Saturday 1-2-16 (Nancy and Arlan’s Ranch Boring Oregon)
Scripture reading:
Genesis 3 – 5 Luke 2
S=Scripture
O=Observation A=Application P=Prayer
SOAP for the soul.
S. Luke 2:29-32
Lord, now lettest thou
thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word: For mine eyes have seen thy
salvation, which thou hast prepared before the face of all people; a light to
lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel. KJV
“OK, God, You said it and
You did it! You can take me home
now. I have seen Your Salvation which
You prepared to set before all people. His face will shine upon the nations. He will be the Glory of Israel.” NUHV*
O. Simeon had a secret. The Holy Spirit had
revealed to him that he would not die until his eyes had seen his Savior. It is a gentle, tender moment when Mary lets
this old man take her precious baby in his arms and hears these strange words
pronounced over him.
A. Each of our three boys was taken from the
arms of their mother and placed in the arms of a servant of the Lord and words
of hope and blessing were spoken over them.
Many years have passed, but those blessings still stand. God has blessed each of them more than they
can recognize. They, like their daddy
really belong to their Maker. As I am
not my own, even so, they are not their own.
P. Father God, Your man, Simeon, had a long
wait... but You did not fail him. You honored
Your promise on that blessed day. I only
ask You that I may hold them again, embraced in my arms over on the other
side... saved by the same grace and mercy, Your Sacrifice that allows me free
entrance into Your eternal home. Amen.
Ralph
*New Unauthorized Hiatt Version
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