Pastor Leon’s SOAP:  Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer
August 07, 2023: SOAP #4995: Zephaniah 1-3; John 9

SCRIPTURE:  John (NIV) 9:24 A second time they summoned the man who had been blind. “Give glory to God,” they said. “We know this man is a sinner.” 25 He replied, “Whether he is a sinner or not, I don’t know. One thing I do know. I was blind but now I see!”

OBSERVATION:  The facts were all there—AND verified.  This man had been born blind.  This man could now see!  Jesus had made some mud with his saliva, put it in his eyes and told him to wash in the Pool of Siloam.   The man went and washed and could now see!   Would the religious leaders accept the personal testimony that was collaborated by parents?  NO!  (—a good example of a common idiom.) “You will never be able to make some understand or accept something if they are too stubborn or unwilling to learn or notice.”    

APPLICATION:  There is no wall so high as a closed mind.  There is no door so locked as a closed mind. 

Jesus’ instruction to the early church was that they were to remain in Jerusalem until they had been filled with the Holy Spirit!  (Act 1:8)   I am thinking that there is no wall so high or door so locked that the Holy Spirit cannot gain entrance. 

I need the presence and power of the Holy Spirit working in and through me as I move through the world around us!  

PRAYER:  Holy Spirit, take over my life.  Anoint me to do the works that Jesus gives me to do.  Unlock closed doors and break down walls in the minds of those around me.  May Jesus be glorified in me.  Amen

Pastor Leon
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