Pastor Leon’s SOAP:  Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer
October 18, 2023: SOAP #5067: Job 3-4; Acts 8-9

SCRIPTURE:  Job (NIV) 3:11 “Why did I not perish at birth, and die as I came from the womb? 12 Why were there knees to receive me and breasts that I might be nursed?…
4:3 Think how you have instructed many, how you have strengthened feeble hands. 4 Your words have supported those who stumbled; you have strengthened faltering knees.

OBSERVATION:  Job’s sufferings caused him to ask “why?”  In considering his own circumstances, it did not make sense.  In chapter 4, Eliphaz reminds Job of what he has taught others. 

But God had bigger lessons for Job.  God was using Job to write a whole book in the Bible.  Throughout centuries, people would read this book and consider what God said. 

APPLICATION:  The most difficult thing I am facing might be the very thing that God is using to give me greater understanding of How awesome He is and how I can trust Him!  

He may be preparing a testimony that will bless and encourage others. 

God may be making me more useful for His glory.

PRAYER:  Lord, many times in my prayers, I have said, “Lord Jesus, it is all for you.”  Forgive me for looking at situations selfishly and not from your point of view.  Amen  

Pastor Leon
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Information from Pastor Andrew’s wife, Doris:

Bishop Sam and others have contributed greatly to our feeding here at home and Pastor Andrew’s feeding ever since he was attacked and admitted.        The Doctors also said he’s supposed to be discharged today but we should pay the sum of $120 for the hospital bills of the days he spent there, the Doctor also said he will continue treatment at home immediately he got discharged.   //From Leon:  Praise the Lord!!!  Pastor Andrew should be out today in answer to our prayers.  Thanks to all for praying.  Now, if you will, pray for SOAP expansion into Central Africa.  A conference has been organized (October 27-29) to which Pastor Andrew or myself might be able to minister through our phones.