SOAP September 23, 2014

Scripture: So Jacob said to his household and to all who were with him, “Put away the foreign gods that are among you and purify yourselves and change your garments. Then let us arise and go up to Bethel, so that I may make there an altar to the God who answers me in the day of my distress and has been with me wherever I have gone.” (Genesis 35:2-3 ESV)

Observation: Foreign gods are no gods at all.  God (big G) "who answers me in the day of my distress and has been with me wherever I have gone." Is the true God.

Application: Let nothing come between ourself and God.  It's a constant struggle, and has been since the beginning.  God knows we will stumble and fall (Jesus paid the price on the cross because we could not) yet He is cheering us on when we take steps in faith.  

Prayer: Daddy, let us be quick to learn to put You first, give us the stregnth and desire to do so.  Amen.