Pastor Leon’s SOAP:  Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer
November 14, 2022: SOAP #4729: Psalm 149; 1Corinthians 15, 16

SCRIPTURE:  1Corinthians (NIV) 16:1 Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of Galatia, even so do ye. 2 Upon the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as God hath prospered him, that there be no gatherings when I come. 3 And when I come, whomsoever ye shall approve by your letters, them will I send to bring your liberality unto Jerusalem.

OBSERVATION:  Paul was encouraging the churches to give an offering to be sent to help the church in Jerusalem.  The area around Jerusalem was experiencing a drought.   Food was scarce and expensive.

Giving was to be in accordance with one’s income.  Even the poor can experience the joy of giving.   Giving was to be as regular as their income.  They received their income weekly; they met together weekly; and they could give weekly.  Faithfulness in the regular giving of a smaller amount is much better than the infrequent giving of a larger amount.

APPLICATION: I am sure the Lord smiles as He watches people who receive the SOAPs giving to help cover the cost of printing the copies they receive.  (They help cover the cost of internet access, paper, and ink.)  There are some who have given to purchase computers and printers to make the SOAPs available to others.  (For those who have learned the value of tithing, our tithes belong to our church.)  God’s blessing is on the SOAP ministry and God’s blessing is on the finances. 

PRAYER:  Lord, SOAP is your ministry.  You have assigned it to me and have clearly proved that your blessing is on the SOAPs.  I do not work to spread the SOAPs; I just move ahead with what I know you are doing.  Thank you for those to whom you have given a vision of expanding the SOAP Ministry.  I pray your blessing on those working to establish printing stations.  May they sense your approval on their lives and ministry.  Provide the finances needed. Fill their lives with joy.  Amen

Pastor Leon
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