SOAP October 31, 2014

Scripture: If I say, “I will not mention him, or speak any more in his name,” there is in my heart as it were a burning fire shut up in my bones, and I am weary with holding it in, and I cannot. (Jeremiah 20:9 ESV)

Observation: One cannot hold back to do that which God has called without effect.

Application: This passage screams one word to me "Passionate".  Passionate people doing passionate things because of a passionate God, who seeks after us passionately.  Choose to be passionate about God, pray to be passionate about doing His work.

Prayer: Daddy, You are ever present, seeing all things, and knowing all things.  Just as fire can start with a single spark, so can a people be set on fire for You with the uttering of a single word, a prayer, or a sharing of scripture.  Use us to make the spark, give us courage despite our fears,liberty in spite of our bondage, passion in spite of our apathy, and give us Your heart for Your people (including ourselves).   Amen.