July 07, 2016: SOAP #2408: Hosea 10-12; Psalm 73; Hebrews 4

Scripture: Psalm (NIV) 73:27 Those who are far from you will perish; you destroy all who are unfaithful to you.   28 But as for me, it is good to be near God. I have made the Sovereign LORD my refuge; I will tell of all your deeds.

Observation:  Truth affects everyone. No one can escape God’s Holiness. No one can escape having to answer to God. The Psalmist recognized that everyone “far” from God would answer to God and God would deal with each according to his actions.  The Psalmist also discovered truth of being “near” to God. It is good to share one’s life with God. God is an amazing refuge!

Application: Others may live as though God is far away, BUT AS FOR ME, I have discovered that it is “good to be near God.”   It is near to God where I find His fellowship. It is there He shares His wisdom. It is there He shares with me the little part I have in His big picture!

Prayer:   Heavenly Father, as for me, it is good to be near you! It is better than good! Amen

Pastor Leon
Making friends for time and eternity!