Put on....

Put on.....

Yesterday morning was a short one and I didn't have time to work through blog, only got the title...and thoughts for the rest...

Arrived at church, with a series on "follow", what should i being and doing as a follower of Christ...

Colossians 3:12, 14 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. 

 And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity. 

Then other events through the day were "put on" related...Sewing pillowcase dresses for Christmas boxes,, crocheting head bands- for children to "put on".... putting on "my thinking cap" about some matters at hand, my Bible study about "putting on the armor" of God ...

Joseph was granted royalty level rank by Pharaoh putting on his ring and golden chain.. We are granted a "royal" position as children of God..given a robe of righteousness ...

Genesis 41:42 Then Pharaoh took his signet ring from his finger and put it on Joseph’s finger. He dressed him in robes of fine linen and put a gold chain around his neck. 

At salvation we are given the Holy Spirit as a seal... 

2 Corinthians 1:22 set his seal of ownership on us, and put his Spirit in our hearts as a deposit, guaranteeing what is to come. 

And taught..

Ephesians 4:22-25 You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be made new in the attitude of your minds; and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness. Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to your neighbor, for we are all members of one body. 

Colossians 3:10, and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge in the image of its Creator.

 

And finally...

Ephesians 6:10, 13 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. 

Isaiah 59:17a He put on righteousness as his breastplate,and the helmet of salvation on his head....

 

Romans 13:14 Rather, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and do not think about how to gratify the desires of the flesh. 

"Putting on" is a tall order ....but , oh, so rewarding...a gift...to all who would desire eternal life as well as fulfilled earthly life...

Thank YOU, help me to put  off those thing which encumber, and put on those things which free...to be a follower of Christ..kind, good, encouraging, seeking unity, as well as standing firm in Christ....