If you have watched any award shows, one of the most frequently asked questions is “Who are you wearing?” The response is typically the name of a major fashion designer. I don’t know why this is important to the general public, but I suspect the designer appreciates the free advertising.
Growing up, I have lots of memories of my Easter Sunday outfits. When I was very young, it was typically a dress and white patent leather shoes with lacy anklets. As I got older, it morphed into other looks, but it was always a fun day to dress up.
While I’m sure God is pleased that we put thought and effort into what we wear on the outside today, I suspect He might be more interested in who we are wearing on the inside. After all, if it wasn’t for His Son, there’d be no need for a special outfit today.
The Bible tells us that Jesus’s clothes were taken from Him and gambled over as He was led to the cross.
“Then they crucified Him, and divided His garments, casting lots, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet: “They divided My garments among them, And for My clothing they cast lots.”” (Matthew 27:35 NKJV)
He was humiliated and mocked not over his nakedness but for who He was. Little did they know that three days later, they’d be singing a different tune as they stared at an empty grave.
“So when the centurion and those with him, who were guarding Jesus, saw the earthquake and the things that had happened, they feared greatly, saying, “Truly this was the Son of God!”” (Matthew 27:54 NKJV)
Today, Jesus is seated in heaven next to His Father (Ephesians 1:20) and it is not what He is wearing that is changing lives, but all that He did thousands of years ago and continues to do today.
So many lives changed. So many miracles. That’s good news!
I would like to encourage you to take a moment today to send up a prayer of gratitude for what Jesus endured for us. But remember: He is no longer on the cross. That’s over. Jesus said it Himself: “It is finished” (John 19:30).
Jesus is alive and well. He is praying and interceding for you and me that we would enjoy our lives (John 10:10) not just on special occasions but every day, no matter what we are wearing.
In addition to your Easter outfit, make a decision to put on Jesus today and then watch how lives will be changed.
Happy Easter to you and your loved ones. I pray God’s love, mercy, and grace surround you today and always.