July 10, 2021: SOAP #4237:  Micah 5-7; Hebrews 7 (Reworked from 2014—too good not to repeat!)

Scripture:    Hebrews (NIV) 7:19 (for the law made nothing perfect), and a better hope is introduced, by which we draw near to God.
7:25 Therefore he is able to save completely those who come to God through him, because he always lives to intercede for them.    

Observation:   What a difference!!!  The law could tell what was done wrong and give a token penalty offering, but it could never change the heart.  It is the heart from which our actions proceed.  But Jesus can save COMPLETELY.  He makes an acceptable sacrifice to more than cover the penalty for sin, AND by His Spirit He lives inside, working to change the heart!  Wow!  

Application:   The sacrifice of the dying Jesus is more than sufficient to pay for all my sin!  The presence of the living Jesus is more than sufficient to establish victory in my daily life.      

Jesus’ sacrifice fills my need for my past; His life within fills my need for my present; His promises fill my need for my future!   For sure, Jesus is my everything!

Prayer:   Lord, thank you for understanding my weaknesses and knowing how to be what I need.  Thank you!  Thank you!  Thank you!  Amen

Pastor Leon
Making friends for time and eternity!