Pastor Leon’s SOAP:  Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer
September 29, 2022: SOAP #4683: Zechariah 4-6; Luke 12

SCRIPTURE:  Luke (NIV) 12:31 But seek his kingdom, and these things [what you wear, what you eat and drink] will be given to you as well. 32 “Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom. 33 Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Provide purses for yourselves that will not wear out, a treasure in heaven that will not be exhausted, where no thief comes near, and no moth destroys. 34 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

OBSERVATION:  Why do I give to my church?  Why give to missions?  Why do people in Sierra Leone give to provide computers and printers, paper and ink for the SOAPs?  BECAUSE:  giving is a way to participate in God’s work.  Giving is pleasing to God!  Giving is how we sow to reap a harvest.   Giving is a way to express love.   Giving on earth will be rewarded in heaven!

APPLICATION:  A major way one prepares for retirement is to save.  A major way one prepares for eternity is to give.  God allows me to store up rewards in heaven by giving.  God allows me to participate in His work by giving.

PRAYER:   Lord, you have given so much for me, and to me.  May I follow your example and become generous in my giving.   Amen.

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