March 29, 2016: SOAP #2308:

Scripture: Judges (NIV) 6:1 Again the Israelites did evil in the eyes of the LORD, and for seven years he gave them into the hands of the Midianites. … 6 Midian so impoverished the Israelites that they cried out to the LORD for help.

Observation: God is faithful to Himself. He speaks truth. God is a Promise Keeper. The Israelites discovered that God kept His promise to bless them when they obeyed him. (Deuteronomy 28:1)   They also discovered that He kept His promise to discipline or punish them when they did not keep his commands. (Deuteronomy 28:15)  And when they got desperate, they knew Who could bring help: “they cried out to the LORD for help.”

Application: Any nation, any people group, any family, any individual—all need to understand God’s character—especially if they claim to be God’s people. God keeps His promises—both those to bless and those to punish.

Prayer:   Lord, you are perfectly holy and ever true. Your Word is to be trusted because you are faithful. Your character never changes. Thank you for being faithful to your Word. Amen

Pastor Leon
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