When I’m about to leave the house, sometimes my wife, Martie, stops me and says, “You can’t go to the office dressed like that!” It’s usually something about the tie not matching the jacket or the colour of the trousers being out of sync with the sports coat. Though being questioned about my fashion choices may feel like a criticism of my good taste, I have realised that her correcting influence is always an upgrade.

Scripture often calls us to “put on” attitudes and actions that match our identity in Christ. Sometimes we are known by the uniforms and colours we wear, but we can make Jesus known by wearing attitudes and actions that reveal His presence in our lives. The apostle Paul advised us to set the standard by modelling the wardrobe of Jesus’ compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, patience and forgiveness (Col. 3:12). And he added, “above all these things put on love . . . . And let the peace of God rule in your hearts” (vv.14-15).

Clothing ourselves in Jesus’ likeness begins with spending time with Him. If you hear Him say, “You can’t go out like that!” let Him lovingly take you back to the wardrobe so He can clothe you with His likeness. It’s always an upgrade!

Clothing ourselves with Jesus’ attitudes and actions shows His presence in our lives.

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Joe Stowell

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