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

August 26: Jeremiah 50-51; 3John

Scripture: 3John (NIV) 1:3 It gave me great joy when some believers came and testified about your faithfulness to the truth, telling how you continue to walk in it.
4 I have no greater joy than to hear than my children are walking in the truth.

Observation: Though not John’s physical children, John had been instrumental in the lives of his readers and he refers to them as his children. Children can bring joy in three ways. First, there is the joy of the relationship. Second is the joy of observing their growth. Third is the “great joy” received when someone else has a good report.

Application: I need to watch for opportunity to give a good report. Instead of being a gossip spreading bad reports about others, I want to be known for spreading good reports and compliments. May I bring joy to someone today by giving them a good report about someone they love. I might have opportunity to tell one of my bus rider’s parents something special I have noticed about their child.

Prayer: Lord, use me today to spread this special kind of joy. Amen

Pastor Leon

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