New Life Gets New Clothes

This powerful message from Colossians 3 invites us into a profound transformation: the journey of putting on new clothes as new creations in Christ. We're challenged to shift our thinking from earthly concerns to eternal perspectives, setting our minds on things above where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. The imagery is striking—our old life has been buried, and now we're called to consider ourselves dead to immorality, impurity, evil desires, and greed. But this isn't just about what we take off; it's about what we put on. We're invited to clothe ourselves in compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, patience, and above all, love—the perfect bond of unity. This teaching reminds us that transformation isn't achieved through our own strength but through the Holy Spirit living within us, convicting and guiding us toward Christlikeness. The practical application is clear: we must immerse ourselves in God's Word, allowing it to richly dwell within us, renewing our minds daily. As we witness baptisms and public declarations of faith, we're reminded that this journey is both personal and communal—we need each other, the older saints who've walked the path before us and the younger generation stepping boldly into truth. The question becomes: are we truly living as people whose lives are hidden with Christ in God, or are we still clinging to the old garments of our former selves?