December 27, 2015:  SOAP #2215:  

Scripture:  Revelation (NIV) 2:2 I know your deeds… 9 I know your afflictions and your poverty—yet you are rich!… 13 I know where you live… 19 I know your deeds, your love and faith, your service and perseverance, and that you are now doing more than you did at first. 3:1 I know your deeds; you have a reputation of being alive, but you are dead…. 8 I know your deeds…. 15 I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot.

Observation:   What a comfort; He knows!  What a warning: He knows!  Our Judge knows!   He will not be fooled!   No one will be able to twist the truth when we stand before him.  We will not be able to change His mind with excuses.

Application:  I do not have to worry about what others say about me; my Judge knows!   No eternal decision will be affected by the accusations of someone else!  On the other side, I cannot be careless about my actions; He knows.  Eternal decisions will not be affected by my excuses.

Prayer:   Lord, I am so glad you are the Judge!  I know I can trust you.  I know that you are just and righteous.  I also know that you are loving and willing to forgive!   Amen

Pastor Leon
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