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Galatians 3:27 - Clothed With Christ!

Galatians 3:27 (NLT) And all who have been 
united with Christ in baptism have put on Christ, 
like putting on new clothes. 

COMMENTARY PEARL

   As my granddaughter entered third grade, 
her family moved to a school district with a 
strict dress code. Students wore pants in khaki, 
black, or navy; polo shirts in a handful of colors; 
and plain dresses with polo-style tops. No jeans 
or glitzy accessories allowed. Lacey hated the 
limited wardrobe at first, but I think she grew used 
to it and felt a unity with the other students. 
I'm sure it took her less time to get ready for 
school back then, as opposed to now as a 
seventh-grader in a school with much looser guidelines. 
   Growing up I never had to wear a school 
uniform, but as a believer in Christ I do have a 
dress code to follow. Once we are united with 
Jesus, He calls us to lay aside our old, sinful 
nature and put on His character. Colossians 3:12-14 
lists the specifics of our new wardrobe: 
tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, 
patience, and forgiveness. And the perfect finishing 
touch to our outfit? "Above all, clothe yourselves 
with love, which binds us all together in perfect 
harmony" (verse 14, NLT). 
   Obviously, I need help with my wardrobe. 
Some days I find that I've clothed myself in 
pride instead of humility, self-centeredness 
instead of kindness, and resentment rather than 
forgiveness. We never know what the day ahead will bring. 
It's only when we are wearing the character 
traits of Jesus that well be able to respond to 
people and circumstances in ways that honor Him and 
bring good to others. We would be wise to stick to 
the dress code He's given us. by Dianne 
Matthews 
   Faith Step: Write the character traits in 
Colossians 3:12-14 and keep the list nearby. As you get 
dressed, ask Jesus to help you to put on His 
character. [Mornings With Jesus 2018 Devotional by 
Guideposts and Zondervan] 

LINKS FOR FURTHER STUDY ON THIS SUBJECT


http://www.abible.com/devotions/2019/20190129-1042.html 


http://www.abible.com/devotions/1997/19971124-0000.html 

EXCELLENT VIDEO SERIES ON 28 REVELATIONS OF 
JESUS 

1st of 28: Divine Dining: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_7j1QIKqmY 
2nd of 28: Pictures of the Divine: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3lNI-OQ7-eQ 
3rd of 28: A Dirty Bible: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZMkPvBuuFd4 

YOUR COMMENTS

If anyone has a paraphrase, commentary or 
testimony on this passage of Scripture, either 
personal or otherwise, I would be interested in 
hearing from you.  Thanks in advance and let's keep 
uplifting Jesus that all might be drawn to Him. Fred 
Gibbs