16 JUN 22 Thursday SOAPS DEVO

 16 JUN 22 Thursday SOAPS DEVO

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Reading Plan: Psalm 83; Num. 12:1-16; Romans 2:12-24; Matthew 18:10-20

S- If a man has a hundred sheep and one of them wanders away, what will he do? Won’t he leave the ninety-nine others on the hills and go out to search for the one that is lost? Matthew 18:12

O- God seeks after those that are his lost sheep.  This gives me peace and joy that he sought me out and found me, but he is doing that on a daily basis.  That is God’s business and he has told us to be a part of that adventure.  Are you seeking?

A- I am thankful and joyful that God sought me and bought me with His redeeming love.  I will eagerly join in the work of search and rescue of his lost children.

P- Lord, you are loving and do not will that your sheep will perish.  Give us the passion that you have to search for your lost ones.  Give us success and perseverance as we stay the course.  Let those we know that are far from you be found. Amen.

S-DBS, Men

15 JUN 22 Wednesday SOAPS DEVO

 15 JUN 22 Wednesday SOAPS DEVO

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...having cleansed her by the washing of water with the word. Ephesians 5:26

Reading Plan: Psalm 119:97-120; Num. 11:24-33; Romans 1:28-2:11; Matthew 18:1-9

S-But Moses replied, Are you jealous for my sake? I wish that all the Lord’s people were prophets and that the Lord would put His Spirit upon them all! Numbers 11:29

O- The Holy Spirit was given in the Hebrew Bible to specific people to give wisdom in decisions, power to defeat enemies, and skill in artistry.  Moses hoped that all of God’s people could have the Holy Spirit.  As followers of Jesus, we are all given the Holy Spirit to do the will of God, overcome sin, and have power for living.

A- I will give thanks that we live in such a time as this to be blessed with the gift of the Holy Spirit.  I will yield to His leading as He develops me and works through me to be his witness.

P- Lord, thank you for the gift of the Holy Spirit to all that surrender to Jesus.  Fill me afresh today and make me sensitive to His direction and instruction.  Amen.

S- K, M

14 JUN 22 Tuesday SOAPS DEVO

 14 JUN 22 Tuesday SOAPS DEVO

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...having cleansed her by the washing of water with the word. Ephesians 5:26

Reading Plan: Psalm 78:1-39; Num. 11:1-23; Romans 1:16-25; Matthew 17:22-27

S- For I am not ashamed of this Good News about Christ.  It is the power of God at work, saving everyone who believes-the Jew first and also the Gentile. Romans 1:16

O- People in the church and those that claim to follow Christ act as if they are ashamed of the gospel when they do not share it with friends, family, and others.  The fear of rejection from man is greater than rejection from God.  We shame Jesus when we don’t stand for righteousness and godliness in our society.  Paul rejects the culture and the world’s ways because the good news is the solution.

A- I will be proud of God and his love for me.  I will unapologetically profess and possess my faith in the face of a hostile culture.  I will rejoice in the ones that believe and pray for those that don’t.

P- Lord, it pains me to see the many in the church walk in shame that we know you or uphold the truth.  Our society has become extremely immoral and dark these days.  Help us to stand firm and proudly profess the powerful message of the cross that many might be saved.  Amen.

S- DBS, H, 

13 JUN 22 Monday SOAPS DEVO

 13 JUN 22 Monday SOAPS DEVO

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...having cleansed her by the washing of water with the word. Ephesians 5:26

Reading Plan: Psalm 80; Num. 9:15-23; Romans 1:1-15; Matthew 17:14-21

S- And whenever the Ark set out, Moses would shout, Arise, O Lord, and let your enemies be scattered! Let them flee before you! Numbers 10:35

O- Moses had a firm handle on who was doing the fighting of their enemies.  This proclamation was an affirmation to his army that God would route the enemy and give them victory.  This is a great statement we can make as we start the day.  Ask God to draw those in that he wants us to reach and scattered those that are enemies of the cross.

A- I will trust that God will fight in the heavenly our enemies who are not flesh and blood.  I will ask that the Lord give us the people he wants us to work with and keep away those that he doesn’t.  I will remember that we work from a position of victory and are not in the process of obtaining it.

P- Lord, you are our warrior and defender.  I thank you for giving us the victory and defending us in the spiritual realm.  I ask that you go before us today and scatter our enemies and draw to us the people who need you.  Help us to be faithful, fruitful, and effective witnesses for you. Amen.

S- V, A,  

 

11JUN 22 Saturday SOAPS DEVO

 11 JUN 22 Saturday SOAPS DEVO

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...having cleansed her by the washing of water with the word. Ephesians 5:26

Reading Plan: Psalm 75, 76; Num. 3:1-13; Galatians 6:11-18; Matthew 17:1-13

S- It is God alone who judges; he decides who will rise and who will fall.  For the Lord holds a cup in his hand that is full of foaming wine mixed with spices.  He pours out the wine in judgment, and all the wicked must drink it, draining it to the dregs. Psalm 75:7-8

O- We desire justice when we have been wronged and when we see people that are doing things against God himself.  God is holy, just, and will never let anyone slide from receiving the punishment for sin, wickedness, and evil.  If we want justice, ask God as David did.  Leave it in his capable hands to work it out here in the temporal setting or eternally.  

A- I will not grip or gripe about injustice, but ask God to deal with it in his way or time.  I will trust in God’s sovereignty to use the situation for his glory and plans even though I might not understand.

P- Lord, we are put into situations where we desire justice, revenge, or satisfaction.  We need you to deal with the people that are wicked or evil toward us or enemies of the cross.  Help us to trust you and give us peace that you will deal with them in a manner you see fit. Amen.

S- R, J