Tag: SOAP Daily Devotionals

  • Could I amaze with boldness?

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    Scripture: Acts 4:13 The members of the council were amazed when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, for they could see that they were ordinary men with no special training. They also recognized them as men who had been with Jesus. Observation: Peter and John were regular guys proclaiming and doing extraordinary things.…

  • A reminder to spend time with Him

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    Scripture:  Psalm 88: 13 But I cry to you for help, O Lord; in the morning my prayer comes before you. Observation: This one’s pretty to the point, so I’ll just skip to the… Application: My life has felt overwhelming lately. I have been exhausted and, consequently, over-sleeping And not doing my reading and SOAP’ing…

  • I must stop seeking praise from men

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    Scripture: John 13:42-43 42 Yet at the same time many even among the leaders believed in him. But because of the Pharisees they would not confess their faith for fear they would be put out of the synagogue; 43 for they loved praise from men more than praise from God. Observation: Those that believed in…

  • What does He need from you?

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    Scripture: Job 35:6-7 6If you sin, how does that affect him? If your sins are many, what does that do to him? 7If you are righteous, what do you give to him, or what does he receive from your hand? Observation: My actions will not give or take away from God. He is much more…

  • Whom are you serving?

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    Scripture: Galatians 1:10 Am I now trying to win the approval of men, or of God? Or am I trying to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a servant of Christ. Observation: As a believer and follower of Christ, one should focus on following Christ rather than…

  • Focus on HIM, not your troubles

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    Scripture: Luke 21: 34 “Be careful, or your hearts will be weighed down with dissipation, drunkenness and the anxieties of life, and that day will close on you unexpectedly like a trap. Observation: Jesus is instructing us to keep waiting and watching for his return. He knows that the troubles of the world can get…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • A new heart and spirit

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    Scripture: Ezekiel 18:31 Rid yourselves of all the offenses you have committed, and get a new heart and a new spirit… Observation: We are commanded to turn away from our sin and refresh ourselves. Application: The only way to do this is through Jesus Christ. Prayer: Lord, thank you for your son, Jesus Christ, the…

  • Why do you help others?

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    Scripture: Ezekiel 16:15 “But you trusted in your beauty and used your fame to become a prostitute. You lavished your favors on anyone who passed by and your beauty became his. Observation: Here Ezekiel is sharing what he has heard from the Lord. The Lord is angry with Jerusalem for serving false gods and other…