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The word “clothe” is an
interesting term. It was a word
used to describe the scarf or apron of slaves. It was fastened to the belt of
the vest and it was an immediate way to recognize a slave or a free person.
When Peter says, “Gird yourself with humility”, He’s saying, gird yourselves
with humility so that others can see that you are His servant. Slaves also used
to wear “overalls” to keep themselves clean while working. When people saw those overalls, they
knew they were looking at a slave.
As Christians, we are to submit to one
another by wearing the same garment of humility that Jesus did. As we look at
His life, it’s easy to see what real humility is. In Philippians 2, it
describes His humility as taking the initiative to assign Himself a lower
position. He behaved in an unassuming way. If you were talking to Jesus at a
party, He probably was not trying to be the “life” of it. He probably was not
telling people about how many people He had healed, or how many demons He had
cast out that day. I believe Jesus was surrounded by people, who were talking
and He was listening. He was asking His Father how He could help. When He did
speak he spoke Truth that set them free.
I recently cleaned out my closet.
There, way in the back, I found my “humility overalls”. I’ve washed them and
I’m ready to put them on so that I can keep myself clean as I work. I think
that means that wherever I go and whatever I do, I do it for Jesus. I do it
because of His humility in taking a lower position so
that I might have a higher one. I guess it means I need to be ready to “lay
down my life” for my friends. At least I won’t get dirty if I have on my
overalls. A lot of people have designer outfits.
The Master Designer designs this one specifically for His children.
Power Thought:
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