April 13, 2019: SOAP #3418:  1Samuel 14; 1Chronicles 4; 2Corinthians 13

Scripture:  2Corinthians (NIV) 13:4 For to be sure, he was crucified in weakness, yet he lives by God’s power. Likewise, we are weak in him, yet by God’s power we will live with him to serve you.

Observation:   Jesus submitted Himself to crucifixion.  It was the fulfillment of the Old Testament prophecies and law.  He fulfilled everything perfectly!  He did not fight back; He did not resist.  He made Himself weak and allowed the sins of the world to be placed upon Him and died in our place as a sinner would die!   Oh, BUT WHEN HE ROSE—He rose from the dead in power.  He did not appear to the disciples as someone who had been recently crucified!  He appeared as a healthy, well-fit man.  He had them touch him; he ate with them; but he appeared through locked doors and rose into the heavens.  Truly he had come alive by God’s power.  He lives by God’s power.

Application:    I am weak and unable to accomplish what God desires.  I died with Christ, and now have His resurrected life living in me!   The purpose of God’s life within me is to make me a better servant for others.  It was “God’s power” in Jesus, and it must be “God’s power” in me.

Prayer:  Lord Jesus, in my flesh I consider myself weak.  I am to live like you, yet I cannot do it!  Only you can live your life!  Live your life in me, I pray.  Speak through me, touch through me, use me for your glory.  Amen

Pastor Leon
Making friends for time and eternity!