Pastor Leon’s SOAP:  Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer
December 26, 2023: SOAP #5136: Psalm 117; 119:81-176; 2John; 3John

SCRIPTURE:  3John (NIV) 3 It gave me great joy to have some brothers come and tell about your faithfulness to the truth and how you continue to walk in the truth. 4 I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.

OBSERVATION:  Though not John’s physical children, John had been instrumental in the lives of his readers, and he refers to them as his children.  Children can bring joy in three ways.  First, there is the joy of the relationship.  Second is the joy of observing their growth.  Third is the “great joy” received when someone else has a good report.

APPLICATION:  My heart rejoices today for the second reason.  Our son, Doron, recommitted himself back to the Lord during Covid time and moved back home from a relationship that was not honoring God.  Sharon and I have enjoyed watching him grow in Jesus and re-establishing good relationships.  Today, it was our privilege to fulfill his Christmas gift request.  We gave him a good study Bible!  We had bought him one or two Bibles in the past hoping they would spark his interest to read, but today we joyfully gave him one he requested!  

PRAYER:  Lord, thank you for the blessing of families.  Thank you for brothers and sisters in Christ and for the church family.  Amen

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