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

June 28: Amos 1-3; Psalm 80; 2Timothy 4

Scripture: 2Timothy (NIV) 4:3 For the time will come when men will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear… 5 But you, keep your head in all situations…

Observation: I believe we are living in a time like the one Paul is describing in his letter to Timothy. There are so many churches, there are so many book stores, there are so many religious shows on the radio and television, –it is easy for people to find what fits their liking. Instead of pleasing God by going to the church to which He sends us, it is easy for us to look for the church that best pleases us.

Application: I need to bring my “itching ears” under the control of the Holy Spirit. I believe the Lord is saying to me that I should not reject His message because it is not what I want to hear. He is also saying that I should not reject his message because I do not like the style in which it is delivered. The preacher may not dress in a way I like. I may not like the style of music. The important thing is to hear God!

Prayer: Lord, help me not to miss your message because of ears itching for what pleases me. May my heart always be ready to hear you speak to me. Amen

Pastor Leon

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