S.O.A.P. 30 Day Challenge – Day #17 February 17, 2024 “Denying Personal Comfort for Integrity
S. Acts 24:26-27 (NIV) “At the same time he (Felix) was hoping that Paul would offer him a bribe, so he sent for him frequently and talked with him. After two years had passed, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus.”
O. The governor, Felix, was hoping that Paul would try to bribe him – yet Paul stayed true to the Lord – denying personal comfort for spiritual integrity. Paul used these opportunities to share the Gospel of Jesus to teach the governor on a variety of biblical topics. This went on for two years.
A. My desire is to live my life with integrity for the Lord – using every available opportunity to reach and teach people about Jesus.
P. Thank you Lord for Paul’s example. He did not use these moments for personal comfort – rather for opportunities to share and teach about Jesus. Holy Spirit, fill me and guide me to live a life of integrity (wholeness) before you and others. In Jesus’ name.
