The Bible does talk about angels that appear to be clothed with light, but nowhere in the Bible will you find the words “robes of light.” Let’s go back to Eden to get a clear picture of
what it may be like for us in heaven. There is a major misconception that Adam and Eve were streaking around the Garden of Eden—naked like a new-born baby! But in reality,Adam and Eve had garments of light
that clothed them—an aura of light if you will—because they were righteous and they dwelled in the presence of God. Here’s another example:When Moses spent 40 days and 40 nights on the mountain talking to the Lord, he came down and was glowing. Exodus 34 says he was shining so brilliantly that the people said,“Veil your face.We can’t even look on you.” So those who dwell in the presence of the holy God, those who are
righteous, are surrounded by an aura of light. Jesus said to the church,“You are the light of the world.” I don’t believe the Lord is going to have cotton robes, or linen robes, or wool or camel for robes in the kingdom.
When Adam and Eve sinned, the light went out and then they were aware of their nakedness. They had no artificial clothing in the garden; that’s why it says they were naked. But they weren’t streaking around and suddenly realized it after eating the fruit. That would make it sound as though the fruit actually made them smarter. In the kingdom, when it talks about the saints who have these robes,we believe that these are “living” robes of light. It’s similar to what the angels wear—the angels of light. I don’t think there are weaving looms spinning in heaven.
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