Pastor Leon’s SOAP:  Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer
February 26, 2023: SOAP #4833: Numbers 19-20; Psalm 28; Mark 5

SCRIPTURE:  Mark (NIV) 5:35 While Jesus was still speaking, some men came from the house of Jairus, the synagogue ruler. “Your daughter is dead,” they said. “Why bother the teacher anymore?” 36 Ignoring what they said, Jesus told the synagogue ruler, “Don’t be afraid; just believe.”

OBSERVATION:  Jesus was on His way with Jairus to minister to Jairus’s sick daughter.  He was interrupted by the touch of a woman who touched Him in faith and received her healing.  While Jesus was talking to her, Jairus received news that his daughter had died. 

The Spirit drew my attention to the reaction of Jesus.  He did not try to explain to them that they did not yet have all the facts.  Jesus did not give them a sermon on Who He was and what He could do.  He just ignored them and started the journey to Jairus’ house. He did not stand around ignoring them; His focus was on a girl that needed His touch. 

APPLICATION: I need the presence and ministry of the Holy Spirit in my life to help me respond to those around me.  There are times when I should give an answer and there are times when I should just keep my mouth shut and move on.

The Holy Spirit can give me what needs to be said, or the Holy Spirit can give me peace about ignoring it and moving on. 

In driving a school bus, I often hear conversations happening behind me.  I have learned to hold my peace and ignore them.  But there have also been times that the Holy Spirit has so strongly stirring in my heart and mind that I was forced from within to speak out.  Sometimes God uses the words I say and sometimes He just uses the fact that I got involved. 

PRAYER:   Holy Spirit, I am counting on your presence to guide me through this day.  In your wisdom, lead me to ignore what satan would use to delay me or cause me to change my focus.  Amen.

Pastor Leon
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