Pastor Leon’s SOAP:  Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer
June 04, 2023: SOAP #4931: Proverbs 28-29; Psalm 60; Romans 16

SCRIPTURE:  Romans (NIV) 16:25 Now to him who is able to establish you by my gospel and the proclamation of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery hidden for long ages past, 26 but now revealed and made known through the prophetic writings by the command of the eternal God, so that all nations might believe and obey him—27 to the only wise God be glory forever through Jesus Christ! Amen.

OBSERVATION:  Paul ends his letter to the Romans with this benediction.  The one who planned the redeeming ministry to the fallen creation, and who proclaimed it by revelation throughout history.  He wants all people and nations to believe and obey.  The glory He receives comes to Him through the life, death, and resurrection of His Son Jesus Christ! 

I believe that God is working through the church to demonstrate His Love is just as important to Him as His Holiness.  His perfections and Holiness can be readily seen in creation.  Principalities and powers must admit that God is the ultimate in Holy.  I believe it is through the church that God demonstrates that He is just as Loving as He is Holy!   He is the ultimate in Love!   And He does not mar His holiness to be loving.   God sent His sinless Son to live as a man on earth without sinning, then die, not to pay for His own sins, but for those who believe, repent, and make Him their Lord!   It was a holy sacrifice.

APPLICATION:  I must always remember that the purpose of my life is to bring glory to the Father by accepting and appreciating His Son, Jesus.  That must be the top priority of everything I do. 

The sacrifice that Jesus made for Father God, being sent, dying for sins He loathed as much as the Father, praying “not by will but thine be done,” committing Himself into the Father’s plan, …  Jesus set a high example of how to glorify the Father.  In honor of what Jesus did, it is now my place to honor the Father by honoring Jesus.  The Father sent the Holy Spirit to be with us as He was with Jesus. 

PRAYER:   Holy Spirit, continue to work in my life.  Convict me of sin.  Assure me of my salvation.  Help me bring glory to the Father through the Son!  Amen

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