23 AUG 22 Tuesday SOAPS DEVO

 23 AUG 22 Tuesday SOAPS DEVO

(Scripture, Observation, Apply, Pray, Share)

Reading Plan: Psalm 5,6; Job 6:1-4, 8-15, 21; Acts 9:32-43; John 6:60-71

S- The Spirit alone gives eternal life.  Human effort accomplishes nothing.  And the very words I have spoken to you are spirit and life. John 6:63

O- From time to time, I have to remind myself how salvation works.  It is not on me to wax eloquently on a passage of Scripture or on the individual to respond, but it is on the Spirit.  All of us are spiritually dead at one point and it is the Spirit that makes our spirit alive.  It is Him that moves our hearts into receiving the message giving ears to hear and eyes to see enabling belief.

A- I will trust in the work of the Holy Spirit and rejoice when a sheep is found.  I will not trust in my ability to convey the gospel or be frustrated that others don’t get it or receive it.  I will faithfully share the good news and wait on the Holy Spirit to breathe afresh on the hearer.

P- Lord, the movement and work of the Holy Spirit is a mystery choosing one and not another.  Sometimes it is not time or not at all and that can be frustrating or down right painful.  I put my trust and those people in your hands.  May your will be done. Amen.

S- C, B, R

22 AUG 22 Monday SOAPS DEVO

 22 AUG 22 Monday SOAPS DEVO

(Scripture, Observation, Apply, Pray, Share)

Reading Plan: Psalm 1, 2, 3; Job 4; Acts 9:19b-31; John 6:52-59

S- I am the true bread that came down from heaven.  Anyone who eats this bread will not die as your ancestors did (even though they ate the mana) but will live forever. John 6:58

O- When Jesus spoke to crowds, he used a filter to separate the sheep from the goats.  All heard the message, but only those that belong to him will receive it and follow him.  This is key information for us in what he is modeling.  We are to seek lost sheep, not goats.  Share the gospel and let it filter for the ones we are looking for.  Remember goats do not become sheep.

A- I will seek the Lord every morning and seek after the lost sheep of his flock.  I will faithfully share the gospel knowing that there are always “some” to be found.  

P- Lord, you have given us a task like Isaiah and Ezekiel in that people will not receive the gospel in droves.  We know that you have chosen some out of the world by grace to be your children and we rejoice in that.  Help us to faithfully share with everyone and not get discouraged when we find goats.  Give us joy and a healthy fear in you.  Amen.

S- R, FB

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,