The Designer’s Wardrobe
By Vernette Kureck
“She is clothed with
strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come.”
Proverbs 31: 25
(NIV)
After
a long cold winter, it is time to open up the closet, clean out the drawers,
and get ready for spring. I sort through
my clothes and determine what is too old or too small or too out of date. Some
articles of clothing have fond memories attached to them. Some are just fun to
wear. But because of my lifestyle, most are just everyday regular women’s
casual wear. So, how should I dress? I felt led to check out the Word.
“She
is clothed with strength and dignity.” How do you fold that in a drawer or
drape it on a hanger?! Strength is the quality of being able to withstand the
application of force without yielding or breaking. That sounds like a physical
workout, but in reality, it is both physical and spiritual exercise resulting
in a steady composure. Dignity is a manner of serenity; a state of honor and
worthiness. That sounds like I hold a high rank or position. Well, I am
the daughter of THE King! So, how should I dress?
Colossians
3:12-14(NIV) says, “Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved,
clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and
patience. Bear with each other and
forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the
Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all
together in perfect unity.” In other words, demonstrate pity for the suffering
or distress of another with the desire to help, while being modest and humble.
Be gentle, considerate, goodhearted, mild and amiable. Be this way while also
being capable of awaiting results with tranquility and uncomplaining endurance.
Cease to blame and grant pardon to those who have offended you. Cover yourself
with God’s love and experience harmony and mutual understanding.
So,
this is how I should dress. The beauty of this Holy Spirit-designed wardrobe is
it never gets too old, outgrown or out-of-date. And it is perfect for every
occasion, dress or casual. Yes, it’s a good time to evaluate just what I have
been wearing and ask the Holy Spirit to do His spring cleaning…and to make sure
His designer wardrobe is never packed in a drawer or draped on a hanger.
GOING
DEEPER:
1.
What are you wearing that identifies you as a daughter of the King? We are all
works in progress so pray that the Holy Spirit will reveal what you need to
cast off and what you need to put on.
FURTHER
READING:
Vernette
and her husband Ken have been married 44 years and have 2 sons. They have been
blessed with seven grandchildren. She serves Oakwood on the prayer chain.
