Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds us all together in perfect harmony. Colossians 3:14

 

When you buy a new outfit, you can expect someone to give you a compliment on how nice it looks on you. Your choice in clothing attire speaks to the kind of person you are in life. If you have a low opinion of yourself, you most likely will dress down, but if you have respect for yourself, you’ll put on something decent and it shows.

 

Today’s verse speaks of putting on love. When you fill your heart with love for self and love of others, it radiates outward. People should feel your love through your words, actions and compassion you show them. Love is a verb, and put into action it can change the world around you, for the better.

 

And above all things, have fervent love for one another, for love will cover a multitude of sins. 1 Peter 4:8

 

What about those people who are unlovable? Maybe it’s someone whose done you wrong, or that mean neighbor who always seems angry and hateful or maybe it’s someone living under the same roof as you. God often places hateful people in your life to strengthen your ability to love. By doing so, you overlook the offenses and see them as God’s creation, who are in need of grace and mercy. Jesus displayed this perfectly while dying on the cross He said: “Father forgive them for they know not what they do.”

 

As you get dressed this morning, think about putting on love and let your love for others shine brightly. People will remember you by how you treated them. “Let all you do be done in love.” 1 Corinthians 16:14