Pastor Leon’s SOAP:  Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer
August 28, 2023: SOAP #5016: Ezekiel 1-3; Revelation 2

SCRIPTURE:  Revelation (NIV) 2:1 “To the angel of the church in Ephesus write: These are the words of him who holds the seven stars in his right hand and walks among the seven golden lampstands:…
7  He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To him who overcomes, I will give the right to eat from the tree of life, which is in the paradise of God.

OBSERVATION:  Each letter to the seven churches in chapters 2 and 3 of Revelation begin and end in similar ways.  The Holy Spirit speaks; we must listen! 

In Genesis 1, we find that God spoke the world into existence.  His words are powerful.  Although both are important, it is MORE important that I have ears to hear, than a mouth to speak. 

APPLICATION:  My communication with God can get switched.  I can pray like it is more important for God to hear what I am saying than for me to hear what God is saying. 

If I want to know what God is saying, I need to read the Bible.  How foolish to claim that God never speaks to me if I am not reading the Bible. 

God speaks to me with His word; He gives me direction.  God speaks to me through His word; He shows me truth that I need to apply to my life.  In the word the Holy Spirit reveals God’s principles which are to govern my life and relationships.  And God communicates His love for me with, and in, and through His word. His love for me is unmistakable!    

PRAYER:  Heavenly Father, I do not want you to ignore my words to you.  Help me not to ignore your words to me.  Amen

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