Dressed for God

How much time do you spend getting yourself dressed for the start of each new day? For most of us, a good hour can pass before we know it. I know I am careful to make certain my appearance is acceptable for any given day.

With this thought in mind, how careful are we to dress appropriately for God? More importantly, are there any instructions as to how we are even TO dress for God? I think the Bible has some answers for us. Let’s consider what they might be:

1. Psalm 45:3b – “……clothe yourself with splendor and majesty.” (splendor: magnificent in appearance).

2. Isaiah 52:1 – “ ….clothe yourself with strength, put on your garment of splendor….”

(strength: power of resisting attack – especially from our enemy)

3. Romans 13:14 – “Rather, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ……” (Let Jesus be seen in every aspect of your life, your actions, your words).

4. Colossians 3:12 – “Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.” (A good covering of the Fruit of the Spirit would work well here!)

5. 1 Peter 5:5 – “…..Clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” (humble: lacking high station).

6. Proverbs 31:22 – “…she is clothed in fine linen and purple.” (Revelation 19:8 – “fine linen” = stands for righteous acts of the saints).

When God looks into our hearts each new morning, does he see us dressed in these

beautiful garments? If not, why not? Consider taking the time to wear them each day – in doing so you will bring honor and glory to the Holy Name of Jesus.

DANISH PUFF

Cut together (as you would for pie dough):

1 cup flour

½ cup margarine (or butter)

2 Tbsp. cold water

1 tsp. almond flavoring

Press dough into one or two long and narrow strips onto a cookie sheet.

Next:

1 egg, beaten

½ cup sugar

1 cup ground almonds

Brush dough with beaten egg. Sprinkle sugar and almonds over all.

Next Ingredients:

1 cup water

1 cup flour

3 eggs

½ cup margarine

1 tsp. almond flavoring

In saucepan:

Bring to boil.…1 cup water

½ cup margarine

Remove from heat and add 1 cup flour – all at once – stir well, until smooth.

Beat into this mixture, one at a time, the eggs, mixing well after each addition.

Lastly, stir in the flavoring.

Spread this over the above dough, reaching the edges. Bake at 350 for 60-70 minutes, until light golden brown. Cool. Frost with your favorite vanilla frosting, sprinkle chopped almonds over the top (if desired). Cut into strips and serve with coffee.