| “…clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.” |
| —Colossians 3:12 |
When we prepare to begin each new day, we get to choose how we will represent ourselves to the world. Some days we may dress in our finest clothing. We want those we meet to see us as professionals whose appearance exudes a sense of competence. When people engage with us, they follow the mood set by our attire. Because we are dressed more seriously, people approach us more seriously.
At other times, we choose a more casual attire. On such days our clothing sends the message that we are relaxing and taking a break from the high pressure world of business. People approach us in a more amiable manner because they respond to the mood set by our choice of clothing.
As we begin each new day, we also dress our spiritual nature with chosen clothing, as well. Our choice for any particular day communicates where we stand spiritually, and the people who engage with us respond accordingly. When he wrote these words in Colossians 3:12, the Apostle Paul recognized how our choice of spiritual clothing might affect our testimony as citizens of God’s Kingdom:
Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.
Let’s keep our spiritual image in mind, as we dress our inner selves for this day. By choosing the proper spiritual clothing, we start the day prepared to touch the minds and hearts of those who may cross the pathway of our lives. In so many people’s lives, we will be the Presence of the living Lord Jesus Christ. Proper spiritual clothing will help us represent our King in the best possible way.
Based on a blog originally posted on Tuesday, March 1, 2016
