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

April 28: 2Samuel 3; 1Chronicles 12; Matthew 15

Scripture: 1Chronicles (NIV) 12:38 All these, men of war, arrayed in battle order, came to Hebron with a whole heart to make David king over all Israel. Likewise, all the rest of Israel were of a single mind to make David king.
39 And they were there with David for three days, eating and drinking, for their brothers had made preparation for them.
40 And also their relatives, from as far as Issachar and Zebulun and Naphtali, came bringing food on donkeys and on camels and on mules and on oxen, abundant provisions of flour, cakes of figs, clusters of raisins, and wine and oil, oxen and sheep, for there was joy in Israel.

Observation: David had been king over the southern tribes for several years while Saul’s son retained the kingship over the northern tribes of Israel. But now the northern tribes were ready to make David their king too. They came to Hebron “with a whole heart” and they were of “a single mind.” Their unity resulted in great generosity and joy.

Application: My circumstances may have some similarities with Israel. Our pastor recently resigned we are now in the first steps of finding God’s will for a new pastor. When the decision is finalized, the Leadership Board will rejoice if the same things can be said about Generations Church A/G as was written about Israel.

Prayer: Lord, give Generations Church a whole heart and single mind in choosing a pastor. Let generosity flow from a joyful heart. Amen

Pastor Leon

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