Category: SOAP Daily Devotionals

  • SOAP: If you have questions, just open up the Bible and read

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    Scripture: Matthew 17:5 But even as he said it, a bright cloud came over them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is my beloved son, and I am fully pleased with him. Listen to him.” Observation: This was a definite sign that Jesus was indeed who he said he was. The three men…

  • SOAP: God’s POV is much better than my own

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    Scripture: Matthew 16:23 Jesus turned to Peter and said, “Get away from me, Satan! You are a dangerous trap to me. You are seeing things merely from a human point of view, and not from God’s” Observation: Jesus explained to Peter that Peter had the wrong perspective and consequently was working against God. Application: God’s…

  • SOAP: Keep worshipping and pleading

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    Scripture:  Matthew 15:25, 28 But she came and worshipped him and pleaded again, “Lord, help me!” “Woman,” Jesus said to her, “your faith is great. Your request is granted.” And her daughter was instantly healed. Observation: This woman would not stop begging and asking Jesus to heal, even though Jesus and his disciples asked her…

  • SOAP: Ya wanna feel closer to Jesus?

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    Scripture: Matthew 13:12 (partial) To those who are open to my teaching, more understanding will be given, and they will have an abundance of knowledge… Observation: Those who really want to know more about Jesus will learn more. Application: If you really want to know more about Jesus and have a fuller understanding of him,…

  • SOAP: Weary? Searching for true rest?

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    Scripture: Matthew 11:28 Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Observation: Jesus wants us to go to him and to lean on him. He will give us comfort. Application: This sounds simple. But it takes full faith to really work.…

  • SOAP: A return to the earnest search

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    Scripture: Psalm 63:1 O God, you are my God; I earnestly search for you. My soul thirsts for you; my whole body longs for you in this parched and weary land where there is no water. Observation: David really wants God with every fiber of his being. All of him desires God. Application: Sure, I…

  • SOAP: He is glorious even in the ick

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    Scripture: Psalm 57:5 Be exalted, O God, above the highest heavens! May your glory shine over all the earth. Observation: This is written amidst major turmoil. It was written about the time David met up in the cave with Saul, who was trying to kill him, and yet David listened to God and spared Saul.…

  • I will praise God, even as part of the MS 150 is cancelled

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    Scripture: Psalm 34:1 I will praise the Lord at all times. I will constantly speak of his praises. Observation: No matter what, I will always speak great things about the Lord. Application: Today I am a bit down. The first day of the MS 150 has been cancelled due to weather. I realized this is…

  • SOAP: Please rescue me from the enemy

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    Scripture: Psalm 59:1 Rescue me from my enemies, O God. Protect me from those who have come to destroy me. Observation: David is calling out to God to protect him and keep him safe from his enemies. Application: I am also calling out to my Father to keep me safe from Satan. I feel like…

  • SOAP: I am so fired up!

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    Scripture: Psalm 9:1-2 1I will thank you, Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all the marvelous things you have done. 2I will be filled with joy because of you. I will sing praises to your name, O Most High. Observation: I will share with those I can how wonderful and powerful you…

  • SOAP: No judging (by me) allowed!

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    Scripture: 16:7 But the Lord said to Samuel “Don’t judge by his appearance or height, for I have rejected him. The Lord doesn’t make decisions the way you do! People judge by outward appearance, but the Lord looks at a person’s thoughts and intentions.” Observation: God doesn’t judge the way humans do. We can only…

  • SOAP: 2 Corinthians 13: 11

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    Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:11 Dear brothers and sisters, I close my letter with these last words: Rejoice. Change your ways. Encourage each other. Live in harmony and peace. Then the God of love and peace will be with you. Observation: Paul reminds us that Jesus Christ is love. And that this love must be shown…

  • SOAP: What’s all the boasting about?

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    Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10: 17 As the Scriptures say “The person who wishes to boast should boast only of what the Lord has done.” Observation: Hmm. Easy to write, but I can slip on this one. Application: Whenever I hear myself boasting, perhaps I should remind myself of why I am ABLE to boast. How…

  • Give cheerfully to the Lord

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    Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:7 You must each make up your mind as to how much you should give. Don’t give reluctantly or in response to pressure. For God loves the person who gives cheerfully. Observation: Determine yourself how much you should give and then do it with joy, not out of obligation. This pleases God.…

  • SOAP: Hearing from God

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    Scripture: 1 Samuel 3: 1 …Now in those days messages from the Lord were very rare, and visions were quite uncommon. 1 Samuel 3:7 Samuel did not yet know the Lord because he had never had a message from the Lord before. Observation: Samuel, like most at the time, had never heard from the Lord,…