Put On Love

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The first thing I do when I wake up in the morning is I put on my sweats.  It motivates me to do what I intend to do, which in this case is a good 30 minute workout.  I love my workout!  It not only benefits my day, but also has lifetime benefits in keeping my body in shape and healthy.  What I put on helps me to accomplish that.

Then, after prayer and a little breakfast, I put on what I’m going to wear for the rest of the day.  It’s an outfit that helps me to be presentable at scheduled meetings and also to be ready for any spontaneous or unexpected encounters where I need to make a good impression.  It also shows those who are working for me that I care about what we’re doing.  I want to be a good example as an ambassador of the dreams and goals I stand for. What I put on helps me to succeed.  

Most of us have experienced this.  When we put on the right clothing for a specific task it motivates us to do our best and energizes our work.  Sometimes that means a nice suit and sometimes it means comfortable sweats. 

So what should I wear to represent the aspect of my life that is more important to me than anything else?  How do I dress as an ambassador of my faith in Christ?  Is there something I can actually put on?

The Bible says yes!  Colossians chapter 3 verse 12 says “…put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, long-suffering, bearing with one another, and forgiving one another”.  Verse 14 goes on to say “But above all these things put on love”.

So how do we clothe ourselves in love?  I think you’ll find these ways to be a “good fit”:

  1. Prayer ~ Talking, listening, and submitting ourselves to God daily. (Philippians 4:6-7)  
  2. The Bible ~ Reading and memorizing God’s Holy Word. (Matthew 4:4)
  3. Regular fellowship with other believers ~ Attending church, small groups, and especially “play dates” with friends J (Hebrews 10:24-25)
  4. Acts of service ~ God has made it clear that our purpose on earth as His children is to serve Him by serving others. (James 2:14-17)    

To put on, or “clothe ourselves” in Christ’s love is something we must choose to do every day in order to best represent the loving God we serve. 

So go ahead, Put On Love.  It’s the outfit that looks good on everyone!