Complete makeover
Monday, January 30, 2012 at 8:21AM Not pilfering, but showing all good fidelity, that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Savior in all things. Titus 2:10 (NKJV)
As I read this verse I was struck by the phrase adorn the doctrine of God. What exactly does that mean? In the Strong's Concordance it says about the word adorn: to put in order or decorate. Dictionary.com says: To decorate or add beauty to, as by ornaments: to make more pleasing, attractive, or impressive. How can I decorate, make more beautiful, pleasing or attractive to someone else, the doctrine of God? As I thought about these things God gave me an example from my life to illustrate this concept. He showed me how I had gotten things out of order and what I needed to do to adorn Him and His word.
Before I left my house today, I looked in the mirror. I checked my hair and make-up. I brushed my teeth. I looked at my clothes. How do I look? I changed my clothes, more than once. I questioned myself. Should I wear this shirt with those pants? Maybe I should wear a skirt or dress. Should I wear my hair up or down? It's important, you know. What will people see when they look at me? I want them to say, she sure is beautiful. She knows how to put an outfit together. Her eyes really stand out with that make up. Look how those earrings sparkle, the perfect complement to that hairstyle.
As I stood there, lost in my own praises, a distracting thought crossed my mind. A still small voice questioned me - Have you looked in My mirror? I brushed the thought off and continued to prepare myself for the day. Prepare - the voice said. Are you really prepared I thought to myself, of course I'm prepared. I look great! Again I heard - Come, look in My mirror. Okay, okay! I said, finally getting the point.
I trudged out to the table, plopped down, opened my bible and began to read. As I looked into God's mirror I realized I was not fully prepared. Nothing I owned could make me beautiful. The more I read, the more God adorned me. He made me up with incorruptible beauty. He clothed me with a gentle and quiet spirit. He said - It's important you know, what people see when they look at you. I want them to say, she must be one of His, she belongs to Christ. Look at that beautiful spirit. What peace is on that face! What joy is in that heart! I want to be made up just like her!
As I allowed God to make me over I sat still and listened to His words. You are precious in my sight. I thank and praise Him for His mirror that has the power to make over anyone who is willing to look into it.
Do not let your adornment be merely outward-arranging the hair, wearing gold or putting on fine apparel - rather let it be the hidden person of the heart with the incorruptible beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit which is very precious in the sight of God. 1 Peter 3:3-4 (NKJV)
Heavenly Father, please keep reminding me what is important. Please help me to focus on you and your word and not myself. I want others to be attracted to the reflection of you in my life and nothing else. Please give me the boldness to speak your truth when they ask the reason for the joy and peace that I have. In Jesus Name, Amen
Daisy
So what are your makeover tips? What did you do this morning to present yourself to the world as beautiful and what will you plan to wear tomorrow?
Reader Comments (6)
Thank you for challenging us in this area that every woman can relate to. I wanted to share with you that every time I have the pleasure of interacting with you, your gentle and quiet spirit shines through!
Thank you for your honesty! The Lord has been working the same thing on my heart, and it was not "happenstance" to read this this morning! Thank you for your obedience, it has blessed me!
Thanks for the comments and encouragement.
Isn't that the truth. We are so concious of our outter appearance, while our inward is wasting away. Lord help us to long for that internal make-over, Oh, how I need it daily. Thanks for the reminder Daisy. A gentle Spirit being led by the Father is so much more appealing than a nice outfit!!
Daisy, Wow! Thanks for the blessed reminder. :)
Thank you for your reminder. Thank you for writing our blogs!