Pastor Leon’s SOAP:  Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer
September 26, 2023: SOAP #5045: Ezra 4; Psalm 113, 127; Luke 9

SCRIPTURE:  Psalm (NIV) 127:1 A song of ascents. Of Solomon. Unless the LORD builds the house, its builders labor in vain. Unless the LORD watches over the city, the watchmen stand guard in vain.

OBSERVATION:  The LORD is the builder, but He does not work alone.  He has a crew of “builders.”  If the LORD is not the head-builder, their work turns out useless.

The same is true of security personnel.  If the LORD is not the head Police officer, the watchmen stand guard in vain.

The same is true of every line of work.  He is knowledgeable, proficient, and competent in every vocation.

APPLICATION:  I limit my accomplishments when I think I can do my job alone.  I dishonor Him when I act like I do not need His guidance and help.  I should not consider Him as MY Helper, I should consider myself as HIS assistant.

PRAYER:  Lord, I do not want to just work FOR you; I want to work WITH you!  Your ways are so much higher than my ways. Your projects are so much greater than mine. Your projects stretch through this life into eternity. In heaven, I want us to look back and see what we have accomplished.  Amen

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