"Clothe yourselves therefore, as God's own chosen ones (His own picked representatives), [who are] purified and holy and well-beloved [by God Himself, by putting on behavior marked by] tenderhearted pity and mercy." ~Colossians 3:12 (Amplified)
SISTAH DECLARATION:
Material wealth will not make me happy! I will seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness.
Dress as though God sent you into this world to represent Him. This scripture is not talking about Yves Saint Laurent either. Paul uses clothing as an illustration to show us that we can "put on these behaviors" like we can "put on clothes."
Put on the clothing of tenderhearted mercy and pity. We are given these instructions because we are sure to encounter people who are difficult to love. But the Word tells us how to deal with them. We should have tenderhearted mercy toward them. Generally, people are like that because they're very unhappy. And if they don't know the Lord, or if He's not first place in their life, they can't help but be unhappy. Their material wealth won't make them happy. That fulfillment only comes from them making Jesus the Lord of their life.
People try all kinds of things hoping for lasting joy and fulfillment. But, the only thing that'll make you happy is the love of God. Knowing that God loves you, and allowing His love to flow through you onto others is fulfillment. Being free to be merciful and showing love toward someone else is "wearing the clothes that God gave you." Wearing God's clothes makes you sharper and better looking that anyone in a designer suit any day! And when you dress like this, He gives you an everlasting peace that no outside source can give you!
Posted By: Minister Celeste Kelley
Friday, December 5th 2008 at 9:24AM
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