NKJV Luke 3 S.O.A.P.

John the Baptist comes into the book of Luke in Chapter 3 , it talks about Herod of Galilee and all the teaching and advice John had handed out and what he spoke of Jesus. Luke 3:20 it says " Herold added this to them all: He locked John up in Prison" And that's all it said on that! So after this bible study...maybe before I am going to read up on John the Baptist! I want to know what happened...that's kind of a cliff hanger at the end of a book!
It goes on in Luke 3:21 to talk about Jesus being baptized as well, and how the Heavens opened up and God spoke to Jesus...and that's where we pick up on my S.O.A.P.

Scripture
Luke 3:22b
You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased

Observation
Keep in mind that the verse that's listed above is not the full verse but the part that made me tear up. Why did i tear up? I think for one of many reason...
1) I want to God to be pleased with me and I want his favor
2) As a mother I know the love that if felt for a child, and to know God was going to send his only son to die for our sins so we could live again..well that's a love so strong. I can only imagine the strength of His love for us!

Application
- Side note here, I kept on writing and writing on Observation, and realized that it was actually my Application. So I had to inject this in between paragraphs! -

After writing my reason I found that number two while writing made me tear up again, I believe God is trying to show me the ultimate depth of His love. I know I love my Kids...its such a powerful kind of love that I don't need physical reminders that they love me back. I would do anything for them, move mountains and wow I just realized that my rant was bringing me to this : Gods love for us is the same as we have for our kids. Powerful, boundless, and abundant! Our Physical reminders of His love can be found in the fact that the Sunshine's, forgiveness is given, prayers are answered and that we are given second, forth, fifth and 100th chances!! All we have to do is open up our self's and eyes to it. Accept it and its there...with out asking.

Prayer
Dear Lord

I know your love for us as your children can never be measured and is boundless. I know I have a history of thinking that I cant feel you love, I believe that it wasn't that I couldn't feel it, but that I couldn't open my self up to it or accept it. Lord I ask you open my heart and mind to feel the love you have for me. I ask that you help me with my daily dances with the devil, and help me be the person you want and intend me to be. Help me lead my children to you as well Lord. I want you love and your favor.

Amen



-While writing this I couldn't believe the beautiful sunshine that was flowing into my bedroom window. So much that I found my self staring at it and listening.