30/09/2026
APOSTOLIC TESTIMONY
Christ Apostolic Church
Wednesday 30 September, 2026
TOPIC: Thou Hast Put Off My Sackcloth
Memorise: Thou has put off my sackcloth, and girded me with gladness. Psalm 30:11
Please read: Psalm 30: 1 โ 12
EXPOSITION:
David, in verse 10, makes three requests unto the Lord: "Hear, O Lord; have mercy upon me; and be my helper." Through these heartfelt entreaties, he highlights the various roles that God occupies in our lives: Deliverer, Healer, Preserver, Comforter, Provider, Protector, and Helper. David underscores fourteen distinct states of distress that we may encounter: from being nearly overcome by enemies to worshipping in gratitude for deliverance; from suffering in sickness to experiencing healing and health; from sorrowful mourning to joyful celebration; from the struggles of depression and trouble to finding strength and faith; from desperation and prayer to restoration and the opportunity to give glory to God. Understanding the range of human experience, as expressed by David, equips us with the awareness that life encompasses various states, and that developing a positive attitude toward these stages is essential for coping with them. David reflects on his own journey in verse 4, proclaiming, "Thou hast turned for me my mourning into dancingโฆ." Here, David suggests that God personally transformed his plight, illustrating that divine intervention can lead to profound change. It is important to note that when we speak of God sending afflictions, we must recognise that such occurrences often involve God's agents, rather than His direct action. The laws of sowing and reaping govern our experiences (Exodus 15:26; Deuteronomy 7:15; Galatians 6:7-8), operated by the natural order of creation. While sickness, infirmities, and death may be in Satan's dominion (Luke 13:4; John 10:10), we can find hope in the promise that our mourning is only temporary. If you are currently experiencing mourning, shrouded in sorrow like one covered in sackcloth, remember that this too shall pass. Embrace the assurance that the Lord will turn your mourning into dancing and clothe you in gladness. Ultimately, let us strive to ensure that our glory does not remain silent; "O Lord my God, I will give thanks unto thee forever" (v. 12).
Prayer point: Turn my mourning into dancing and remove my sackcloth, so that my glory may sing praise to Thee.
HAVE A WONDERFUL WEDNESDAYโฆSHALOM
