Category: SOAP Daily Devotionals

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17 Tell those who are rich in this world not to be proud and not trust in their money, which will soon be gone. But their trust should be in the living God, who richly gives us all we need for our enjoyment. Observation: God wants us to trust in Him alone,…

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5: 24-25 24Remember that some people lead sinful lives, and everyone knows they will be judged. But there are others whose sin will not be revealed until later. 25In the same way, everyone knows how much good some people do, but there are others whose good deeds won’t be known until later.…

Scripture: 1Timothy 4:7-8 7…Spend your time and energy in training yourself for spiritual fitness. 8Physical exercise is important, but spiritual exercise is much more important, for it promises a reward in both this life and the next. Observation: Spend your time and efforts on the thing that really matters and will last: your spiritual health.…

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:4-5 4Don’t let people waste time in endless speculation over myths and spiritual pedigrees. For these things only cause arguments; they don’t help people live a life of faith in God. 5 The purpose of my instruction is that all the Christians there would be filled with love that comes from a…

Scripture: Colossians 4: 2 Devote yourselves to prayer with an alert mind and a thankful heart. Observation: Pray, and approach God in thanks and be prepared to listen. Application: God wants us to spend time with him. Time that is dedicated just to him. (I am not doing so well at this exact moment, I…

Scripture:  Colossians 3:12-13 12Since God chose you to be the holy people whom he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. 13You must make allowance for each others faults and forgive the person who offends you. Observation: God chose us to be His and has a request for us:…

Scripture: Colossians 2:16-17 16 So don’t let anyone condemn you for what you eat or drink, or for not celebrating certain holy days or new-moon ceremonies or Sabbaths. 17 For those rules were only shadows of the real thing, Christ himself. Observation: The important thing is a relationship with Christ. Let that be your focus,…

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 15:2 (partial) …The Lord will stay with you as long as you stay with him! Whenever you seek him, you will find him… Observation: God will be there whenever you call out to him and whenever you work to build your relationship. Application: It is comforting for me to know that God…

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8 God saved you by his special favor when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God. Observation: God’s gift of salvation is exactly that: a pure gift, given freely without cause. I didn’t do anything to earn it or not. He just gave it to…

Scripture: Proverbs 28:23 In the end, people appreciate frankness more than flattery. Observation: I am guessing God must want us to be honest and frank rather than empty flatterers or praisers. Application: I see two applications, here. Application One: God doesn’t want us to just praise Him, he wants our heart to be in the…

Scripture: Romans 15:13 So I pray that God, who gives you hope, will keep you happy and full of peace as you believe in him. May you overflow with hope through the power of the Holy Spirit. Observation/Application: (I am combining the two because I think this verse is pretty straightforward.) I write a lot…

Scripture: Romans13:13 (partial) We should be decent and true in everything we do, so that everyone can approve of our behavior. Observation: Do the right thing. You are representing Christ. Application: Everything I do should pass the Conversation with Christ test. If I was talking to Jesus, I would want to be able to talk…

Scripture: Proverbs 16:3 Commit your work to the Lord, and then your plans will succeed. Observation: Do everything for the Lord and success will follow. Application: Stopping and analyzing my motives, then committing my efforts and plans to the Lord, will bring true success. Prayer: Lord, you know that this is a struggle for me.…

Scripture: Proverbs 14: 29 Those who control their anger will have great understanding; those with a hasty temper will make mistakes. Observation: Stay calm and keep your anger in check and you will make fewer mistakes. Application: I need to keep working towards controlling my frustration when my children disobey. It’s humbling to admit that…