November 3, 2015: SOAP #2161:
Scripture #1: Mark (NIV) 13:37 What I say to you, I say to everyone: ‘Watch!’”
Observation #1: As Jesus was talking to his disciples about the end times, he uses the word “watch” several times. I am reminded of the times with Golf Company 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Division in Viet Nam. As a corpsman I took my turn at night with the Lieutenant, the Sargent, and the radio man for the radio watch. We kept in touch with our listening posts that were posted outside the perimeter of our camp to watch for any approaching enemy. It was important to stay awake and be alert.
Scripture #2: Mark (NIV) 14:38 Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the body is weak.”
Observation#2: Being awake and alert was not enough; Jesus wanted them to pray! He wanted them to communicate with the Father as they observed what was happening around them.
Application: Watching and staying aware of what is happening in our world can make us feel helpless and be discouraged. But in talking to the Father, we are reminded that He is more powerful than anyone or anything on earth. We are reminded that He is wise enough to bring everything to a proper end.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, You want me to do more than just “watch.” You want me to “watch and pray!” You want me to pray about what I see around me. Amen
Pastor Leon
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