Pastor Leon’s SOAP:  Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer
July 30, 2022: SOAP #4622: Isaiah 60-62; John 1

SCRIPTURE: John (NIV) 1:10 He was in the world, and though the world was made through him, the world did not recognize him. 11 He came to that which was his own, but his own did not receive him. 12 Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God—13 children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband’s will, but born of God.

OBSERVATION:  Jesus created the world, yet when he came as a little baby, born of a virgin, announced by angels, in the town prophesied by the prophet Micah, the world did not recognize Him.  Even the Jewish people who had been given all the prophecies about Jesus did not recognize Him.  The religious leaders who probably best knew the Old Testament scriptures did not receive him but led the mob in having Jesus put to death.

APPLICATION: As I read the above verses, it came to me that there have been times my eyes were so fastened on my circumstances that I did not recognize the presence of Jesus.  He had come to me; and I claim to be his own, but I did not recognize His presence!  He has promised to never leave nor forsake me.  (Hebrews 13:5)   In not considering His presence and not looking to Him for wisdom, I missed the opportunity to exercise my faith.  I missed the opportunity to see what He would do. 

PRAYER: Lord, May I always keep myself keenly aware of your presence.  May thoughts of your presence be first in my mind whenever I face trouble.   Amen

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