April 1, 2009

“He forgives your sins — every one. He heals your diseases — every one. He redeems you from hell — saves your life! He crowns you with love and mercy — a paradise crown. He wraps you in goodness — beauty eternal. He renews your youth — you’re always young in his presence.” Psalm 103:3-5 The Message

What are you wearing in the world you live in today…?

God’s fashion style is timeless. The real wardrobe you’ve been given is every-sin-forgiven … every dis-ease healed … life-saved … wildly-loved and mercy-crowned … goodness-wrapped … and fence-jumping/tree-climbing/hill-rolling/creek-exploring young in his presence. You just keep getting younger as you walk with the Custom-Making One. Your life is one of a kind. Everything about you has been custom-made by the Label-Maker. He has thrown away and burned your old labels that left you filthy .. wandering alone .. isolated … friendless .. living lies .. tired of trying to live by your own strength. So .. quit lying … quit trying to fit in and just wear the new wardrobe your Father has for you. It may feel funny at first but you’ll discover that your new clothes fit you perfectly … because they do! You’ll standout .. not because you are trying to .. but because your wardrobe — your new life in Christ is timeless and perfect for any occasion and with everyone you meet. It only takes a moment …

“Don’t lie to one another. You’re done with that old life. It’s like a filthy set of ill-fitting clothes you’ve stripped off and put in the fire. Now you’re dressed in a new wardrobe. Every item of your new way of life is custom-made by the Creator, with his label on it. All the old fashions are now obsolete.” Colossians 3:9-10 The Message

Ken Chester: Grace-Gripped is sent M-F to Followers of Jesus–the Holy Tailor and friends of Priority One (ken@priorityone.org)