Live This Way
One of the differences between summer rain in Alaska and most other places is that our rain is cold. I don't mean 'refreshing' cold, I mean if you're out in the wilderness and are unprotected you could die of hypothermia. While the wild animals are seemingly comfortable in every kind of weather, you and I need to clothe ourselves properly.
The same thing is true spiritually. Collossians 3:12 says, "Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience." We are also told to put on 'the oil of gladness' and to put on 'the full armor of God.' When you get up in the morning and spend time with the Lord, you are clothing yourselves for the day's battles.
And while that short time is important, it is not enough. We must stay 'clothed.' Let the Holy Spirit so fill you and overwhelm you- so cover you and clothe you- that the love of Jesus will pour out of you today! Live this way, and you will be blessed! -Pastor Brad
Written on August 8, 2025
Posted in Daily Devotions