September 10, 2021: SOAP #4299:  Lamentations 3-5; Revelation 15
(Repeat from 2012)

SCRIPTURE:  Revelation (NIV) 15:7 Then one of the four living creatures gave to the seven angels seven golden bowls filled with the wrath of God, who lives for ever and ever. 8 And the temple was filled with smoke from the glory of God and from his power, and no-one could enter the temple until the seven plagues of the seven angels were completed.

OBSERVATION: When we really love our friend, it is very understandable that we will get very angry if someone purposefully harms them.  In fact, the more we love, the angrier we will get.  So, we should not be surprised when we read of God’s wrath.  God has the capacity for GREAT LOVE!  He also has the capacity for GREAT WRATH!  Yet in great love and great anger, he remains holy.

APPLICATION:  I must keep aware of this great God I am serving.  He loves His Son who completed the most difficult and rewarding assignment ever given.  I must not disrespect Jesus, after all, I am the beneficiary of His sacrifice!  How wise of God to place his Holy Spirit in me to lead me and empower me to live a life that pleases Him.  How foolish of me to ignore what He says.  How just of God to hold me accountable.

PRAYER: Heavenly Father, although I deserved your wrath, thank you for sending Jesus to take my penalty.  Thank you that I need not fear your wrath.  Holy Spirit help me to live a life that shows appreciation for what I have received. Amen

Pastor Leon
Making friends for time and eternity!