SCRIPTURE: 2Corinthians (NIV) 13:4 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….
OBSERVATION: Here we see even Jesus weakened Himself to the place people could crucify him! Then He was resurrected by the power of God and He now lives by God’s power.
Why did Jesus become so weak to be killed? I was for our sake. He died for our sins and He arose with the power to give salvation to all who will receive!!
The pre-crucifixion Jesus is no longer alive! When we invite Jesus to come into our lives and become our Lord, He is not moving in as the one we read about in the gospels, but as the one in Revelation 1. The crucifixion is over! He is not preparing to suffer! He is coming again to rule and reign. He comes into our hearts as the reigning king and Lord!
APPLICATION: The power Jesus has in His resurrected life was not for His benefit, but for my benefit!!! (That is an amazing thought!) And now as I live in weakness, God’s power shines through me. It is not power to be used for my benefit, but for serving others!
PRAYER: Lord, teach me how to step back from using my limited power to allow Your unlimited power to flow through me. Help me remember that when I am weak, then I am strong in you. Amen.
Pastor Leon
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