September 9, 2015: SOAP #2106

Scripture: Obadiah (NIV) 1 The vision of Obadiah. This is what the Sovereign LORD says about Edom—We have heard a message from the LORD: An envoy was sent to the nations to say, “Rise, and let us go against her for battle”—

Observation: The Bible is primarily about Jesus with the Old Testament emphasizing the descendants of Abraham through which Jesus would be born. However the book of Obadiah is addressed to the people of Edom, descendants of Esau. In this we see that God was interested in these nations too. He had something specific to say to them too. He is not just the God of Israel; He is the God of all creation and the God of every nation even those nations who did not recognize Him as their God. Every individual person will answer to God as to how they responded to the God of creation, and to His Son, Jesus.

Application: God is just as much my God as He is the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. He speaks to me just as He spoke to the people in the Bible. The Holy Spirit brings understanding to my mind as to what God wants me to do. From all I know about God and life, the wisest thing for me is to do what he says.

Prayer:   Heavenly Father, thank you for speaking to all who take the time to listen. Thank you for speaking to me. Amen

Pastor Leon
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