There are scenes in at least two spy movies, that I know of, showing the main character sneaking into someplace wearing a wet suit then once inside, taking off the wet suit revealing a tuxedo underneath, and the spy proceeds to blend into the fancy event.
Though farfetched, this is the image that comes to mind when I read the passage from Colossians 3:9-10 where Paul writes, “since you have taken off your old self with its practices and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge in the image of its Creator.”
I like to envision that we take off our sinful self, and underneath lies our new self, that God sees as righteous because of the sacrifice made by Jesus to pay for our sins.
Dear Lord, It is only a result of the grace we receive through Jesus Christ that we are able to be seen as acceptable to God. Like peeling off an old outer layer, we can leave our sinful self behind and be made new. Lord we thank you for this grace. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
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In thinking about today’s message I would like to give my thoughts about it. I agree totally with what was said and want to add my image of what God sees. When we accept Jesus as our Lord and Savior, God puts a shield of Jesus’ blood over us so that as we go through life we see ourselves in our dirty clothes and God looking through Jesus’ blood covering over us sees us in a Tux and for the ladies, beautiful evening wear. Just my thoughts.
Great way to look at it. Thanks!