Pastor Leon’s SOAP: Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer

October 16: Malachi 3-4; Psalm 148; Acts 5

Scripture: Acts 5: 34 But a Pharisee named Gamaliel, a teacher of the law, who was honored by all the people, stood up in the Sanhedrin and ordered that the men be put outside for a little while.
35 Then he addressed them: "Men of Israel, consider carefully what you intend to do to these men
Acts 5:38 Therefore, in the present case I advise you: Leave these men alone! Let them go! For if their purpose or activity is of human origin, it will fail.
39 But if it is from God, you will not be able to stop these men; you will only find yourselves fighting against God."

Observation: From among the religious leaders who wanted to put the apostles to death came a word of wisdom. If what the apostles were preaching was of man, it would soon die out. But if it was of God, they would never be able to stop it!

Application: When speaking for the Lord, it is important that I say what God is saying. When I give my own wisdom, or worldly counsel, God is not committed to bring it about. It will soon die out. But when I speak His words, He stands behind them to accomplish His purpose.

Prayer: Lord, I dedicate my mouth to you. Use it to communicate your message to the people around me. May people be blest to hear your words. May you receive the glory. And may I have the joy of being useful. Amen.

Pastor Leon

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