Pastor Leon’s SOAP:  Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer
May 21, 2023: SOAP #4917: 1Kings 7; 2Chronicles 4; Psalm 98; Romans 2

SCRIPTURE:  Psalm (NIV) 98:1 A psalm. Sing to the LORD a new song, for he has done marvelous things; his right hand and his holy arm have worked salvation for him….
4 Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth, burst into jubilant song with music; …
6 with trumpets and the blast of the ram’s horn—shout for joy before the LORD, the King….
8 Let the rivers clap their hands, let the mountains sing together for joy;

OBSERVATION:  Joy should be a major characteristic of our praise.  

Inner joy cannot be hidden.  It always finds a way to be displayed on the outside.  A smile, a laugh, a lifted countenance—joy in the heart will find expression on the face and through our actions. 

APPLICATION:  If the Old Testament saints were encouraged and commanded to sing and shout with joy, then surely New Testament believers should even more raise a joyful praise to our Lord!   We have so much more than they had.   We have a fuller revelation of the scriptures.  We have the New Testament to reveal the Old Testament.  MOST OF ALL, we have Jesus, who died for our sins that we might have a personal relationship with Almighty God!   We have the Holy Spirit living in us!   WE DEFINITELY HAVE MORE FOR WHICH TO SHOUT AND SING!!!  

PRAYER:  Lord, when I think of all you have done for me, how can I not praise you.  May all who know me, expect to hear your praise coming from my mouth.  May your praise become a part of my regular conversation.  Amen

Pastor Leon
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