American Girl dolls. Beautiful, lifelike and a little girls dream to own. Emery, our 8 year old granddaughter got two for her birthday this year. A blond and a brunet. They are beautiful dolls and it was just what she asked for. But even more fun, for me that is, was the opportunity to make clothes for the dolls to give her for her birthday. I spent hours making approx. 10 outfits. I even went so far as to buy a hanging rack and hangers to organize and hang them on.
One day, before her birthday, I took her shopping to pick out patterns and fabric for four of the outfits. We had a great time and she was thrilled to see them completed.
Her mom told me she came down stairs a few days after her birthday and proclaimed that she had 17 outfits for her doll. More than any of her friends. She loves changing their clothes. She has now ordered (from me of course), outfits containing shorts and pants.
What is it about little girls changing clothes. Atlee, her little sister changes clothes about 4 times per day. Changing clothes makes one feel like new, cute. We feel good about ourselves, noticed and loved when someone comments on how nice we look in what we wear.
I got to thinking about "new clothes". It reminds me of the "robe of righteousness" we get when we place our faith in the Lord Jesus. We shine, are like new, and know we are loved because of the price that was paid for this "robe".
I spoke at the beginning of spring how the blood of our Lord Jesus often repulsed many these days. Yet, the cross, and the blood of Jesus reveal the most dynamic love story every. The love of our Lord Jesus and the price He paid to give us this "robe" demonstrates the powerful love He has for all who believe. It's the greatest love story every told (and it's true).
I am grateful for the love of my heart. The One who loved me enough to pay the ultimate so I could receive the robe of righteousness. What a gift. What love.
Have you received your gift? Do you know He's waiting to give it to you. It's already paid for. Won't you go to Him today?
