Colossians 3:12-13 Put on then, as God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts,kindness, humility, meekness, and patience, 13 bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. English Standard Version (ESV)
Given our choice, many of us would choose to start the day by putting on our favorite, most comfortable pair of jeans. They may not have been that comfortable from day one, but now that they've been broken in and may even show some wear, holes or stains, they still feel the best.
Many of us may have to wear a uniform to work, some, business suits, others perhaps scrubs, they are all prescribed for us by the type of work we are to do. They may not have felt comfortable from day one but gradually we get used to them and to some they even become part of who we are.
Some translations say "clothe yourselves" in verse 12, but "put on" definitely let's you know that it is a conscious decision of what we are to put on spiritually that will show in our actions throughout the day, and hopefully throughout our lives. Whether we are putting on a judges robe, scrubs or a mechanic's uniform, may we spiritually be putting on Christ and the attributes described in these verses. Our world will be a better place if we would choose to do so and if it becomes regular practice these clothes will be more comfortable than your favorite pair of jeans.
May we "dress in the wardrobe that God has picked out" for us.
Colossians 3:12-14The 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.
No comments:
Post a Comment