Pastor Leon’s SOAP:  Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer
June 23, 2022: SOAP #4585: 2Kings 10; 2Chronicles 22,23; 1Timothy 5

SCRIPTURE: 1Timothy (NIV) 5:1 Do not rebuke an older man harshly but exhort him as if he were your father. Treat younger men as brothers, 2 older women as mothers, and younger women as sisters, with absolute purity.

OBSERVATION:  When we are born again, we enter a “family” relationship.  Being sons and daughters of God makes us brothers and sisters.  We are spiritually related.  We have the same Holy Spirit living inside.  We have many common interests.  Our relationship to Jesus and our spiritual brothers and sisters becomes the major driving force in our lives.  We are all headed toward our eternal dwelling in heaven.  What a day that will be when we all gather around His throne!

APPLICATION: When our granddaughter was just three or four years, she accompanied us to a family reunion about a hundred miles from our home.  On the way home, she said, “I didn’t know I had such a big family.” 

Bill Gaither wrote a song: “I’m so glad I’m a part of the family of God…”  Being a part of this family is certainly something to rejoice.  Whenever we are privileged to join with other members of this family, we are celebrating His presence and we are celebrating each other. 

PRAYER:  Heavenly Father, how special that you have made me a part of your wonderful family.  It is the life of your Son Jesus that makes us one.  It is the presence of the Holy Spirit that coordinates our lives.  Make me acutely aware of your presence whenever I meet another brother or sister.  Amen 
And, thank you for the SOAP readers who share with me Your Word. 

Pastor Leon
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