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

June 25: Joel 1-3; 2Timothy 1

Scripture: 2Timothy (NIV) 1:1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus… 2 To Timothy, my dear son… 3 I thank God…as night and day I constantly remember you in my prayers. 4 Recalling your tears, I long to see you, so that I may be filled with joy.

Observation: As we read Paul’s letter to Timothy, we see a strong, emotional relationship. Paul considers Timothy as a dear son. In the morning, in the evening, and all through the day Paul is talking to God about Timothy. He remembers the last tearful farewell and looks forward to the joy he will have when he sees Timothy again.

Application: In my “Timothy” years I saw great value of having older people speak into my life. I gained much and saw increase in my life and ministry as I followed their input. I appreciated that they saw value in me. But until I became a “Paul” I did not fully realize the value a “Timothy” could be to an elder. I now see that I could have been a much better “Timothy” to the “Pauls” God placed in my life.

Prayer: Lord, thank you for the joy you bring into my life through younger people. May I be careful to make a place for them in my life, make them welcome when they are with me, and honor them as valuable. Amen

Pastor Leon

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