21 JUN 22 Tuesday SOAPS DEVO

 21 JUN 22 Tuesday SOAPS DEVO

(Scripture, Observation, Apply, Pray, Share)

Reading Plan: Psalm 97, 99; Num. 16:36-50; Romans 4:1-12; Matthew 19:23-30

S- David also spoke of this when he described the happiness of those who are declared righteous without working for it: Oh, what a joy for those whose disobedience is forgiven, whose sins are put out of sight. Yes, what a joy for those whose record the Lord has cleared of sin. Romans 4:6-8

O- When we come to faith, a great exchange happens.  Christ takes our sin and he gives us his righteousness.  His righteousness and not our own gain us right standing before God.  There is great joy in that and forgiveness and cleansing of sins.

A- I will be thankful and joyful that I am forgiven and have been given Christ’s righteousness.  I will remember that I have been given new life not to serve myself, but the one who died for me.

P- Lord, It is a joy to know that you have forgiven my disobedience and sin and have given me your righteousness.  Thank you.  Thank you for giving me your righteousness and making me holy and acceptable to you.  Allow me the honor of serving you today and every day that you give me. Amen.

S- K, E

17 JUN 22 Friday SOAPS DEVO

 17 JUN 22 Friday SOAPS DEVO

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Reading Plan: Psalm 88; Num. 13:1-3, 21-30; Romans 2:25-3:8; Matthew 18:21-35

S- Then Peter came to him and asked, Lord, how often should I forgive someone who sins against me? Seven times? No, not seven times, Jesus replied, but seventy times seven! Matthew 18:21-22

O- The business of forgiveness is a difficult thing for us and we like to put limits on it.  Peter sought to extend the normal limit out a few more times, but Jesus threw out a number that said quit counting.  If you forgive that person then don’t keep track.  Do it from the heart.  You can with God’s help.

A- I will do the hard work of forgiveness with God’s help.  If the offender asks for forgiveness, I will forgive. I will seek the Lord’s wisdom on relationships and seek his best in them.

P- Lord, you know it is difficult for us to extend forgiveness to those that have wronged us.  You have experienced the greatest offenses from us, even the death of your Son.  Yet, you have forgiven us.  Help us to do the same. Amen.

S- J,  S

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,