A Double Blessing

Pastor Leon’s SOAP:  Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer
May 08, 2026: SOAP #6000: 2Samuel 15, 16; Psalm 32; Matthew 25

SCRIPTURE:  Psalm 32:1 Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered.
2 Blessed is the man whose sin the LORD does not count against him and in whose spirit is no deceit.

OBSERVATION: What a freedom is experienced when our sins are covered by the blood of Jesus.  What a relief to be free from carrying the burden of sin.  It is a burden that people can become so accustomed to that they almost do not consider it a burden—that is until it is released.  Then they realize a tremendous weight is gone!  Of all the blessings one can receive from the Lord, the greatest just might be forgiveness. 

APPLICATION: If Leon confesses his sins, God is faithful and just to forgive Leon and to cleanse Leon from all unrighteousness!!!  (1John 1:9)

Along with forgiveness, another special blessing is that the Holy Spirit comes to live in my life as a counselor and guide.  God has provided a double blessing:  first; by the death of His Son on the cross I am forgiven for my sins, AND second; He sends the Holy Spirit to live in me and to help me keep from sinning. 

PRAYER:  Lord, Thank you for blessing me with your forgiveness!  I am forgiven!  I am free!  And thank you for sending your Holy Spirit to accompany me through every day of this life.  Amen.

Pastor Leon
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