My maternal grandma always seemed like the definition of a lady to me. She would “powder her nose” and put on lipstick before going anywhere. She always had on jewelry and wore perfume (Her favorite was Chanel #5.). Her hair was never out of place and she went to luncheons.
My grandma had acquired many pieces of jewelry in her lifetime, much of it would be considered costume jewelry. She had clip-on earrings, brooches, rings, and necklaces for any occasion. I always loved to look at all of her pretties.
When my cousins and I were younger we used to play dress-up and took great delight in wearing grandma’s jewelry, especially her clip-on earrings. We thought we looked so grown up.
When my grandma passed away, I acquired some of her jewelry. I decided to put on the brooch pictured above today and wore it to church. I enjoy dressing nicer on Sunday morning than I do the rest of the week. When I dress up for church it makes me feel like I am putting on my best for God.
However, I don’t think it makes me more of a Christian than someone wearing jeans and a T-shirt to church. I think God loves us no matter how we look.
1 Peter 3:3 3 Do not let your adornment be merely outward—arranging the hair, wearing gold, or putting on fine apparel—
I know this verse is directed towards wives, but I think it can be a good reminder for all of us to not get so wrapped up in having the latest clothes, jewelry, etc. How we adorn ourselves on the outside means nothing in comparison to how we adorn ourselves on the inside.
Reading the Bible, praying, and gathering with other believers are all ways we can adorn ourselves on the inside. I believe that if we have Jesus in our hearts, His light will shine brighter than the finest jewels. That is all the adornment we really need.
