Read Luke 9:37-43a
I often find it amazing how quickly Satan makes his appearance after we have a wonderful experience in our faith journey. Peter, James, and John just had one of those “mountaintop experiences” in their faith journey and the moment they get off the mountain they are greeted by a boy possessed by demons. Have you ever gone on a spiritual retreat or conference with other Christians and had a great time worshipping God and you feel totally uplifted and energized only to be immediately greeted with something that makes you angry or brings you down? This passage reminds us to go back to the voice of God on the mountain and listen to Jesus.
Don’t forget: While we might be as powerless to heal as the disciples were, Jesus is not. Pray that when we face difficult circumstances that we will turn to Jesus (listen to Him) and not let these situations in life overcome our faith and lead us away from Jesus.
Brett Spalding, Pastor