Holy Garments
Romans 13:11-14
"Therefore as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience."
(COLOSSIANS 3:12)
The Old Testament priests were attired in special garments that set them apart from the rest of the people. Those garments, described in Exodus 28, were designed to reflect God's holiness and remind the people of their unique relationship to Him.
When Paul spoke to his friends in Colosse and Rome of putting on garments appropriate to holiness, the picture of the priestly garments probably came to mind. But they were not to be worn for show. It is quite the opposite! Putting on kindness, patience - indeed, putting on Jesus Christ Himself - is bound to be noticed and perhaps even draw others to the Lord.
Suppose you were always compassionate, humble and gentle with the members of your family. Would they notice (or worry that you were sick!)? Suppose you put on the love of Jesus every day with the people you work with and meet. What kind of impression would that leave?
Through our holy God who owns us, our lives reflect His character. Praise Him for clothing us with His righteousness.
INSIGHT
"FATHER, PLEASE CLOTHE ME WITH JESUS AND HIS HOLINESS SO THAT I MIGHT MORE EFFECTIVELY SHARE THE GOSPEL WITH OTHERS."
READ THROUGH THE BIBLE IN A YEAR
2 Kings 15-16
Proverbs 18
1 John 1-2
Romans 13:11-14
New Living Translation (NLT)
11 This is all the more urgent, for you know how late it is; time is running out. Wake up, for our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed. 12 The night is almost gone; the day of salvation will soon be here. So remove your dark deeds like dirty clothes, and put on the shining armor of right living. 13 Because we belong to the day, we must live decent lives for all to see. Don’t participate in the darkness of wild parties and drunkenness, or in sexual promiscuity and immoral living, or in quarreling and jealousy. 14 Instead, clothe yourself with the presence of the Lord Jesus Christ. And don’t let yourself think about ways to indulge your evil desires.
GREAT DADDY-DAUGHTER DATES [PART 1]
with Rob Teigen
Most dads enjoy a special bond with their daughters. This is part of God's design and gives dads an opportunity to help shape their daughters lives. It's an opportunity you can't afford to waste.
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