Thoughts for the Quiet Hour - June 7
As Christians, we are called to put on Christ, not just His character, but Himself, by entering into a deep communion with Him.
D.L. Moody emphasizes that being baptized into Christ means more than just receiving His righteousness; it involves putting on Christ Himself as our spiritual garment. He explains that Christians are not only to bear Christ but to wear Him, allowing His presence and Spirit to be evident in their lives. This transformation should be so profound that others see Christ reflected in us, just as they see our clothing. Moody encourages believers to engage in deep communion with Christ, embodying His character and grace in their daily lives.
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As many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ. --Galatians 3:27
Not simply the righteousness of our Savior, not simply the beauty of His holiness or the graces of His character, are we to put on as a garment. The Lord Himself is our vesture. Every Christian is not only a Christ-bearer but a Christ-wearer. We are so to enter into Him by communion, to be so endued with His presence, and imbued with His Spirit that men shall see Him when they behold us, as they see our garments when they look upon our bodies. --A. J. Gordon
Sermon Outline
- The Lord is Our Vesture
- Entering into Christ
- By Communion
- Endued with His Presence
- Imbued with His Spirit
Key Quotes
“The Lord Himself is our vesture.” — D.L. Moody
“Every Christian is not only a Christ-bearer but a Christ-wearer.” — D.L. Moody
Application Points
- We should strive to enter into a deep communion with Christ, where we are endued with His presence and imbued with His Spirit.
- We should seek to see Christ in others by looking for evidence of their close walk with Him.
- We should remember that being a Christian is not just about bearing Christ's name, but about wearing Him as our vesture.