Dressed to Represent Christ
Devotional Reading: “Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering.” – Colossians 3:12 NKJV
As believers, we have a spiritual wardrobe, and Colossians 3:12 tells us exactly what we should wear daily—not in terms of physical clothes, but in character and conduct. Paul says we are God’s chosen ones, holy and dearly loved. That alone should shape how we treat people. We’re not ordinary. We represent Jesus, and our lives should reflect His heart to the world around us.
Imagine walking into a place with a dirty, torn outfit—people notice. The same happens when we claim to follow Christ but act with pride, impatience, and rudeness. People notice. That’s why Paul urges us to follow Christ but act with pride, impatience, and rudeness. People notice. That’s why Paul urges us to put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience. These qualities don’t always come naturally, so we have to intentionally “wear” them every day. Just like we get dressed in the morning, we should get spiritually dressed too.
Putting on these qualities doesn’t mean we’re weak. It actually takes strength to stay calm when others provoke us, to be kind when it’s easier to be cold, and to be humble when we know we’re right. But when we walk this way, we’re living proof of God’s love. It turns our lives into quiet sermons—people feel something different, even if we don’t say a word.
Prayer and Confession
Lord, help me to reflect You in the way I treat others. Teach me to walk daily in compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Let my heart and attitude honor You. Amen!
Further Reading: Galatians 5:22–23, Ephesians 4:1–3, Matthew 5:5–9
