on this spiritual Garment.
What can we learn about our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ from looking at the duties and character of a Shepherd?
A Bridegroom presupposes two things. First, a person in a single capacity; and as so considered, he is a suitor. Secondly, a person in a married estate; and as so considered, he is a head or husband. In both these respects Christ may be considered, and is held forth in the word of God.
There is no higher name or title to set forth dignity amongst men, than kings or mighty potentates.
