Thursday, August 13, 2009

The old dependable S.O.A.P.Y.

Scripture: ‘When the Advocate comes, whom I will send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth who comes from the Father, he will testify on my behalf. You also are to testify because you have been with me from the beginning (John 15:26-27).

Observation: The Advocate, Holy Spirit, sent by God the Father and God the Son to inform, or teach, us. One of its means of teaching is 'natural' conscience. It is 'natural' because we are born with it, and it is 'unnatural' because without God's consistent help we cannot have it.

Application: To look for moments to share Christ Jesus with others knowing that the Advocate can testify as well so move into, through, and after our witness in tome of prayer.

Prayer: God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, one God: thank you for allowing Your Spirit to come and live among and in us. The Spirit is You --- such is almost unbelievable when experienced in daily life! Guide my emotions, thoughts, attitudes, disciplines, insights, and actions by graceful words and good works. May my words and deeds help those who hear and see at least glance at you, by your grace and truth. Amen.

Yield: Look for moments to testify on behalf of Jesus, and be prayerfully prepared.

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