September 5, 2015: SOAP #2102:

Scripture: Ezekiel (NIV) 28:25 “‘This is what the Sovereign LORD says: When I gather the people of Israel from the nations where they have been scattered, I will show myself holy among them in the sight of the nations. Then they will live in their own land, which I gave to my servant Jacob. 26 They will live there in safety and will build houses and plant vineyards; they will live in safety when I inflict punishment on all their neighbors who maligned them. Then they will know that I am the LORD their God.’”

Observation: It is interesting to watch Israel. In some ways it is like watching a favorite television series. The main character is in great trouble and it seems there is no way out, BUT we all know that there will be another program next week and the main characters will all be present! And so it is with Israel. They are surrounded and it looks like everything is against them, but we can read what God has promised!

Application: I am so blest to know that the God of Israel is Leon’s God too! He has made promises to me!   I see that He is the almighty, omnipotent Promise-Keeper! I do not know how He will do it, but I that is His problem!   Everything I know about Him assures me that I can trust Him! I do not use my mind to figure out how He is going to do it; I use my mind to remember what He has done for me in the past and to remember what He has said to me. Knowing Him is the key to walking in hope and peace and victory.

Prayer:   Heavenly Father, when there seems to be no way for me to go, everything I know about you assures me that I can trust you to make a way.  Amen

Pastor Leon
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