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

November 28: Matt 28; 1Thes 1-3

Scripture: Matthew 28:8 So the women hurried away from the tomb, afraid yet filled with joy, and ran to tell his disciples.

Observation: The women arrived at the tomb expecting to place some spices around the body of Jesus. They probably felt the earth quake on their way to the tomb. They found the stone already rolled away from the entrance. They were given a message by the angel of the Lord. They were reminded of what Jesus had said. They were given an assignment to go tell the disciples. They were terrified, yet filled with great joy. Their emotions were mixed.

Application: There are times when my emotions run the gamut from fear to joy, from high to low, from hot to cold. In those times I need to remain steady by remembering what Jesus has told me, and carry out my assignments.

Prayer: Lord, with the situation in our nation and world, I see the church coming into a season when emotions will be pulled in many directions. Keep me in your word. Keep me steady. Amen

Pastor Leon

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