Are you well-dressed?

This week I have been reading a book of sermons written by J. Vernon McGee. While reading The well-dressed Christian, I was convicted in how I dress sometimes, or don't dress! I thought I would share the high points with you. That way we can all be well-dressed!

Spiritual Striptease
Take off "8 But now you yourselves are to put off all these: anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy language out of your mouth. 9 Do not lie to one another, since you have put off the old man with his deeds," (Colossians 3:8,9)
"10 and have put on the new man who is renewed in knowledge according to the image of Him who created him," (Colossians 3:10)

Undergarments
"12 Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering; 13 bearing with one another, and forgiving one another, if anyone has a complaint against another; even as Christ forgave you, so you also must do. " (Colossians 3:12,13)
--Tender mercies-KJV says "bowels of mercies" translated to emotions of pity. Having a heart of mercy, not a heart that is cold and indifferent.

--Kindness-could be translated goodness.
--Humbleness of mind, garment for the head like a hat.
--Meekness-gentleness We love our soft undergarments. Are you soft?
--Longsuffering -we shouldn't have a short fuse or make snap judgements
--Forbearing-means putting up with disagreeable saints.
--Forgiving one another. Ephesians 4:32 "32 And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you."

Outer garments
-Girdle of Love-"14 But above all these things put on love, which is the bond of perfection." (Colossians 3:14) Love is a bond and a bond is a girdle-it is the girdle of Love. We all would look better with a girdle of love on.
-Storm Coat of Peace
"15 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful." (Colossians 3:15)
-Ornament of Thankfulness "In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you." (I Thessalonians 5:18)

Accessories
"16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord." (Colossians 3:16)
-First is the Lipstick :"Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly."
-Purse "In all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another" Fill the pocket book with the Word of Christ and bring it forth at the proper time in all wisdom.
"In psalms and hymns" this is like a two way radio with God, a way to talk to God and for him to speak back to you.

Working Clothes
-"17 And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him." (Colossians 3:17)
"23 And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men," (Colossians 3:23)

For a new man
"If any man be in Christ, he is a new creation." (2Corinthians 5:17)
We have to be outfitted first of all with the garment of his salvation.
"10 I will greatly rejoice in the LORD, My soul shall be joyful in my God; For He has clothed me with the garments of salvation, He has covered me with the robe of righteousness, As a bridegroom decks himself with ornaments, And as a bride adorns herself with her jewels. " (Isaiah 61:10)


J. Vernon McGee's sermons are available free on MP3 downloads.

Amy

Happy Easter!

Happy Easter everyone! He's Alive!!!!! Jesus is ALIVE!!!!!! We had a great Easter day. I did not get any cute Easter photos to post. I was too busy enjoying our fun to bother with a camera. After worship we went to "Uncle Mac's" to go fishing and hunt eggs. We had a great time. The boys enjoyed fishing with their new poles. Although we only caught one fish and a big stick. I know many people were upset yesterday with the cold weather ruining their plans to wear their new cute Easter outfits. But, I find it interesting, it's like God's way of reminding us that it's not about the cute clothes you dressed your kids in or yourself it's about Jesus. He's Alive and lives in Heaven. He died for you and me so that we could be in Heaven with him when we die if you just believe in Jesus.

Amy

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It was a very Merry Christmas at my house. I hope it was at yours also. I enjoyed gathering with our extended family. But, most of all I enjoyed being with my husband and two boys. I am so grateful that God has blessed me with a Godly man for a husband and two very sweet and healthy boys. There is no doubt in my mind at all that it was God who put my husband and me together. I am blessed far beyond what I could have imagined for my life.

Anyways, more about our Christmas! We enjoyed celebrating Advent this month. This is the first time I have ever celebrated Advent by lighting the Advent candles and we also read a book each night called The Advent Book. It is a beautiful book with a door to open each night and read on. We finished our last reading last night. We also enjoyed singing Happy Birthday to Jesus yesterday! The boys had candles in their cinnamon rolls to blow out. The were also very excited to wake up and find all their toys. The train set has run almost non-stop since yesterday! (All aboard) We also enjoyed all the yummy food thanks my husbands mom!!!

Well, I hope all of you had a Merry Christmas as well. But, I hope most of all you remembered that Jesus is the Reason for the Season. Keep close to him in the coming year. Make a effort to read and study your Bible daily and draw closer to him in prayer.

God bless you all

Amy