31 AUG 22 Wednesday SOAPS DEVO

 31 AUG 22 Wednesday SOAPS DEVO

(Scripture, Observation, Apply, Pray, Share)

Reading Plan: Psalm 38; Job 12:1-25; Acts 12:18-25 John 8:47-56

S- People who are at ease mock those in trouble.  They give a push to people who are stumbling.  But robbers are left in peace, and those who provoke God live in safety-though God keeps them in his power. Job 12:5-6

O- We get worked up when we see bad people thrive, politicians do foolishness, and wonder why.  God does not get worried or frustrated, but will deal with these people in due time.  They never affect his plans and He always succeeds.  In Rev. 22:11 he instructs us to leave the evil and wicked alone.  He will bring the perfect justice to them.  

A- I will earnestly seek after the Lord and trust him through times when I am angry with the circumstances.  I will remember that God doesn’t get worried about anything because he is in control.  I will stay focused on him and the mission no matter the problems that I face. 

P- Lord, Job was the most afflicted and sifted man, yet you sustained him through it all.  Your will was fulfilled through the suffering and loss he experienced. We do not always understand why things happen in the midst of our pain, but we can trust that you will be glorified and your will accomplished.  Give us the measure of faith needed to endure and preserve us till the end.  Amen.

S- Ts, FB