Designer Apparel

Redeemed and restored

made alive and whole,

much more than a feeling,

entire new wardrobe.

It is time for your fitting. Did you know how we see or view ourselves determines to what depth we can believe God, and His word?  You have Designer Apparel awaiting, it is time for your fitting, right this way……….

I came to His feet

as a dirty peasant,

lifted in love

oh how pleasant.

Ashamed and afraid

because of my sin,

forgiven and loved

completely by Him.

 

Redeemed and restored

made alive and whole,

much more than a feeling,

entire new wardrobe.

A form fitting belt

engulfed by truth,

a righteous breastplate

is restoring my youth.

 

designer shoes

that go well with my belt,

peace equals truth

when truly heartfelt.

 

Shielded with faith

when out in the weather,

protecting all

as  my outfit comes together.

 

my hat is a helmet

and fit for a queen,

it is so that I can,

believe everything.

 

That comes with my sword

which is The Word,

for now I can see

it is no longer blurred.

If you cannot understand

what it is I am saying,

never you mind;

I am simply praying.

 

I have been clothed

Full Armor of God. I wear,

no longer filthy rags

I am under His care.

Now dressed for service

not given to peril,

no longer nervous

In my “DESIGNER APPAREL.”

 

Poem written by laurette laster © 2018 July

photos courtesy of google

Ephesians chapter 6, tells us to put on the full armor of God, so that we can take a stand and fight. What are we fighting? We are to fight the good fight, the fight of putting our faith in our Lord Jesus who is the word, with the shield of faith.

When we are fitted for service it makes a huge difference in our stance. Our uniform signifies to others often what our title is. We recognize uniforms of our military men and women and of our police or fire fighters.

These individual must go through very rigorous training and are recognized by levels they attain to, or earn and reach throughout the course.

The authority of the police officer is not because of the clothes he or she wears. No, the uniform is simply evidence of that authority. The authority must be studied, then practiced, earned and lastly learned. Through training vested in him or her, prior to being allowed to wear the uniform and be issued weapons. The work was done starting in a classroom. The uniform and the right to have and carry weapons is a benefit given to him or her,  because of the hard work and training. Through his or her diligence and hard work, they have earned the right or the privilege that goes with the uniform. He or she, has proven to their superiors and other officers that they have learned and studied and now are able to show themselves ready to handle the authority.

How much more authority do we as believers in Christ, have against the enemy, and his wiles? We have all the access to all the authority required by God to come boldly into His courts, the throne room of God, who is The Judge of all.

I pray we consider today how we see our selves. As in all ranks of service, there are levels. No one is unqualified or unfit. We simply must show up and be trained and taught. Philippians 2:13  for it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure.

1. Have you received your salvation and forgiveness for the remission of your sins, through the death burial and resurrection of Jesus and His shed blood? Do you confess that God, raised Jesus, from the dead and confess Jesus as your Lord and Savior?
2. Have you signed up and committed to the call?
3. Are you ready to study and learn daily?
4. Are you prepared to walk in our authority and use your weapons wisely for the good of the kingdom?
5. Are you prepared to fight? Praying always.
6. Are you trained and ready to stand and take our watch?
7. Are you redeemed and found in Christ Jesus, doing what He requires? Jesus said, “when I come will I find faith?”

God bless you and keep you, and make His face shine upon you, and give you Shalom, peace, nothing missing, nothing broken.

If He did it for me He will do it for you. Thank you for listening with me – Laurette