February 26, 2016:  SOAP #2276:   

Scripture:  Psalm (NIV) 28:1 To you I call, O LORD my Rock; do not turn a deaf ear to me. For if you remain silent, I shall be like those who have gone down to the pit. 2 Hear my cry for mercy as I call to you for help, as I lift up my hands towards your Most Holy Place.

Observation:   The Psalmist was not content with having prayed about a matter and leaving it in God’s hands.  He wanted an answer.  He would know that God heard him because God answered him!  If God did not answer him, God would be treating him like he was dead.  He was desperate for God’s help.

Application:   I speak to God and should not be satisfied unless He speaks back.  Too many times I do not wait for Him to answer.  Too many times I do not expect Him to answer.  My “spiritual” life becomes a one-way conversation, me asking, me asking, me asking.  I need to be desperate to hear God speak to me.   I need to learn how He speaks.  I need to learn to recognize His voice.

Prayer:   Lord, forgive me for not exercising my faith that you hear me and that you will answer.  Please do not remain silent!  What you have to say is much more important than what I have to say!  Amen

Pastor Leon
Making friends for time and eternity!