SOAP For Today

Matthew 16.24 - Then Jesus said to His disciples, "If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me."
This is a very bold statement of Jesus, that I don't feel we pay enough attention to in our lives. I have rarely seen the likes of this scripture played out in the lives of God's people; least of all my life. What I see running absolutely rampant in our society is a culture of not only "me first", but also "only me". Needless to say that attitude and frame is in direct opposition to the words of Jesus.
I was even reminded of this attitude in church service today. As we sang the song "Healer", I couldn't help but recognize the selfish heart that penned the words. A powerful song and otherwise gift from God was totally ruined by selfish ambition and a total lack of faith in God to make the song the testimony that He wanted it to be. How sad are we and how far away from these words we are.
In my life today and every other day, I will strive to kill James Greggs, and allow Jesus to live through me. I will strive today to deny my self and truly put God first in all of my actions, behaviors, and relations. I don't want it to be said of me what Jesus said to Peter, Get behind me Satan! You are an offense to Me, for you are not mindful of the things of God, but the things of men.
Father, thank you for your Spirit and His striving with me. Thank you for a mind and heart that is willing to go with You all of the way, all of the time. Father I believe. Help my unbelief. Keep me in remembrance of the things that I've committed to and allow me to please You more. Thank You Lord for the confidence to know that I have what I say. Thank you for these and everything in Jesus name I pray. Amen.

See you tomorrow! Keep the faith and wear the crown.

Peace is the presence of the goodness of God.
P. Jas.