Pastor Leon’s SOAP:  Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer
May 8, 2022: SOAP #4539:  2Samuel 15, 16; Psalm 32; Matthew 25

SCRIPTURE:  Matthew (NIV) 25:34 “Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world. 35 For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, 36 I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.’

OBSERVATION: God’s plan is not something that He just thought of.  His plan was in place at the creation of the world.  (Ephesians 1:4; Revelation 13:8)   When man sinned, it did not take God by surprise.  He already had a plan.  His plan would reveal to heavenly authorities God’s great ability to love.  And His love would be a holy love.  In loving us, the full price for sin would be paid.  

The plan of God is prepared.  It was intentionally set in place.  It was thoughtfully planned.  God has not waited for the last minute to decide what reward should be given to those who gave food and drink and clothing to those in need.  He considers it as though they had given it to Him. 

APPLICATION: When the Holy Spirit takes up residence in me, He replaces my stinginess with His generosity.  He is making me like Jesus.  As His child, God’s character begins to show in me.  With His character in me, I will fit in to the place He has prepared for me.  Not only has He prepared a place for me; He is preparing me for that place! 

PRAYER: Holy Spirit, continue working in me.  Prepare me to be a good and profitable citizen in the Kingdom you have prepared for me. Amen

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