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

August 14: Jeremiah 16-17; Psalm 96; John 16

Scripture: Psalm (NIV) 96:1 Sing to the LORD a new song; sing to the LORD all the earth.

Observation: It is not uncommon in churches to day to hear the older generation wishing the church would sing the old songs. Of course most of us do not want the really old songs of Beethoven and Mozart, or even ancient Hebrew songs from the book of Psalms. We want the old songs that were being sung when we were younger. (Maybe we are really admitting that we are growing old! Ha.) I like the songs in the hymnal. I sang them when I was struggling with the beginning of my faith walk. God used them to comfort and strengthen me. They are still dear to my hearts and bless me. But…

Application: …when I hear a new song I know God is still putting songs in the hearts of His people. He is still doing things about which people write songs. The musical phrases are different, the rhythm is different, the melody is not always easy for me to follow—but I can rejoice because someone is praising my Lord! Someone thinks He is worthy of a new song of praise.

Prayer: Lord, Your mercies are new every morning; it is so right that there be a continual stream of new songs to you! I rejoice when you are being honored! Amen

Pastor Leon

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