SOAP: He’s got the power

Good morning!

Today’s  reading is Acts 5.

Here’s what grabbed me:

Scripture:

But if it is from God,

you will not be able to stop these men;

you will only find yourselves fighting against God.

–Acts 5:39

Observation:

These words came from men trying to stop and punish the disciples. Even they recognized, though, that if what they were doing was truly God’s direction, it could not be stopped.

Application:

I don’t know about you, but I certainly don’t want to spin my wheels on stuff that isn’t working.

God’s power is pretty strong.

We can go with Him, or we can go against Him.

I think going with Him is a better idea than trying to resist– He has my best interests at heart, after all.

So how can we know His direction and follow it?

By stopping, asking Him, listening to Him and then acting.

I’ll admit, it’s not easy. And I don’t do it nearly enough.

But I need to. He as the answers. he will show us. If we ask.

Prayer:

Father God,

Thank you for wanting to show us your direction. Please, Lord, guide me in clearing more of my schedule for you so that I can hear you better. I am frustrated and confused in a few areas. I feel a little stuck.

I need to go to you more. Please, Lord, guide me in doing that.

Finding time to SOAP has been a great thing, and a million times worth it, but it has also been tough. I feel rushed near the end. But i need more time with you. Please show me how to add the time, and when to add the time, for a more in-depth conversation with you regularly. I know it will only benefit me. Show me, Lord, how, where, when.

Thank you.