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

April 26: 2Samuel 1; Psalm 140; Matthew 13

Scripture: Matthew (NIV) 13:44 The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and covered up. Then in his joy he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field.

Observation: The value this man would be getting far surpassed the value of all his possessions. He was willing to give up everything else in order to possess this one treasure. He found joy in the sacrifice.

Application: When I have something that I am not willing to give up for the Lord, it shows that I do not yet understand the great value of the Kingdom of God! To hold onto something of temporal value and let it keep me from something of eternal value is not wise by anyone’s standard. But I find joy when I release what I cannot keep in order to gain what I cannot loose!

Prayer: Lord, help me to live in such a way that others can see the joy I have in serving you. It is my pleasure to serve you. Amen

Pastor Leon

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