Catching up.

Here are several days of my SOAP. 

4-16-2015      Romans 15:8-9

S.       8Now I say that Jesus Christ was a minister of the circumcision for the truth of God, to confirm the promises made unto the fathers:9And that the Gentiles might glorify God for his mercy; as it is written, For this cause I will confess to thee among the Gentiles, and sing unto thy name.

O.      Jesus confirms the law to the Jews and includes the Gentiles.

A.      All people need to hear the gospel and know that Jesus can clean them from their sin. I will treat all people in an equal manner as I minister the truth.

P.       Father; teach me to love and honor all peoples. Let me see them through your eyes. Amen.

4-17-2015      Romans 15:10-12

S.       10And again he saith, Rejoice, ye Gentiles, with his people.11And again, Praise the Lord, all ye Gentiles; and laud him, all ye people.12And again, Esaias saith, There shall be a root of Jesse, and he that shall rise to reign over the Gentiles; in him shall the Gentiles trust.

O.      Jesus is Lord of the Gentiles.

A.      Walls of separation must be torn down between Jews and Gentiles because Jesus is Lord of both. I will speak everywhere of God’s love for all people groups.

P.       Father; make me a voice for unity and love to the ones I meet today. Amen.

4-18-2015      Romans 15:13

S.       13Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.

O.      Believe unto hope.

A.      I rejoice in the knowledge of my salvation. I have hope and it fills me with joy. Love lifted me out of the death of sin and gives me life, joy, peace and hope.

P.       Father; thank you for calling me out of sin. Thank you for giving me a reason to live. Take my life and spend it as you will. Amen.

4-19-2015      Romans 15:14-16

S.       14And I myself also am persuaded of you, my brethren, that ye also are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, able also to admonish one another.15Nevertheless, brethren, I have written the more boldly unto you in some sort, as putting you in mind, because of the grace that is given to me of God,16That I should be the minister of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles, ministering the gospel of God, that the offering up of the Gentiles might be acceptable, being sanctified by the Holy Ghost.

O.      Paul explains his ministry responsibility to the Gentiles.

A.      God will direct his ministers to certain places and people. I must be aware of this direction in my everyday life.

P.       Father; show me the holy path for today. Guide me to the right place and help me to speak the right words. Use me as your voice. Amen.