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

April 21: 1Samuel 24; Psalm 57, 58; 1Chronicles 8; Matthew 8

Scripture: Matthew (NIV) 8:2 A man who had a skin disease came and got down on his knees in front of Jesus. He said, “Lord, if you are willing to make me clean, you can do it.”
3 Jesus reached out his hand and touched the man. “I am willing to do it,” he said. “Be clean!” Right away the man was healed of his skin disease.

Observation: The man had heard enough to know that Jesus could heal the skin disease. But would Jesus be willing to do so? Would Jesus be willing to do it for him? How Jesus’ words must have stirred his heart.

Application: I can see that many times I have had the same doubts. There was no doubt about Jesus being able to provide what I needed, but was He willing to do it for me? Satan was quick to remind me of my failures and how I had no right to expect God to help me. I needed Jesus to speak into my spirit, “I am willing!”

Prayer: Lord, thank you for the many times and many ways you have helped me. Thank you for your willingness to help me. Amen

Pastor Leon

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