Pastor Leon’s SOAP:  Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer
October 11, 2023: SOAP #5060: Nehemiah 5-6; Psalm 146; Luke 24

SCRIPTURE:  Luke (NIV) 24:14 They [two disciples on the road to Emmaus] were talking with each other about everything that had happened. [events around the crucifixion in Jerusalem] 15 As they talked and discussed these things with each other, Jesus himself came up and walked along with them; 16 but they were kept from recognizing him….
27 And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he explained to them what was said in all the Scriptures concerning himself….
32 They asked each other, “Were not our hearts burning within us while he talked with us on the road and opened the Scriptures to us?”

OBSERVATION:  There were so many things for them to talk about.  Their hearts were heavy, having just witnessed the crucifixion of Jesus.  This Stranger seemed interested; He asked questions; He seemed to have personal understanding of the situation.   He explained things from the scriptures.  Even though their hearts were heavy with sorrow, His words were on fire. 

APPLICATION:  So, what should I do when walking under a heavy load of grief, or care, or physical turmoil?   I should do what these two disciples did; I should let Him talk!   He already knows what is on my heart; I should let Him tell me what is on His heart!  I must be careful not to “over-talk” Him.  I need what He has to say!  

PRAYER:  Lord, I heard someone say that you gave us two ears and one mouth so that we would listen twice as much as we speak.  I am not sure that is right for every situation, but I am quite certain that what you have to say to me is much more important than what I have to say to you.  Lord, when you are talking, I want to be a good listener.  I want to be faithful in reading your Word.  Holy Spirit, burn my heart with the word that is for me today.  Amen

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