Pastor Leon’s SOAP:  Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer
March 20, 2023: SOAP #4855: Joshua 7-8; Psalm 69; 1Corinthians 5

SCRIPTURE:  Psalm (NIV) 69:6 May those who hope in you not be disgraced because of me, O Lord, the LORD Almighty; may those who seek you not be put to shame because of me, O God of Israel. …
13 But I pray to you, O LORD, in the time of your favor; in your great love, O God, answer me with your sure salvation….
16 Answer me, O LORD, out of the goodness of your love; in your great mercy turn to me.

OBSERVATION:    At heart, David was a God-lover.  He had sinned and realized that his actions could affect others.  David did not want God’s people to be disgraced and put to shame because of his sin.  David did not want his actions to be a hindrance to anyone’s trust in God.

The Psalmist was not approaching God on the basis of how he deserved God’s love, but on the basis of God’s character.  He was counting on God’s goodness and love.  He was counting on God to show him favor and be merciful.

APPLICATION: It is humbling to realize how holy, just and righteous God is and how unworthy I am.  I have to depend on His mercy and His love for me.  He made a sacrifice so awesome that it more than covers my sins.  Not only do I need to depend on Him, He wants me to depend on Him.  I must depend on Him when I am in trouble, when I am tempted, when I am tired, when I am disappointed, when I am happy, when things are going my way and when they are not.  At all times I must depend on Him! 

PRAYER:   Heavenly Father, according to 1John 1:9, if I confess that I have sinned, you are faithful and just to forgive my sins and to cleanse me from all unrighteousness.  My trust is in you.  I trust you to take care of the sins I have committed and the sin nature that tries to control my thoughts and actions.  By dying to myself, I come alive to you and learn to let you live through me..  Thank you for forgiving me and making me a part of your family.  Amen

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