Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Wednesday’s Devotion: Dressing Up Bible Style


Matthew 23:5-6 “Everything they do is done for people to see: They make their phylacteries wide and the tassels on their garments long; they love the place of honor at banquets and the most important seats in the synagogues;

The Pharisees loved to dress up in fancy garb in order to emphasize the respect they were due as religious leaders.  They took advantage of their position and preferred to be served rather than to serve.  I saw photos of a Halloween party a few days ago and a guy actually came as a priest.  I thought I dress up like that every Sunday!  I offered Joe my robe and stole for the Holy Ghost Wiener Roast but he decided to go as a Tombstone Territory marshal instead. I was Annie Oakley.  It was easy; we already had our own hats, boots and spurs.

It’s fun to dress up at Halloween but the Bible also gives us a suggestion for every day dressing up. Romans 13:14… clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and do not think about how to gratify the desires of the flesh.

In all things, Lord help us to put on Christ so that we may have the purity of heart and desires after his example.  Help those trick or treating tonight to be safe.  In Christ’s name we pray. Amen.

Have a blessed day and safe Halloween.
Paige

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