Looking Good!

When a company comes out with a new line of clothing, they often select a good looking individual to MODEL the clothes. Sometimes those MODELS are idolized; viewed as having the body of a god or goddess. The hope is that if potential customers see how good the clothing looks on the MODEL, they will consider how good they themselves will look when wearing the same.

Jesus Christ came to this earth and was the embodiment of deity. (i.e.
Matthew 1:23; Colossians 2:9) He is truly the one to admire and worship.
Jesus’ life on earth was the MODEL of holiness and righteousness. His life was adorned with godly actions and mannerisms as He walked among mankind. He MODELED well how we can live on earth in a way that is pleasing to God.

Paul exhorted the church at Colossae to…
“PUT ON THEN, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, COMPASSION, KINDNESS, HUMILITY, MEEKNESS, AND PATIENCE,” ( Colossians 3:12 ESV)

The NRSV and NIV use the expression “clothe yourselves”. The Greek
(enduo) suggests to enter into or get into as one would get into or put on clothes.

As we look at the life of Jesus on earth, it is not difficult to see how He was adorned with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience.
He MODELED them well. His life revealed how good they look when worn in life. They are still fashionable. Such clothing will look good on us. May we also MODEL these godly characteristics as we go about our daily lives.

Have a great day MAKING A FASHION STATEMENT FOR GOD!
Carl

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