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

December 11: Philemon; Hebrews 1-4

Scripture: Hebrews 3:5 Moses was faithful as a servant in all God’s house, testifying to what would be said in the future.
6 But Christ is faithful as a son over God’s house. And we are his house, if we hold on to our courage and the hope of which we boast.

Observation: What a truth is put forth so simply yet forcefully! " … we are His house … " That is not what we will be, but what we are! It is not a future possibility but a present reality! If we are in the faith, we are His house!

Application: In John 14:23 Jesus tells me that if I love him and obey him, He and His Father will come and live in me. In 1Corinthians 6:19 Paul tells me that my body IS the temple of the Holy Spirit. I do not have to wait until I get to heaven to enjoy His continual presence. Even if I do not feel His presence, I know He is with me!

Prayer: Lord, we are your “house.” I am your “temple.” Thank you for your continued presence. May you be seen in my speech and actions. Amen

Pastor Leon

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