February 3, 2016:  SOAP #2253:   

Scripture:  Acts (NIV) 10:30 Cornelius answered: “Four days ago I was in my house praying at this hour, at three in the afternoon. Suddenly a man in shining clothes stood before me 31 and said, ‘Cornelius, God has heard your prayer and remembered your gifts to the poor. 32 Send to Joppa for Simon who is called Peter. He is a guest in the home of Simon the tanner, who lives by the sea.’ 33 So I sent for you immediately, and it was good of you to come. Now we are all here in the presence of God to listen to everything the Lord has commanded you to tell us.”

Observation:  Many people heard about the power of Jesus and sought Him out to meet their needs.  Even in the book of Acts, people were drawn to the church because of healings and miracles.  But with Cornelius, it was different.  He was not seeking God’s help; God was seeking him!!!

Application:   I am so thankful that I can take my problems to God and expect Him to provide what is needed.  But more than that, I want to be a person that God seeks.  I want God to see me and bless me just because it pleases Him to do it.
Prayer:   Lord, bless me when You want to, how You want to, and just because You want to!  I want to live my life in such a way that You enjoy blessing me.  May I be quick to tell of Your blessings which are abundant and undeserved.  Amen

Pastor Leon
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