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

August 7: Zephaniah 1-3; John 9

Scripture: John (NIV) 9:11 He replied, “The man they call Jesus made some mud and put it on my eyes. He told me to go to Siloam and wash. So I went and washed, and then I could see.”

Observation: Some religious leaders were questioning this man who had been born blind. They wanted him to tell them something about Jesus and about this healing on a Sabbath day. He told them all he knew. He could not explain who Jesus was, or how the healing worked. All he knew was what Jesus put some mud in his eyes and told him to go and wash. He obeyed, went and washed and now he could see!

Application: I do not have to be able to answer all the questions. I only have to believe in the One speaking to me and obey. It is really that simple. Faith in God expressed in obedience to His Word brings miracles!

Prayer: Lord, thank you for not requiring that I understand how everything works. Thank you for responding to simple faith. My faith in not in my ability to understand, but in your ability to keep your word! Amen

Pastor Leon

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