January 01, 2020: SOAP #3681:  Genesis 1-2; Luke 1

Scripture:  Genesis (NIV) 1:3 And God said… 6 And God said… 9 And God said…
14 And God said… 20 And God said… 24 And God said…

Observation:  In the first chapter of Genesis we read about the six days of creation.  (In the second chapter, on the seventh day, God rested.)  It is notable that mentioned first in each creative day is God speaking.

When I started writing the SOAPs ten years ago, I wondered if God would speak to me every day for a whole year.  From the first chapter I read that year, Genesis 1, I had God’s answer.  God spoke each day!!!

Application:  Although a radio station can be broadcasting 24 hours a day and 7 days a week, my radio must be turned on and tuned in to be a receiver.

Faith is the key to receiving from God.  So how do I turn on my faith?  I come to Bible reading with a pencil and paper.  It is my way of telling God that I am expecting Him to say something to me.  It says that I will value what He says enough to write it down.  (I have found that an open document on my laptop works as good as a pencil and paper.)

Prayer:   Heavenly Father, I expect you to speak to me as I read your word.  I expect you to show me things that apply to me.  I expect you to give me direction for my day.  I know you expect me to value your word and to set myself to remember it.  Holy Spirit, help me remember it and live it. Amen

Pastor Leon
Making friends for time and eternity!