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

February 26: Numbers 19-20; Psalm 28; Mark 5

Scripture: Mark (NIV) 5:18 As Jesus was getting into the boat, the man who had been demon-possessed begged to go with him. 19 Jesus did not let him, but said, “Go home to your family and tell them how much the Lord has done for you, and how he has had mercy on you.” 20 So the man went away and began to tell in the Decapolis how much Jesus had done for him. And all the people were amazed.

Observation: Here Jesus directs the man to go and tell, in contrast to times He directed people not to tell. (Note verse 43 of this chapter.) Jesus would not be in this area very much, so it was good to have someone spreading the message. However in and around Jerusalem, healings drew more and more people. Jesus loved the people, but needed time to spend with His disciples.

This man did not get his feelings hurt because he was not allowed to do as he desired and go with Jesus. Instead he accepted his assignment to return home and be a witness where he lived.

Application: May I be as faithful as this man to spread the news about what God has done for me.

Prayer: Holy Spirit, open my eyes to the opportunities I will have today to tell others what Jesus has done for me. Amen

Pastor Leon

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