SCRIPTURE: Colossians (NIV) 2:1 I want you to know how much I am struggling for you and for those at Laodicea, and for all who have not met me personally. 2 My purpose is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know the mystery of God, namely, Christ, 3 in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
OBSERVATION: Paul was writing to people he had not met. They may have had copies of Old Testament books, but the New Testament was not written. Paul, unknowingly, was writing the New Testament as he was sending letters to the early churches.
His desire was that his readers would come to appreciate Jesus Christ who had been sent to earth by our Father God. He had died as the payment for our sins and then had risen back to life with power and authority to impart forgiveness to all who confess and receive Him!
In this Amazing Christ is hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge!
APPLICATION: There are many SOAP readers whom I have never met. And there are many who have recently come to know this Amazing Jesus as their Lord and Savior. Many have witnessed amazing miracles done in the name of Jesus. And, like those in the early church, many do not have a personal copy of the scriptures. They are depending on the Holy Spirit to teach them through people whom the Holy Spirit is using.
PRAYER: Holy Spirit, make each SOAP reader aware of your presence. Watch over us as you live with us. Use these SOAPs to increase their knowledge and understanding of our Heavenly Father and His Son, Jesus, our Savior. May our lives bring you joy today. Amen
Pastor Leon
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