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

June 12: 1Kings 12; 2Chronicles 10, 11; Philippians 2

Scripture: Philippians (NIV) 2:12 Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed—not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence—continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling.

Observation: For a number of years I read in a Bible in which verse 12 came at the end of the column. Before continuing to the next column I would pause and think about the awesome responsibility I had to “work out my salvation.” Then one day, the Lord spoke to my heart, “Read on.” So I did.

Scripture: Philippians (NIV) 2:13 for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose.

Observation: What a sense of joy entered my heart as I realized that God is in me working with me to accomplish His purposes! Wow! He carries the responsibility.

Application: I am learning that it is not a heavy burden to do God’s will. It is rather a joy! We (God and I) are in this together! Not that He might be with me, but HE IS working in me!

Prayer: Lord, What a relief to know that I am not walking alone in this world. I am to depend on you for wisdom and strength! Amen

Pastor Leon

Making friends for time and eternity!