He was there!

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

December 24: John 19-21

Scripture: John 20:13 They asked her, "Woman, why are you crying?" "They have taken my Lord away," she said, "and I don’t know where they have put him."
14 At this, she turned round and saw Jesus standing there, but she did not realize that it was Jesus.

Observation: Jesus is standing there unrecognized by Mary who was mourning his loss and thinking that someone has stolen his body. She was so lost in her grief that she did not take a close look at who was standing beside her and talking with her. She recognized him when he spoke her name. (verses 15-16)

Application: There are times I get so lost in my circumstances that I do not expect nor do I look for the presence of Jesus. Yet He is has promised never to leave me nor forsake me! He is with me!

Prayer: Lord, my circumstances may be so dark that I cannot see everything clearly, but I can be assured that you are there with me! Amen

Pastor Leon

Making friends for time and eternity!