September 14, 2016: SOAP #2477:  Ezekiel 36-37; Psalm 110; Revelation 19

Scripture:  Revelation (NIV) 19:1 After this I heard what sounded like the roar of a great multitude in heaven SHOUTING: “Hallelujah! Salvation and glory and power belong to our God, … 3 And again they SHOUTED: “Hallelujah! The smoke from her goes up for ever and ever.” 4 The twenty-four elders and the four living creatures FELL DOWN and worshipped God, who was seated on the throne. And they CRIED: “Amen, Hallelujah!” … 6 Then I heard what sounded LIKE A GREAT MULTITUDE, LIKE THE ROAR OF RUSHING WATERS and LIKE LOUD PEALS OF THUNDER, SHOUTING: “Hallelujah! For our Lord God Almighty reigns.

Observation:   In Monday’s SOAP, the Holy Spirit emphasized to me that God is strong!   In the light of God’s strength, my weakness is unimportant and my enemy’s strength is not something to worry about.  GOD IS STRONG!!!  So in those times when I am totally depending on God’s strength, what should I be doing?   I should make my praise strong!

Application:  The fans in the stadium stands watch their favorite team struggle to win the game.  Rather than sitting quietly by, they yell and scream as though the outcome of the game depended on their cheering.  So may I praise and “cheer for God” as though the victory depends on my praise!    (Note:  Psalm 149)

Prayer:   Jesus, you are the victor.  You have already won the victory.  But in the struggle to enforce your victory and authority, there are still battles to be won.  May my praise be strong!  Amen

Pastor Leon
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