Pastor Leon’s SOAP:  Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer
September 30, 2022: SOAP #4684: Zechariah 7-9; Luke 13

SCRIPTURE:  Luke (NIV) 13:6 Then he told this parable: “A man had a fig-tree, planted in his vineyard, and he went to look for fruit on it, but did not find any.

OBSERVATION:  The tree had been planted with purpose.  The owner had expectations.  He expected fruit from his tree.  He did not expect miracles from his tree.  He only expected what was natural for the tree.  He expected the nature of the tree to express itself in fruit. 

APPLICATION: I am God’s tree.  He has placed me here with purpose.  He has expectations from me.  He is not expecting miracles from me.  He does expect me to give way to the Holy Spirit that He has placed in me.  God expects the presence of the Holy Spirit in me to be expressed in a fruitful life. 

PRAYER:   Heavenly Father, you have a plan for me.  You desire that the Holy Spirit express your character through me.  May the fruit of my life bring you joy and honor. May your expectations for me be fulfilled.  Amen

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