Category: SOAP Daily Devotionals

  • Are ya hungry?

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    Scripture: Luke 6: 21 Blessed are you who hunger now, For you will be satisfied… Observation: This is just part of a larger collection of verses referred to as the Beatitudes, derived from blessings, which describe in Jesus’ words much of what it means to be a follower of Christ. Application: Hunger is basic need…

  • His guidance will bring true success

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    Scripture: Luke 5:4-6 4When he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, “Put out into deeper water, and let down the nets for a catch.” 5Simon answered, “Master, we’ve worked hard all night and haven’t caught anything. But because you said so, I will let down the nets.” 6When they had done so, they caught…

  • Share what you have

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    Scripture: Luke 3: 11 John answered, “The man with two tunics should share with him who has none, and the one who has food should do the same.” Observation: John is preparing the way for Jesus, sharing ways the people can repent. This was just one of his three suggestions. Application: Ummmmmm. This verse is…

  • Just Serve

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    First, I want to apologize for my erratic SOAPy posting. It has not been easy to find computer time when I can clear my head and focus on what God might be sharing with me. So please know that I am doing the reading, and I will do my best to post. It has just…

  • No Pain in the New Jerusalem

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    Scripture: Revelation 21: 4 He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away. Observation: Life in the new Jerusalem, on the new earth, with God among us, will be an awesome, amazing, unimaginable experience. I…

  • Please don’t just listen

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    Scripture:  Ezekiel 33: 31-32 31My people come to you, as they usually do, and sit before you to listen to your words, but they do not put them into practice. With their mouths open they express devotion, but their hearts are greedy for unjust gain. 32Indeed, to them you are nothing more than one who…

  • If you can’t stand the heat, worship the one true God

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    Scripture: Daniel 3:28 The Nebuchadnezzar said, “Praise be to the God of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, who sent his angel and rescued his servants! They trusted in him and defied the king’s command and were willing to give up their lives rather than serve or worship any god except their own God. Observation: This verse…

  • Respect Authority… All authority

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    Scripture: Daniel 1: 8 But Daniel resolved not to defile himself with the royal food and wine, and asked the chief official for permission not to defile himself this way. Observation: Daniel was selected to be in training to be service to the king. Daniel knew that he should not defile his body, yet he…

  • When the going gets tough, His compassion can see you through

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    Scripture: Lamentations 3:22, 32 22Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, For his compassions never fail. 32Though he brings grief, he will show compassion, So great is his unfailing love. Observation: Focusing and remembering the Lord’s love in times of distress can bring hope and comfort, as his compassion is never-ending, even…

  • I am glad I won’t be judged on my merits alone

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    Scripture: Obadiah 1:15 “The day of the Lord is near for all nations. As you have done, it will be done to you; your deeds will return upon your own head. Observation: There will come a time when we are all judged on our behavior. Application: I try to do nice things and live my…

  • Do as He instructs

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    Scripture: Jeremiah 42:21 21I have told you today, but you still have not obeyed the Lord your God in all he sent me to tell you. 22 So now be sure of this: You will die by the sword, famine and plague in the place where you want to go settle.” Observation: Jeremiah had been…

  • The Elders’ joy in Revelation

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    Scripture: Revelation 11:16 And the twenty-four elders, who were seated on their thrones before God, fell on their faces and worshipped God, saying: “We give thanks to you, Lord God Almighty, The One who is and who was, Because you have taken your great power and have begun to reign. Observation: Amid all the destruction,…

  • Do I sometimes think I am God?

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    Scripture: Ezekiel 28:4-7 4By your wisdom and understanding you have gained wealth for yourself and amassed gold and silver in your treasuries. 5By your great skill in trading you have increased your wealth, and because of your wealth your heart has grown proud. 6“‘Therefore this is what the Sovereign Lord says: “Because you think you…

  • I don’t want any of that

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    Scripture: Ezekiel 24:14 “‘I the Lord have spoken. The time has come for me to act. I will not hold back; I will not have pity, nor will I relent. You will be judged according to your conduct and your actions, declares the Sovereign Lord.’” Observation: Today my readings were from Ezekiel and Revelations, as…

  • Gaining true wisdom

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    Scripture: Psalm 111:10 New International Version: The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow his precepts have good understanding. To him belongs eternal praise. New Living Translation: Reverence for the Lord is the foundation of true wisdom. The rewards of wisdom come to all who obey him. Praise his name…