November 5, 2020: SOAP #3990:  Job 28-29; Galatians 1-2

Scripture:  Galatians (NIV) 2:20 I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.

Observation:  What a powerful verse.  It contains the essence of the Gospel.  When I made Jesus the Lord of my life, I died to my old way of living.  I did not get a new body, but I got a new life.  People still recognized Leon, but soon recognized something different on the inside.  I do not walk around being a crucified Leon, but a resurrected Jesus! 

Application:  Sometimes my flesh wants to follow some old habit patterns, but the new resurrected life of Jesus checks my spirit, teaches me a better way, and empowers me to make a change.  It is always proper to confess/acknowledge any sins that the Holy Spirit brings to my thoughts.  But the emphasis is clearly not on making the old life of Leon acceptable, but on living the resurrected life of Jesus that has moved within!

Prayer:  Lord, you knew that I could never make it on my own, so you replaced me with you!   Now, living your life, victory is possible!  Amen

Pastor Leon
Making friends for time and eternity! 

Personal note:  The doctor released me today from the hospital!  I should be able to return to school bus driving in a week.  PTL!  Thanks to all who have prayed for me!  Thanks to all who served me at the Kansas Medical Center.  Thanks to my wife, Sharon, who spent much time with me.  We consider ourselves very blessed!