12 Put on then, as God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience,
Colossians 3:12 ESV
As I read today's verse, I was struck with an overshelming sense of gentleness, love, and thankfulness.
First, we are God's chosen ones. Selected by him for a restored relationship that will last for eternity. A never-ending connection.
Second, we are holy and beloved. Holy because of the life-changing blood of Christ and beloved because that same Christ allows us to become adopted sons of the one true God.
Finally, look at the list of traits we are called to put into action. Compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience. How much different would our world be if every person who claims that status as chosen, holy and beloved would each day strive to live as we are instructed to in today's verse.
Take some time to think about who we are in God's eyes. Then allow that knowledge to color how we approach those around us.
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