Pastor Leon’s SOAP:  Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer
March 18, 2022: SOAP #4488:  Joshua 1-2; Psalm 37; 1Corinthians 3

SCRIPTURE:  Psalm (NIV) 37:4 Delight yourself in the LORD and he will give you the desires of your heart.  …  23 If the LORD delights in a man’s way, he makes his steps firm; 24 though he stumble, he will not fall, for the LORD upholds him with his hand.

OBSERVATION: What does it mean to “delight” myself in the LORD?  To delight is something that happens in my mind and my heart.  It usually includes my feelings.  My countenance carries a look of pleasure.  In my voice can be heard some emotion.  My words and actions express appreciation. 

APPLICATION: As a new husband delights in his wife and as a new wife delights in her husband so I should delight in the LORD!   My delight cannot be hidden from others.  People around me know what delights me.  Not only do I delight in God; God delights in me! 

AND God’s delight in me also shows.  When others are swamped by troubles, they see me walking tall.  When I stumble God holds me steady and re-establishes my feet on the path. People can see how God delights in me.  They see evidence of His Presence. 

PRAYER:  Lord, my heart is filled with joy and peace in knowing that you delight in me.  May your heart also be filled with joy in knowing that I delight in you!  Amen

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