Daily Devotions

 “Wearing God's Label”

We all know what it feels like to wear something that doesn’t quite fit—shoes that pinch, clothes too tight or too loose, hand-me-downs that were never meant for us. In contrast, think of a perfectly tailored outfit, made just for you. It fits, it flatters, and you feel confident wearing it.

Paul tells us in Colossians that when we come to Christ, we’re given a new wardrobe—a whole new way of life. Colossians 3:10 “Now you’re dressed in a new wardrobe. Every item of your new way of life is custom-made by the Creator, with his label on it.” (The Message) The old garments of anger, greed, gossip, and selfishness no longer suit us. They’re out of season. They don’t fit our new identity.

Instead, we’re clothed in compassion, kindness, humility, patience, and love. These aren’t just abstract virtues; they’re hand-stitched by God, custom-made for each of us. And every piece comes with His label—a reminder of who we now belong to.

We are God’s beloved. And what we wear—how we live, love, forgive, and serve—should reflect that.

But here’s the thing: every morning, we still choose what to wear. Spiritually speaking, we can reach for the old clothes—grudges, pride, bitterness—or we can clothe ourselves in Christ (Rom. 13:14). The wardrobe is already provided. The choice is ours.

Reflection

• What “old clothes” are we tempted to put back on?
• Which qualities in our “new wardrobe” are we asking God to help us grow into?
• When others see us, whose label do they notice?

Lord,
Thank You for clothing me in a new way of life.
Help me to take off what no longer belongs to me
and put on all that reflects Your character.
Let my life be a visible sign of Your love,
and may I wear Your name with humility and joy.
Amen.