Pastor Leon’s SOAP:  Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer
December 10, 2023: SOAP #5120: 2Timothy 1-4

SCRIPTURE:  2Timothy 4:1 In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, and in view of his appearing and his kingdom, I give you this charge: 2 Preach the Word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage—with great patience and careful instruction.

OBSERVATION:  Paul was writing from prison, yet he was “in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus.”  His circumstances did not cloud the fact that he was in God’s will and doing God’s calling.  He was writing to his beloved son in the faith, Timothy, but much more, he was writing to 2000 years of believers still to be born!  He wrote as though Jesus was right there with him; He really was!

APPLICATION:  I am so thankful that the Lord is with me in every circumstance.  Many times, I appreciate the strong assurance of His presence that stirs in my heart as I am at my desk writing the SOAPs.  Sometimes God is speaking to me; sometimes I sense Him speaking through the SOAP to someone else.   

But, even when I do not have a sensation of His presence, I know that He is with me.  Knowing that He is with me keeps my faith strong.  It keeps me looking at things from His point of view, keeps me looking for evidence of His  work. 

PRAYER:  Heavenly Father, the greatest thing I have in life is an awareness of your presence.  Knowing that you are with me gives me peace, joy, confidence, boldness,

Pastor Leon
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