SOAP: Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer

Scripture: Revelation 6: 9 ¶ When he opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of those who had been slain because of the word of God and the testimony they had maintained.
10 They called out in a loud voice, "How long, Sovereign Lord, holy and true, until you judge the inhabitants of the earth and avenge our blood?"
11 Then each of them was given a white robe, and they were told to wait a little longer, until the number of their fellow-servants and brothers who were to be killed as they had been was completed.

Observation: Entrance into heaven is only by the grace of Jesus and our faith in His sacrifice. However thinking that it makes no difference to God as to how faithfully we live our Christian life is clearly wrong. God is faithful to reward people according to their faithfulness. In these verses we see that God has a special place for those who make the greatest sacrifice of giving their lives for the gospel.

Application: I do not know where my life may lead, but I must be faithful to honor Him in all circumstances. In life or death, honoring Him with my choices brings future rewards for me and present glory for Him! I am blest to see senior citizens who have great faith and have grown in their ability to express God’s faithfulness and love.

Prayer: Lord, when you look at me, I want you to see your love and faithfulness at work through me. Amen.

September 1: Ezekiel 15, 16; Psalm 70; Revelation 6

Pastor Leon

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