SOAP: Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer

Scripture: Revelation 10:5 Then the angel I had seen standing on the sea and on the land raised his right hand to heaven.
6 And he swore by him who lives for ever and ever, who created the heavens and all that is in them, the earth and all that is in it, and the sea and all that is in it, and said, "There will be no more delay!

Observation: I enjoyed spending this three-day weekend with Sharon, but this morning when I backed the bus out of its parking place, I knew the weekend was over. Some years past when my father died, there came the certain realization that the time with my parents was over. There are key moments in life when things change. There is no more waiting for that long anticipated moment to arrive. We wondered how it would be, but in that moment we are living it. It is here, and everything changes.

Application: Many people would rather not think about the judgments promised by God. I must not make that mistake. I cannot stop it; I cannot change it! But I can change how it will affect me. During the coming time of judgment, I can place myself in the merciful care of my Creator! I can accept the payment made to cover my sins. And soon it will happen; I will be standing before Him! The anticipation will be over; the moment will be the reality. There will be no more delay!

Prayer: Lord, thank you for graciously taking on yourself the burden of paying for my sins. The day of your appearing is fast approaching. I want to be ready! Amen.

September 5: Ezekiel 25-28; Revelation 10

Pastor Leon

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