Sermon - What to Wear

Preaching from Colossians 3:12–17 during the Christmas season, Pastor Jenny reminds us that Christmas is not over on December 25—it unfolds across the twelve days leading to Epiphany. Using the familiar imagery of clothing received as Christmas gifts, she reflects on Paul’s invitation to “put on” compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, patience, forgiveness, and above all, love. These are gifts from Christ that we may need to grow into, much like clothes that don’t quite fit at first. Unlike material gifts, these virtues are never returned—they shape how we live and how Christ is revealed through us. Pastor Jenny connects this to Jesus’ own life of humility and love, noting that faith cannot stop at the manger but must move into daily, embodied practice. Through a story of a compassionate train conductor, she illustrates how small, faithful actions can become moments of grace. The call is clear: as Christmas continues and a new year begins, we are invited to clothe ourselves in Christ’s love and offer these gifts freely to others.

Reflection question:
Which “gift” named in Colossians—compassion, kindness, humility, patience, forgiveness, or love—might God be inviting you to intentionally “put on” and practice more fully in the days ahead?