Romans 13:14 "Clothe yourselves in the Lord Jesus Christ." I wish I could wear Jesus like a piece of clothing. I would put Him on as soon as my feet hit the floor in the morning. Wearing Him all day and not removing Him until I went to bed in the evening would make for a productive day, one spent accomplishing God's will for me and my life. How super fantastic that sounds! If only it could be that easy, but life isn't that easy. Moment by moment there are decisions to be made, problems to handle and circumstances to react to.
Being clothed in Christ means having the same characteristics as Him, reacting to things the way He would. Clothing ourselves in Christ is something we cannot do ourselves. Galatians says that for us that were baptized in Christ have been clothed in Christ! That is good news!
Abiding in Christ, trusting and believing in Him, clothes us in righteousness, His righteousness. God declares righteous those who believe in the Lord Jesus.
I can put on Christ in the morning, I can go throughtmy day wearing His characteristics like a piece of clothing, one that fits me perfectly, one made fore me before the beginning of time.
I can do ALL things through Christ who strengthens me! Praise God!
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