Tag: SOAP Daily Devotionals
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Seek The Right Priorities!
Scripture: “Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness and all these things shall be added to you” Matthew 6:33 Observation: Ask God for guidance Act on it honestly All you need (and want) will be provided. Application: I don’t believe this says that all I ask for I will be given always. I…
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SOAP: We are His sanctuaries!
Good morning, friends! Oh, how I have missed posting on a regular basis! I keep hearing instruction to post my SOAP devos on a more regular basis and plan to get back on track very soon. I am praying about what my reading schedule should be so that I can share it with you, as…
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SOAP: Keeping Hope in Pain
Scripture: 20 “Surely God does not reject a blameless man or strengthen the hands of evildoers. 21 He will yet fill your mouth with laughter and your lips with shouts of joy. 22 Your enemies will be clothed in shame, and the tents of the wicked will be no more” -Job 8:20-22 Observation: God…
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Hebrews 1 SOAP Devotional
Good morning! Yesterday we finished up Esther in the Old Testament and today we launch into Hebrews in the New Testament with chapter one. If you’d like to join me for the rest of the readings, this month’s reading schedule is here. Here is what I heard today: Scripture: Hebrews 1:3 The Son is the…
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Esther 7 SOAP
Today’s reading of Esther is Esther Chapter 7. I am sorry I was unable to post yesterday’s SOAP and reading. You can always access the reading schedule here. Here is what grabbed me this morning using SOAP: Scripture: Esther 7:3 “Then Queen Esther answered, “If I have found favor with you, O King, and if…
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Esther 5 SOAP: Don’t rush your requests
Today our reading in Esther is Esther Chapter 5. Here is what I heard using the SOAP devotional method: Scripture: Esther 5: 8 If the king regards me with favor and if it pleases the king to grant my petition and fulfill my request, let the king and Haman come tomorrow to the banquet I…
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Esther 4 SOAP: Ready to be used by Him?
Today’s reading is Esther Chapter 4. If you’d like to join us for the rest of the month of Bible reading through Esther and Hebrews, click over to see this month’s reading schedule. Here is what I heard using the SOAP devotional method: Scripture: Esther 4: 14 “For if you remain silent at this time,…
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Esther 2 & 3 SOAP
Today’s reading is Esther, Chapters 2 & 3. This is the only time in this reading session that we will double up and do two chapters. Yesterday’s SOAP entry sure got some conversation going! I like seeing people respond to His word, and to my SOAP observations, even if what we see isn’t exactly the…
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Keep bearing fruit. Luke 3
Today’s reading for Luke is Luke 3. Here is what I heard in the reading: Scripture: Luke 3: 8 Produce fruit in keeping with repentance. And do not begin to say to yourselves, ‘We have Abraham as our father.’ For I tell you that out of these stones God can raise up children for Abraham.…
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Snap to action! Luke 2
Today we are reading Luke 2 as we read through all of Luke this month. Here is what stood out to me using the SOAP devotional format: Scripture: Luke 2:16 So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. Observation: Once they got the word from…
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Sweet Wisdom: Proverbs 24
If you are reading the Proverbs in 31 Days with us, our reading for today is Proverbs 24. Scripture: Proverbs 24: 14 Know also that wisdom is sweet to your soul; if you find it, there is a future hope for you, and your hope will not be cut off. Observation: Seek wisdom, as it…
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Share His wisdom. Proverbs 23
If you are reading the Proverbs in 31 Days with us, our reading for Wednesday was Proverbs 23. Scripture: Proverbs 23: 16 my inmost being will rejoice when your lips speak what is right. Observation: God is pleased when we speak truth, sharing His wisdom. Application: God wants us to pursue Him, learn about Him…
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Apply the wisdom. Proverbs 22
If you are reading the Proverbs in 31 Days with us, our reading for today is Proverbs 22. Scripture: Proverbs 22: 17 Pay attention and listen to the sayings of the wise; apply your heart to what I teach, Observation: Don’t just gloss over what I am sharing with you. Take it to heart. Really…
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Keep from straying. Proverbs 21
If you are reading the Proverbs in 31 Days with us, our reading for today is Proverbs 21. Scripture: Proverbs 21:16 A man who strays from the path of understanding comes to rest in the company of the dead. Observation: Keep learning and staying with God. Don’t stray. Application: It sounds to me like God…
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God’s focused plan vs my multifaceted one. Proverbs 19
If you are reading the Proverbs in 31 Days with us, our reading for today is Proverbs 19. Here is what I heard: Scripture: Proverbs 19: 21 Many are the plans in a man’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails. Observation: We may have a lot of plans, but it is the…