17 SEP 22 Saturday SOAPS Devotional
(Scripture, Observation, Apply, Pray, Share)
Reading Plan: Psalm 75, 76; Esther 2:5-8, 15-23; Acts 17:16-34; John 12:44-50
Do you know the three responses you will get when sharing the gospel?
S-When they heard Paul speak about the resurrection of the dead, some laughed in contempt, but others said, We want to hear more about this later. That ended the discussion with them, but some joined him and became believers. Acts 17:32-34
O- We see here a pattern of response that comes from sharing the gospel. You can bank on people reacting like a street light. The red light is rejection, possible hostility, or dismissiveness. Yellow light is a response of interest and desire to discover more. Lastly, is a green light in which the response is repentance and belief. These responses are controlled by God and not us.
A- I will better understand the people who I share with and not be frustrated with their responses. I will focus my attention on the yellow and green and not the red.
P- Lord, thank you for the unfiltered responses that Jesus and the disciples received. Help us to not waste time on red lights, but apply our time and energy on the yellow and green responses. Thank you that there are always some that you are drawing to yourself. Amen.
S- L, M, C
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