SCRIPTURE: Luke (NIV) 4:42 At daybreak Jesus went out to a solitary place. The people were looking for him and when they came to where he was, they tried to keep him from leaving them. 43 But he said, “I must preach the good news of the kingdom of God to the other towns also, because that is why I was sent.” 44 And he kept on preaching in the synagogues of Judea.
OBSERVATION: Two words in Jesus’ reply speak to me. First is the word “must,” and second is the word “sent.” Together they speak of His allegiance to someone else. Someone Jesus respected very much had given Him an assignment.
It was an assignment He could not ignore. He had no choice in the matter. He could not stay with them; He had to move on. Jesus truly loved His Father and willingly did what the Father assigned.
APPLICATION: If Jesus loves and respects His Father in such a great way, I should love and respect the Father too! And I should love and respect Jesus in the same way. He is the One who gave His life to make a way for me to be a part of His wonderful family! His actions are motivated by love, mine should be too!
PRAYER: Heavenly Father, may you find the same love your Son, Jesus, has for you is growing in my heart and life also. As Jesus willingly and joyfully served you, I want to serve you the same way. Writing SOAPs is your assignment for me. It is my privilege and joy to serve you. I must do this because it is your assignment for me! Amen
Pastor Leon
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