Daily Devotional

-March 16, 2021-

Good morning, happy Tuesday,

-Put On The Character Of Christ-

“Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering.”

(Colossians 3:12).

God’s desire for us is that we be like Jesus. We need to speak as He spoke, do what He did, and be fully committed to the Father’s will as He was. The Apostle John wrote, “He who says he abides in Him ought himself also to walk just as He walked” (1 John 2:6). It is a challenge indeed, but one that we can accomplish by the power of the Holy Spirit.

As believers, we are called the elect, holy, and beloved. We are God’s people, which carries with it both great privilege and responsibility. God has chosen us, called us, and conferred so much on us. The Apostle Peter wrote in 1 Peter 2:10, “But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called out of darkness into His marvelous light.” You and I are special to the Lord!

As believers in Christ, we must put off the old nature and put on the new. The Apostle Paul lists five things we should put on in today’s verse that represent the character of Christ: tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, and longsuffering. These represent the character of Christ. Each of these virtues show both the beauty and fragrance of Christ.

We may notice that each of these qualities are practical and have an affect on others around us. They can be seen, heard, and felt by those around us. How are we doing in practicing them? Though we should not judge others, we should judge ourselves. We should ask ourselves, am I showing tender mercies and kindness to all? Am I being humble, meek, and longsuffering (or patient)? God’s standards for us far exceeds man’s standards.

May we evaluate ourselves always in the light of God’s Word. When fail and sin, let us confess to the Lord and ask for His help to change. For those who are blessed to be a blessing takes the help of the Blesser.

Have a blessed day pointing people to Jesus by living His life before them. Stay safe and healthy.

Dean