August 6, 2016: SOAP #2438: Habakkuk 1-3; John 8

Scripture: John (NIV) 8:30 Even as he spoke, many put their faith in him.

Observation: It was a short time before Jesus would be crucified and the religious leaders were getting more and more upset with the attention he was receiving. They tried to stir the crowd against Him. They asked questions trying to trap Him, but He always had an answer. Jesus spoke of His Father and the special relationship He had with the One who had sent Him. Some of His words were difficult to understand, but the Bible says, “many put their faith in him.”

Application: It may appear that everything is arranged to bring about our defeat. It may appear that everybody is against us. People in authority may be working against us. But we never know who is watching our faith as it is expressed in hard times.

Prayer:   Lord Jesus, like you, people are watching me. I pray that they see confidence that You will carry me through the tough time. I pray they see that you are obviously worthy of any trouble I experience in following you! Amen

Pastor Leon
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