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

January 5: Genesis 12-14; Luke 5

Scripture: Luke 5:3 NIV He got into one of the boats, the one belonging to Simon, and asked him to put out a little from shore. Then he sat down and taught the people from the boat.
4 When he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, "Put out into deep water, and let down the nets for a catch."
5 Simon answered, "Master, we’ve worked hard all night and haven’t caught anything. But because you say so, I will let down the nets."
6 When they had done so, they caught such a large number of fish that their nets began to break.

Observation: The experts had determined that it was time to quit fishing. It was time to put up the boats, wash the nets, and go home. They were fishermen, with years of experience. But Simon was willing to humor Jesus and do what He said.

Application: Sometimes I think I am the expert and have it all figured out. Sometimes I think that what God wants is just a waste of time. I wonder how many times I have missed His miraculous supply because I did not do what He said.

Prayer: Lord, “because you say so” will always be enough reason for me to do your bidding. Amen

Pastor Leon

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