09/09/2026
Wednesday 9th September 2026
Bible Text: Colossians 3:12
Surprise Visit from Apostle Bradley Bourne as he conducted Wednesday morning's Divine service, serving alongside the Apostle was Priest Neil Evertson.
The Apostle mentions, Paul wrote to the Colossians. There was trouble in the city. They were involved with evil desires, worshipping everything else but the Lord. They were angry with each other, filled with malice and blasphemy.
The city was famous for clothes. Paul makes a comparison and tells the people that the clothes they have now are old, like their behavior, Old clothes are comfortable. People are comfortable with old behaviors, and they are not shy about it. Paul tells the people, put on new clothes, change your behavior.
The enemy has a nasty habit of telling us we are worthless. He causes us to sin, then says "you are dirty, you keep falling." He wants us to give up. We come to church with feelings of worthlessness or of no value and Satan asks: Why do you still go to church.
But as Christians we follow Jesus Christ, what does Jesus say? Change your clothes to meet Me.
God wants us to put on what's already in us, he says: I have given you everything you need to see Me, you don't need to pay for it, or look for it. You already have it, when you received the gift of the Holy Spirit.
God says: While I am busy with you, You need to see your part as well - be still. I need you to trust Me.God says: You are the elect, holy and beloved. I make you holy. I call you My own. I made you My child. In My eyes you are valued and precious, continue to do what I have asked of you. It makes you holy, and when we are holy, thats where we meet Jesus.The Apostle reference: 1 Peter 2: a portion of verse 9 - You are the chosen generation.
God calls us to walk in kindness, humility, meekness, and long-suffering.
The New Garments:
1. Tender Mercy: When we put on tender mercy, we put on the garments of empathy. Kindness is love in action. We can listen, pray, say thank you, and encourage someone. We can stop gossiping. Put on the garment of love in action.
2. Humility: Jesus humbled Himself for us. When you are humble, you don't retaliate.
Apostle reference:Philippians 2: a portion of verse 3 - Esteem others higher than yourself. Jesus esteemed us higher than Himself, that is why He hung on the cross and died for us. Humility is being prepared to see our brothers and sisters.
3. Meekness / Gentleness and Long-suffering: Long-suffering is another word for patience. Satan wants an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth.
Apostle reminds us that We are His bride. When we do what He asks us to do, He will be pleased with our garments. These garments protect you from sin.
The congregation received the Apostles visit with joy and excitement.