October 11, 2019: SOAP #3599:  Nehemiah 5-6; Psalm 146; Luke 24

Scripture:  Luke (NIV) 24:49 I am going to send you what my Father has promised; but stay in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high.”

Observation:  Included in Jesus final words to His disciples is this promise made by His Father of more to come.  The plan of God did not begin in Luke chapter 1, and it is not finished at the end of Luke 24.  The plan of God did not begin with Jesus coming to earth as a baby, nor does it end with His return to heaven as the resurrected Lord.  There was more to come!  In a few days, the Holy Spirit would be poured upon them and into them.
The One who had sent Jesus had promised the Holy Spirit.  Jesus himself promised to send the Holy Spirit.   Without a doubt, this must be good!!!

Application:   I need to make myself available to the ministry of the Holy Spirit.  He wants to minister to me!  He wants to minister through me!

Prayer:   Heavenly Father, you promised the Holy Spirit.  Jesus, you in coordination with the Father, promised to send Him.  What a special blessing is mine as I receive this heavenly promise.  He makes me a blessing to others as He ministers through me.   Amen

Pastor Leon
Making friends for time and eternity!