SOAP: Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer

Scripture: Ezekiel 46: 9 "‘When the people of the land come before the LORD at the appointed feasts, whoever enters by the north gate to worship is to go out by the south gate; and whoever enters by the south gate is to go out by the north gate. No-one is to return through the gate by which he entered, but each is to go out by the opposite gate.

Observation: God was giving instructions through Ezekiel as to worship on their feast days. As there would be many people coming to the temple to present their offerings, there would need to be an orderly procession. Those entering from through the north gate should progress on through and exit by the south gate.

Application: An obvious application for me today is that I should not leave the church returning the way I entered. I should leave differently. I am changed in His presence and should not return the same way I came.

Prayer: Thank you, Lord, for all the times you have changed me as I joined others in your presence. I entered discouraged, but left encouraged. I entered feeling week and sickly, but left feeling strong and healthy. I entered wondering how things would ever work out, but left in wonder of your awesome power and provision! Amen.

September 18: Ezekiel 45-46; Luke 1

Pastor Leon

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