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

October 30: Job 21; Mark 5-6

Scripture: Mark 6:31 Then, because so many people were coming and going that they did not even have a chance to eat, he said to them, "Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest."
32 So they went away by themselves in a boat to a solitary place
33 But many who saw them leaving recognized them and ran on foot from all the towns and got there ahead of them.
34 When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, he had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd. So he began teaching them many things.

Observation: Jesus knew his disciples. He knew they were tired. He invited them to come WITH HIM in a boat. When they arrived at their destination, a crowd was already gathered and Jesus began ministering to them. Later in the day, these tired disciples helped Jesus feed 5,000 men plus the women and children! Where did they get the strength? They got it from being WITH HIM!

Application: At times I too experience the weariness of being busy serving the Lord. But God provides renewed strength and joy to sustain me in my weariness. It is found in HIS Presence! It is found in the knowledge that I can be useful to HIM! It is found in being in the boat with HIM on the way and then ministering with HIM when He and I arrive. The key is not to run ahead, nor to lag behind, but to go WITH HIM!

Prayer: Lord, it is in Your Presence that my strength is renewed and I am refreshed to continue when I am weary. Thank you. Amen.

Pastor Leon

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