❤️ From the Heart of Brother Jesse – Monday, August 4, 2025 - “When Grace Wears Flesh”

Dear Beloved Friends,

As I sit and reflect upon yesterday’s message from Colossians 3:12–15, my heart is stirred with both conviction and gratitude. Conviction—because I know there have been moments when I have failed to clothe myself with compassion. Gratitude—because our Lord continues to wrap me in His grace and gently guides me back to the narrow path.

In that passage, Paul speaks with tender clarity: “Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy...” He does not say, “you should consider,” or “you might want to”—he says, “you must.” The command is as clear as it is beautiful.

We are the living garments of grace that others see. Our words, our responses, our actions—they either reflect the compassion of Christ or the condemnation of a world that knows not love. I cannot help but think of the many souls I’ve met who once believed, who once worshiped, but who now walk far from the fold because a judgmental word stung deeper than the sin they committed.

My friend, the church must never become a courtroom. It must remain a hospital. And we, the redeemed, must serve not as judges but as nurses—gently tending wounds, lovingly aiding recovery, humbly remembering that we were once wounded too.

Let us strive to be the evidence of God’s mercy that someone needs to see this week. Let your grace wear flesh. Let it speak in your tone, shine in your smile, and flow from your hands.

With heartfelt gratitude and peace in Christ,
Brother Jesse
Co-founder & Sr. Chaplain
SFIHG Ministries