Wednesday 1-25-17, Modesto,
California
Today we read Exod 12 – 13, Psalm 21
and Acts 1
S = Scripture O = Observation A =
Application P = Prayer SOAP for the soul.
S. Ps 21:5-6 Your victory brings him great honor, and you have clothed
him with splendor and majesty. You have endowed him with eternal blessings. You
have given him the joy of being in your presence. NLT
O. This whole psalm is about the
blessings the Lord has given to the king, probably referring to King David. The
victory in the battle was really the Lord’s victory, but even so it brought
great honor to the king. He has been clothed in splendor and majesty. And above
these temporal blessings, he is already enjoying eternal blessings, including
the assurance of eternal joy in the presence of God.
A. I could place my name there with King
David’s. Every victory in my life has really been God’s victory, not mine.
Still each victory has showered me with undeserved honors. I have no more space
on my walls for the plaques of honor that I have received. I am bathed in
temporal blessings, but these things fade into the shadows as I already enjoy the
assurance of eternity in God’s presence.
P. Heavenly Father, I am blessed with
honor, material possessions and the assurance of the marvelous joy of being
eternally in Your presence. I’m better off than a king, since as far as I know,
nobody is fighting to replace me. Amen.
Ralph
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