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

July 7: Hosea 10-12; Psalm 73; Hebrews 4

Scripture: Psalm (NIV) 73:28 But for me it is good to be near God; I have made the Lord GOD my refuge, that I may tell of all your works.

Observation: Much advertising today has someone telling how a particular product solved their problem or improved their life. In this verse I read that the Psalmist had discovered personal benefits from walking in a close relationship with the Lord. It was not just good for the nation; it was not just the right thing to do; the psalmist says it is good “for me.”

Application: In looking back over the 66 years of my life, I can join the psalmist in saying, “It is good for me too.” In considering the blessings that have come my way, in considering the troubles that I have not had to experience, I come to the obvious conclusion: It has been good for me.

Prayer: Lord, You have been good for me! I pray that in some way I have been good for you. Amen

Pastor Leon

Making friends for time and eternity!