THE GOSPEL IN SONG — “YOU LOOK SO GOOD IN LOVE”

When George Strait sang You Look So Good in Love in 1983, hearts listened—and they noticed. And they should have. What a great song.

The tenderness in his voice, the longing in every note, painted a picture of love at its purest, the kind that makes others stop and smile. It wasn’t just a song; it was a reminder that love, when seen, leaves a mark, a glow that cannot be hidden.

In a spiritual sense, this is exactly what our lives are meant to do with Christ. When we love Him truly, when we let His presence shine in us, it shows. Others notice.

Just like a fine dress, a sparkling piece of jewelry, or a perfectly worn coat can draw attention and admiration, the love of Christ displayed in our lives radiates in a way that is impossible to ignore (Matthew 5:16). People look at us and see something good, something beautiful, something they long to experience themselves.

Loving Jesus is not a private affair—it is meant to be worn openly, gracefully, and consistently. It is in our patience when the world presses hard, in our kindness when the world is harsh, in our joy when sorrow surrounds. Every act of obedience, every word seasoned with truth, every smile shared in compassion, is like an adornment that whispers: This is love. This is Christ.

The gospel, like a perfectly fitting garment, never goes out of style. When others see Christ’s love shining through us, they are drawn—not to us, but to Him. And isn’t that the greatest compliment we could ever receive? That the world sees something so good on us and is inspired to seek the One who makes it possible.

BDD