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

March 16: Deuteronomy 30-31; Psalm 40; 1Corinthians 1

Scripture: Deuteronomy (NIV) 31:7 [Moses speaking to Joshua] “Be strong and courageous, for you must go with this people into the land that the LORD swore to their forefathers to give them, and you must divide it among them as their inheritance. 8 The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.”

Observation: What an amazing God. He promised to do two things that He could do only if He is really God. He would both go before them AND be with them. When they arrived, they would discover that He was already there. While leading the Israelites in the wilderness—at the same time—He was working inside the Promised Land to prepare for Israel’s victory

Application: With a God like that on my side, there is no reason to be afraid or discouraged!

Prayer: Heavenly Father, You were with Moses and Joshua and the children of Israel when you led them into their Promised Land AND You are with me! You go before me to prepare the way AND You are with me as I go! Amen

Pastor Leon

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