Pastor Leon’s SOAP:  Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer
October 29, 2023: SOAP #5078: Job 20; Mark 3-4

SCRIPTURE:  Mark (NIV) 3:1 Another time he went into the synagogue, and a man with a shriveled hand was there. 2 Some of them were looking for a reason to accuse Jesus, so they watched him closely to see if he would heal him on the Sabbath.

OBSERVATION:  The religious leaders were closely watching Jesus.  They watched with purpose, to have a reason to accuse Jesus. 

But they were not the only ones watching.  Jesus was also watching!  He saw someone hurting.  He saw a shriveled hand. He saw a need that He could meet. 

Acts 10:38 says Jesus “went around doing good.”  He watched for opportunities to do good. 

APPLICATION:  Jesus is still looking for opportunities to “do good.”  He is looking for people through whom He can “do good.”  May I look for opportunities to “do good.”  Wherever I go.  It is not so much looking for what I can do, but for what He wants to do through me.  He will multiply the little I can do to accomplish what He can do!  

PRAYER:  Holy Spirit, I know my limitations prevent me from meeting all the needs around me, so I need you to draw my attention to the needs you will meet through me.  Jesus, You are the Limitless One.  Speak through me and touch through me.  Amen

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