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DAILY DEVOTIONAL BY

Dr. Rich WILKERSON

Away With NEGLECT!

October 13, 2026

S. O. A. P. Here’s Your 90 second AM Devotional! S-cripture: Nehemiah 10:39b We will not neglect the house of our God. O-bservation: After “The Wall” had been rebuilt by Nehemiah and his returning Jewish cohorts, Ezra the prophet read the law before the people of Israel. As he read, they began weeping and then repenting. Then they made a series of new commitments to the Lord. The last of these was that they would never again NEGLECT the house of the Lord. A-pplication: Of course the people of Israel didn’t keep their promise for long. That’s not the point here. What is important is you and me. We have the chance to be different. I was raised by parents whose entire life was spent putting Jesus and His house FIRST! They made the decision to put the Lord’s house before their own house in importance. Because of that, they have an enduring legacy. Robyn and I have endeavored to follow our parents’ path. The Israelites realized their mistakes, and in getting a fresh start they said we’ll NOT NEGLECT the house of the Lord again! Why not join Robyn and me today and say once and for all …

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There Are Some Things You’ll Never Know

October 12, 2026

S. O. A. P. Here’s Your 90 second AM Devotional! S-cripture: Acts 1:7 He said to them: “It is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by his own authority. O-bservation: When Jesus ascended the Mount of Olives for the final time before His ascension, His disciples thought it was just another walk in the park. They asked Him, “Are You getting ready to set up Your earthly kingdom?” He said, “God the Father is in charge of all of that!” A-pplication: Some questions need to be left on the table. We try to understand the times and the signs of the times, but then we proceed to giving dates it will happen. Jesus was saying in this passage, “There Are Some Things You’ll Never Know!” Why? Because it’s in God’s hands. Immediately after this verse Jesus said, “But you’re going to receive the baptism of the Holy Spirit very soon. Wait for it!!” In other words, Jesus was saying, “I have power you need right now for what I’m calling you to do. After that, you will be given information on a need-to-know basis!” Those things we think we need to know, only

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He’s Been Around FOREVER

October 11, 2026

S. O. A. P. Here’s Your 90 second AM Devotional! S-cripture: Psalm 146:5 Blessed are those whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the Lord their God. O-bservation: King David had defeated a lot of foreign kings. I’m sure he had observed and even studied who or what they worshipped. But in the final analysis David said, “Make sure your hope is in the Lord God of Israel, that’s where your help will truly come from.” A-pplication: As I pondered this SOAP passage this AM, I thought to myself, “The same God that David was speaking of is the same God I worship, Jesus Christ.” Then I thought to myself, in my small finite way of thinking, “He’s Been Around FOREVER!” There is something comforting about worshipping the one true God who is ALWAYS there when you call Him. He’s ALWAYS listening and He’s ALWAYS acting in our behalf. Sure there are times you wish our God would respond differently, but that’s because He knows and we don’t what is in front of us. So when I don’t know, HE KNOWS. That’s all I need to move forward. Besides, “He’s Been Around FOREVER!” P-rayer: Dear Jesus,

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S.O.A.P. Devotional Plan

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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.