Pastor Leon’s SOAP:  Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer
May 26, 2022: SOAP #4557: Proverbs 1-3; Romans 7

SCRIPTURE:  Proverbs (NIV) 3:21 My son, preserve sound judgment and discernment, do not let them out of your sight; 22 they will be life for you, an ornament to grace your neck.
23 Then you will go on your way in safety, and your foot will not stumble; 24 when you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet. 25 Be not afraid of sudden fear, neither of the desolation of the wicked, when it cometh.  26 For the LORD shall be thy confidence and shall keep thy foot from being taken.

OBSERVATION: Solomon’s wisdom for his son encourages him to value good judgment.  He should be actively evaluating his environment and discerning areas of trouble. 

A special blessing for those who trust the Lord is the presence of the Holy Spirit.  He guides them to sound judgment and discernment.  The gifts of the Spirit in mentioned in 1Corinthians 12 include word of wisdom, work of knowledge, and discernment of spirits.  The Holy Spirit helps prepare us for what lies ahead so we do not fear things suddenly appearing.  He helps guide our steps and lets us sleep in peace, sweet peace. 

APPLICATION: Here is a scripture passage that I can apply to my life.  This would be a good verse to meditate on at the beginning of each day.  My confession can be: “I do not know what this day has in store for me, but my confidence is in you, Lord!” 

This would be a good verse to meditate on at the end of each day.  My confession can be: “The Lord has seen me thought this day; He will see me through this night.  My rest will be sweet, not because of my environment, but because of His Presence!”

PRAYER: Lord, thank you for the wisdom available through the presence of your Holy Spirit.  Keep drawing my focus to what you are saying to me.  I know you are with me all day long and are speaking to me many times throughout each day.  I do not want to miss a single thing you say.  Amen

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