23 JUN 22 Thursday SOAPS DEVO

 23 JUN 22 Thursday SOAPS DEVO

(Scripture, Observation, Apply, Pray, Share)

Reading Plan: Psalm 105:1-22; Num. 17:1-11; Romans 5:1-11; Matthew 20:17-28

S- We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance.  And endurance develops strength of character, and character strengthens our confident hope of salvation. Romans 5:3-4

O- We like comfort and peace versus drama and problems.  As a society we run from it and like to complain about and to one another.  Paul tells us we can rejoice in problems and trials.  They are an opportunity for development of endurance and character.  They also allow us to experience God in a way that we wouldn’t without the problems.  In that we can rejoice.

A- I will reject my nature to complain and grumble when things don’t go my way or facing challenges.  With God’s help, I will rejoice that I now have the opportunity to develop and experience God in a new way.

P- Lord, there are many problems and trials that each of us face.  Some are unique to us and we naturally don’t like them.  Give us fresh eyes to see what you are doing and to be able to rejoice that you will make the problems into good for us.  I yield to your hands, so shape me into the person you desire. Amen.

S- M, V