What's in Your Wardrobe?

"And behold, I am sending forth the promise of my Father upon you; but you are to stay in the city until you are clothed with the power from on high" (Luke 24:49).

Greetings brothers and sisters in the name of Christ Jesus!

          Spring is here and I'm sure many of you are thinking about adding some new clothes to your wardrobe. The activities you enjoy will play a big part in what clothes you'll want to purchase. We may be camping, fishing, skiing, swimming or boating. There will be baseball, softball, and soccer games to enjoy. Each of these activities, and a host of others, requires a certain type of outfit. Retail stores have anticipated the consumer's rush for new clothes and have already laid out the latest fashions and styles to meet all the summer needs.

          This example of fitting clothes for the season reminds me as a Christian what I need to put on to be successful for the Kingdom of God. Unlike the consumer who goes to the store to pick out what outfit they think will be appropriate, God asks the Christian to wait until He clothes them with what He feels is important; in this case it is the Holy Spirit. This isn't a new fashion or a fancy outfit that will draw attention and popularity to us, but rather it is clothing that will draw attention and popularity to God.

          The Christian will have to walk in paths of humility. I hope you have the garment of humility in your closet along with some or all of these others; compassion, kindness, gentleness and patience. These outfits are for all seasons and work perfectly for the many activities the Christian will find themselves in. They're not trendy, so they won't go out of style. They're not made out of fancy material so they will be everlasting. They are designed by the Master Creator and are available to anyone who is willing to wait upon the Lord.

          Christian, as you go to your closet in the morning, take a good look at your wardrobe. Do your clothes match the needs of the world or do they match the needs of the Kingdom?

Christ's peace be with you,

Pastor, Jim