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

December 14: Hebrews 12-13; Jude

Scripture: Hebrews (NIV) 13:1 Keep on loving one another as brothers and sisters. 2 Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it.

Observation: For those who are friends, we should find ways to express our love. For those who are strangers, we should show hospitality. In Genesis 18 we read of Abraham showing hospitality to strangers who just happened to be the Lord and two angels. In Luke 24 we read of two disciples that met a stranger on the road and invited him in for an evening meal. The stranger was the Lord Jesus! In Matthew 25, Jesus told them if they served even the least among them, He would consider it done to Him.

Application: To be unwilling to be inconvenienced by helping someone else can be a sign that I do not really appreciate what Jesus has done for me. Leaving heaven to live on earth surely was not convenient! Laying aside His divine glory to live as a man on earth is far beyond my ability to comprehend. Being hospitable is often not convenient.

Prayer: Lord, I desire to show my appreciation for your hospitality in bringing me into your kingdom, by being hospitable to others. I am going to need your help. Amen

Pastor Leon

Making friends for time and eternity!