Colossians 3:12-13
“Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering; bearing with one another, and forgiving one another, if anyone has a complaint against another; even as Christ forgave you, so you also must do.”
I recall scenes from boyhood when my mom would get perturbed with me for not getting ready soon enough to suit her. She would finally tell me; “You get dressed right now, and I don’t mean maybe!”
Now I was clothed, but I knew she meant I was to be attired appropriate for the occasion we were to attend – – at the time designated. My mom always wanted to be ready long before I felt was appropriate for the occasion. (She always won!)
In today’s Scripture, Paul is instructing the believers to be clothed in spiritual dress. I like that! I picture a true believer standing in front of the mirror of God’s Word to inspect their spiritual wardrobe.
As you look into that spiritual mirror, how does your clothing look? Would the Lord be pleased with the way you look? Do you need to return to His dressing room and clothe yourself with the attributes found in today’s scripture?
Blessings dear hearts. Draw near to God today, trust Him completely and be a blessing!
– – – Pastor Cecil