Pastor Leon’s SOAP:  Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer
September 2, 2022: SOAP #4656: Ezekiel 17-19; Revelation 7

SCRIPTURE:  Revelation (NIV) 7:14 I answered, “Sir, you know.” And he said, “These are they who have come out of the great tribulation; they have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb. 15 Therefore, “they are before the throne of God and serve him day and night in his temple; and he who sits on the throne will spread his tent over them. 16 Never again will they hunger; never again will they thirst. The sun will not beat upon them, nor any scorching heat. 17 For the Lamb at the center of the throne will be their shepherd; he will lead them to springs of living water. And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.”

OBSERVATION:  They are in heaven because they are depending on the sacrifice of Jesus to make them clean.  But they had been faithful through many hard times.  They had endured hunger, thirst, time in the heat of the sun—they had “come out of the great tribulation.”

We should take note that God specifically rewards them.  They are day and night before His throne serving God.  They will have special protection and provision.  God, Himself, will comfort them!

APPLICATION: Our entrance into heaven is based solely on what Jesus did for us on the cross.  But our rewards in heaven will be in keeping with what we have endured and accomplished for God.  The rewards will far surpass our suffering.  It will be worth it all!   

PRAYER:   Heavenly Father, we live our lives here on earth for your glory.  Use us as you see best. Use me today for the good of your kingdom.  Amen

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