Word:The Dress for God's Chosen Ones

THE DRESS FOR GOD’S CHOSEN ONES

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

Particular dress codes are often associated with particular professions. You can never mistake a soldier for a doctor when each of them is in their professional garment. Paul takes his time to explain to  the Colossian Christians the kind of dress they are expected to put on as ‘professionals’ in the service of the Lord Jesus Christ. This dress comprises such fabrics as love, peace, compassion, forbearance, forgiveness, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.

In our world today, we cannot do less than the believers of Paul’s time were expected to do. The more compassionate, patient, and gentle we are, the better for our world and the easier Christ can be preached. Each of these virtues ensures smooth interpersonal relationships. Marriages will work better; we will have better families, better churches and a better society. Do you have your professional regalia today (attitude befitting of believers)? Please check before you leave your house for school, office or market this morning.

• Birthday Blessing: But those that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength ...they shall walk and not be faint. Isaiah 40:31 

Read Bible Through Passage: Lev. 26, 27; Mark 4:21-41

The value of the most expensive human dress is nothing compared to the priceless value of been clothed in good virtues. - Femi Okunlola

Nigerian Baptist Convention Devotion