19 OCT 22 Wednesday SOAPS Devotional

 19 OCT 22 Wednesday SOAPS Devotional

(Scripture, Observation, Apply, Pray, Share)

Reading Plan: Psalm 38; Proverbs 19; Rev. 8:1-13; Luke 10:17-24

Are you afraid of climate change destruction?

S- One third of the earth was set on fire, one-third of the trees were burned, and all the green grass was burned.  One-third of the water in the sea became blood, one-third of all the things living in the sea died, and one-third of all the ships on the sea were destroyed. Rev. 8:2, 8-9

O- Our culture is consumed with fear or projecting that the world will end if we don’t fix climate change.  We know the end and it is not destroyed by us polluting it.  The climate will change by the command of Jesus Christ and will be destroyed by his judgment.  Changing to electric cars won’t save the planet or ourselves.  Only through repenting of our sins and putting our trust in Jesus for what he did on the cross will keep from eternal destruction.

A- I will keep a true perspective on the future and daily put my trust in Jesus.  I will speak the truth of the gospel to those that are far from God so that they have an opportunity to turn from their sins.

P- Lord, we get caught up with the fears projected by politicians and pagan earth worshipers about climate destruction, yet have no concern for their souls.  Help us to embrace the future you have promised by your word and entrust you with our lives.  Empower us to take the gospel to all that are far from you and change their hearts and minds to receive you. Amen.

S- C, N

18 OCT 22 Tuesday SOAPS Devotional

 18 OCT 22 Tuesday SOAPS Devotional

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Reading Plan: Psalm 26,,28; Proverbs 18; Rev. 7:9-17; Luke 10:1-16

Are you asking for laborers to help with the mission?

S- These were his instructions to them: The harvest is great, but the workers are few.  So pray to the Lord who is in charge of the harvest; ask him to send more workers into his fields.

O- Laborers or workers are hard to find.  We say that in our country because we have more jobs than people who want to work to fill them.  It’s a big issue.  In the church we have that issue, no one wants to do the work that has been given to us.  Jesus will raise up and send new workers to complete the mission he has given us.

A- I will remain faithful in working in the harvest and ask God to send more workers.  

P- Lord, the more I labor reaching and training disciple-makers, the more I see the need for laborers.  There are more people that need you than I can handle, so I ask that you send more workers.  Help me to develop new leaders for the next generation of disciples and remain faithful until you return. Amen.

P-M, J

15 OCT 22 Saturday SOAPS Devotional

 15 OCT 22 Saturday SOAPS Devotional

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Reading Plan: Psalm 20, 21:1-7; Proverbs 15; Acts 28:17-31; Luke 9:37-50

Do you have the joy of the Lord?

S- He shouts with joy because you give him victory.  For you have given him his heart’s desire; you have withheld nothing he requested.  You have endowed him with eternal blessings and given him the joy of your presence. Psalm 21: 1b-2, 6

O- There is great joy when you see the mighty hand of God move in your life and the lives of others.  When God answers prayers, makes a path where there is none, or gives victory in your life; the response is praise and shouts of joy.  It does not end in this life, joy increases for eternity.

A- I will rejoice and shout when God moves or gives victory in my life or others.  I will remember that my future is brighter than this present moment when my joy is complete.

P- Lord, hearing the testimony of David’s experience of your divine hand brings encouragement and joy.  Grant my desire to see you move in my life and the lives of others around me.  You have given me joy every day seeing your work.  In that, I shout your praise of thanksgiving.  Amen.

S- F, D

14 OCT 22 Friday SOAPS Devotional

 14 OCT 22 Friday SOAPS Devotional

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Reading Plan: Psalm 16, 17; Proverbs 14; Acts 28:1-16; Luke 9:28-36

Is God the treasure of your life?

S- Lord, you alone are my inheritance,  my cup of blessing.  You guard all that is mine.  You will show me the way of life, granting me the joy of your presence and the pleasures of living with you forever. Psalm 16:5, 11

O- There is a time in your walk with God when you realize that God is everything.  If you have him, you have everything.  He is life and makes it joyful and with purpose.  Being in a relationship with God doesn’t end, but continues for eternity. Anything we face now is nothing compared to being in his full presence.

A- I will give thanks for God giving me himself and allowing me to treasure him in my heart.  I will rejoice that one day I will stand in his full presence as a friend.

P- Lord, I’m thankful that you are my treasure and inheritance.  You are good and your love is steadfast and never-ending.  I thank you for making my life a blessing to you and giving me purpose.  Empower me to live each day on things that are eternally significant and give me people to invest in. In your magnificent name, amen.

S- N, R

13 OCT 22 Thursday SOAPS Devotional

 13 OCT 22 Thursday SOAPS Devotional

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Reading Plan: Psalm 18:1-20; Jonah 3:1-4:11; Acts 27:27-44; Luke 9:18-27

S-So he complained to the Lord about it: “Didn’t I say before I left home that you would do this, Lord? That is why I ran away to Tarshish! I knew that you are a merciful and compassionate God, slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love.  You are eager to turn back from destroying people. Jonah 4:2

O- Understanding the character and attributes of God is a must as we face the challenges and struggles of life.  Jonah was not happy with God that he might save his enemy, but God cared for these people.  He desired salvation for them and not destruction.  It was God’s good pleasure to save this group of people who didn’t deserve it.

A- I will give thanks to the Lord for he is worthy to be praised for saving a wretch like me.  I will embrace the Lord’s attributes and character as I face life's challenges, knowing that He will act to ensure His will is done.

P- Merciful and gracious Lord, I entrust to you my life and those in my life.  Our friends and family struggle with issues of health, job, and housing insecurity, among other things.  We trust in your unfailing love, mercy, and compassion.  May your will be done in our lives.  Amen.

S-S, A