by Dona Hake
One of the very first things we do in the morning is dress ourselves for the day. Maybe you are going to work, and you are required to wear certain clothing. If one works on a construction site, there is certain safety gear that must be worn. Whatever the day or occasion we dress appropriately. Today we will meditate upon how our Lord has required us to clothe ourselves as His very own chosen. I believe the Lord desires that we are thinking about “clothing” ourselves in the many good things He desires. As you awaken in the morning ask Him to clothe you with the good things so you can be an instrument of Him.
Colossians 3:12 (CJB)
“Therefore, as God’s chosen people,
holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves
with feelings of compassion and with kindness,
humility, gentleness and patience.”
As we make a conscious effort to clothe ourselves in the fruits of who He is we will truly be blessed, and we will be a witness to those that do not know Him. Being kind, loving, gentle, and patient will always be easy when we are around those that are not challenging us. Face it, it is so easy to be nice to those that are treating us right, but difficult people can cause us to really get off track with our love walk. God’s way is always the higher way and as we react out of His love and purpose to remain clothed in His Spirit we will be blessed. Today let us be mindful that we are fully clothed in the goodness of our Lord!
Proverbs 11:17 (TLB)
“Your own soul is nourished when you are kind;
it is destroyed when you are cruel.”