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

August 16: 2Kings 24; Jeremiah 22; Psalm 112; John 18

Scripture: Psalm (NIV) 112:1 Praise the LORD. Blessed are those who fear the LORD, who find great delight in his commands…
7 They will have no fear of bad news; their hearts are steadfast, trusting in the LORD.

Observation: The first verse gives the subject of this Psalm. Then the next 8 verses give various characteristic of those who fear the Lord and delight in his commands. Our lives today are almost constantly bombarded by bad news. Television news is full of bad news. Bad news can come from the doctors, the economist, even our family. But what is there to fear when our lives have been placed in God’s hands.

Application: What I believe about God has great effect on my life. The God who lives in my life is the creator of the universe. He knows all things and nothing is impossible to him. He created me with the purpose of fellowship. He loves me and wants me to trust Him. My trust affects my life, my death, and my eternity. In verse 7 above, it affects my heart!

Prayer: Lord, there is no need to be alarmed when I trust you. Amen

Pastor Leon

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