Verse of the Day 11/12
Colossians 3:12 Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. New Living Translation (NLT)
In yesterday's verse from 1 Peter we were challenged to stop being wrapped up in ourselves and to "clothe ourselves" in humility towards one another. In today's verse from Colossians 3 Paul reveals the same heart and shows a little more of what is involved of this "clothing ourselves".
When someone who is wrapped up in themselves they tend to look down on and find fault with others. J.R. Miller acknowledges that we may see some of those faults in others but we will see them through different lenses when he writes, "We should learn to look at the blemishes and faults of others--only through the eyes of love, with sympathy, patience, and compassion. We do not know the secret history of the lives of others around us. We do not know what piercing sorrows have produced the scars we see in people's lives. We do not know the pains and trials which make life hard, to many with whom we are tempted to be impatient. If we knew all the secret burdens and the heart-wounds which many keep hidden beneath their smiling faces--we would be patient and gentle with all people."
As we head out today why don't we " dress in the wardrobe God picked out for you: compassion, kindness, humility, quiet strength, discipline" (The Message) and see the world through different lenses, and" regardless of what else you put on, put on love." Don't leave home without it.
As we head out today why don't we " dress in the wardrobe God picked out for you: compassion, kindness, humility, quiet strength, discipline" (The Message) and see the world through different lenses, and" regardless of what else you put on, put on love." Don't leave home without it.
Everyone needs compassion,
Love that's never failing;
Let mercy fall on me.
Everyone needs forgiveness,
The kindness of a Saviour;
The Hope of nations. (Mighty to Save - Hillsong United)
Love that's never failing;
Let mercy fall on me.
Everyone needs forgiveness,
The kindness of a Saviour;
The Hope of nations. (Mighty to Save - Hillsong United)
Colossians 3:12-14
The Message (MSG)
12-14 So, chosen by God for this new life of love,dress in the wardrobe God picked out for you: compassion, kindness, humility, quiet strength, discipline. Be even-tempered, content with second place, quick to forgive an offense. Forgive as quickly and completely as the Master forgave you. And regardless of what else you put on, wear love. It's your basic, all-purpose garment. Never be without it.
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