September 4, 2021: SOAP #4293:  Ezekiel 22-24; Revelation 9

SCRIPTURE:  Revelation (NVI) 9:20 And the rest of the men which were not killed by these plagues yet repented not of the works of their hands, that they should not worship devils, and idols of gold, and silver, and brass, and stone, and of wood: which neither can see, nor hear, nor walk:

OBSERVATION:  To leave a God who can see, and hear, and walk in favor of an idol of gold, silver, brass, stone, or wood which cannot see, or hear, or walk is the height of foolishness!

To leave a God who carries us through the tough times in favor of an idol that moves only when it is carried is the height of foolishness!

APPLICATION:  I can see the obvious foolishness of turning my worship from the living God to a god of wood or stone.  But can I see the obvious foolishness when I rely on the many gods around me instead of the one true, living God. 

I can see the money in my hand.  It is easy to trust the bank for a loan.  The doctor examines me and asks me questions.  It is so easy to trust. 

It is not always easy to trust God.  I need to learn how He talks to Leon.  I need to faithfully read His word.  I need to be faithful in joining with people through whom God speaks into my life. 

PRAYER: Heavenly Father, you alone are worthy of my trust. You are working through your word in my heart so that I will trust you more.  Use me to encourage others to grow in their faith.  Amen

Pastor Leon
Making friends for time and eternity!