A trio of gifted musicians perform Dolly Parton’s classic ‘Coat Of Many Colors.’
This classic country song became a hit for Dolly back in 1968. It spoke about a treasured coat that a girl’s mother sewed for her out of scrap pieces. Even though the coat may look funny to some people, it was a priceless gift to this young girl. We may not be rich. In fact, most of us are barely getting by but a mother’s love and her tireless giving create a foundation of love, faith, and contentment.
“As she sewed, she told a story from the Bible, she had read
About a coat of many colors Joseph wore and then she said
Perhaps this coat will bring you good luck and happiness
And I just couldn't wait to wear it”
The classic song has been a favorite cover song over the years. Today’s music video captures the simply beautiful talent of three young adults, two ladies and a gentleman playing guitars and the electric piano. Third Fret Harmony is a family music group with about 4,000 subscribers that plays country, and gospel music from famous country artists like Vince Gill, Wylon Jennings, and more.
This beautiful song not only reminds us of a mother’s love but also describes the process of humility, pride, acceptance, and hope. Dolly had been teased mercilessly about the rags her mother sewed into a coat. Once Dolly understood the depth of her mother’s love, she tried to get her bullies to see how it was a beautiful gift.
In the end, no one else’s opinion mattered to Dolly except her own. I imagine those who listen to this song will no doubt find themselves in a healing process as God heals the wounds of hurt, rejection, or being teased.
May the rendition from Third Fret Harmony be a musical gift of God’s acceptance regardless of your past. May it be a reminder of acceptance even though our lives are currently a mess. May it be a reminder we are rich in Christ even if we are poor.
Romans 11:15 “For since their rejection meant that God offered salvation to the rest of the world, their acceptance will be even more wonderful. It will be life for those who were dead!”