SOAP July 5, 2014

Scripture: For when we were with you, we kept telling you beforehand that we were to suffer affliction, just as it has come to pass, and just as you know. (1 Thessalonians 3:4 ESV)

Observation: affliction and persecution should be expected.

Application: knowing that persecution and affliction are coming, we should strengthen our faith in preparation and increase our praise, for it is a blessing to be afflicted and persecuted for His name.  Focus not on the affliction or the persecution, but rather fix your eyes firmly upon Jesus.

Prayer: Daddy, let us fix our eyes on You at all times that we would not stumble, and stay focussed even in times of affliction and persecution. Amen.