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

July 27: Isaiah 50-52; 2Peter 1

Scripture: 1Peter (NIV) 1:13 I think it is right to refresh your memory as long as I live in the tent of this body,
14 because I know that I will soon put it aside, as our Lord Jesus Christ has made clear to me.
15 And I will make every effort to see that after my departure you will always be able to remember these things.

Observation: Peter knew by revelation from the Lord that he did not have much time left before his death. Now at the end of his life, his concern was not for himself, but for those who would remain behind. He refreshed their memory and he wrote things down. They would have this letter for years to come.

Application: As my faith is grounded in God’s Word and years of personal experience with the Lord, I have become more concerned about the next generation. Our nation once depended on God and made mention of Him often. We turned to ignoring him. And now we are becoming anti-God. Several years back I believe the Lord told me that he would bring across our borders one unwanted alien for every unwanted baby that we aborted. Judgment is coming to our nation. Revival may postpone it but will not stop it. As my generation is exiting, the brunt of the judgment will be borne by the next generation. Like Peter, I must make sure that after my departure they “will always be able to remember.”

Prayer: Lord, Thank you for your faithfulness to me. Help me be faithful to pass it along to the next generation. Amen

Pastor Leon

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