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A Good Character Trait

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Pastor Leon’s SOAP:  Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer
April 01, 2025: SOAP #5598:  Judges 11-12; Psalm 50; 2Corinthians 1

SCRIPTURE:   Psalm (NIV) 50:23 He who sacrifices thank-offerings honors me, and he prepares the way so that I may show him the salvation of God.”

OBSERVATION:   This translation speaks to me in a special way.  It says that my thank-offerings are like the return address on my mail.  It shows the avenue for God to send a return blessing. 

It is much easier to give to someone with a thankful heart.  When someone is twisting my arm to force me, or motivate me, or using the scriptures to convince me to give to their need, I resist giving.  But it is so much easier to give to a thankful person. 

APPLICATION:   Thanksgiving is a way of acknowledging that the blessing has been received.  It is now in my possession.  It arrived safely. 

Thanksgiving is a way of showing that we value what we have received.  The gift met a need and is being used. 

Thanksgiving is a way of appreciating what was given to us.  It acknowledges the value of the gift. 

Thanksgiving is a way of valuing the giver.  They may have been motivated by their love for Jesus, but they are worthy of a, “Thank you!”

Thanksgiving gives joy to the giver and opens the heart to receive again.  It is the return address on your communication!  

PRAYER:   Lord, may SOAP readers grow in their faithfulness to be thankful.  May thankfulness be a well=known characteristic of their lives.  Lord, I pray that their way of thanking you will bless your heart and make you even more willing to bless them with your Presence and help.  Amen

Pastor Leon
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“brought out TO BE brought in”

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Pastor Leon’s SOAP:  Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer
March 07, 2025: SOAP #5573:  Deuteronomy 5-6; Psalm 43; Mark 14

SCRIPTURE:  Deuteronomy (NIV) 6:20 In the future, when your son asks you, “What is the meaning of the stipulations, decrees and laws the LORD our God has commanded you?” 21 tell him: “We were slaves of Pharaoh in Egypt, but the LORD brought us out of Egypt with a mighty hand. 22 Before our eyes the LORD sent miraculous signs and wonders— great and terrible—upon Egypt and Pharaoh and his whole household. 23 But he brought us OUT from there to bring us IN and give us the land that he promised on oath to our forefathers.

OBSERVATION:   The Israelites were to pass on to their children their history.  Living in slavery was not pleasant.  God did great miracles (the ten plagues) to deliver them from Egypt.  But God was not only interested in getting the Israelites OUT of Egypt, He wanted to get them IN the promised land. 

APPLICATION:   So many times, we want God to deliver us from some troubling situation.  We pray for God to help us get free.  But once free, we do not think about why God set us free.  He got us OUT of the troubles so that we can be IN a time of praise and thanksgiving.  We come IN to opportunities to tell others what God has done for us.  Our testimony gives God glory!  

He delivers me from debt so that I can tithe and have money to give to others.  He brings me out of a time of sickness so that I can be in a time using my strength to serve Him and others.  Etc.   

PRAYER:   Lord you are so faithful to lift me out of my despair and troubles.  You bring me to a time of rejoicing in Your presence, a time of thanksgiving for how you have helped me.  May I be faithful to enter a season of thanksgiving and praise for what you have done.  You gave me relief; I give you praise!  Amen

Pastor Leon
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Here is an update from Pastor Andrew and Bishop Emmanuel: 
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Here in Niger the conference was very great I will bless the Lord for the people the two days conference the total people that are attended is the first day we have 7,500 people on the second day we have 9,000 people and today we know that the number is going to increase.

In the two days conference we have 1,800 people who give them life to Jesus and as today is the last day we are expecting more people to come and also to be safe we will be organizing a discipleship class tomorrow for the new convert who give the life to Jesus.

We have already organized as SOAP MINISTRY team here in Niger also we have teach them how to print the SOAPs too the computers and printer and also how to distribute the SOAPs to the people in the country everyday they have already started receiving their own SOAPs yesterday.

Tomorrow the discipleship class is going to start for all those who give their life to Jesus during the conference for 2 days class for all those who gave their life to Jesus  in the conference and we will send them to a different churches.

We will be leaving here on Saturday morning to Burkina Faso Burkina Faso is a very strong Muslim country but a few Christians but I believe this is a time or Revival in that country please help us in prayer as we go on Saturday but me Bishop Emmanuel and Pastor John we are fully ready with God’s favor and anointing to go into the country with the true gospel.
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Also, an update for those who have been praying for Samuel, Pastor Andrew’s son:  He had broken bones in his right foot.  The injury to his left leg were some wounds, but x-rays showed no broken bones.  He is now at home!   We can pray for God to provide some pain medication and to replace the refrigerator, TV, etc. sold for hospital payment. 

Also pray for some additional computers and printers.  They have installed all they have and have three West African countries plus some in East Africa. 

Leon  😊