What we wear says a lot about us. You might say it offers others a glimpse of who we are. We dress a certain way for a job interview, to go to work and even to play. Always being careful to dress so as to convey the appropriate message for whatever the occasion. Our wardrobe is our witness.As Christians, we have a special God-picked wardrobe. Our God clothes. These attributes of compassion, kindness, humility, quiet strength (meekness) and discipline (patience) convey and confirm to others that we have indeed been chosen by God to live out a new life of love. If we are so careful to put on earthly clothes that define us as people, how much more then should we be concerned about the clothes we put on or "wear" that define us as believers? When others look at our lives, do they see our God clothes? I guarantee that by wearing what He has selected for us, we will not only stand out but will have quite an impact on those around us.
Understand, however, that we can still opt to wear something else. Indifference instead of compassion, cruelty instead of kindness, pride instead of humility, arrogance instead of quiet strength and impatience instead of discipline. And sometimes, regrettably we do. But fortunately, when that happens, we can always repent, go back and dress again. Just think about how many times in the course of a single day we are given the choice of what to "wear" and the opportunity to offer others a glimpse into the life of a sincere Christian.
There is one garment in particular we are told never to be without. Love. After all, that's who He is. And He is who we are to represent. The garment of love is not to be worn only on special occasions but rather worn every day. It will never wear out or be ill-fitting and will always be appropriate and in style.
So as we set out to face each day, may we be mindful of what we choose to wear. May it always be something from our God-picked wardrobe. Our God clothes.
Sock Monkey Snippet: Our wardrobe is our witness.
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