Pastor Leon’s SOAP:  Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer
April 09, 2022: SOAP #4510:  1Samuel 6-7; Psalm 72; 2Corinthians 9

SCRIPTURE:  2Corinthians (NIV) 9:15 Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!

OBSERVATION: Here Paul closes out his teachings on giving.  In chapter 2, what Paul spoke of as a “treasure,” here he calls an “indescribably gift.”  Paul’s high value of what he possessed caused him willingly and joyfully give his all for the gospel. 

Paul’s teaching, his ministry, his life, his possessions, his past, his future was all set by how he valued his Indescribable Gift! 

The truth about giving we read in chapters 8 and 9 could have been used to motivate people to give to Paul and his ministry.  But that was not Paul.  He used those truths to motivate people to give to others. 

APPLICATION: My value of what God has given me sets my level of giving.  The more I value what God has given me, the more I am willing to give.  The more I value what God has given me, the more I am willing to endure any hard times!  Do I really consider Jesus an Indescribable Gift?  What I am willing to sacrifice shows me the value I have set on Jesus. 

PRAYER:  Lord, it is worthwhile serving you!  It is worth any struggle.  It is worth giving up what I like best. It is worth it because You are worth it!  You are my Indescribable Gift!  Amen

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