SOAP: Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer

Scripture: Revelation 20:12 And I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne, and books were opened. Another book was opened, which is the book of life. The dead were judged according to what they had done as recorded in the books.
Revelation 20:15 If anyone’s name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire.

Observation: Before God’s throne there are no distinctions. Great and small will stand side by side. There are books recording our actions from which we will be judged. But there is a much more important book—the book of life. No one will be found acceptable according to the works written in the books. The only ones found acceptable for entrance into heaven are those whose name is written in the book of life—those whose names are not “blotted out” of the book of life. (Rev 3:5)

Application: The priority of this life is to make sure my name is written in the book of life. I have done that by accepting the death of Jesus on the cross as the payment for my sins. He is my Savior! I do that every day by thinking, talking, and acting in a way that honors Him. He is my Lord!

Prayer: Lord, thank you for forgiving my sins and being the Lord of my life. Amen.

September 15: Ezekiel 38-39; Psalm 145; Revelation 20

Pastor Leon

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