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

December 2: Romans 9-12

Scripture: Romans 12:13 Share with God’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.

Observation: We should practice hospitality until we get it right. Saturday I was privileged to drive a bus load of Andover High School students to a location where they served about 200 children presently living in foster homes. The gifts were NOT FOR the children. While the foster parents were kept in a room away from the activity, students accompanied the children as they choose Christmas gifts for their foster families! They would then take the gifts to tables where other students would help wrap the gifts. The children were receiving a wonderful gift—they were being enabled to experience the joy of giving.

Application: Like the children, this Christmas I will only be able to give what I have been given! God will enable me to experience one of His greatest joys—the joy of giving.

Prayer: Lord, may your generosity flow through me, and not just to me! Thank you for sharing with me the joy of giving! Amen

Pastor Leon

Making friends for time and eternity!