January 13, 2016:  SOAP #2232  

Scripture:  Genesis (NIV) 31:12 …I have seen all that Laban has been doing to you.  13 I am the God of Bethel, where you anointed a pillar and where you made a vow to me. Now leave this land at once and go back to your native land.

Observation:   Isaac had been mistreated by Laban, his father-in-law.  God was watching and instructed Isaac that it was time to return home.  But the Watcher was also a Listener, and a Rememberer!   He remembered the vows Isaac had made as he was leaving home 20 years earlier.  (Genesis 28:20-22)

Application:   I am thankful that God watches out for me.  He takes note of what happens to me.  God is also a listener.  He listens to the promises I make to him.  He remembers my promises even though I may have forgotten them. He will bless me according to my words and He will hold me accountable according to my words.

Prayer:   Heavenly Father, I am so glad you are The Watcher.  And I am glad you are The Listener.  You hear my requests, but you also hear my promises.  You remember your promises and keep them; you expect the same from me.  Amen

Pastor Leon
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