June 16, 2021: SOAP #4213:  1Kings 17-19; Colossians 2 (repeat from 2018 because this is what I need today!)

SCRIPTURE:  Colossians (NIV) 2:8 See to it that no-one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the basic principles of this world rather than on Christ. 9 For in Christ all the fulness of the Deity lives in bodily form, 10 and you have been given fulness in Christ, who is the Head over every power and authority.

OBSERVATION: The fullness of God is in Jesus. And the fullness of Jesus is in believers.

How foolish to place my trust in anything, or anyone except Jesus.  All that God is, is in Christ.  And all that Christ is lives in me.  The fullness of all God’s being is in Christ.  There is nothing lacking!  And when Christ makes my heart His home, all that Christ is, dwells inside me!!!  Amazing! 

APPLICATION:  If I had a million dollars in my bank account, I would not be living like a pauper. And since I have Christ living in my life, I should not be living like a helpless, hopeless, worried, discouraged, complaining Christian! With Christ, all things are possible. Nothing is impossible! That truth should be evident to all who see me and hear me.  I need to mix this truth with every thought in my mind.  May I live every day like this is true,  BECAUSE IT IS!!!

PRAYER: Holy Spirit, keep reminding me to Whom I belong and Who lives in me. Amen

Pastor Leon
Making friends for time and eternity!