Pastor Leon’s SOAP:  Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer
October 02, 2022: SOAP #4686: Zechariah 13-14; Psalm 147; Luke 15

SCRIPTURE:  Luke (NIV) 15:20 So he got up and went to his father. “But while he [the younger brother] was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and kissed him….
28 “The older brother became angry and refused to go in. So, his father went out and pleaded with him.

OBSERVATION:  The Father had not waited for the younger brother to come into the house and present himself.  As soon as he heard the younger brother was coming, the Father left the comfort of home and ran to where he could meet him. The Father’s heart of love for His younger son did not allow him to remain at home.    

In verse 28 we find the Father leaving the music and the fine food of the party to go out to where the older brother was. The Father’s love for his older son did not allow him to remain at the party. 

Oh, how the Father loved them both!  His actions proved his love. 

APPLICATION:  The love in my heart is proved by my words AND my actions.  My love can be seen in the sacrifice I am willing to make.  Love calls me to leave my comfortable places.  Love calls me to be vulnerable.  Love calls me to reach out and go out to contact those God is loving through me. 

PRAYER:   Lord, make me an instrument of your grace and peace.  Use me to restore those who have let their relationship with you grow cold.  Teach me to follow the flow of your love.  Amen

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