Pastor Leon’s SOAP:  Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer
April 06, 2022: SOAP #4507:  Ruth 3-4; Psalm 64, 65; 2Corinthians 6

SCRIPTURE:  2Corinthians (NIV) 6:16 What agreement is there between the temple of God and idols? For we are the temple of the living God. As God has said: “I will live with them and walk among them, and I will be their God, and they will be my people.” 17 “Therefore come out from them and be separate, says the Lord. Touch no unclean thing, and I will receive you.” 18 “I will be a Father to you, and you will be my sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty.”

OBSERVATION: That is what we are!  We are the temple of the living God.  But these verses tell reveal that God wants more.  If we separate ourselves, we will be His sons and daughters.  He will be more than a builder; He will be a Father—our Father! 

To be God’s temple in which He dwells is indeed a high honor.  But to be His son or daughter!  That is amazing!!!  More than being His handiwork, as His children, we carry His DNA! 

APPLICATION: My relationship with a builder is technical.  We communicate about his work.  He shows me his handiwork. 

But my relationship with my father is personal.  We talk about what he likes and dislikes.  I ask about his time in France during World War II.  I ask why he married my mother.  I ask questions I would never ask a builder, but this is my dad, my father. 

Rather than asking so much what I want Him to do for me, I need to ask what I can do for Him.  What can I do that would pleasure Him?  What does He think about what I am doing?  What causes Him pain?  How can I make Him smile?  I need to honor Him as my Heavenly Father. 

PRAYER:  Sovereign LORD, you are God, my Creator.  You are awesome in power and wisdom.  Yet to me you are so much more.  You are my Heavenly FATHER!  You love me and treat me as your son!  Amen

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