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

November 13: Job 39, 40; 1Corinthians 13, 14

Scripture: 1Corinthians 13:13 And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.
1Corinthians 14: 1 Follow the way of love and eagerly desire spiritual gifts, especially the gift of prophecy.
3 But everyone who prophesies speaks to men for their strengthening, encouragement and comfort.
4 He who speaks in a tongue edifies himself, but he who prophesies edifies the church.

Observation: Chapter 13 ends with love being the greatest. Chapter 14 tells us to especially desire the gift of prophecy. Why? Because love motivates us to minister to others and that is what prophecy does—minister to others.

Application: Love is to be the motivation for my ministry/service. Ministry can accomplish much for the kingdom, however only ministry motivated by love can really please God. God looks at the heart of the minister.

Prayer: Lord, may love be the reason for my ministry—love for you and lover for others. Amen.

Pastor Leon

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