Pastor Leon’s SOAP:  Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer
September 14, 2023: SOAP #5033: Ezekiel 36-37; Psalm 110; Revelation 19

SCRIPTURE:  Revelation (NIV) 19:11 I saw heaven standing open and there before me was a white horse, whose rider is called Faithful and True. With justice he judges and makes war. 12 His eyes are like blazing fire, and on his head are many crowns. He has a name written on him that no-one knows but he himself. 13 He is dressed in a robe dipped in blood, and his name is the Word of God. 14 The armies of heaven were following him, riding on white horses and dressed in fine linen, white and clean. 15 Out of his mouth comes a sharp sword with which to strike down the nations. “He will rule them with an iron scepter.” He treads the winepress of the fury of the wrath of God Almighty. 16 On his robe and on his thigh he has this name written: KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS.

OBSERVATION:  Generals today are often found out front of their victorious army marching down streets lined with cheering citizens.  This General is out front, leading His armies into the battle.  The armies are following Him!  The battle was not won by hand to hand fighting of the armies, but by the sword of the Commander-in-Chief!

APPLICATION:  I wonder how many times I struggled in battle because I did not wait for His orders and ran ahead of my Commander-in-Chief.  If I would have just been patient and followed His lead, I might have arrived at the battlefield to find the battle already won.

When I go into battle, I always want the Lord between me and the enemy.  When I look at the enemy, I want to see my Lord in between.  I never want to be in a place where I must turn my back on my enemy to look at my Lord!

PRAYER:  Lord, as I follow you, I trust you to lead me into battle.  I trust your wisdom and strength and ability.  You are both a lover of peace and a Man of war!   Amen

Pastor Leon
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