24 DEC 23 Sunday: Coffee with Chaps Devotional

 24 DEC 23 Sunday: Coffee with Chaps Devotional

SOAPS (Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer, Share) 

Reading Plan: Psalm 24, 29; Gen. 3:8-15; Rev. 12:1-10; John 3:16-21

Christmas Eve (4th Sunday of Advent)

Question of the day: Do you believe in Jesus? Have you surrendered to Him?

S- “For God so loved the world: He gave his one and only Son so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16

O- When you see or hear John 3:16, what do you think of? It might be some guy holding up a sign at a football game.  It is a sign that proclaims God’s intention to save some of the world’s population throughout all history.  His love is great for those who believe in the Son and put their trust in him.  He promises to return and bring his family of people with him to heaven and establish his kingdom.  On the last day of Advent, we look with great anticipation for Christ’s return and continue to share his message of hope to the nations.

 

A- Today I will give thanks and praise to the God who loved me, sent his Son to die for me, and yearn in my heart for his return.  I will tell others the meaning of Christmas and the reason Jesus came into this world.

P- Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace: You are worthy of praise.  Today Lord, we anticipate your Son’s return as we prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus.  Thank you for loving us and making ‘the’ way for us to have the right relationship with you.  Thank you that Jesus didn’t come here just to visit, but came to save us and die in our place.  No greater love was demonstrated than Jesus giving his life to sinners.  We surrender again our lives this day, amen.

S- My Five (5 people God has given me to invest),