November 18, 2021: SOAP #4368:  Psalms 124, 2Corinthians 11-13

SCRIPTURE:  2Corinthians (NIV) 13:3 …He [Christ} is not weak in dealing with you [those in Corinth] but is powerful among you. 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 [those in Corinth].

OBSERVATION:  What a thought-provoking verse.  Jesus submitted Himself in weakness to the will of the Jewish religious leaders and to the politically powerful Roman government.  Refusing to use His divine power was the most powerful thing Jesus did!!!  Satan had brought about the death of the One who had never sinned and did not deserve to die.  Satan is now guilty of the death of one not under the penalty of death! 

Jesus rose from the grave and now lives in power!  He has conquered death!  Now He lives in those who in weakness have stopped depending on their own wisdom and strength.  Jesus now shows His power and wisdom through people who have stopped depending on their own power. 

APPLICATION:  I must stop leaning on my own wisdom and strength.  To do so is foolishness.  I have a much greater source of wisdom and strength.  Christ lives in me!!!

My selfish purpose is abandoned.  Jesus fills my life with His joy as I do His will.  His love and power flow through me to enable me to serve others. 

PRAYER: Holy Spirit, make my feet and hands the feet and hands of Jesus.  May His words of truth and love be heard in my mouth.  May His heart be experienced by those who meet me.  Amen.

Pastor Leon
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