SOAP: Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer

Scripture: Revelation 11:18 The nations were angry; and your wrath has come. The time has come for judging the dead, and for rewarding your servants the prophets and your saints and those who reverence your name, both small and great—and for destroying those who destroy the earth."

Observation: In this verse we see the completeness of God’s judgment. He who is absolutely holy is absolutely balanced. There is a punishment part and a reward part. He punishes those who do evil AND rewards those who do good.

We also see that the earth which was created in the first chapter of Genesis and where it was pronounced “good,” continues to be valued by God. He holds those responsible who destroy the earth.

Application: I need to be careful to respect this planet on which I live. I should respect it because it is the only one we have. I should respect it because the next generation will live here too. I should respect it because it is God’s creation.

Prayer: Lord, in your wisdom you created this special place for man to live. I want you to find me faithful in caring for the earth around me. Amen.

September 6: Ezekiel 29-32; Revelation 11

Pastor Leon

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