Pastor Leon’s SOAP:  Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer
August 23, 2022: SOAP #4646: Jeremiah 31-32; 1John 4

SCRIPTURE: 1John (NIV) 4:4 You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.  5 They are from the world and therefore speak from the viewpoint of the world, and the world listens to them.  6 We are from God, and whoever knows God listens to us; but whoever is not from God does not listen to us. This is how we recognize the Spirit of truth and the spirit of falsehood.

OBSERVATION:  The key to overcoming the world is not doing the best you can.  It is not using all your self-power to withstand temptation.  It is not depending on the church to step in and give support.  It is not going to a success seminar.  The key to overcoming the world is having Someone who has already overcome the world living inside!   The One inside me must be bigger than the one in the world. 

We need an inside connection to keep us informed on heaven’s viewpoint! 

APPLICATION: One cannot overstress the importance of having Jesus living inside!   I acknowledge that I am a sinner; ask Him to forgive my sins; invite Him to live in my heart; and then thank Him for doing just that…not because I am worthy, but because He promised, and I believe He keeps His word! 

What a difference it makes when God dwells inside, and I acknowledge His presence in me. 

PRAYER:  Lord, help me to keep fresh in my memory that you are living inside me.  May I be a good host, talking to you and making you comfortable.  Holy Spirit, show me things to do that honor Jesus.  Strengthen me to overcome the one who lives in the world.  Amen

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