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📕 TODAY’S READING
Luke 9

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🙏 SOAP DEVOTIONAL
SOAP: scripture, observation, application, prayer

Today’s SOAP Devotional by Jacob Coyne

S - SCRIPTURE: Luke 9:23 

“If anyone would come after Me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow Me.”

O - OBSERVATION:

Following Jesus is not a one-time decision; it’s a daily commitment to deny ourselves and live for Him. Christmas reminds us that Jesus humbled Himself, leaving the glory of heaven to serve and save us. He calls us to follow His example of self-sacrifice and obedience.

A - APPLICATION:

 What does it mean for you to take up your cross today? Ask Jesus to help you live with humility and obedience, following Him wherever He leads.

P - PRAYER:

Jesus, thank You for Your humility and sacrifice. Teach me to take up my cross daily and follow You with a heart of surrender.

Theological Quote:
“The cross is the school of love.” – St. Maximilian Kolbe

Christmas Hymn:
“He came down to earth from heaven, who is God and Lord of all.” – Once in Royal David’s City

Declaration of Truth:
Jesus, You are my Savior and my example. I will follow You daily, denying myself to live for Your glory.

What is a SOAP?

For each day of Bible reading, we do a SOAP devotional to go deeper into the word of God. We always provide an example SOAP from one of our authors, but we highly encourage you to do your own SOAP with today’s reading. God wants to speak to you personally, and will highlight a passage of today’s reading that’s just for you.

Here’s how it works:

S – SCRIPTURE
Physically write out the Bible verse
You’ll be amazed at what God will reveal to you when you
slow down to write or meditate on what you are reading!

O – OBSERVATION
What do you see in the verses you’re reading?
Who is the audience? Is there a repetition of words? What words stand out to you? What is the main lesson or theme?

A – APPLICATION
When God’s Word becomes personal
What is God saying to me today? How can I apply what I just read to my life? Are there any changes I need to make?

P – PRAYER
Pray God’s Word back to Him
If He has revealed something to you during this time in His
Word, pray about it. Confess if He has revealed some sin that is in your life. Take time to thank Him for His goodness in your life.