SOAP November 24, 2014

Scripture: But I will deliver you on that day, declares the Lord, and you shall not be given into the hand of the men of whom you are afraid. For I will surely save you, and you shall not fall by the sword, but you shall have your life as a prize of war, because you have put your trust in me, declares the Lord.’” (Jeremiah 39:17-18 ESV)

Observation: The arrogance and disobedience of of God's people led to judgement, yet also resulted in mercy.  Their lives were the prize of war, given back due to trusting in The Lord.

Application: God is just in His judgement and faithful in His mercy.  In matters of obedience, sometimes we choose the stick instead of the carrot...eventually, we learn how to obey with neither, for God's plan is far better than our own.

Prayer: Daddy, bring us through the trials of this present age.  Teach us to obey You because we trust You more than ourselves.  Amen.