Spiritual Clothes

Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.  Colossians 3:12

     The spiritual clothing listed above is not worn naturally. How do we learn to dress with these characteristics? The answer may be easier to understand if we look at the first part of the verse above. As believers in Christ, we are God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved. Before we dress ourselves in compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience, we need to fill ourselves with the love of Christ.

     Jesus has forgiven us. He has chosen us. He humbled Himself to be a human servant to all. He loves us that much. The word “holy” means to be set apart. God has chosen you! Dress yourself with the love of Christ, and all of the various forms of that love will present themselves. The more we get to know Him, the more we can acquire patience to deal with the impossible, to humble ourselves and put others first, to be kind and gentle when we want to lash out, to feel compassion for those we don’t understand.

     The bottom line is to show others who Christ is through our actions and in the way we live our lives. Eternal destiny is at stake. Jesus does not want to lose even one soul. Clothe yourself accordingly today.

Lord,

We need Your love to be poured into us. Fill us to overflowing in order to witness to others with Your compassion, Your kindness, Your gentleness, Your humility and Your patience. None of this comes naturally, but only through Your Holy Spirit. We are your chosen ones, set apart from the world to shine with Your glory. Let it be said of us that we belong to You.

Amen