Dressing for Spiritual Success…PUT ON CLOTHES of the ELECT
All throughout our learning of, getting to know and seeking the face of our Most High and Holy Creator God; we have been prompted and strongly advised and encouraged to dress for spiritual success…that is—for our soul’s salvation. Wisdom is to wear these new clothes often or rather always, than to let them hang around, hidden in lustful closets (…of the eyes, of the flesh or pride of life) to fester towards corruption. It is also wise to keep our spiritual garments washed in testimony via the Word of God——the Blood of the Lamb to avoid suppurating
“Because the creature itself also shall be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God” (Romans 8:21).
~the Messenger
PUT ON CLOTHES of the ELECT
“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom…”
Today In the Word Quotes are based on our reading from Colossians 3:12-17 and Ephesians 6:10-18. While there are many more clothing items of spiritual warfare mentioned in Ephesians six, our focus today is on the the Clothes of the Elect of God.
“This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh” (Galatians 5:16).
ELECT versus SELECT
There is an importance with being elected compared to being selected. The significance is that those who watch over and bear record of our lives put it to a vote as to who of the many called, would be chosen, equipped to be able, willing and ready to do specific call(s) of duty in the Kingdom of God. This signifies [required] appointment and/or assignment in the alignment of God (the WORD). While others representing a select many (options), are merely called, the few who are chosen or set apart.are required/appointed to the standard appropriation of gifts and calling of and via the will of God without repentance——meaning specifically adopted for God’s use; both here and now without contest, delegated for a later office in the kingdom of even a promised new heaven.
“For the gifts and calling of God are without repentance” (Romans 11:29)
It is of subjective opinion based upon study, this process of election or adoption began in the beginning (LOVE) and the ending will be (TEMPERANCE)
- Genesis 2:17 But of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, thou shalt not eat of it: for in the day that thou eats thereof thou shalt surely die.
- Genesis 3:21-24 Unto Adam also and to his wife did the Lord God make coats of skins, and clothed them. And the Lord God said, Behold, the man is become as one of us, to know good and evil: and now, lest he put forth his hand, and take also of the tree of life, and eat, and live for ever: Therefore the Lord God sent him forth from the garden of Eden, to till the ground from whence he was taken. So he drove out the man; and he placed at the east of the garden of Eden Cherubims, and a flaming sword which turned every way, to keep the way of the tree of life. Please see Genesis 1-3
- John 1:11-14 He came unto his own, and his own received him not. But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God. And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth Please John 1
- Abiding in the will of God teaches us self-discipline and allows the perfect work of patience——creating our final garment, the virtue of Temperance. “And every man that strives for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they [do it] to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible” (1 Corinthians 9:25).
“And he saith unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Hereafter ye shall see heaven open, and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of man” (John 1:51)
♦◊Key things to Remember…
We should remember that knowledge is the garment, which does not come with age but rather from instruction. A substantial knowledge in and of the Word of God is an essential nourishment for the mind, body, and soul.
- For the Mind…It keeps us walking towards spiritual liberty into our soul’s salvation where unknown peace resides.
- For the body…It cleanses us of impurities, toxins, and potential decay /
- For the soul it frees us from the sting of death and ushers us in to eternal life.
