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

November 19: Matt 1-4

Scripture: Matthew 2:13 When they had gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. "Get up," he said, "take the child and his mother and escape to Egypt. Stay there until I tell you, for Herod is going to search for the child to kill him."

Observation: Stay there until … To many times people let trouble or circumstances set their times, but Joseph was sent to a location and told to stay "until." Instead of letting God develop their character through tough times, some people move quickly to a more pleasing location.

Application: When I have been given specific directions, I should stay "until." If I went somewhere just to check it out, then I can probably leave for the same reason. But, if the Lord sent me, I need to stay until He releases me to go elsewhere!

Prayer: Lord, help me not to forget that you are working in my life with eternity in view. May I faithfully remain until… Amen.

Pastor Leon

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