Pastor Leon’s SOAP:  Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer
June 01, 2023: SOAP #4928: Proverbs 19-21; Romans 1

SCRIPTURE:  Romans (NIV) 13:12 The night is nearly over; the day is almost here. So let us put aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light.  13 Let us behave decently, as in the daytime, not in orgies and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and debauchery, not in dissension and jealousy. 14 Rather, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and do not think about how to gratify the desires of the sinful nature.

OBSERVATION:  What Paul said was “nearly over” in his day, is much closer today.  Darkness in some ways is overcoming the light.  The darkness resident in the hearts of government officials is becoming more noticeable. 

But we know that darkness can never overcome light.  Even the smallest light will drive back darkness.  It may not shine into every dark corner, but darkness cannot keep the light from shining. 

APPLICATION:  So what are we to do?  Two things. 

We are to “clothe ourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ.”  Clothing covers our bodies.  Clothing is worn where it can be seen.  We should make our outer clothing an expression of what is on the inside. 

AND we are to discipline the way we think.   We should stop thinking about what would “feel good,” stop thinking what the sinful man used to like.  We should start thinking about what would please Jesus.  –what would make Him rejoice.  –what would make His feel at home in our heart. 

When visitors come to our home, we try to make them comfortable—to make them feel at home.  HOW MUCH MORE should we treat this divine guest!!!

PRAYER:   Lord, welcome to my heart.  I want you to be comfortable living in my heart.  I want to make you happy.  Your smile is my treasure.  Amen 

Pastor Leon
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