STC-TSG In the Word Study
Colossians 3:12-17; John 1; Genesis 1-3; Isaiah 65:17-25;Revelation 21:1-6; Romans 11:29; Matthew 22:14;Ephesians 6:10-18; 1 Peter 2:9-12
Genesis 2:9 And out of the ground made the Lord God to grow every tree that is pleasant to the sight, and good for food; the tree of life also in the midst of the garden, and the tree of knowledge of good and evil. Genesis 2:17 But of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, thou shalt not eat of it: for in the day that thou eat thereof thou shalt surely die. Exodus 31:3 And I have filled him with the spirit of God, in wisdom, and in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship,Exodus 35:31 And he hath filled him with the spirit of God, in wisdom, in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship;Leviticus 4:23 Or if his sin, wherein he hath sinned, come to his knowledge; he shall bring his offering, a kid of the goats, a male without blemish:Leviticus 4:28 Or if his sin, which he hath sinned, come to his knowledge: then he shall bring his offering, a kid of the goats, a female without blemish, for his sin which he hath sinned.Numbers 15:24 Then it shall be, if ought be committed by ignorance without the knowledge of the congregation, that all the congregation shall offer one young bullock for a burnt offering, for a sweet savour unto the Lord, with his meat offering, and his drink offering, according to the manner, and one kid of the goats for a sin offering.Numbers 24:16 He hath said, which heard the words of God, and knew the knowledge of the most High, which saw the vision of the Almighty, falling into a trance, but having his eyes open:Deuteronomy 1:39 Moreover your little ones, which ye said should be a prey, and your children, which in that day had no knowledge between good and evil, they shall go in thither, and unto them will I give it, and they shall possess it.Ruth 2:10 Then she fell on her face, and bowed herself to the ground, and said unto him, Why have I found grace in thine eyes, that thou should take knowledge of me, seeing I am a stranger?Ruth 2:19 And her mother in law said unto her, Where hast thou gleaned to day? and where wroughtt thou? blessed be he that did take knowledge of thee. And she shewed her mother in law with whom she had wrought, and said, The man’s name with whom I wrought to day is Boaz.1 Samuel 2:3 Talk no more so exceeding proudly; let not arrogancy come out of your mouth: for the Lord is a God of knowledge, and by him actions are weighed.1 Samuel 23:23 See therefore, and take knowledge of all the lurking places where he hides himself, and come ye again to me with the certainty, and I will go with you: and it shall come to pass, if he be in the land, that I will search him out throughout all the thousands of Judah.1 Kings 9:27 And Hiram sent in the navy his servants, shipmen that had knowledge of the sea, with the servants of Solomon.2 Chronicles 1:10 Give me now wisdom and knowledge, that I may go out and come in before this people: for who can judge this thy people, that is so great?2 Chronicles 1:11 And God said to Solomon, Because this was in thine heart, and thou hast not asked riches, wealth, or honor, nor the life of thine enemies, neither yet hast asked long life; but hast asked wisdom and knowledge for thyself, that thou may judge my people, over whom I have made thee king:2 Chronicles 1:12 Wisdom and knowledge is granted unto thee; and I will give thee riches, and wealth, and honor, such as none of the kings have had that have been before thee, neither shall there any after thee have the like.2 Chronicles 8:18 And Huram sent him by the hands of his servants ships, and servants that had knowledge of the sea; and they went with the servants of Solomon to Ophir, and took thence four hundred and fifty talents of gold, and brought them to king Solomon.2 Chronicles 30:22 And Hezekiah spake comfortably unto all the Levites that taught the good knowledge of the Lord: and they did eat throughout the feast seven days, offering peace offerings, and making confession to the Lord God of their fathers.Nehemiah 10:28 And the rest of the people, the priests, the Levites, the porters, the singers, the Nethinims, and all they that had separated themselves from the people of the lands unto the law of God, their wives, their sons, and their daughters, every one having knowledge, and having understanding;Job 15:2 Should a wise man utter vain knowledge, and fill his belly with the east wind?Job 21:14 Therefore they say unto God, Depart from us; for we desire not the knowledge of thy ways. Job 21:22 Shall any teach God knowledge? seeing he judges those that are high.Job 33:3 My words shall be of the uprightness of my heart: and my lips shall utter knowledge clearly.Job 34:2 Hear my words, O ye wise men; and give ear unto me, ye that have knowledge.
◊♦ Colossians 3:12-17 ♦◊
Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, long-suffering; Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye. And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness. And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.
♥ Shalom & Blessings!
As always we ask our audience to remember that the messenger is minuscule to the profundity of the message & We ask that you not take our word for it but rather that you always seek the LORD on it. Have A Blessed Day or Evening.
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