SCRIPTURE: 1Thessalonians (NIV) 1: 5 For our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Ghost, and in much assurance as ye know what manner of men we were among you FOR YOUR SAKE.
OBSERVATION: Paul was writing to the believers in Thessalonica that what God had done through Paul’s ministry was not for his sake, but for theirs. They were the reason God sent Paul on the missionary journey. They were the reason God’s power was experienced through Paul’s ministry. God loved the people of Thessalonica and sent Paul to them. He sent the Holy Spirit to accompany Paul and to demonstrate God’s power.
APPLICATION: The reason for the SOAP ministry is you, the reader. The reason God inspires daily thoughts from His Word, is for your sake. The reason God has me post them on Facebook and other blog sites is for your sake. The reason God has directed people to print and distribute them is for your sake. The reason money has been collected to purchase computers and printers, to purchase paper and ink—it is all for you. God loves you and wants you to be a part of His kingdom!
God often uses words on paper to speak to our hearts, but what He desires even more is to live in us and to speak to us in our hearts and minds. If that is what you would also like, pray with me…
PRAYER: Jesus, something is stirring in my heart. I believe you are trying to establish a relationship with me. I desire that too. Forgive me. I accept your death on the cross as the payment for my sins. Come live in my heart and share this life with me. Be my Lord. In Your Name I pray, Amen
…and now you might want to pray, “Thank you Lord. Thank you for forgiving me. Thank you for coming to live in my life. Thank you for making me clean…”
(read 1John 1:9 ,,,he is faithful and just to forgive us and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness!”)
Pastor Leon
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