Pastor Leon’s SOAP:  Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer
June 05, 2023: SOAP #4932: Proverbs 30-31; Psalm 33; Ephesians 1

SCRIPTURE:  Ephesians (NIV) 1: 19 and his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is like the working of his mighty strength, 20 which he exerted in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms, 21 far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every title that can be given, not only in the present age but also in the one to come.

OBSERVATION:  Today, at this moment, Jesus has the place of authority at the right hand of God the Father.  His assignment is complete!  He has returned victorious from the earthly realms and is now seated in the heavenly realms.

At this moment, He is “far above” all rule.  There are no rulers nor any set of rules above Him!  There is no authority higher than His authority!  There is no power, there is no system of power above Him!  Throughout this age and all ages to come, His name is above all other names and titles.  He stands alone in total authority.  He alone is pre-eminent!

He is the head of the body, His church, and all things are under His feet, which is the lowest part of His body.  Therefore, anyone in His body is above everything not in His body!

Jesus is not just above; He is “far above!”  There is no comparison. We do not need a micrometer to measure His supremacy for it is clearly obvious to all.  Some races end in a photo-finish; other races end with the winner far out in front.  With Jesus there is no photo needed.  He is clearly above everyone and everything else!

APPLICATION:  It is good for me to consider how exalted Jesus is.  It helps me appreciate the greatness of the one I serve!  He is worthy of praise and worship!  It is good for me to ponder His exaltation, because in a few verses I am told that I am “seated with him in the heavenly realms!”

PRAYER:   Lord, I worship you.  I submit myself to you.  You are worthy!  It is my pleasure to serve you.   Amen

Pastor Leon
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