Pastor Leon’s SOAP:  Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer
March 17, 2022: SOAP #4487:  Deuteronomy 32-34; 1Corinthians 2

SCRIPTURE: [This is a portion of God’s Word.]  1Corinthians (NIV) 2:12 We have not received the spirit of the world but the Spirit who is from God, that we may understand what God has freely given us. 13 This is what we speak, not in words taught us by human wisdom but in words taught by the Spirit, expressing spiritual truths in spiritual words.

OBSERVATION: [This is what I see in the above scripture put into my own words.]  God created man for fellowship.  God wanted a living being to love and to love Him in return.  Sin spoiled God’s plan, but sin provided the opportunity for God to reveal how much He can love!  He gave His own Son to pay the needed death penalty for man.  But the fellowship that God desired was still less than what God wanted.  Man was still too man-centered and world-centered.  God sent the Holy Spirit, not to die for us, nor to walk with us, but to LIVE IN US!  The Spirit teaches us spiritual truth.  He helps us remember what Jesus has said.  He gives us direction. 

APPLICATION: [This is how Leon is to apply the truth to my daily life.]  The Holy Spirit works to direct my thoughts, He gives me understanding from the scriptures, He helps me make good decisions.  When I hear truth from the Bible, or from a teacher, or see God at work around me, the Holy Spirit stirs my heart.  I understand that God is speaking to Leon!  He is saying something I need to remember and apply to my life. I have found that the Holy Spirit helps keep my joy level on full! 

PRAYER: [This is a short prayer regarding the above.]  Holy Spirit, I need your fellowship.  I need to learn from you.  Help me understand the things God speaks to me. Amen

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