Pastor Leon’s SOAP:  Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer
April 6, 2023: SOAP #4872: Ruth 3-4; Psalm 64, 65; 2Corinthians 6

SCRIPTURE:  2Corinthians (NIV) 6:16 What agreement is there between the temple of God and idols? For we are the temple of the living God. As God has said: “I will live with them and walk among them, and I will be their God, and they will be my people.” 17 “Therefore come out from them and be separate, says the Lord. Touch no unclean thing, and I will receive you.” 18 “I will be a Father to you, and you will be my sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty.”

OBSERVATION:  Paul does not say “we were…” or “we will be…”;  he said, “we ARE the temple of the living God!”  There is so much that can be said about being the temple of the living God, but God says there is something more!   He has chosen us to be more than a building in which we enjoy His presence and honor Him.  He is our Father; we are His sons and daughters!   He shares His life with us.  As a child shares the life of their parents, we share God’s life!  

APPLICATION: As children mature they often show characteristics of their parents.  And as I mature in Christ, His characteristics should begin to show in me. 

The Life of God within me grows and expands to influence and control every aspect of my life.  I must learn not to trust my feelings.  I must learn to submit all my thoughts to the Holy Spirit’s supervision.  Thoughts can arise from recalling past experiences; even Satan can introduce thoughts that entice me to meditate on unholy subjects.  Every thought should be analyzed by the Holy Spirit.  (1Corinthians 10:5)

PRAYER:   Heavenly Father, I am your temple, you have made me your dwelling place.  And, I am also your child, growing to be your son.  May others quickly recognize Your presence living within me.  Amen.

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