November 30, 2023: Put On Your Sunday Best!

 "And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony." (Colossians 3:14, ESV)
 
As Paul talks to the Colossians about their spiritual wardrobe, he arrives at his favorite garment—Love. Like Jesus, Paul believes in the two commands: love God and love each other. If you do those two really well, you will have fulfilled everything in the Bible.
 
In life, you can focus on the 'do nots,' but the harder you try to do the 'do nots,' the harder it will be to live a Christian life. For this reason, Paul says, 'Put on love." Check out this extraordinary garment called Love! Not only does it go well with compassion, kindness, humility, patience, and forgiveness, but it actually pulls together and connects the entire ensemble! In Corinthians, Paul declares that when it comes to faith, hope, and love, love is the greatest of the three. Jesus' ministry among the people was consistently demonstrating His love. Those who met Him were drawn to His love! 

One can see why the Apostle Paul would instruct the church to put on love. It is the only garment that the Bride of Christ could wear that is worthy of her Groom! Love covers a multitude of sin! I want that garment on! Love keeps no record of wrong! I want that garment on! 

Think of how beautiful you look to God, all clothed in the garment of Love! You will truly look great on earth and in heaven as you put on Christ and wear the garment of His love.