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

October 18: Job 3-4; Acts 8-9

Scripture: Acts 9: 11 The Lord told him, "Go to the house of Judas on Straight Street and ask for a man from Tarsus named Saul, for he is praying.
12 In a vision he has seen a man named Ananias come and place his hands on him to restore his sight."
13 "Lord," Ananias answered, "I have heard many reports about this man and all the harm he has done to your saints in Jerusalem.
14 And he has come here with authority from the chief priests to arrest all who call on your name."
15 But the Lord said to Ananias, "Go! This man is my chosen instrument to carry my name before the Gentiles and their kings and before the people of Israel.

Observation: The Lord tells Ananias to go to see Saul, but Ananias starts to tell God just how bad this Saul really is. Is Ananias thinking that God does not really understand who Saul is? Does Ananias think that God needs his evaluation of this man?

Application: While driving in Wichita, I had asked God what I might do to bring in additional finances. I turned the corner and saw a school bus with a big sign, “Drivers Wanted.” I heard the Lord say, “You can drive a school bus.” My response, “I don’t think so!” After all, I have an irregular heartbeat. Now the only restriction on my bus driving is a requirement for an annual physical instead of one every two years.
I wonder how many other times God has given me directions only to have me give him some information he might not know! Duh! Who do I think I am? Who do I think He is?

Prayer: Lord, I need never second guess you. I can trust that you know everything needed in order to give correct directions for my life. Amen.

Pastor Leon

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