As I go through a closet of old high school clothes and prom
dresses I am reminded of the fun and not so much fun I had with daughters while
trying on those dresses. Whether buying or renting the dress, they did have to
fit just right. The top might be a little tight and the waist might be loose.
The length might not be long enough. Each part of the dress had to fit together
rightly – the top, the shoulders, the waist, the length. Without everything
coming together the dress would look disheveled at the least and altogether
unlovely. No girl wants to go out on the town in a dress that doesn’t fit right
everywhere.
The Word of God is a perfect fit for humanity. The Gospel is
perfect for anyone, no matter their background, their preferences or their
past. No matter what, the Gospel will fit you for it is tailor made at the
Cross to be unique and yet right for every single human being on the planet.
That same Word is a perfect fit for God’s children as well.
The grace is free. The love flows. The justification and sanctification are
right on target. The teachings are perfect as well. Every Word fits together
for the child of God to be dressed to perfection. The belle of the ball is the
one who is truly clothed in His majesty.
The only problem is us. Often we want to change the Word or
dress it up so that people will respond better to it. We don’t want it to
offend so we let it out a little here and there. We don’t want people to trip over it so we
shorten it. It seems constricting at times so we loosen it so people can
breathe better. If it doesn’t fit
someone we try to add frills and lace so that no one notices something’s not
quite coming together. Even for ourselves we try to change His Word around or
explain it away so that we don’t feel so uncomfortable. We don’t want to be
confined, constricted or held back.
Oh beloved, have you been shopping for your faith? Have you
been going from store to store and trying to make things fit you? Maybe it’s
time to stop and have a little talk with the Lord. Let Him fit you to His
ideals. His Word is never constricting; in fact it’s the most comfortable thing
you’ll ever put on! His Word was created just for you and He wants you to wear
it with joy, every single word. By
letting Him do the fitting and giving Him the freedom to change you instead of
asking Him to change His Word, you will find that your life will be so much
better and you will look and feel just right as you dance through your life
with Him as your guide.
His Word is faithful and true. His Word is good and
beautiful and altogether lovely. And so are you beloved, as you yield yourself
to Him in faith and then to His Word as He sanctifies you and makes you ready
to meet Him in heaven. Just let yourself be transformed by your Maker, for He
loves you and He’s for you and that’s the best fit you’ll ever find.
Romans 12:2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be
transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will
of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect.
2 Corinthians 3:18 But we all, with unveiled face, beholding
as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image
from glory to glory, just as from the Lord, the Spirit.
Galatians 3:27 For
all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ.
Romans 13:14 Instead, clothe yourself with the presence of
the Lord Jesus Christ.…
I Corinthians 1:18 For the word of the cross is foolishness
to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of
God.
Colossians 3:12 Since God chose you to be the holy people he
loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility,
gentleness, and patience.
Romans 8:29 For those whom He foreknew, He also predestined
to become conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn
among many brethren
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