Headcovering – Cloth of Power

Headcovering – Cloth of Power

There is some thing powerful about a simple peace of cloth on the head of a woman. That seems to anger so many people. Some people wear a cross on a necklace, or a pin on their jacket with an angel on it. There are so many of these “other Christian icons” in our lives, and none of these seem to bring so much anger from people who claim to be Christian.

Often times, even in our churches, we do not find sisters who are supportive, little alone others who actually do cover themselves. Instead we find some who do not care, some who are curious, and many who get angry about it. It Amazes me how a simple peace of cloth can have so much power over others, to bring out so much anger? Is it conviction? Is it resistance? Or just old fashioned intolerance? I would ask these people, to examine their own heart before God and see why such an ungodly attitude is coming from one who is supposed to display the fruit of the Spirit. Most who “do cover” are not beating others on the head in judgment, saying they must cover. On the contrary they are usually more humble than this, and are willing to tell their testimony about covering, but are not forceful as this would not be becoming a proverbs 31 woman. Many woman who cover and their husbands, have even faced rejection and persecution from their own families, for following the “Bible” of all things. Many would face less pressure if they were to turn to the world, and worldly living. There seems to be something about when a couple decides to be “more conservative” that makes their “would be conservative” family and friends so upset. It can almost be compared to when a “sinner” first comes to know the Lord, and the family and friends they tell feel left behind or rejected in there world of sin. Not to say those who are angry are left in a world of sin for not covering! But it does seem to justify that there is something spiritual at work, when a woman takes her place.

When she honors her head (husband) and covers her head, for the world and the angels to see, there is a new depth of relationship between husband and wife. An honorable husband treats her “as if” she was a weaker vessel. (Not that she is weaker in a sense) but treating her like she was made of fine china or crystal. Treating her like she was of the utmost value! Preferring others before ourselves, applies in married life too!!! This whole thing is about love! Loving each other as husband and wife. Yet so many seem to be threatened, when it should be a place of security and love. We have had to learn when faced with this persecution, to just love and pray for these people. The power is in obeying God and not in the cloth itself. But when you “dawn the cloth” you become a visual target for peoples frustration. But the Jesus says in:

John 15:20
….”If they persecuted me, they will persecute you also”….

So Love them and bless those who persecute you. The joy found in obedience is worth more than the acceptance of people.