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

February 3: Exodus 35-36; Acts 10

Scripture: Acts (NIV) 10:19 While Peter was still thinking about the vision, the Spirit said to him, “Simon, three men are looking for you…

Observation: Jesus had walked with them and talked with them. When He ascended to heaven, He sent the Holy Spirit to dwell in His followers. Now the Holy Spirit was speaking to Peter, not with a voice from a physical mouth, but speaking just as clearly. Peter recognized the Spirit’s voice and understood His message.

Application: I am finding that the Spirit speaks to me with strong thoughts in my mind usually in conjunction with a conviction in my heart that God is talking to me. I have a strong sense that if I do not obey, I will have missed God. When appropriate I will wait for God to repeat His directions through another venue. When I have time and opportunity, I will ask someone I trust who I know hears from God. I may not be able to back up the thoughts with scripture, but the Spirit’s words do not go contrary to God’s Word! As I grow in recognizing and responding to the Spirit’s voice, I can respond more quickly.

Prayer: Holy Spirit, how logical it is: if you live in me, you obviously will want to talk to me. It just makes sense. Keep talking, and I’ll keep listening. Amen

Pastor Leon

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