September 29, 2015:  SOAP #2126:

Scripture:  Luke (NIV) 12:54 He said to the crowd: “When you see a cloud rising in the west, immediately you say, ‘It’s going to rain,’ and it does. 55 And when the south wind blows, you say, ‘It’s going to be hot,’ and it is. 56 Hypocrites! You know how to interpret the appearance of the earth and the sky. How is it that you don’t know how to interpret this present time?

Observation:   There has never been a day like today with our ability to forecast the weather.   Even the eclipse of the moon last night and its red color was forecast months, even years ahead of the event.  Yet mankind today can look at the tiny hands and feet in the womb, can even witness the baby’s response to pain, yet not declare that it is a human life.   Over 50 million babies have been murdered within the boundaries of the USA.  Surely it is not hard to forecast coming judgment.  It is obvious.

Application:   Sometimes I can predict the outcome of a certain endeavor.  I evaluate what I know and mix in what I understand about those involved and come up with my prediction.  When it comes to my spiritual life, I need to evaluate what I know from God’s Word and mix in what I understand about God’s love and holiness then live my life accordingly.

Prayer:   Heavenly Father, it is my pleasure and privilege to be your servant.  Help me not to miss interpret what is happening in our nation and then be surprised by what should have been obvious.  Amen

Pastor Leon
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