SCRIPTURE: Matthew (NIV) 10:16 I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. Therefore, be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves. 17 “Be on your guard against men; they will hand you over to the local councils and flog you in their synagogues. 18 On my account you will be brought before governors and kings as witnesses to them and to the Gentiles. 19 But when they arrest you, do not worry about what to say or how to say it. At that time you will be given what to say, 20 for it will not be you speaking, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you.
OBSERVATION: Here the sent one is doing the sending. Jesus had been sent from the Father, and now Jesus is sending his disciples.
Jesus had been sent to a tough assignment—to be crucified for the sins of man! And here Jesus is not promising the disciples an easy assignment. They will be arrested, flogged, and brought before governors and kings where they will give witness.
But look at the promise. They will not be alone. They will not need to rely on their wisdom. They will have the accompanying Holy Spirit to give them words to speak and who will be speaking through them!
APPLICATION: I too have the promise of the Holy Spirit being always with me! It is so important that I learn to rely on the Holy Spirit to give me what to say and to speak through me. It is important that I pause before opening my mouth to listen to what the Holy Spirit speaks into my heart or whispers into my mind.
PRAYER: Holy Spirit, I know you are with me. Your presence and anointing reveal the person and ministry of Jesus in my life. May I grow in following your lead. Guide me as I read the Word. Highlight for me what you are saying to me. Amen
Pastor Leon
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On Facebook: Today’s SOAP from Pastor Leon
Today I had my physical exam needed to continue bus driving. They needed a paper from my cardiologist which I did not have. So I was given a temporary extension for three months. This will allow me to drive through 22 July 20,24. If I get the release from the cardiologist I will need to start the physical process anew. I still have not heard about rescheduling the MRI. I am thinking it will be this week. I am also thinking that God may be bringing my bus driving to an end. It is good to know that HE is LORD! “I don’t know about tomorrow, but I know who holds tomorrow!” 😊
SOAPs by Pastor Leon 
Praying for the answer for the dilemma you’re presently dealing with. Also remembering the words you’ve shared on many occasions. May God continue to bless you and your family. Sending greetings from Alabama. You’ve blessed me so much sharing your SOAP devotionals you make the Word so revelant to be. I’m learning to apply the Word to my life. Thanks for sharing. Keep me posted!