Pastor Leon’s SOAP:  Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer
July 08, 2022: SOAP #4600: Micah 1-4; Hebrews 6

SCRIPTURE: Hebrews (NIV) 6:19 We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain, 20 where Jesus, who went before us, has entered on our behalf. He has become a high priest forever, in the order of Melchizedek.

OBSERVATION:  Jesus “went before us” into the courts of heaven.  As the King James Version says, Jesus was our “forerunner!”  He went before us into heaven with His blood shed on the cross as the payment for our sins.  He made the way for us to follow Him and for us to be welcomed into heaven. 

So, He sends us through death into glory.  He accompanies us on the trip he has already taken.  And He will be waiting to welcome us into heaven! 

APPLICATION: Jesus has taken the part of a “forerunner” for me on many occasions.  Every place to which Jesus has sent me, I have found that He was already there.  He sent me.  He accompanied me as I went.  And He was waiting there when I arrived.

Recognizing God’s voice is key.  Because when I know that (#1) God is sending me, then I can have confidence that (#2) He will go with me.  And (#3) I will find He is already there! 

PRAYER:  Holy Spirit, stop me from running out on my own, or ahead of your divine timing. Help me not to confuse my will with your will.  I need your plan and your provision.  So, help me move in your timing.  Amen

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