THE UPPER ROOM DEVOTIONAL 25TH NOVEMBER 2024, MONDAY MESSAGE
Read The Upper Room Devotional 25th November 2024 written by Ryan Stratton (Texas, USA)
TOPIC: Making an Impression
TODAY’S READING
Colossians 3:1-17
As God’s choice, holy and loved, put on compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. – Colossians 3:12 (CEB)
TODAY’S MESSAGE
Sometimes after I put together an outfit that I think looks good, and more importantly is comfortable, my wife will look at me with a smile and ask, “Why are you leaving the house dressed like that?” So . . . I change my clothes. We laugh about it, but my wife’s attentiveness to the clothes I wear reminds me that how we present ourselves makes an impression on others.
With Christ, we are given the grace to clothe ourselves with love, kindness, compassion, and patience.
Early Christianity grew in part because outsiders witnessed the changed lives, good qualities, and virtues of those who followed Christ. As Jesus said in John 13:35, “This is how everyone will know that you are my disciples, when you love each other.” Jesus taught his disciples to show the world what they believe and where they find hope.
I still find it tempting to go back to old patterns of living. But I am constantly reminded of Jesus’ transforming grace which allows the world to see Christ through us.
TODAY’S PRAYER
Holy God, guide us to clothe ourselves in love and kindness. May the world see Christ when they look at us. Amen.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
How well do my actions and attitudes reflect my faith?
PRAYER FOCUS
To reflect Christ each day
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