Pastor Leon’s SOAP:  Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer
December 13, 2022: SOAP #4758: Hebrews 9-11

SCRIPTURE:  Hebrews (NIV) 11:38 the world was not worthy of them. They wandered in deserts and mountains, and in caves and holes in the ground.      39 These were all commended for their faith, yet none of them received what had been promised. 40 God had planned something better for us so that only together with us would they be made perfect.

OBSERVATION:  Consider how God planned a place for man which had everything needed to sustain man’s life.  Consider how God planned and prepared for the nation of Israel and how He planned and prepared for the arrival of His Son, Jesus.  Consider the way Jesus fulfilled the Old Testament prophecies.  What a plan!!  What great preparation!   What great fulfillment as the Lamb of God died for the sins of people!  What great rejoicing when He rose from the dead!!!  

Consider the plan of God for the church.  Consider the plan for the Bible to be written and so widely spread.   

Considering all of this, can there be any doubt that God has a great celebration planned when all believers are together in heaven!!!   Those who are already experiencing the wonder of heaven and the thrill of seeing the Lord of lords and King of Kings, they have “something better” ahead that they cannot enjoy until we join them!!!  

APPLICATION: Some have been waiting a long time.  But two things should be noted:  First:  Heaven is not a bad place to be waiting!   Away from the temptations of the devil!   And second: Their wait is almost over!  My spirit is stirred with the thought that He’s coming soon; it will not be long.   We will soon be joining our loved ones in that great host of worshippers.    In joining with those already there, we will be “made perfect!”   “What will it be when we get over yonder and join the throng upon that glassy sea!” (WEMercer)

PRAYER:   Oh, Lord, what a day that will be!  To gather with the saints of all the ages.  To be a part of the culmination of your Man-plan!  Amen

Pastor Leon
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