Pastor Leon’s SOAP: Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer
April 19, 2022: SOAP #4520: 1Samuel 22; Psalm 17,35; Matthew 6
SCRIPTURE: Matthew (NIV) 6:7 And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans, for they think they will be heard because of their many words. 8 Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him.
9 “This, then, is how you should pray: “‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, 10 your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. 11 Give us today our daily bread. 12 Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors…
OBSERVATION: Jesus knows that we have needs. Jesus is concerned that our needs be met. People who love Jesus will want to follow His directions.
We are not to desperately keep begging and keep begging God. God is not keeping count of how many words we use, or of how many times we repeated our request.
When we approach God in faith, we know that He already knows our need, even before we ask Him! Our needs do not take Him by surprise.
Jesus, God’s Son, the one sent to earth to reveal the Father, teaches us how to talk to the Father. Of course, He would know; He just came from the Father! We are to take our needs to the Father. “Give us today our daily bread.”
APPLICATION: Sometimes I have more faith in people than in God. I take my needs to people, trying to convince them to help. Jesus tells me I should pray to the Father. I should tell Him my needs. I should give God opportunity to display He love and provision. My testimony will be an encouragement to others.
As I wait on God’s answer, I find that God’s provision clarifies His direction and plan for my life, and it sets His timing. His provision builds my faith.
PRAYER: Heavenly Father, you know my needs even before I know them. I am learning to trust you more and more. You are my great Provider. Thank you for providing the job driving the bus. Amen
Pastor Leon
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