Home Altar for October 4, 2026

Published October 1, 2026

Reflect: What fruits of the vineyard, like forgiveness, peace, or joy, has God's Word given you this week?

Share: Share with a friend the difference between what the world calls blessing and the fruit God gives.

Practice: Before asking for wealth or comfort, thank God for the forgiveness, peace, and hope He has already given.

Pray: Lord of the vineyard, forgive our rejection of Your Word and make us joyful stewards of Your gifts.

Week of Oct 5-10 • Preparing for Sunday, Oct 11

Monday: Reflect on the service, use Take It Home above.

Tuesday: Isaiah 25:6-9. What feast does the LORD prepare on His mountain? What will He swallow up forever?

Wednesday: Revelation 3:7-13. What does Jesus praise in a church with little power and promise for faith in His Word?

Thursday: Matthew 14:22-33. What did Peter learn about the love of his Savior and about having faith in Him?

Friday: Psalm 23. How does the table in the presence of enemies show the Lord’s care? What does He provide?

Saturday: Luther’s Small Catechism – The Creed: The Second Article (catechism.cph.org)