"Who (which designer) are you wearing?" is a famous question asked of celebrities when it comes to the fashion, entertainment, and sports industries. Yes, you heard it right. Sportspeople from Mongolia are being highlighted in the news for their outfits for the upcoming Olympics in France, a country known for fashion. The Mongolian sportsmen’s attire showcased intricate details about their tradition, culture, and the name of their country, which they represent. The designers took time to create these outfits, which are now receiving international attention. Someone even commented that they deserve a gold medal for their attire. The designers used the world stage to their country's advantage.
As Christians, what or who are we called to wear? I am not going to talk about designer clothes here. In Galatians 3:26-27, Paul writes, “In Christ Jesus you are all sons of God, through faith. For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ.” Wearing Christ represents living in light. Romans 13:12-14 goes like this: "Rather, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ." The verse before that emphasizes by saying, "So let us put aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light." Jesus himself called his followers the salt and light of the world we live in. When we give no space to darkness in us, Satan has no power over us. Light also represents good deeds, as in Matthew 5:16: “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.” Thus, when we shun evil and do good deeds with our bodies, we are wearing Christ and glorifying the Father. Just like those Mongolian Olympians who wore designer clothes represented their brand and brought glory to their country, as children of God, let us dedicate ourselves to wear Christ and walk in the light. Let those who see our deeds see that and praise God. So, next time when someone sees you may know that you are wearing Jesus. May God help us, strengthen us, and anoint us to wear Jesus Christ. May He equip us to do the good deeds that bring praise to our Father in heaven.
Dear God,
Help us to stay consistently in the light. May we have godly habits, godly thinking, and Christ-like characteristics. May we do the good deeds that Jesus did while He lived on earth. Give us a clear conscience, a heart of purity, and a mind of clarity that thinks and acts like Jesus. Bless us, Lord, and teach us.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
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