Pastor Leon’s SOAP:  Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer
December 14, 2023: SOAP #5124: Hebrews 12-13; Jude

SCRIPTURE:  Jude (NIV) 1 Jude, a servant of Jesus Christ and a brother of James, To those who have been called, who are loved by God the Father and kept by Jesus Christ: 2 Mercy, peace and love be yours in abundance.

OBSERVATION:  Jude’s greeting to his short letter reminds us of a foundational truth that we may overlook.  We focus on the love of Jesus.  He came, He suffered, and He died on the cross for us. 

Sometimes we do not think that in all Jesus did, He was sent by the Father.  He demonstrated love, the love of the Father for fallen, sinful man.  Most of us have memorized John 3:16:  For GOD SO LOVED the world that HE SENT HIS ONLY SON… 

The love we see in Jesus is the same love that is in the Father!  What the Son loves, the Father loves. 

The Father sent His Son to take the penalty for my sins and He sent His Holy Spirit to dwell in me and flow through me. 

APPLICATION:  The Father loves me!  I am the center focus of His plans in creation.  He, who sent His son to die for my sins loves me.  He is concerned about my struggles. 

PRAYER:  Jesus, I know you love me.  I see expressions of your love every day.  Heavenly Father, thank you for Jude’s words of assurance that you love me too.  My heart overflows with appreciation, praise and worship.  May my life glorify you.  Amen

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