A NEW WARDROBE
Today's reading: Exodus 28, Matthew 22, Psalm 32

"Make special clothing for Aaron to show his separation to God--beautiful garments that will lend dignity to his work." Exodus 28:2 NLT

Aaron was ordained as the first priest. His role was specifically given. The expectations high. The purpose was to be a mediator between the people and God.

And God dressed him for success.

People, every one of the 2.2 estimated million, knew who he was by what he was wearing.

And they respected his position.

Aaron's wardrobe was sewn with great detail. Patterned after God's specific design. Unique to the point that no one else, no one at all, wore the same thing.

Imagine the pride, the honor, the awe, the utter humility, the feeling of worth, Aaron felt as he put on each and every piece of his uniform.

We have the same clothes in our closet.

We have the opportunity to put on the robes of righteousness God made for us. We can pull out of our closet grace, mercy, compassion and humility. We can chose to wear love, grace and patience.

But it's our choice to put it all on. And what we wear impacts how we will live.

We can react like the world, or we can stand out in the crowd.

We can blend in, or be beacons.

We can allow life to taint us, or we can be the salt that seasons it.

We can blow up, or we can bless.

We can throw fits, or we can be found blameless.

We an be good, or we can be godly.

What will you wear today? Will what you've chosen to wear bring dignity to your role as priest, believer, child of God?