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

November 29: 1Thes 4-5; 2Thes 1-3

Scripture: 1Thessalonians 5:4 But you, brothers, are not in darkness so that this day should surprise you like a thief.
5 You are all sons of the light and sons of the day. We do not belong to the night or to the darkness.
6 ¶ So then, let us not be like others, who are asleep, but let us be alert and self-controlled.

Observation: There is a difference in who we are. There is a difference in Whose we are! There is a difference in our circumstances. There is a difference in our understanding. SO there should be a difference in how we live. OTHERS are asleep, but let US be awake. Those living in the system of the world are clueless and unaware of what is about to happen. We are alert, or mentally in tune with our circumstances. We live like we understand our priorities.

Application: People listen to what I say and watch how I live. They should be able to see a difference. This world is not my home. I believe Jesus is soon to return! So then I am living to please him, trusting him for direction and provision.

Prayer: Lord, thank you for bringing me out of the kingdom of darkness in to your Kingdom of light. May I live my life in the light as you are in the light! Amen

Pastor Leon

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