Pastor Leon’s SOAP:  Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer
July 17, 2023: SOAP #4974: Isaiah 29-31; James 1

SCRIPTURE:  James (NIV) 1:19 My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, 20 for man’s anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires. 21 Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent…
… and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save you. 22 Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.

OBSERVATION:  The first section above concerns our words.  How we speak is very important.  I know that actions speak louder than words, but words are more prevalent in our lives.  There is always an abundance of words to reveal our character.  And we often use words to try to control or change others or our circumstances. 

The second section concerns God’s Word.  God’s Word is powerful.  We must accept the truth of God’s Word into our minds and hearts to be saved.  We must believe it and apply its truth to our lives.  Proof of our belief is doing what it says!   The fact that we have accepted His Word is that we “do what it says!” 

APPLICATION:  To hear God’s Word, but not apply God’s Word sets me up for self- deception.  Applying God’s word is the proof that I have entered into a relationship with God!  It demonstrates to God how seriously I take His Word; and it demonstrates to the world that I truly belong to Him!  I am a part of His Kingdom!  

His actions are the proof of His Word and the promises He offers me.  My actions are the proof that I believe His Word and have received His promises! 

PRAYER:  Lord, may my life, my words and my actions, bring you joy.  May I be a witness to others of what a wonderful God I serve!   Amen

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