Pastor Leon’s SOAP:  Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer
November 20, 2023: SOAP #5100: Matthew 5-7

SCRIPTURE:  Matthew (NIV) 3:31 So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ 32 For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. 33 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.

OBSERVATION:  The ones who make God’s kingdom their priority will find that God makes their needs His priority.

APPLICATION:  Am I struggling to fill my needs (food and clothing)? These are priorities for people in the world. But I am a part of God’s kingdom! Sharon and I have set our lives to make His kingdom our priority. We are finding that God is making our needs His priority. My retirement plan is tithing. Where can I find a better return than the open windows of heaven? (Malachi 3:10)

Verse 32 assures me that my heavenly Father KNOWS my needs.  He also knows that He has given me this promise, along with many others in His Word.  I would be disrespectful to God if I did not trust His promises but began looking elsewhere for my provision.  I need not pressure anyone to meet my need; I have the promise of God!  God may give me a job. He may use others to help, but they will be responding to His leading, not to my begging!    

PRAYER:  Heavenly Father, you know my needs better than I do. You are more capable of taking care of my needs than I am. How foolish to take the responsibility for my needs out of your care.  Amen

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