September 13, 2016: SOAP #2476:  Ezekiel 33-35; Revelation 18

Scripture:  Ezekiel (NIV) 35:13 You boasted against me and spoke against me without restraint, and I heard it.

Observation:  God was speaking to Israel’s neighbors who had become Israel’s enemies.  Israel’s God had something to say.  He had heard what they said!   Their words were not hidden to him.

Application:  Many, many times in my life I have been around people who did not know I was a Christian or a pastor.  They would speak their profanity without restraint, until they realized I represented the Lord.  Then they would apologize or make some excuse.  I am really amazed that they would be concerned about what I hear yet give no thought that God heard every word!  It just does not make sense!

Prayer:   Heavenly Father, you are my constant companion.  You are ever with me.  You hear every word I utter.  Forgive me for offending you when I talk like you are not concerned with my troubles.  Forgive me for not setting the first thought of every scenario a thought about what you think and what you would want me to do.   Ame

Pastor Leon
Making friends for time and eternity!