#soap # Luke 22 ## Title: Preparing for God’s Presence ## Scripture: (Luke 22:8) Jesus sent Peter and John, saying, “Go and prepare the Passover for us to eat.” (NET) ## Observation: Most people I know do not invite people over to their home without cleaning up first. We all should prepare ourselves before going to special events like weddings or funerals. Where I come from in the Deep South, it was considered rude to show up at a party without at least offering to bring something. However, how many of us walk into our time with God without preparing our hearts first? We prepare more for a meeting with our boss than for a “meeting” with the King of the Universe. This does not mean we should only act formal around the things of God and lose the relational component. I think we should challenge ourselves to remember that our Heavenly Father loves us fully AND He is the King of all. There should be a healthy respect. ## Application: Before jumping into your devotional time tomorrow, take a few moments to prepare your heart to commune with God. ## Prayer: Thank You, Jesus, for always welcoming us into Your presence.