Pastor Leon’s SOAP:  Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer
May 09, 2024: SOAP #5271: 2Samuel 17; Psalm 71; Matthew 26

SCRIPTURE:  Matthew (NIV) 26:73 After a little while, those standing there went up to Peter and said, “Surely you are one of them, for your accent gives you away.” 74 Then he began to call down curses on himself and he swore to them, “I don t know the man!” Immediately a cock crowed. 75 Then Peter remembered the word Jesus had spoken: “Before the cock crows, you will disown me three times.” And he went outside and wept bitterly.

OBSERVATION:  Jesus was on trial, and Peter was close by.  Peter had just denied knowing Jesus two times.  But the way he talked gave him away.  Probably those from Galilee had unique and recognizable ways of saying certain words.  So, Peter began to curse and swear.  The accent may identify Peter with Jesus, but the curse words were meant to break that tie. 

APPLICATION:  The way I talk has a lot to do with how others think of me.  Jesus’ presence in my life affects how I act and how I talk.  It affects the things I talk about and the way I talk about them.  Complaining and worrying is replaced with faith-filled words of what God can do. 

The way I talk can have a lot to do with how others think of Jesus.  My faith can encourage their faith. 

That Jesus is living on the inside should be easily recognized by my speech.      

PRAYER:  Lord, you are living inside me; I want to be careful not to offend you with my conversation today.  And may people see you in my actions and hear you in my words as you live your life through me today.  Amen. 

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