Put on Christ

hello everyone! just wanted to share my QT reading for today :) taken from Andrew Murray's book, 365 Daily Devotions on Prayer.

"For as many of you as have been baptised into Christ have put on Christ." (Galatians 3:27, KJV)

The word that is here translated "put on" is the same that is used in regard to putting on clothes. We have put on "the new man", and we have the new nature as a garment that is worn so all can see who we are. The Christian is known as one who has put on Christ and exhibits Him in his whole life and character.

Paul says to "put on the Lord Jesus", not only at conversion, but from day to day. As you put on your clothes each day, so the Christian must daily put on the Lord Jesus. In that way, you reflect the image of Jesus, the new person formed in His likeness.

Put on Christ! This must be done by spending time alone in His presence. As my clothes protect me from wind and sun, even so Christ will be my protection and my joy. As I fellowship with Him in prayer, He strengthens me.

Take time to meditate on this wonderful truth. As your clothing is a necessity, let it be equally indispensable for you to "put on" Jesus Christ, to spend time with Him, and to walk with Him all the day. Take the time and the trouble to do this. Your reward will be great.