SOAP - August 6

Scripture
Mark 5:38 They entered the leader's house and pushed their way through the gossips looking for a story and neighbours bringing in casseroles.

Observation
In just one chapter I was spoilt for choice but decided to go with v.38 since anything else would have been a clever thought rather than a personal challenge. In other peoples' times of trouble do I...

1. look for a story
2. seek to gather information
3. try to 'fix' (& potentially satisfy 'self')

All of which are my versions of gossip or am I looking to be the neighbourly hands & feet of Jesus - bringing in casseroles?

Application
I need to be more aware that sometimes people need me to be their neighbour. I need to be aware all of the time that they rarely need me to be a gossip.

Prayer
Heavenly Father, I need to be & want to be slower to gossip & quicker to be like Jesus. Open my eyes to see people as you do.

Thank you for the blessings contained within my today - Jonathan