Pastor Leon’s SOAP:  Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer
September 8, 2022: SOAP #4662: Jeremiah 42-44; Psalm 48; Revelation 13

SCRIPTURE:  Psalm (NIV) 48: Great is the LORD, and most worthy of praise, in the city of our God, his holy mountain. 2 It is beautiful in its loftiness, the joy of the whole earth. Like the utmost heights of Zaphon is Mount Zion, the city of the Great King.

OBSERVATION:  In the building and the history of Jerusalem, the psalmist found proof of God’s greatness!  In its walls and in its temple, the psalmist saw God’s design.  God was visible wherever he looked. 

APPLICATION: This morning as I drove the school bus several children became excited; they saw a doe (a female deer) and two small baby deer in a pasture near the road.  As I slowly drove ahead, the mother deer crossed the road in front of the bus.  She was followed shortly by one small baby deer and then a second.  My heart rejoiced at God’s handiwork on display.  But even more, my heart rejoiced at the excitement of the children. 

God’s handiwork is always on display.  But many times, I am too busy with my schedule to take time to consider what is right before my eyes.  I miss the opportunity to give my most worthy God the praise He deserves. 

PRAYER:   Lord, indeed, you are great and most worthy of praise.  Holy Spirit, slow me down enough to be able to see creation’s beauty.  May my mouth be quick to give you praise.  Amen

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