Pastor Leon’s SOAP:  Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer
February 02, 2023: SOAP #4809: Exodus 33-34; Psalm 16; Acts 9

SCRIPTURE:  Acts (NIV) 9:10 In Damascus there was a disciple named Ananias. The Lord called to him in a vision, [GOD Speaking] “Ananias!” “Yes, Lord,” he answered. 11 The Lord told him, “Go to the house of Judas on Straight Street and ask for a man from Tarsus named Saul, for he is praying. 12 In a vision he has seen a man named Ananias come and place his hands on him to restore his sight.”
13 [Ananias speaking] “Lord,” Ananias answered, “I have heard many reports about this man and all the harm he has done to your saints in Jerusalem. 14 And he has come here with authority from the chief priests to arrest all who call on your name.”
15 [God Speaking] But the Lord said to Ananias, “Go! This man is my chosen instrument to carry my name before the Gentiles and their kings and before the people of Israel.

OBSERVATION:  It was a good thing that God went to Ananias!   Ananias was able to provide God some information that would keep God from making a terrible mistake!  

But, it really was a good thing that God went to Ananias!  He was probably the only one who would actually do what God sent him to do! 

APPLICATION: When I recognize that God is wanting me to go somewhere or to someone, I can rest assured that God is already at work at the destination!  I can move ahead with confidence that what is needed for the assignment will be adequately provided.  I am not to move on my evaluation, but in obedience to God’s direction! 

He tells me to go; He goes with me; When I arrive, I find He is already there!

PRAYER:   Holy Spirit, it all starts with hearing your voice.  The priority is to hear your voice.  When I am faithfully following your directions, I can trust your provision.  Amen

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