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

November 2: Job 23-24; Mark 11-12

Scripture: Mark (NIV) 11:7 When they brought to colt to Jesus and threw their cloaks over it, he sat on it. 8 Many people spread their cloaks on the road, while others spread branches they had cut in the fields. 9 Those who went ahead and those who followed shouted, “Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!”

Observation: Sometime back I did a SOAP on being identified with the colt; today I identify with the crowd.

Application: Am I excited when I see people "carrying" Jesus in their lives? It is so easy to criticize the way they carry Him, or some personal flaw and not be excited that Jesus is being exalted and appreciated. I can become a colt inspector if not careful. Am I a spectator of others as they worship, or do I participate by joining in the praise?

Prayer: Jesus, I rejoice when I see others exalting you. Even when they do not dress the way I like, or sing the songs I like, or set the lighting the way I like—it blesses me to see you exalted! As best I can, I want to join them! Amen

Pastor Leon

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