Pastor Leon’s SOAP:  Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer
August 16, 2022: SOAP #4639: 2Kings 24; Jeremiah 22; Psalm 112; John 18

SCRIPTURE: Psalm (NIV) 112:1 Praise the LORD. Blessed is the man who fears the LORD, who finds great delight in his commands.
2 His children will be mighty in the land; the generation of the upright will be blessed.
3 Wealth and riches are in his house, and his righteousness endures forever.

OBSERVATION:  People who have had the experience of overseeing workers will easily identify with three types of workers.  First, there are those who refuse to work.  They do everything they can to get out of working.  Second are those who do the work but are constantly complaining about how hard the work and how they would rather be somewhere else.  The third type is a joy to have working for you.  They delight in having a job.  They are quick to do the job.  They are careful to do it right. 

People who can identify with this can surely understand how God looks at His children, His servants. 

APPLICATION: I want to delight in following the Lord’s commands, making it a joy for Him to bless me.  I want to do my job with a joyful heart.  When He sees me, I want to make Him smile. 

PRAYER:  Lord, I know I will not be able to please everyone all the time, but, Lord, I want my words and actions to always please you. Amen

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