October 14, 2015:  SOAP #2141:

Scripture:  Psalm (NIV) 1:1 Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers.  2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates day and night.  3 He is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither. Whatever he does prospers.

Observation:   I clearly remember the 30 minute ride from Dodge City, Kansas to our home in the small town of Bucklin.  I had just received my first pair of eye glasses.  It was amazing for me.  I could see things I had never seen before!  I remember commenting to my mom about the trees in a long line across the field from the road.  She told me they were growing along the Arkansas River that could not be seen.   But the evidence of the river could be seen from a far distance.

Application:   Delighting in God’s Word brings changes to my life—noticeable changes.  People near and far can see that God is doing something in Leon.  They may not know what has caused the changes, but there is visible evidence of an invisible Presence in my life.

Prayer:   Lord, I want the evidence of the river of your Spirit in my life to be evident to those who are close and those who are far away!   Amen

Pastor Leon
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