Category: SOAP Daily Devotionals

I’m deviating from the original Bible reading plan. I hope to explain later. Here’s what I have for today: Mark 11: 24 24Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. Observation: Have some faith in your prayers: believe they will be answered…

Scripture: Psalm 100:5 For the Lord is good. His unfailing love continues forever, And his faithfulness continues to each generation. Observation: The Lord is good and faithful forever. Application: This really struck me this morning. Earlier this morning, as I was getting dressed, I asked God to guide me in putting an end to my…

Scripture: Psalm 73: 22-23 22I was so foolish and ignorant— I must have seemed like a senseless animal to you. 23Yet I still belong to you: You are holding my right hand. Observation: I am still His, even as I make senseless mistakes. Application: How comforting to know that, even as I make mistakes and…

Scripture: Hebrews 3: 15-16 15But never forget the warning: “Today you must listen to his voice. Don’t harden your hearts against him As Israel did when they rebelled.” 16And who were those people who rebelled against God, even though they heard his voice? Weren’t they the ones Moses led out of Egypt? Observation: Watch out…

Scripture: Hebrews 1:3 The Son reflects God’s own glory, and everything about him represents God exactly. He sustains the universe by the mighty power of his command. After he died to cleanse us from the stain of his sin, he sat down in the place of honor at the right hand of the majestic God…

Scripture: Titus 2:4-5 4These older women must train the younger women to love their husbands and their children, 5to live wisely and be pure, to take care of their homes, to do good, and to be submissive to their husbands. Then they will not bring shame on the word of God. Observation: Younger women need…

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:20-22 20In a wealthy home some utensils are made of gold and silver, and some are made of wood and clay. The expensive utensils are used for special occasions and the cheap ones are for everyday use. 21If you keep yourself pure, you will be a utensil God can use for his…

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love and self-discipline. Observation: The Holy Spirit does not instill fear. The Holy Spirit brings boldness, strength, kindness and the ability to stick to it and do what is right. Application: So often I let fear…