Pastor Leon’s SOAP:  Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer
July 07, 2023: SOAP #4964: Hosea 10-12; Psalm 73; Hebrews 4

SCRIPTURE:  Hebrews (NIV) 4:13 Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account.

OBSERVATION:  Here are two all-inclusive words.    From this truth, NO ONE is excluded; EVERYONE is included.  Not a person on earth can say that this truth does not apply to them. 

The omnipotent, omnipresent God sees everything!   Nothing is outside His view. 

But that is only the first part of this verse.  The last part tells us that we will all answer to this All-seeing God.  We will be required to give an account!   No one will escape. 

APPLICATION:  This is a truth about God that can either terrify us or bring us great comfort us. 

For those who have ignored Jesus who was sent to die for their sins and have refused to make Him the Lord of their lives…this verse should terrify them.  For those depending on their own good works to answer for them when they give account for their lives…what if their works do not measure up to God’s requirements?  That is a scary thought!   Jesus showed us God’s requirements:  NO sin.  Not even one!  

But for me this verse brings great comfort!   God knows my heart!  He sees that Jesus is alive on the inside.  When my actions do not work out, He sees my heart!  He fully understands my intentions.  While here on earth, the Holy Spirit guides me according to the Bible, helping me to live a life pleasing to God.  And when I “must give account” I will be judged according to the life of Jesus.  My life is hidden with Christ in God! (Colossians 3:2-4) 

PRAYER:  Heavenly Father, thank you for forgiving me and accepting the blood of Jesus to cover my sins.  Holy Spirit, thank you for being my daily companion.  Amen

Pastor Leon
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