| Good morning everyone, Our theme for this month: “Live like it’s true” Our Bible verse for today: “Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.” Colossians 3:12 (NIV) Our thought for today: “What are you wearing today?” A popular Christian author was scheduled to speak at a prestigious Christian college. No expense was spared by the college to make the man feel valued and respected. He and his wife were provided with business-class airfare and accommodations at an upscale hotel in the city. The next morning, when the man and his wife went down to the dining room for breakfast, they couldn’t help but notice how elegant it was and how well-dressed all the customers were. Just by their clothes you could tell that these people were wealthy. That reminded the man of the old saying, “The clothes make the man.” But do they? Do the clothes make the man? As he observed the patrons, he noted that many of them were aloof and snooty. Worse, more than a few were a bit abrupt and rude with the waiter. However, the young man who was doing the serving – dressed only in a simple uniform, was bright, friendly, courteous, and kind. And to the author and his wife, it seemed that the young man’s demeanor was more than just a polished professional role required of him by the management. Instead, it seemed genuine. Sure enough, when the server attended to the man and his wife and they were able to engage him in conversation, it turned out that the young man was a student at the Christian college and he was genuinely a nice young man. Our speaker quickly decided he liked the young man in his simple uniform a lot better than the snooty and rude wealthy people in their pretty dresses and expensive suits. Colossians 3:12 is just one of many New Testament passages that urge the followers of Christ to clothe themselves with virtues like compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. May I ask you, “What are you wearing today?” God bless, Pastor Jim (If you like what you’re reading in these daily devotionals, and if you would like more content from Oak Hill Baptist Church, join us on Sundays at 10:00, in-person if you are nearby or, if you are geographically distant or if you just can’t make it, online at www.YouTube.com/@oakhillbaptistcrossville |
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