22/11/2010 - BE THE PERSON GOD HAS ENVISIONED

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Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. (Romans 12:21)

A simple, but important conclusion we must reach is that evil is real. If you think that the devil does not walk around you like a roaring lion seeking whom he may devour (1 Peter 5:8), you are being led into sin. If someone offers you something easy, on a "take it or leave it" basis, it is prudent not to give him the slightest attention. The right thing to do is to see this as a trap the enemy is setting up and rebuke him in Jesus\’ Name. If necessary, do not talk to that person anymore. However, if you cannot avoid it, stand firm in the Word.

The extra attention you give to a co-worker, friend, neighbor, relative or other person may become a trap. Consider this: can I share with my spouse the conversation or the feeling I have towards this person? If there is any restriction, put an end to the matter immediately and do not make any contact with that person anymore because you may have had an interest in him/her. Do not let evil exert dominion over your life.

The temptation you allow to lodge in your thought will become your lord. This is how it all begins: a simple but lustful gaze may awaken in you an unclean desire. Escape from the evil action! At all times let your garments be white (Ecclesiastes 9:8). Neither you nor anyone else has a license to sin. Iniquity will erase your dreams, will efface your name off from Heaven, will cast your days in gloom and will turn you into a defendant of hell. There have always been weak people who succumbed to the enemy, but none escaped the shame and the penalty that come with the error. Do you want to be the next victim?

When you allow temptation to overcome you, everything in your life starts to go wrong. However, your mission is to triumph over evil so do not bow before the devil, his passions and errors. Rather, be strong, bow before the Lord and confess how far you have gone. Remove immediately from your heart the seeds that the devil has sown. When you are tempted it does not mean that you transgressed, but if you continue to let the enemy dwell in your heart, you will fall and your pain will grow bigger and bigger. If you ask the Lord, He will forgive you and set you free now. Be wise and escape from the wiles of Satan.

Overcome evil with good. In order for you to achieve this end, the Spirit of the Lord has aided you, and there are people who are being used by the Lord to pray on your behalf. Know that God is offering you forgiveness, so if you repent and make the right decision, this cloud of sin will be scattered from over you and your healing shall spring forth speedily (Isaiah 58:8).

The Lord must be glorified in everything in your life. Because your blessing is huge, the devil has harassed you with excuses and dubious offers. Resist him! Talk to the Lord now and He will deliver you. Be the beautiful person that He envisioned.

In Christ with love,

R. R. Soares