Pastor Leon’s SOAP:  Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer
September 26, 2022: SOAP #4680: Ezra 4; Psalm 113, 127; Luke 9     

SCRIPTURE:  Psalm (NIV) 113:5 Who is like the LORD our God, the One who sits enthroned on high, 6 who stoops down to look on the heavens and the earth? 7 He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the ash heap; 8 he seats them with princes, with the princes of their people.

OBSERVATION:  There is no one like the LORD our God!  He is enthroned on the highest throne.  There is no throne higher than His throne.  He is above all.  He is so high that he must stoop down to look at the heavens.  He humbles Himself to consider the heavens and even this tiny planet in a tiny solar system!   Not only does He stoop to consider the earth, the Psalmist says he takes interest in the poor and needy, the lowly on earth. 

But the Psalmist did not know even the half of how God, the SON, left His glory in heaven to be born and live as a man.  He, who knew no sin, died as a criminal for the sins of created people!   His resurrection life makes me not only a prince, but also a child of the One enthroned on high!    

He Who is most exalted is also most humble!

APPLICATION: God is attracted to people who are humble and quickly associate with those of little or no social status.  By their life, they show that they value what God values. 

We, who are called Christians, who have invited Jesus to live in our lives, should be quick to acknowledge the poor and needy living among us.  We should expect the Holy Spirit to show us how we can be used to help. 

PRAYER:   Lord, use me to raise someone vision to start living, not only as a prince, but as a child of the Most High God!  Amen

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