Weekly Devotional - Samantha
As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.
Proverbs 27:17
God has given us so many gifts, specific gifts, to each one of us.
Notice there is not a question mark at the end of that sentence, that’s because it is a statement. One I can say with complete 100% accuracy, and yet we still feel this lacking. This need to compare, to look at others and envy what they have. Better jobs, bigger house, faster car, better marriage, deeper friendships, effortless beauty, bigger deeper unshakable faith ….
A lot of what people envy is actually just the highlight reel — not the whole picture.
We envy peace but don’t always see the process.
We envy connection but miss the healing work it took.
We see the laughter but not the long, late-night talks.
We see the faith but not the countless moments of doubt that came before it.
We see a couple praying together, but not the nights they cried out separately, asking God to fix what felt broken.
Romans 12:2 tells us "Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will." We must continually renew our minds.
I like to say quit often “Jesus is my role model”. I say it out loud. I will write it down. I speak it in my mind. I type it in posts on social media. I even sneak it in emails professionally. I am always working toward being as much like Him as earthly possible because when we are not working toward what Jesus teaches us, then we are working toward what the world is teaching us.
I’ve lived enough life and spent enough time around people to notice a pattern—one I’ve experienced myself. When we start to envy others for all those things we think we lack—whether it’s success, relationships, faith, or peace—our thoughts can quietly spiral into negativity. And it doesn’t always come out in obvious ways. Sometimes it slips into our conversations, especially around things like social media: passive-aggressive posts, sarcastic comments, or threads that quickly turn into full-blown arguments. We see it in politics too—name-calling, labeling, an “us vs. them” mindset, and constant sarcasm or overgeneralizing. It’s sneaky, and it starts in the heart.
Sometimes we don’t even realize we're being negative—it can feel like we’re just "standing up for what’s right" or “keeping it real.” But tone, intention, and posture matter so much.
Sunday Pastor Pete said it in 6 words; “Attitudes and perspectives, lead to division”. There may have been a few more words in the middle but those where the words God put together for me to chew on.
God is faithful, who has called you into fellowship with his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.
1 Corinthians 1:9-10
Jesus is not just our Savior—He is our example.
He walked with humility, spoke with truth and grace, and never let pride or comparison cloud His purpose. When others insulted Him, He didn’t lash out. When people misunderstood Him, He stayed rooted in love. He never posted a passive-aggressive comment or made anyone feel small. He saw hearts, not highlight reels.
So, if we’re going to reflect Jesus in our world, we’ve got to check what’s growing in us. Let His posture become your posture. Let His mindset—humble, patient, full of compassion—be what shapes how we show up online, in tough conversations, and around people who believe or live differently than us.
The more we reflect Him, the more clearly others will see Him through us.
Jesus is always the answer.
With my very last sentence/thought lingering in your mind I’ll leave you with this question.
“Where in my life have I allowed comparison or envy to steal my peace, and how can I replace that with truth from God’s Word this week and for weeks to come?”
Sam Mosca
#JesusIsMyRoleModel
Proverbs 27:17
God has given us so many gifts, specific gifts, to each one of us.
Notice there is not a question mark at the end of that sentence, that’s because it is a statement. One I can say with complete 100% accuracy, and yet we still feel this lacking. This need to compare, to look at others and envy what they have. Better jobs, bigger house, faster car, better marriage, deeper friendships, effortless beauty, bigger deeper unshakable faith ….
A lot of what people envy is actually just the highlight reel — not the whole picture.
We envy peace but don’t always see the process.
We envy connection but miss the healing work it took.
We see the laughter but not the long, late-night talks.
We see the faith but not the countless moments of doubt that came before it.
We see a couple praying together, but not the nights they cried out separately, asking God to fix what felt broken.
Romans 12:2 tells us "Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will." We must continually renew our minds.
I like to say quit often “Jesus is my role model”. I say it out loud. I will write it down. I speak it in my mind. I type it in posts on social media. I even sneak it in emails professionally. I am always working toward being as much like Him as earthly possible because when we are not working toward what Jesus teaches us, then we are working toward what the world is teaching us.
I’ve lived enough life and spent enough time around people to notice a pattern—one I’ve experienced myself. When we start to envy others for all those things we think we lack—whether it’s success, relationships, faith, or peace—our thoughts can quietly spiral into negativity. And it doesn’t always come out in obvious ways. Sometimes it slips into our conversations, especially around things like social media: passive-aggressive posts, sarcastic comments, or threads that quickly turn into full-blown arguments. We see it in politics too—name-calling, labeling, an “us vs. them” mindset, and constant sarcasm or overgeneralizing. It’s sneaky, and it starts in the heart.
Sometimes we don’t even realize we're being negative—it can feel like we’re just "standing up for what’s right" or “keeping it real.” But tone, intention, and posture matter so much.
Sunday Pastor Pete said it in 6 words; “Attitudes and perspectives, lead to division”. There may have been a few more words in the middle but those where the words God put together for me to chew on.
God is faithful, who has called you into fellowship with his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.
1 Corinthians 1:9-10
Jesus is not just our Savior—He is our example.
He walked with humility, spoke with truth and grace, and never let pride or comparison cloud His purpose. When others insulted Him, He didn’t lash out. When people misunderstood Him, He stayed rooted in love. He never posted a passive-aggressive comment or made anyone feel small. He saw hearts, not highlight reels.
So, if we’re going to reflect Jesus in our world, we’ve got to check what’s growing in us. Let His posture become your posture. Let His mindset—humble, patient, full of compassion—be what shapes how we show up online, in tough conversations, and around people who believe or live differently than us.
The more we reflect Him, the more clearly others will see Him through us.
Jesus is always the answer.
With my very last sentence/thought lingering in your mind I’ll leave you with this question.
“Where in my life have I allowed comparison or envy to steal my peace, and how can I replace that with truth from God’s Word this week and for weeks to come?”
Sam Mosca
#JesusIsMyRoleModel
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