August 15, 2017: SOAP #2812: Jeremiah 18-20; Psalm 93; John 17

Scripture:  John (NIV) 17:14 I have given them your word and the world has hated them, for they are not of the world any more than I am of the world.  15 My prayer is not that you take them out of the world but that you protect them from the evil one.  16 They are not of the world, even as I am not of it.

Observation:  In this passage, Jesus twice mentions that His origin is not of the world.  It is stated to give understanding to the status of the disciples.  He is not of this world AND neither are they!   The life they had received from their parents had been originally breathed into Adam in the garden.  That life had been corrupted by sin.  But Jesus brought a whole new life from heaven!

The life breathed into Adam was meant to be lived on earth in the garden.  From the above verses, we see that the live imparted by Jesus is also meant to be lived here on earth.

Application:  We have a blessed hope of eternity with Jesus in the place He has prepared for us.  BUT the life that we will enjoy more fully in heaven is to be lived out here on earth.   In appreciation for all He has done for me, I want Him to be glorified in my life here on earth.

Prayer:  Holy Spirit, empower me and lead me to live a life that brings God great glory here on earth.    Amen

Pastor Leon
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