Pastor Leon’s SOAP:  Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer
December 07, 2022: SOAP #4752: Colossians 1-4

SCRIPTURE:  Colossians (NIV) 3:1 Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. 2 Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. 3 For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. …
23 Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, 24 since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.

OBSERVATION:  So, what does all the truth about our exalted Savior and Lord mean to me?  So, how does it affect me since I have been raised with Christ and seated with him in heavenly places?  Paul is glad we asked, and he takes chapter three to tell us what it means for us.  He tells us how we “wear” this truth.  In a general form, verse 23 draws it all together: “Whatever you do…”  

APPLICATION: Having the Creator of heaven and earth living inside me should make a noticeable difference!  

When I let myself become distracted, I start acting like I can only depend on myself to deal with the problems facing me.  Then I find that the problems are too big for me.  I am defeated before I start. 

But when I fill my mind with thoughts about HIM, about His ability, about what He has done in the past…faith arises in my heart!   I have confidence in Him, and it shows. 

PRAYER:   Lord Jesus, having you living inside me makes a BIG difference.  You expand the boundaries of possibility. I know I can count on you! Amen

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