Pastor Leon’s SOAP:  Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer
January 15, 2023: SOAP #4791: Genesis 37-38; Psalm 7; Luke 15

SCRIPTURE:  Luke (NIV) 15:6 … Then he calls his friends and neighbors together and says, ‘Rejoice with me; I have found my lost sheep.’…
9 And when she finds it, she calls her friends and neighbors together and says, ‘Rejoice with me; I have found my lost coin.’ …
22 “But the father said to his servants, ‘Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet. 23 Bring the fattened calf and kill it. Let’s have a feast and celebrate. 24 For this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.’ So, they began to celebrate. 25 …music and dancing.

OBSERVATION: The three stories Jesus tells in this chapter all have something in common; what was lost was found and there was rejoicing: a sheep, a coin, and a son. 

The Lord showed me that the value of what was recovered set the tone for the rejoicing.  Surely the rejoicing for finding the sheep and the coin was genuine.  But oh, the rejoicing in the Father’s heart on the recovery of His son! 

APPLICATION:  Jesus’ stories/parables were all true to life.  People could easily identify with what He said.  He did not use fictional characters to teach eternal truth. 

Here, what was a story for Jesus, is reality for Sharon and me.  Having our son back home is such a joy.  Having him back in right relationship with Jesus is even a greater joy.  Hearing him talk about what God is saying to him, causes my heart to rejoice.  The blessing God gave us years ago in Doron, has been restored to our home.  Rejoice with us!!!  

PRAYER:   Truly, Lord, You are the great Promise Keeper!  We can trust you to keep your word.  Thank you for watching over our son. Thank you for watching over the word that was planted in his heart in his younger years.  Amen.

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