Pastor Leon’s SOAP:  Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer
September 03, 2023: SOAP #5022: Ezekiel 20-21; Psalm 111; Revelation 8

SCRIPTURE:  Psalm (NIV) 111:
7 The works of his hands are faithful and just;
all his precepts are trustworthy.
8 They are steadfast for ever and ever,
done in faithfulness and uprightness.
9 He provided redemption for his people;
he ordained his covenant for ever—
holy and awesome is his name.
10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom;
all who follow his precepts have good understanding.
To him belongs eternal praise.

OBSERVATION:  When one comes to understand the awesome power of God…
When one comes to understand that God is perfectly holy…
When one comes to understand how God hates sin…
When one comes to understand how a holy God deals with sin…
Then it is perfectly understandable that one will FEAR God. 

When one hears about the love God has for man…
When one hears that this loving God sent His Son to die for sin…
When one hears that it is possible to ask this loving God for forgiveness…
When one hears about this loving God’s plans for His children in eternity…
Then it is completely illogical to think that someone would refuse Him! 

APPLICATION:  It is logical to fear such a God.  But growing in our understanding of God, we find that His Great Love overcomes our fear.  Fear was just a starting place.  We should grow to loving God and appreciating God.  We should begin a life of praise that will last long into eternity. 

PRAYER:  Lord, we do not need to wait until we are at your throne in heaven to begin praising and worshipping you!   You will never be more worthy of worship than you are at this moment.  You are holy.  You are loving. You are worthy.  Amen

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