Pastor Leon’s SOAP:  Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer
July 29, 2022: SOAP #4621: Isaiah 57-59; Psalm 103; 2Peter 3

SCRIPTURE: Psalm (NIV) 103:6 The LORD works righteousness and justice for all the oppressed. 7 He made known his ways to Moses, his deeds to the people of Israel: 8 The LORD is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love. 9 He will not always accuse, nor will he harbor his anger forever; 10 he does not treat us as our sins deserve or repay us according to our iniquities. 11 For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his love for those who fear him; 12 as far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us.

OBSERVATION:  To the nation of Israel, and to many surrounding them, God made known His deeds. He was a powerful God. He was more powerful than all the gods of the Egyptians. His deeds were amazing! The ten plagues destroying the gods of the Egyptians. The opening of the Red Sea allowed them to escape the Egyptian army. The provision of water; the provision of food; the cloud as a pillar to lead them in the day becoming a pillar of fire at night. Indeed, the Israelites saw the great deeds of God.

But with Moses it was different.  Moses got to know God’s ways.  He became familiar with why God did what He did!  To Moses was revealed God’s character.  (Exodus 34) Moses was shown God grace, mercy, compassion, justice, and holiness.

APPLICATION: May I never experience God working on my behalf without learning a little more about the God who works on my behalf. In every encounter, I should gain new insight into this God I love and serve.  May I grow in understanding of how God sees the things I face every day.  I want to know what makes Him smile and what makes Him sad. 

PRAYER:  Lord, help me to know, not just what you do, but why you do it!  I want to love You, not just your works.  You are more important than what you do!  And, Lord, I want to be one who brings joy to your heart.  Amen

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