July 31, 2019: SOAP #3527:  Isaiah 63-64; Psalm 107; John 2

Scripture:  Psalm (NIV) 107: 10 Some sat in darkness and the deepest gloom, prisoners suffering in iron chains, 11 for [because] they had rebelled against the words of God and despised the counsel of the Most High.
12 So he [the LORD]  subjected them to bitter labor; they stumbled, and there was no-one to help.
13  Then they cried to the LORD in their trouble, and he saved them from their distress. 14 He brought them out of darkness and the deepest gloom and broke away their chains.
15 Let them give thanks to the LORD for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for men, 16 for he breaks down gates of bronze and cuts through bars of iron. …
43 Whoever is wise, let him heed these things and consider the great love of the LORD.

Observation:   Some like to see God working to bless them and help them out of trouble.  But those who are wise, consider that not only does God help us out of our trouble, He also sends judgment when we sin.

God is always true to His nature.  He is absolutely holy.  AND He is so loving that he willingly pays our penalty for sin.  It is an amazing display of God’s wisdom.  He remains perfectly holy in expressing perfect love.

Application:   Since my humanness was created by God who allows me choices for which I will answer, it is so obviously important that I know God.  I need to know what He is like.  I need to know what pleases Him, and why.

Prayer:  Holy Spirit, fill my heart and mind with understanding of the God I love.  Show me how to please Him.  May my life bring joy to His heart.  Amen

Pastor Leon
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