April 07, 2019: SOAP #3412:  1Samuel 1-2; Psalm 66; 2Corinthians 7

Scripture:  Psalm (NIV) 66:8 Praise our God, O peoples, let the sound of his praise be heard; 9 he has preserved our lives and kept our feet from slipping. 10 For you, O God, tested us; you refined us like silver. 11 You brought us into prison and laid burdens on our backs. 12 You let men ride over our heads; we went through fire and water, but you brought us to a place of abundance.

Observation:   It is good that people can see our love and appreciation for God in the way we live.  But they might not fully understand why we do what we do.  So, we need to also SPEAK His praise.  People need to not only see, but also to hear the praises of God.

Application:  If I want people to HEAR God’s praise, I need to use my mouth to speak (or sing) His praise.  How long do people need to know me before they hear my estimation of the great God I serve?   Have they heard me speak God’s praise?  Do they know how highly I value God?

Prayer:  Holy Spirit, may the praises of God be often heard in my conversation. May I do my part to make sure the praises of God are heard.  Amen

Pastor Leon
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