Wouldn’t be Caught Dead in It
When we see an ugly Christmas sweater, we might say we wouldn’t be caught dead in it. However, cute puppies can wear whatever they want, including ugly sweaters, and still look cute.
Wouldn’t be caught dead in it refers to at least two possibilities.
- Clothing
- Places
We don’t always agree on clothing choices.
Styles come and go. However, some of us choose to wear what we like regardless of the latest trend. That includes our favorite Christmas sweaters, shirts, or jackets.
Likewise, we may love places other people would never go.
That holds true for:
- Expensive versus inexpensive stores
- Gourmet versus fast food restaurants
- Resorts versus camping trips
- High priced versus third world countries
Many of us wouldn’t be caught dead in Jesus’ circumstances on earth.
The creator of the world:
- Was born to a poor family
- Slept in a feeding trough
- Received little respect from the high and mighty
- Died on a criminal’s cross
- Was buried in a borrowed tomb
Yet, Jesus offers the world an eternal home in heaven.
Jesus walked out of that borrowed tomb, victorious over sin and death. If we follow Jesus, we share that victory. Because of His humble life on earth, we can look forward to the glory of heaven
“She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them” (Luke 2:7 NIV).
Thanks to Joy S. Taylor for the suggestion. Image by Christiana from Pixabay.
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