Pastor Leon’s SOAP:  Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer
January 27, 2022: SOAP #4438:  Exodus 17-20; Acts 3

SCRIPTURE:  Acts (NIV) 3:4 Peter looked straight at him, as did John. Then Peter said, “Look at us!” 5 So the man gave them his attention, expecting to get something from them. 6 Then Peter said, “Silver or gold I do not have, but what I have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk.”

OBSERVATION: For the past 12 years of writing SOAPs, I have read this passage twice each year.  God often causes me to pause and consider these verses for my own life.  There are 11 SOAP devotions attached to this passage (Acts 3:1-11). 

APPLICATION:  Surely God wants Leon to value what God has given him.  What I have to give to others is much better than silver or gold.  God has given me a good practical understanding of His word.  He has given me His Holy Spirit to speak to my heart as I read the word.  He reveals the passages He wants me to focus on.  He gives me fresh revelation.  He makes the word new every day!  He gives me a simple thought from the scriptures to share each day. 

There are many important subjects in the Bible.  I cannot say I excel in any one of them.  But I love to sing, “Lord, there’s just one thing; one thing I ask of Thee; Cause me to excel; Excel in loving Thee.  There’s nothing in this world; That I would rather be; Than by Thy grace just one; Who excels in loving Thee.”

PRAYER:  Lord, I have just started my 13^th year of writing the SOAPs; tomorrow I start my 74th year of life.  Walk with me; talk with me.  I want to know you; I want to make you known. May this year bring you pleasure.  Amen.

Pastor Leon
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