A nice frock!

 
A  nice frock

  
It seems that this time of the year is awards season for the entertainment industry. There have been musical awards, BAFTA awards, BRIT awards and, of course the Oscars. One of the things that I noticed, particularly at the Oscars, is the dressing up especially by the ladies. On the red carpet where the stars and would-be stars parade and pose before banks of cameras, they have to be seen wearing the latest frocks and dresses.
 
Versace, Dior, Louboutin, Yves Saint Laurent, Armani, and such designers bring out their latest creations to catch the eye of the fans and cameramen. I have to say, I don’t think I noticed any creations from Primark or M & S!
 
The thing is, they have to be seen clothed in the latest fashion and will go to any lengths to be noticed by what they are wearing and, in many ways, go one better than anyone else. The hours they must spend getting ready and making sure they look good, walk in a certain way, and know which is their best side for the camera.
 
The other day I was reading a passage in my Bible from Colossians 3:12 which tells us that we need to be clothed as, “God’s chosen people, and dearly loved.” It says, “clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.”
 
This caused me to think how shallow and vain we can be as it is easy to follow trends and fashion just to clothe ourselves to look good and keep up with others. At the end of the day isn’t it so much more satisfying and rewarding to be clothed in the beautiful garments mentioned in Colossians 3:12.
 
Wouldn’t it be lovely for each of us to be recognised by these loving attributes rather than the actual clothes we are wearing, wherever they come from. So tomorrow, go out and be patient, gentle, humble, kind, and compassionate to those around you and they won’t even care what you’re wearing because they will see God shining through you.
 
 
 
 

Vic, 17/03/2024