Pastor Leon’s SOAP:  Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer
September 5, 2024: SOAP #5390: Ezekiel 25-28; Revelation 10

SCRIPTURE:  Ezekiel (NIV) 28:25 “‘This is what the Sovereign LORD says: When I gather the people of Israel from the nations where they have been scattered, I will show myself holy among them in the sight of the nations. Then they will live in their own land, which I gave to my servant Jacob 26 They will live there in safety and will build houses and plant vineyards; they will live in safety when I inflict punishment on all their neighbors who maligned them. Then they will know that I am the LORD their God.’”

OBSERVATION:   It is interesting to watch Israel.  In some ways it is like watching a favorite television series.  The main character is in great trouble and it seems there is no way out, BUT we all know that there will be another program next week and the main characters will all be present!  And so it is with Israel.  They are surrounded and it looks like everything is against them, but we can read what God has promised!  

APPLICATION:  I am so blest to know that the God of Israel is Leon’s God too!  He has made promises to me!   I see that He is the almighty, omnipotent Promise-Keeper!  I do not know how He will do it, but I that is His problem!   Everything I know about Him assures me that I can trust Him!  I do not use my mind to figure out how He is going to do it; I use my mind to remember what He has done for me in the past and to remember what He has said to me.  Knowing Him is the key to walking in hope and peace and victory.  Like Israel, I am not perfect, but God’s promises are based on His character and not mine!  

This SOAP ministry is the fulfillment of God’s promises to me as a young boy.  I was to be a missionary and go to other countries.  Knowing the He had a plan for my life, I was very careful to follow where He led me.  Then back in my home state, when it seemed my ministry life was winding down, God told me to write SOAPs.  Instead of “winding down,” God’s ministry was just “winding up!”  All the promises and dreams I had as a child of my future ministry have been fulfilled beyond my wildest dreams!  

Know, SOAP reader, that the God of Israel can be your God too!  Pray with me…

PRAYER: Heavenly Father, I know I am a sinner and need to be forgiven and cleansed of my sins in order to have a relationship with you.  Please forgive me and accept the payment of Your Son’s death as the payment for my sin.  Make my life your home.  Help me live a life that honors you.  May others know that you are the Lord, my God.  In Jesus Name, Amen

Pastor Leon
Making friends for time and eternity!   
On Facebook:  Today’s SOAP from Pastor Leon