Devotion for Wednesday, November 27, 2024

“Peter said to Him, “Explain the parable to us.”  Jesus said, “Are you also still lacking in understanding?  Do you not understand that everything that goes into the mouth passes into the stomach, and is eliminated?” (Matthew 15:15-16)

The things of this world may have been corrupted by sin, but they shall pass away.  What you eat may be of use for a little while, but it shall pass.  Do not be caught up in the way of the world but live in the truth of eternity.  Looking to the Lord for all things – literally all things – is the goal of what seeing the truth shows you.  Look beyond the momentary things that hinder you to see that in the Lord there is eternal life.

St .Paul said it: “to live is You and to die is gain.”  It is not that I do not live my daily life, but that I should not worry about my place in this world.  You have come to lead me through the shadows of this age to come into the true light, which is You.  Guide me, Lord Jesus, to humbly walk in the words of eternal life that You have given me.  Help me to see the passing things of this age and to let these temporary things go.

Come, Holy Spirit, and minister to my heart.  You know where there are needless things to which I am clinging.  You know where I am hindered and do not walk by the faith You have given me.  Teach me to live humbly in the truth of Your presence.  Guide me in the way where I will become more like Christ.  Lift me out of the pit of darkness to stand in the light of truth.  Help me to live into the promise You have given me.  Amen.