Pastor Leon’s SOAP:  Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer
July 22, 2024: SOAP #5345: Isaiah 36-37; Psalm 76; 1Peter 1

SCRIPTURE:  1Peter (NIV) 1:24 For, “All men are like grass, and all their glory is like the flowers of the field; the grass withers and the flowers fall, 25 but the word of the Lord stands forever.” And this is the word that was preached to you.

OBSERVATION: What an appropriate verse for today’s news.  The President of the Unites States announced that he would not run for re-election.  Anyone who pays attention to the news has seen the “withering” of this man.  I have seen similar characteristics in my mother and some close family friends as they moved into their senior years. 

In stark contrast to the frailty of the flesh, stands verse 25.  “The word of the Lord stands forever!”  The Word of God has been written and is just as true today as the day it was written.  The Word of God became flesh and moved among men for 30+ years.  He was crucified, buried, and rose from the dead, arose into the heavens from which He has promised to return.  

The written Word remains true and trustworthy.  We can build our lives on it!  AND the Living Word ever lives to make intercession for us.  And He has sent His Spirit to live in us, enabling us to live our lives honoring God! 

APPLICATION:  More than just knowing about the written Word of God, I need the Living Word of God living in me by His Spirit.  How thankful we should be that He willingly forgives our sins and makes our hearts His home! 

PRAYER: Holy Spirit, may my heart and mind be like a clay tablet upon which you can write eternal truth.  Lead me into Truth.  Enable me to live every day, in my environment, doing what honors my Lord Jesus Christ.  Amen

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