Pastor Leon’s SOAP: Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer
July 18, 2026: SOAP #6071: Isaiah 32-35; James 2

SCRIP6URE: James (NIV) 2:22 You see that his faith and his actions were working together, and his faith was made complete by what he did.

OBSERVATION: As the pendulum swings from side to side, so the church world has swung from faith to works to faith to works… Even as individuals, we can find ourselves swinging back and forth. However, we must all remember that balance is the key.

Works without faith will not save you; AND faith without works is dead. How important it is for us to grow in these two areas. Unseen faith is made visible by our works. True faith will always find a way of expression in the way we talk and act, and especially how we respond to troubling situations. I do not know of any specific good deed that can be accredited to faith, I do not think there is a list of works that we can check off to prove our faith. It is just doing at the moment what we think would please and honor God.

APPLICATION: Both love and faith are made visible by works/actions. If I want the world to see Jesus in me, it will be through my words and my actions. As Jesus pointed many times to His works, we should do the same. It is one thing to point to Jesus works, but we should also be able to point to our works. (John 10:25, 37-38) (Matthew 5:16 In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.) How will my faith be seen today?

PRAYER: Lord, prompt me by your Spirit not to forget the works. May others see you working through me. Amen.

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Praise the Lord, we made it home today. The doctor told me he was quite certain it was not cancer and no further treatment would be needed. However, I will need to see a pathologist when the biopsy report is ready. Then we will determine what, if any further treatment is needed. The Lord gave many opportunities to witness. If your path requires hospitalization, do not ask the Lord to go with you. Instead tell Him that you are going with Him! Then let Him take the lead! 😊

Pastor Leon’s SOAP:  Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer
July 17, 2026: SOAP #6070: Isaiah 25-28; Hebrews 13

Worth more than money!

SCRIPTURE:  Hebrews {NIV}  13:5 Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.”
6 So we say with confidence, “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?”

OBSERVATION:  Verse 5 gives two different thoughts.  The first about money and possessions and the second about what God has said.   They are joined together by the word “because.” The second phrase gives the reason for the first.

That second phrase—what a major, wonderful, encouraging, comforting TRUTH!  “Never will I leave you; Never will I forsake you!”  And the word “Never” means this truth dose not just apply to money, but to wherever we are; at home. at work, at school, in prison, or in the hospital (like I am tonight}.  (I am enjoying good fellowship with Mike, my nurse born in Kenya.)

APPLICATION:  So, what is the application?  It is given in verse 6.  With boldness we can confidently say, “The Lord is my helper, Why should I ever fear what man can do to me!” 

PRAYER:  Lord, what an appropriate verse for me today.  Your Presence is worth far more than money or anything else!  May that truth be seen in my life today. Thank you for being with me today when I was frustrated by the delays.  Thank you for my son, Doron, speaking truth to me.  Amen

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Thank everyone who prayed for me today.  The doctor, with the cardio-vac, made it into my heart but did not find a clot, but a tumor.  He took a biopsy and made a successful exit.  I have not gotten to speak to him. But Doron said he sounded quite positive after the surgery/procedure.  I am still in ICU.  Will get an x-ray in the morning.  I am expecting to return home tomorrow, so I will give an update with tomorrow’s SOAP.   😊