Bulletin Article for February 5

               I might lose my 'man card' over this, but I have to confess, when Lisa watches shows like "Project Runway," I get drawn in.  Though a lot of the clothing designers who are on that show and others like it are a little wacky, it's clear that there is a great deal of creativity in the process of designing clothes.  Different colors, fabrics, accessories, and shapes all contribute to unique styles.

               Did you know there's fashion in the bible?  At least, there is quite a lot of description of certain clothing ensembles.  If you've read through the latter part of Exodus, there's quite a lengthy description of the clothing required for Aaron, the high priest of God.  It's very particular, just as particular as the design of the tabernacle.  It must have been quite a stunning ensemble!

               On the other hand, we have the description of John the Baptist's clothes in Matthew 3:4 – "John's clothes were made of camel's hair, and he had a leather belt around his waist."  I don't know about the leather belt, but a tunic of camel hair couldn't have been comfortable! 

               We have another picture of clothing in John 13:4-5.  There, Jesus removes his outer clothing and wraps a simple towel around his waist.  He uses this to dry the apostles' feet after he has washed them. 

               Scripture doesn't give us specific direction on what clothes to wear, except for us to dress modestly.  What does the clothing of Aaron, John the Baptist, and Jesus tell us about them?  What does your clothing say about you?