August 21, 2019: SOAP #3548:  Jeremiah 21, 24, 27; Psalm 118; 1John 2

Scripture:  Psalm (NIV) 118:22 The stone the builders rejected has become the capstone; 23 the LORD has done this, and it is marvelous in our eyes.

Observation:   One would expect builders to know the type of material to be used in their building.  They are the experts.  They should be able to recognize stones to be used in the foundations.

The magi expected those in government to know where the King of the Jews would be born.  Many people expected that the High Priest in the temple would know where the Messiah would be born.  They were considered the experts.

The experts missed it!  They were not so expert!

Application:  I am an adult.  To some, I am an expert—I must be; I am over 70 years old!  In looking at the people around me, it may be easy to miss the value that God has placed in their lives.  Sometimes I take the word of the “expert” about the value of a young person’s life.  I need the help of the Holy Spirit to see what is hidden in the life of a youth.  Instead of writing them off as having no value, I need to let the Holy Spirit show me the potential buried in their hearts.

Prayer:  Holy Spirit, help me see the young people around me as you see them.  Show me their potential.  Help me see below the surface.  Use me to encourage them and help them see what you can do with their lives. Amen

Pastor Leon
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