2 AUG 22 Tuesday SOAPS DEVO

 2 AUG 22 Tuesday SOAPS DEVO

(Scripture, Observation, Apply, Pray, Share)

Reading Plan: Psalm 78:1-39; Judges 7:1-18; Acts 3:1-26; John 1:19-28

S- But in spite of this, the people kept sinning.  Despite his wonders, they refused to trust him.  So he ended their lives in failure, their years in terror.  Psalm 78:32-33

O- We often desire to defend God when people ask, does God send people to hell? We say you send yourself for not choosing Jesus.  God doesn’t need to be defended.  If you don’t surrender to Jesus, He will cast you into hell, period.  God is holy, righteous, and good, and his justice is perfect.  Stop sugar coating Jesus.

A- I will tell people the truth about Jesus and the reality of salvation and judgment.  I will fear the Lord because he is the only one that can destroy the body and the soul.  I will remember that He is holy, righteous, and just and will praise him for it.

P- Lord, forgive me for I am a man with unclean lips and unclean life.  My sin is ever-present and you won’t allow me to walk in it.  Empower me to walk in your ways and avoid the sins that plague me. Amen.

S- I, J

1 AUG 22 Monday SOAP DEVO

 1 AUG 22 Monday SOAPS DEVO

(Scripture, Observation, Apply, Pray, Share)

Reading Plan: Psalm 80; Judges 6:25-40; Acts 2:37-47; John 1:1-18

S- But to all who believed him and accepted him, he gave the right to become children of God.  They are reborn-not with a physical birth resulting from human passion or plan, but a birth that comes from God. John 1:12-13

O- From time to time, we have to go back and remember that God is the converter of souls.  He gives life, even spiritual life, to those whom he chooses.  We become his children because he planned it from the beginning, not because we are physically born into this world.  Salvation is of the Lord, so pray for the Holy Spirit to move on people to lead them to Jesus.

A- I will remember that people coming to faith does not depend on me to be a great orator, negotiator, or closer.  I will trust that God will give people eyes to see and ears to hear so that they can respond to the good news of Jesus.

P- Lord, I’m so thankful that you are about seeking and saving the lost.  I am glad that we get to witness the miracle of rebirth when people come to saving faith.  Help us faithfully share the good news and continue to seek the lost.  In your great name, I pray, amen.

S- K, L

31 JUL 22 Sunday SOAPS DEVO

 31 JUL 22 Sunday SOAPS DEVO

(Scripture, Observation, Apply, Pray, Share)

Reading Plan: Psalm 93, 96; Judges 6:1-24; 2 Cor. 9:6-15; Mark 3:20-30

S- As a result of your ministry, they will give glory to God.  For your generosity to them and to all believers will prove that you are obedient to the Good News of Christ.  And they will pray for you with deep affection because of the overflowing grace God has given to you.  Thank God for this gift too wonderful for words!

O- Paul has experienced a gift from God that can only happen through faithful obedience.  Whenever you invest in the saved and are generous, people will be touched deeply.  They realize that the Lord has used you as a channel of blessing to them and honor you for it while praising and glorifying God.  It truly is a wonderful gift too great for words.

A- I will continue to faithfully obey and stay on mission no matter where I am sent or who I am given to invest in.  I will give God the glory and honor, for he is worthy.  I will give thanks to him for allowing me to experience this gift.

P- Lord, you are amazing and loving.  You have given us the honor to serve you and invest in others.  Thank you for allowing us to serve and see the fruit of our labors.  May your name be praised among the people and testimonies shared with everyone.  Blessed be your name. Amen.

S- St. Nicholas Chapel, 

30 JUL 22 Saturday SOAPS DEVO

 30 JUL 22 Saturday SOAPS DEVO

(Scripture, Observation, Apply, Pray, Share)

Reading Plan: Psalm 75, 76; Judges 5:1-18; Acts 2:1-21; Matthew 28:1-10

S- They were completely amazed.  How can this be? They exclaimed.  These people are all from Galilee, and yet we hear them speaking in our own languages! Acts 2:7-8

O- God goes to great lengths to initiate a relationship with his creation.  He equips and gifts his messengers with abilities and skills in order to reach those that he desires to get.  We may not fully understand how he has used us to impact the world until we meet Him face to face.

A- I will faithfully stay on the mission until the task is finished or He calls me home.  I will trust that God will equip me for the task and help me to faithfully use the gifts he has given.

P- Lord, thank you for the miraculous work of salvation in saving me and allowing me to see it happen to others.  Continue to use me as an instrument to bring others to the saving knowledge of your Son and to bring you glory.  There are people that are close to me that have yet to know.  Please save them I pray. Amen.

S- M, D, J

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