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

Blessings and Joy

Hey everyone! We've been really busy this week with our company that stayed in our home. We were blessed so much by their visit. The boys had the best time playing with all the kids. My husband and I both enjoyed our full house! We are recovering today because it has been non-stop. Our guests were so nice and even bought me Roses! Can you believe it? I am actually hoping that they need to return next week because already last night we missed them. They were here lobbying to pass the bill to Legalize home births with a midwife. God has just poured on the blessings this week. I have so much Joy in my heart right now that it feels like I will burst! I would break out in song but you would probably cover your ears so I will break out in Psalm instead! This passage has been on my heart all week.

Psalm 145:10-12 15-17

"All your works shall praise You, O LORD, And your saints shall bless You. They shall speak of the glory of Your kingdom, And talk of your power. To make known to the sons of men His mighty acts, And the glorious majesty of His kingdom. "

"The eyes of all look expectantly to You,.....You open your hand and satisfy the desire of every living thing. The LORD is righteous in all His ways, Gracious in all his works."

On top of having our guests I have been making tons of Cake truffles with a friend for the Women's conference at our church. They turned out beautiful and after tasting a "few" I am very sure no one will die from eating them! Although my word for them is "heavenly." That is what I first thought after making them for the first time. This conference will be a Women's worship event. I can't wait to go. We are having Desserts only and will be tasting the Word of God with lots of chocolate!

I hope that all of you will pray for the bill on Home births and Midwives to pass this soon!

Amy