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

November 21: Matt 8-10

Scripture: Matthew 10:19 But when they arrest you, do not worry about what to say or how to say it. At that time you will be given what to say,
20 for it will not be you speaking, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you.

Observation: I have watched old movie scenes of radio land lines being cut in World War I, of telegraph lines being cut in the Civil War, and of breaking the communication codes in World War II. As a hospital corpsman with a Marine unit in Viet Nam, I usually stayed by the platoon lieutenant and the radio man. I learned from personal observation the importance of good communication. Good communication is understandable and up-to-date. We trusted the one sending the messages to know the big picture of the war and how we would best serve.

Application: As I am engaged in spiritual warfare, God has provided the greatest communication system ever used. It is the presence of his Holy Spirit dwelling in me 24 hours every day! Wow!! As I learn to limit distractions and focus on hearing his voice, I find his communication to be both understandable and up-to-date. Better than that, it is up to the minute, even up to the second! God has the big picture and I can trust Him to lead me to victory for His glory!

Prayer: Lord, although I seldom understand the big picture, I trust you to speak to me in ways I can understand and obey. I trust your love for me. Amen

Pastor Leon

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