Pastor Leon’s SOAP:  Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer
March 02, 2023: SOAP #4837: Numbers 30-31; Mark 9

SCRIPTURE:  Mark (NIV) 9:36 He took a little child and had him stand among them. Taking him in his arms, he said to them, 37″Whoever welcomes one of these little children in my name welcomes me; and whoever welcomes me does not welcome me but the one who sent me.”

OBSERVATION:  Everyone who works with children should commit this verse to memory.  That would include parents, teachers, children ministries, children’s hospitals, orphanages.  Those who are struggling to feed orphans that have become a part of their family should especially hold this verse dear to their heart. 

When we welcome children in the Lord’s name we are welcoming the Lord himself!   He becomes a part of every activity of the family.  Not only do we welcome Jesus, we also welcome the One Who Sent Jesus!!!   Yes, Abba Father God is made to feel at home in our family!!!  

APPLICATION: We can depend on God!!! 
–We can depend on His peace.  The Prince of Peace is now smiling on us! 
–We can depend on His wisdom.  He is interested in our home, so He will give us understanding in how to lead our home. 
–We can depend on His provision.  He may place a call in one of His children to help carry the financial load.  He may lead us to a job in which we can earn what is needed.  He may multiply what we have. 
–We can depend on His completeness!  We must learn that God often does not give us what we need until we see HIM as what we need! 

PRAYER:  Lord, may this word you have given me be effective in the hearts of those struggling under the responsibility of providing for children.  As they fix their eyes on YOU, ease the load and show them what you can do.  Increase their faith in you.  Amen.

Pastor Leon
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