SOAP: Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer

Scripture: Revelation 17:8 The beast, which you saw, once was, now is not, and will come up out of the Abyss and go to his destruction. The inhabitants of the earth whose names have not been written in the book of life from the creation of the world will be astonished when they see the beast, because he once was, now is not, and yet will come.
9 "This calls for a mind with wisdom. The seven heads are seven hills on which the woman sits.
10 They are also seven kings. Five have fallen, one is, the other has not yet come; but when he does come, he must remain for a little while.
11 The beast who once was, and now is not, is an eighth king. He belongs to the seven and is going to his destruction.

Observation: Most history books I have read have a page with pictures or facts placed along a time line. The line begins at a certain date and ends at a certain date and one is able to see the historical progression of the people and events. In the verses above we see an historical time line that starts in the past but ends in the future!

Application: From my memory I can make an historical time line of my life up to the present. AND by faith, I can extend it into the future for my God has promised to prepare a place for me! I do not know what people or events lie ahead, but I know my time line ends in His presence!

Prayer: Lord, like the song says, “I don’t know about tomorrow.” But I know you will be with me here, and I know you will take me to be with you when I die! Wow! Amen.

September 12: Daniel 3-4; Psalm 81; Revelation 17

Pastor Leon

Making friends for time and eternity!