Pastor Leon’s SOAP:  Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer
January 30, 2023: SOAP #4806: Exodus 25-27; Acts 6

SCRIPTURE:  Acts (NIV) 6:1 In those days when the number of disciples was increasing, the Grecian Jews among them complained against the Hebraic Jews because their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food.

OBSERVATION:  People were becoming believers in Jesus and joining the church.  The church was growing.   That’s great, but church growth brought problems.  The Greek-speaking Jews complained that their widows were being overlooked.  So the church chose seven me with Greek names and gave them the responsibility of caring for the widows.  And the church growth continued, rapidly. (Acts 6:7)   

Church growth continued, but now with trouble from outside the church.  Jews from other nations began harassing Stephen.  I am wondering if some of the new Christian believers had not come from this synagogue.  Hmmm. 

APPLICATION:  Success does not always mean that we will have no more trouble.  Satan is usually around to stir people against us.  However we know that the One who is with us is greater than the one who is against us!  (1John 4:4)

I can count on His presence! 

PRAYER:   Lord, how I appreciate your never-ending presence!  I am never alone.  You are never without an answer to what challenges me.  As I keep my eyes on you, and my ears open to you, I can move ahead with confidence.  Amen.

Pastor Leon
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