Pastor Leon’s SOAP:  Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer
July 01, 2023: SOAP #4958: Isaiah 1-3; Titus 3

SCRIPTURE:  Titus (NIV) 3:5 he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy …. 7 so that, having been justified by his grace, we might become heirs having the hope of eternal life.

OBSERVATION:  Three themes are combined in verse seven: a past, a present and a future.  I tend to think of these three parts of my life separately.  But in God, the forgiven past is forgotten as if it never happened.  That which continues with us from the past is made new!  It moves into our present, passing under the blood and becomes a part of our future!   Hallelujah!!

APPLICATION:  As to my past, I have been forgiven and in God’s eyes I am “just-as-if-I’d” never sinned.  I was justified by His grace!  (Romans 3:24) As to my present, I am an heir.  I am God’s child.  I am family!  (Romans 8:17) As to my future, I have a hope of eternal life.  It is a hope of living forever with God in the place Jesus went to prepare for me!  (Titus 2:13)

PRAYER:  Heavenly Father, You sent your Son, Jesus, to die on the cross for my sins.  You accept the payment of His blood for all my sins—those 20 years ago and those yesterday.  Now I am a part of your family, and the Holy Spirit is with me 24 hours every day.  You have given me hope for a bright future, eternal life that can never die!  Thank you for forgiving me, accepting me into your family, and giving me the hope of eternal life in heaven.   Amen                                                                        

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