DCLM Higher Everyday 4 November 2026 — What To Put On
Topic: What To Put On
Bible Reading: Colossians 3:10-17 (KJV)
10And have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him:
12Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;
13Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.
14And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness.
15And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.
16Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.
17And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.
KEY VERSE: “Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering” (Colossians 3:12).
Message
The clothes we wear speak volumes about who we are. Similarly, as Christians, we are called to put on certain “spiritual clothes” that reflect Christ’s character. In the passage we read, Paul describes what we should “wear” each day: compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. These virtues embody Christ’s character and reveal to the world whom we truly follow. He also urges us to “put on love,” which binds all these qualities together in perfect harmony.
This love should be the foundation of everything we do. Putting on Christ means choosing to act like Him, especially in times of challenge. It’s not just about what we wear physically, but about our attitude and actions that glorify God. If you haven’t yet invited Christ into your life, now is the time to let Him transform you. By accepting Jesus, you begin to wear His image, His love, grace, and character, and become a reflection of Him to those around you. “And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus…” (Colossians 3:17).
PRAYER FOR TODAY
Holy Father, help me to reflect Christ in all that I do.
CHALLENGE
Put on Christ.
1. Admit that you are a sinner. "For all [humans] have sinned, and comes short of the glory of God....[and] the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord" (Romans 3:23)
2. Repent now. "Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out ...[for] if we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness " (Acts 3:19, 1 John 1:9)
3. Believe that God loves you and Jesus died for you. "God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet Sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8)
4. Invite Jesus into your life through prayer of faith. Jesus says, "Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me" (Revelation 3:20)
