(repeat from 2010, the first year of writing SOAPs)
SCRIPTURE: John 8:28 So Jesus said, “When you have lifted up the Son of Man, then you will know that I am the one I claim to be and that I do nothing on my own but speak just what the Father has taught me.
29 The one who sent me is with me; he has not left me alone, for I always do what pleases him.”
OBSERVATION: In chapter 8, Jesus reveals a lot about Himself. Although it is not limited to this chapter, five verses in this chapter give a word that reveals how he viewed Himself. I was amazed when it caught my attention and even more amazed when I came to realize that most of the times this word is used in the gospels, it is Jesus speaking of Himself. Here, in verses 16, 18, 26, 29, 42 Jesus uses the word “sent.” He was here to do the bidding of Another.
His purpose in life was to fulfill the desires and plan of His Father.
APPLICATION: If I am to be like Jesus, then I too must see myself as being “sent.” Even as the US Government sent me to Viet Nam and I was there to accomplish the assignment they gave, so God has “sent” me into the world to accomplish His will for my life. His will is my priority.
My purpose in life is to fulfill the desires and plans of my Heavenly Father.
PRAYER: Lord, like you I want to be able to say, “I do nothing on my own but speak just what the Father has taught me.” Amen.
Pastor Leon
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