February 22, 2018: SOAP #3003:  Numbers 10-11; Psalm 27; Mark 1

Scripture:  Psalm (NIV) 27:11 Teach me your way, O LORD; lead me in a straight path because of my oppressors.

Observation:   David realized that people who did not like him were always watching him.  Any slip on his part would give opportunity for his enemies to attack him.  And they could use his sins as an excuse for their own sin.

David needed the Lord to teach him and lead him on a blameless path.

Application:  I have found that once I publicly identify myself as a Christian people start watching me much closer.  In the USNavy that was especially true.  I sometimes heard comments: “I did not think that Christians did that!”  “I thought you were a Christian.”  To which I should have responded, “You are right.  Please forgive me for setting a bad example.”  I wish I could say that I responded that way every time.  Oh, the opportunities I missed.  Heavenly Father, forgive me!

Prayer:    Heavenly Father, no one knows better than you how much I need your help to walk in ways that please you.  Thank you for giving me the Holy Spirit to convict me of sin and empower me to live holy.  Let me be an example for your glory.  Amen

Pastor Leon
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