18/04/2021 - DON’T LET THE DEVIL DOMINATE YOU!

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For behold, He who forms mountains, and creates the wind, who declares to man what his thought is, and makes the morning darkness, who treads the high places of the earth - the Lord God of hosts is His name. Amos 4:13

Our thoughts are desired by the enemy. If the tempter can have access to them, we will become subjects to the kingdom of hell. On one side, the Lord is knocking on your door to rescue you; on the other side, the evil one. Your decision will make good or evil to guide your life. This question is actually unnecessary, but here it goes: why allow the devil to use our capacity to think and decide if God is our best friend?

The one who made the mountains wants to help you. Some people live under the oppression of the enemy because they don’t know how easy it is to be free from him. If the father of lies conquers a small space in your heart, he will dominate it. On the other hand, if you call out to the Lord, He will deliver you. Don’t allow the evil one to take control of your being; once he starts his work, he’ll do everything to finish it and destroy your life. Be vigilant and pray!

God declares to man what He thinks about us. Never underestimate what God says, because His Word comes to bless us. The forces of darkness aim to end our dreams, the love inside of us and the ability to do good. This is the time to meditate on what the Father says. He has beautiful plans for you and He is willing to give you abundant life (John 10:10). Love Him!

Examine yourself and watch if your ways are pleasing the Lord. If your thoughts go against the Bible, you are not walking with Him. Verify: are things that are just, pure, lovely and of good report occupying your mind? (Philippians 4:8). If yes, you are in good hands – the hands of the Lord. Nothing but virtue and praise should occupy your heart. It’s easy to be happy now and forever!

What would have happened to the world if Abraham hadn’t obeyed God and left his own land in search of a place made and provided to him by the Creator Himself? If Moses hadn’t said “yes” to God when God found him taking care of the sheep of his father-in-law, the devil would have destroyed humanity. If Christ hadn’t accepted to come to the world and take our place on the cross, there would be no salvation. Lord have mercy!

At every moment, you have a decision to make. Will you allow Satan to dominate your thoughts? If you do that, prepare yourself for Judgement Day, because you will be ordered to march on to the lake of fire and sulfur, prepared for the devil and his angels. God is the Lord of the armies of heaven. Why live away from the One who has the power to transform your life into a blessing? Don’t give space to doubt if you can say “yes” to the One who dominates the winds.

Jesus is the truth and He’s standing before you, waiting for your answer! He wants to come into your life and make you come live in heaven with Him. Or, in the last day, He will order you to march on to eternal perdition. God’s desire is to lead you to glory. Amen?

In Christ, with love,

Dr. Soares