Pastor Leon’s SOAP:  Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer
August 13, 2023: SOAP #5001: Jeremiah 13-15; John 15

SCRIPTURE:  John (NIV) 15:7 If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be given you. 8 This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples.

OBSERVATION:  “Ask whatever you wish and it will be given you!”  What an amazing promise.  It is one many would like to claim as their own.  But it is not for everyone.  We must consider the first part of verse 7, beginning with that little word that has such a big meaning—the word “if.” 

If I am remaining in Jesus and His words are remaining in me, Jesus invites me to ask broadly and boldly.  The continual, constant contact with Jesus will make my life fruitful!   This is more than once a week and more than an hour every morning.  It is 24 hours every day.  It is walking with Jesus all day long!

APPLICATION:  The fruitfulness of a fruit tree does not come from the leaves, nor from the bark.  Fruitfulness comes from the nature of the tree, from the heart of the tree.  And the fruitfulness of my life does not come from my physical strength or my intellect.  The fruitfulness that God desires flows out from the Holy Spirit dwelling within. 

The anointing on my mind and my physical body causes my words and actions to have spiritual power.  Many times, I am amazed at how the SOAPs come together.  God works through me and reveals how the word applies to my life. 

PRAYER:  Lord, may every SOAP reader have the joy of seeing truth taking root in their lives.  Holy Spirit, for those who do not have a Bible, use the portions of scriptures they have; speak into their lives.  May they count on your faithfulness to bring them what they need every day!   Amen

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