September 2, 2015: SOAP #2099:

Scripture: Ezekiel (NIV) 18:23 “Do I take any pleasure in the death of the wicked?” declares the Sovereign LORD.  Rather, am I not pleased when they turn from their ways and live?… 31 Rid yourselves of all the offences you have committed, and get a new heart and a new spirit. Why will you die, O house of Israel? 32 For I take no pleasure in the death of anyone, declares the Sovereign LORD. Repent and live!

Observation: A sparrow cannot fall to the earth without God noticing. Of how much more value is human life to our Heavenly Father. (Matthew 10:28-31) Every color of life matters to God! Every age (from conception to death) matters to God! Every condition of life matters to God!

Application: Every life around me matters to God!   I may value some lives more than others, but the Holy Spirit will assure me that all lives matter to God. And if He lives in me, they should matter to me too!

Prayer:   Heavenly Father, help me to look at those around me through Your eyes. May Your compassion be expressed through me on everyone who carries your image. Amen

Pastor Leon
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