A Game of Pick Up
Have you ever played a game of basketball or some similar group game where two peers had to pick their teams. I have been a part of that scenario numerous times growing up. If you were the one doing the picking and were competitive you would pick the ones that would give you the best chance of winning. If you were one of those waiting to be chosen, you hoped you would be chosen sooner than later. I remember how good it felt to be chosen as part of the team, no matter who else was on the team. I belonged and would do my best to make the team I was on a winning team.
Did you know that every child of God has been adopted into His family. You are chosen, holy, and dearly loved. When we are chosen by God, we belong to a winning team. When we are chosen by God, we feel His love. When we are chosen by God, we are a part of a very special team, a holy team, one set apart for God’s purpose.
Being chosen as part of God’s team we must wear special uniforms. Here is a list of the items God says we must put on as part of our new uniform, compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Friends. Putting on those items of clothing is what the winning team wears.
“Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.” Colossians 3:12 NIV
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