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

October 4: Esther 1-2; Psalm 150; Luke 17

Scripture: Psalm (NIV) 150:1 Praise the LORD. Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty heavens. 2 Praise him for his acts of power; praise him for his surpassing greatness. 3 Praise him with the sounding of the trumpet, praise him with harp and lyre…
6 Let everything that has breath praise the LORD. Praise ye the LORD.

Observation: Verse 1 gives the places to praise the LORD. Verses 3-5 give a list of things to use in praising the LORD. Verse 6 tells us to whom this command to praise the LORD was given—to everything that has breath. Verse 2 gives two reasons we should praise the LORD. We should praise him for his acts of power and his magnificent and surpassing greatness. He is without equal! His powerful acts are always under the control of his holiness and love.

Application: If there ever was a being to admire, it is God! If there ever was someone deserving our love and commitment, it is God! His acts of power are never done selfishly. They are worthy of all praise!

Prayer: Heavenly Father, you are amazing! Your acts demonstrate your surpassing greatness. Your power is seen in your gentleness. Amen

Pastor Leon

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