Pastor Leon’s SOAP:  Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer
September 01, 2023: SOAP #5020: Ezekiel 15, 16; Psalm 70; Revelation 6

SCRIPTURE:  Psalm (NIV) 70:1 Hasten, O God, to save me; O LORD, come quickly to help me.
2 May those who seek my life be put to shame and confusion; may all who desire my ruin be turned back in disgrace. 3 May those who say to me, “Aha! Aha!” turn back because of their shame. 4 But may all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you; may those who love your salvation always say, “Let God be exalted!”
5 Yet I am poor and needy; come quickly to me, O God. You are my help and my deliverer; O LORD, do not delay.

OBSERVATION:  David needed some help, and he needed it now!  David’s situation was urgent.  He begins with “Hasten” and he ends with “do not delay!”  He has two expressions of urgency in the first verse, and two in the last verse.  He needs, he requests God’s quick help.

APPLICATION:  Why did David go to God?  He was the king.  Surely, he had a friend or someone in his court he could have asked for help.  He could have told them to help!  But David did not trouble them.  No, he went to God. 

David had confidence in God.  He knew he could count on God’s help.  He had God’s word promising help.  He had relied on God’s help in the past. 

People who serve orphan children may become desperate for food or finances.  Here is a prayer from God’s word.  Use it as a pattern. 

PRAYER:  Heavenly Father, you have been faithful to provide examples in Your Word  that we can use in all situations.  There is nothing that we cannot bring to you!   Desperate situations can be brought to you.  You are more than capable of meeting every need we bring to you in Jesus Name.  Amen

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