Psalm 122
1 Corinthians 9-11
SOAP - For the good of others
Scripture
1 Corinthians 10:24&31 Nobody should seek his own good but the good of others. So whatever you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.
Observation
I think in this part of 1 Corinthians Paul is telling them that it's ok to eat things you wouldn't normally eat if it makes sense at the time in order to help minister to someone about God. I guess that probably applies to other aspects of life as well. If someone invites you to a meal and you want to tell them about the Lord, it's probably not going to go over all that well if you refuse to eat the meal they've made for you. You don't have to follow some strict set of rules all the time, just be sure that what you are doing is for God's glory. That is the impression I get from this scripture... maybe it means something totally different? Anyone know?
Application
Sometime over the last few days my mind has totally shutdown and cannot seem to come up with words to say about any of this scripture. I don't know if it's just scripture that doesn't speak to me strongly or what. I thought if I started writing today something would come to me but it really hasn't. I'm really looking forward to Thursday because I think getting together to talk about what we've been reading helps me when I come to a standstill. Anyway, I do hope that as I go about my days I can do things for the good of others instead of my own good, even when it's not easy. And I hope that I can take notice of my actions and priorities in life and see if they are for the glory of God or just for the comfort and pleasure of Kristy.
Prayer
Dear Lord, I guess I'm kind of struggling right now, but I know you are there and I know you love me. I don't want to take my struggle as an opportunity to run around doing as I please. Lord I pray that you would help me live well for you even in times when it doesn't come easily. Thank you Lord for all that you do for us. Lord, the words are not there in my mouth to speak or write, but I pray that you would write your words on my heart that I may follow you. Amen.
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Kristy, I think you hit the nail on the head. It's ok that you can't come up with the words to describe it. It's hard for me to minister to people when they are not like me and I think that this is what Paul is getting to here. We are do everything for God's glory even when we are placed out of our comfort zone.
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