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

August 31: Ezekiel 12-14; Revelation 5

Scripture: Revelation (NIV) 5:4 I wept and wept because no one was found who was worthy to open the scroll or look inside
5 Then one of the elders said to me, “Do not weep! See, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has triumphed. He is able to open the scroll and its seven seals.”
6 Then I saw a Lamb, looking as if it had been slain…
7 He came and took the scroll…
12 In a loud voice they sang: “Worthy is the Lamb…
13 …”To him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise…

Observation: In heaven, Jesus is introduced to John as the LION, but he makes his appearance as the LAMB. He is not worshipped as the conquering, all powerful LION but as the LAMB who suffered, bled, and died. He could demand worship because he had the power to force people to worship him. Instead He chooses to be worshipped by those who have experienced his love and choose to worship him.

Application: If I want to be like Jesus I must be more of a lamb than a lion. It is not how many people I can rule, but how many I can serve.

Prayer: Lord, as your servant, help me be a useful servant to those around me. Amen

Pastor Leon

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