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

August 22, 2015: SOAP #2088: Jeremiah 28-30; 1John 3

Scripture: Jeremiah (NIV) 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. 12 Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. 13 You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. 14 I will be found by you,” declares the Lord, “and will bring you back from captivity.”

Observation: What a wonderful promise God makes to the people of Jerusalem. But what makes the promise even extra special is to note where they are. They are not living in security in the city of Jerusalem. They are captives that have been taken to Babylon!

Application: Sometimes the promise of God does not come to me when I am worshipping the Lord on Sunday morning surrounded by God’s people in church. Sometimes God speaks to me during the week when I am surrounded by trouble. Times of trouble do not hinder God’s plans for me.

Prayer: Holy Spirit, help me to keep my focus more on my Heavenly Father than on my circumstances. Amen.

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