Pastor Leon’s SOAP:  Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer
January 01, 2024: SOAP #5142: Genesis 1,2; Luke 1

OBSERVATION:  In this verse we see there was a great darkness that existed before the sun, moon and stars filled the sky with light.  But that great darkness could not stop the Spirit from moving!  The Spirit was moving in the darkness! The Spirit was moving before even before God spoke. 

The Holy Spirit still moves in darkness.  The darkness cannot stop Him.  He can see as clearly in darkness as in noon-day light.  Those led by the Spirit need never fear the darkness.

APPLICATION:  Much about 2024 lies in darkness, but of one thing I am sure.  The Spirit of God is already there and already moving. 

The darkness ahead in our nation, in our world, in my circumstances will not hinder the presence and working of the Holy Spirit!

Note:  Though the Spirit of God was present, the work of creation did not begin without the spoken word of God.  The Spirit of God does not move at my words, but when I speak the words of God. The better I know the written Word of God, the better I will know Jesus, the living Word of God.  Then more and more my words will line up with the spoken words of God.

PRAYER:  Jesus, as you spoke the words of your Father, so help me to faithfully speak your words — words of faith and not doubt — words of love and not disgust — kind words and not hurtful words.  Holy Spirit, set a watch over my words.  Amen.

Pastor Leon 
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