DAILY DEVOTIONAL BY

Dr. Rich WILKERSON

Blessings And Prosperity

S. O. A. P. Here’s Your 90 second AM Devotional! S-cripture: Psalm 128:1-2 Blessed are all who fear the Lord, who walk in obedience to him. You will eat the fruit of your labor; blessings and prosperity will be yours. O-bservation: This is a direct Word from our Heavenly Father through the pen of the Psalmist. God promises “Blessings And Prosperity” for all who would respect Him and follow His will. A-pplication: I seldom use two verses in the AM SOAP devo; however, these two are connected in a way that makes them somewhat less if not promoted together. When I was a little boy and my father told me what I was supposed to do that day, I would often ask him what I would get for obeying. Usually he would answer something like, “I’ll continue to let you live here!” The truth is, all of us are looking for a reward for following the rules. Here is a classic example of Jesus telling us if we’ll do this, we’ll get this. It was the Lord who set up the Holy reward system. In this case, the Lord promises us TODAY that if we will love and obey Him,

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If HE Made You HE’S Got You

S. O. A. P. Here’s Your 90 second AM Devotional! S-cripture: Psalm 145:9 The Lord is good to all; he has compassion on all he has made. O-bservation: Here King David clarifies what some have questioned. He tells us, in no uncertain terms, that if Jesus made you or any living thing, He will take care of what HE has made. A-pplication: I’ve heard people say before that “If there’s a God, HE doesn’t care about me.” Yet when I read this verse it’s obvious that they have not known or pursued the Lord in any way. Jesus cares about every living thing HE has created. If you read this entire chapter, you will see that it’s true. NO One, I repeat NO One, loves like Jesus. Whatever you are experiencing today in the way of negativity, you must know it won’t last forever. I say that because, “If HE Made You HE’S Got You!” P-rayer: Dear Jesus, I need You today more than I’ve ever needed You. I know that You love me and care for me. I will never, ever doubt that. Amen

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King Of Kings And Lord Of Lords

S. O. A. P. Here’s Your 90 second AM Devotional! S-cripture: Revelation 19:16 On his robe and on his thigh he has this name written: KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS. O-bservation: John the Revelator had a vision of futuristic events. Actually “End Time” events. In his vision he saw Jesus return to earth on a white horse. On his robe was written the words, “KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS.” A-pplication: The book of Revelation, although ordained and anointed by the Lord, is a very strange book to try and work through. Yet the Lord offers a special blessing to those who do (Rev. 1:3). I’ve heard people stake their reputations on their interpretation of this book … and lose. Others have become irate that another leader disagrees with them on the meaning of a certain Beast. Is this book to be taken literally, or is it to be taken figuratively? Are you pre, mid, or post tribulation in your interpretation of the coming of the Lord? I could go on and on, but the one thing I believe all “Followers of Jesus” agree upon is that Jesus is “KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS!” P-rayer:

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SOAP STANDS FOR:

S – Scripture
O – Observation
A – Application
P – Prayer

When you study God’s Word using the SOAP method, you are choosing one verse out of that day’s reading and focusing on it in several ways. The SOAP method is a 4-step Bible study process that allows you to dive deep into God’s word and actively apply it to your life. Here are the four steps you will take.

S – Scripture

Write down the Bible passage you’ll be studying and spend time really thinking about the verse itself and what is happening in that verse.

O – Observation

Really look at the text and write down your observations. You might write about:

  • What jumps out to you in the passage?
  • Who is it written by? Who is it written to?
  • What’s one thing you didn’t notice before?
  • What seems interesting or unusual?
  • What comes before and after the text?

A – Application

In the applications step, you will apply God’s Word to your life in a practical way. This is where you personalize your study of Scripture. As you read over the text, how does it apply to you? Is there a specific action you need to take or a confession you need to make?

P – Prayer

Finally, take time to write out a prayer in response to God’s Word. Thank God for the insights He’s given you and ask Him for His continued influence in your life.