Pastor Leon’s SOAP:  Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer
April 01, 2023: SOAP #4867: Judges 11-12; Psalm 50; 2Corinthians 1

SCRIPTURE:  2Corinthians (NIV) 1:8 We do not want you to be uninformed, brothers, about the hardships we suffered in the province of Asia. We were under great pressure, far beyond our ability to endure, so that we despaired even of life.

OBSERVATION:  Paul wanted others to be informed about his difficulties.  FIRST:  In the verses preceding, he wrote how his life was an example for others.  And SECOND: in the verses following (verse 11), Paul thanks them for praying for him. 

APPLICATION: FIRST: one way for God to receive the glory from my life is for others to see Him at work in me.  Seeing how God brings me through difficulties that are obviously too hard for me, builds faith that God will do the same for them. 

SECOND: for those who love us enough to pray for us, it should be expected that we keep them informed of how we are doing.  God is answering their prayers as we move ahead.  They will glorify God as they hear of the prayers He has answered. 

PRAYER:   Lord, for you to receive glory, you will lead me through difficulties to victory.  You will lead me from one victory and through difficulties to another victory!  Give me victory over temptation.  Amen.

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