September 8, 2015: SOAP #2105:

Scripture: Jeremiah (NIV) 44:4 Again and again I sent my servants the prophets, who said, ‘Do not do this detestable thing that I hate!’ 5 But they did not listen or pay attention; they did not turn from their wickedness or stop burning incense to other gods. 6 Therefore, my fierce anger was poured out; it raged against the towns of Judah and the streets of Jerusalem and made them the desolate ruins they are today.

Observation: Even when the holy God brings judgment on sin, He does not hide His love. He does not just warn His people, He does it “again and again.” His love is so great that He even sent His own Son to live a sinless life and yet take the punishment deserved by those who sinned!

Application: Although Jesus lived a sinless life, and although Jesus was God’s own Son, God is so holy that he still required death as the payment for Leon’s sin. Although Leon knew better yet he often sinned, and although Leon let temptations over-ride his resistance to sin, God is so loving that he accepts the death of His son as payment for Leon’s sin!

Prayer:   Heavenly Father, you are true to your holy character and true to your loving character. Indeed, you are amazing.  Amen

Pastor Leon
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