Clothed with Compassion

03/26/2025

“Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.”
— Colossians 3:12 (NIV)

Imagine standing before your closet every morning, choosing what to wear. Now picture your spiritual wardrobe, what would you select to put on before facing your day? In today’s passage, Paul reminds us that as God’s chosen, holy, and dearly loved people, we are called to clothe ourselves not with designer brands, but with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.

These aren’t just accessories, they’re essential garments for anyone who desires to reflect Christ. The language Paul uses is intentional. Just as clothing covers us and affects how others see us, these godly qualities should cover our actions and attitudes, shaping how we interact with the world.

Think about compassion. It’s more than feeling sorry for someone; it’s stepping into their shoes, carrying their burdens, and offering grace. Jesus modeled this so beautifully when He wept at Lazarus’ tomb. Even though He was about to raise him from the dead, His compassion connected Him to the pain of others.

Kindness and humility go hand in hand. Humility keeps us grounded, reminding us that we’re not better than anyone else, while kindness is humility in action. Gentleness and patience require intentional effort in a fast-paced, easily frustrated world. They call us to respond with calm instead of chaos, peace instead of pressure.

Notice how Paul begins: “as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved.” He’s not giving us a list of behaviors to earn God’s approval, he’s telling us to live this way because we are already deeply loved. Our identity in Christ becomes the motivation for how we treat others.

Here are a few things you can do today as you learn to “put on Jesus” in your life.

Start your day in prayer, asking God to dress you in compassion and kindness before stepping out.

Identify one relationship where you need to apply gentleness or patience today.

Write down the five qualities from this verse and reflect on which one God may be calling you to grow in most right now.

Practice humility by intentionally listening to someone without interrupting or offering advice—just be present.

Choose one person in your life, family, coworker, friend, or even a stranger, and make a conscious effort to treat them with all five of these virtues today. Let your actions reflect your identity in Christ.

Heavenly Father, thank You for choosing me, loving me, and calling me holy through Christ. Help me to put on compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience in every area of my life. When I’m tempted to react harshly or think too highly of myself, remind me of the grace You’ve shown me. Let others see Jesus in the way I live, love, and serve. In His name I pray, Amen.

Pastor Jeff

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