SOAP: Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer

Scripture: Revelation 2:7 He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches…
Revelation 2:11 He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches…
Revelation 2:17 He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches…
Revelation 2:29 He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.

Observation: These four times and three times in the next chapter we read this same phrase. Every day is a day in which God’s people need to hear “what the Spirit says.” This was true in the days of the declining Roman Empire. It is also in these days of the decline of the United States of America. In days of a declining economy or declining health, being able to hear the Spirit is priority!

Application: I have heard it said of people that they have an “ear for music.” I want to have an ear for the Spirit. I need to hear what He is saying today. I love the song that goes, “Tune my heart to the voice of your Spirit; so I may hear all you whisper to me. Shut out the world and its bright temptations; focus my eyes clearly on you. Yes, focus my eyes clearly on you.”

Prayer: Holy Spirit, you are faithful to speak to those who are faithful to listen. May I always take time to listen to you. Amen.

August 28: Ezekiel 1-3; Revelation 2

Pastor Leon

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