Pastor Leon’s SOAP:  Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer
October 31, 2022: SOAP #4715: Job 22; Mark 7-8

SCRIPTURE:  Mark (NIV) 7:24 Jesus left that place and went to the vicinity of Tyre. He entered a house and did not want anyone to know it; yet he could not keep his presence secret.

OBSERVATION:  The ministry of Jesus was a very public ministry.  Many of His miracles were done as He walked on public roads or in public places.  He became very recognizable!  It only took one person to see and recognize Him; then everyone would know.  Everyone knew of someone who needed the ministry of Jesus.  There were no medical centers available, the sick and lame were scattered in the homes.  The news of Jesus presence would cause a crowd of people to appear. 

APPLICATION: Jesus wants His Presence to be easily recognizable today.  Jesus wants people to know that He is alive—alive in me!   People who know me, should quickly recognize that there are some unique characteristics about how I respond to trouble, how I act, how I think, how I talk. 

The powerful presence of God in my life should make a seeable difference in how I live.  Living for Jesus cannot be kept a secret!  

PRAYER:   Lord, may you be easily seen in me.  May your presence have a profound influence on every aspect of my life. Amen

Pastor Leon
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