5 Day Sermon Devotion

Pastor Adam McDowell • January 27, 2025

"The Right Time" Sermon by Pastor Adam McDowell

Day 1: The Right Time for God's Plan

Reading: Isaiah 61:1-3 and Luke 4:16-21

Devotional: Just as Jesus proclaimed the fulfillment of Isaiah's prophecy in His hometown, God's timing in our lives is always perfect. Reflect on moments when you've questioned God's timing. How has He shown you that His plans unfold at just the right time? Today, surrender your schedule and desires to God, trusting that He is working all things for your good, even when you can't see it.


Day 2: Anointed for a Purpose

Reading: Luke 3:21-22 and Acts 10:37-38

Devotional: Jesus was anointed by the Holy Spirit at His baptism, empowering Him for ministry. As believers, we too are anointed for God's purposes. Consider your own baptism. How has the Holy Spirit equipped you to serve others and share His love?


Day 3: Breaking Free from Captivity

Reading: John 8:31-36 and Galatians 5:1

Devotional: Jesus came to proclaim liberty to the captives. While we may not be in physical chains, sin still enslaves us. What areas of your life do you need Christ to liberate? Meditate on the freedom Christ offers, through forgiveness, and pray for the strength to walk in that freedom daily.


Day 4: Seeing with New Eyes

Reading: 2 Corinthians 4:3-6 & Ephesians 1:15-19

Devotional: Jesus came to give sight to the blind, both physically and spiritually. Often, our spiritual blindness prevents us from seeing God's work in our lives. Ask God to open the eyes of your heart today. Where might you be missing His cross of forgiveness, presence, or scriptural guidance? Pray for renewed spiritual vision to recognize His hand in both blessings and challenges.


Day 5: God's Presence in Suffering

Reading: Romans 8:35-39 and 2 Corinthians 1:3-7

Devotional: Even when Jesus faced rejection in His hometown, God was with Him. In our own times of trial or suffering, we can trust that God never abandons us. Reflect on a difficult season in your life. How did you experience God's presence? Thank Him for His faithfulness and ask for the strength to be a comforting presence to others who are hurting.


News & Notes

By Pastor Adam McDowell February 18, 2025
St. Peter’s, God bless your Tuesday and all that you do. I have received a Divine Call from Faith Lutheran Church, Grand Blanc, Michigan. They are calling me as Senior Pastor working with their ministry team. For clarity, I was not looking for a new position nor actively putting my name out on Call lists. It is my position to listen to these inquiries to understand the will of the Spirit. As Lyndi and I deliberate this Call, we ask for your prayers. Please, pray for guidance, wisdom, and that the Lord would clearly make known His will. Continue to keep our church in your prayers especially for her continued ministry, the filling of our Senior Pastor vacancy, and the work of our Call Team. Please, also pray for Faith Lutheran Church, Grand Blanc, and her ministry, as we are called to pray for the entire ministry of God (Ephesians 6:18). Lyndi and I, along with our children, will pray for discernment with God’s grace and for the two ministries as well. May the Lord give guidance to us all, Pastor McDowell
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