SOAP May 1, 2014

Scripture: For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. For one will scarcely die for a righteous person—though perhaps for a good person one would dare even to die— but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. (Romans 5:6-8 ESV)

Observation: righteousness is of little value to the world, yet though we we were still sinners Christ died for us.

Application: seek not to do good by those who are already good, seek instead to do good to those who are not expecting it.  This shares the message of the gospel and provides a wonderful opportunity to talk with them about how Jesus died for their sins 2 thousand years ago, and that He knew that you would be talking with them that day.  Let us not be silent!

Prayer:  Daddy, give me boldness, teach me to respond with love instead of anger, and compassion instead of frustration.  Help me be more like You.  Amen.