08/02/2021 - FIRM IN THE LORD

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Therefore, my beloved and longed-for brethren, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, beloved. Philippians 4:1

The revelations received by the apostle Paul about what man is to God will lead you to participate in the abundant life brought by Jesus (John 10:10). After learning what belongs to you in Christ, take possession of it. Certainly, many times the devil will try to pressure you, to try and stop you from taking possession of your rights. As it happens when a property is invaded by thieves, if the owner of the place seeks his rights in justice, the property will be returned to him as it was before.

Those who keep God’s Commandments because they love Him, will experience the wonderful return of being loved by Him and having Him inside of them. On the other side, those who are not interested in knowing how to love God won’t experience it (John 14:21, 23). To reach what’s necessary in order to live a peaceful and blessed life depends only on you. If you do nothing, you will obtain nothing, because divine justice doesn’t rescue those who are asleep.

If someone loves the Lord, they’ll receive a reward from the Father and from the Son, and they’ll become their dwelling place. God will honor the promises He has made to you. If you want to live free from the attacks of the enemy, you should follow divine will. That way, automatically, God will manifest His wonderful power on your behalf, and you will learn how much it’s worth to love Him. The Omnipotent is always faithful!

You are desired by the Lord, and He wants to see you living perfectly and being well succeeded. If you take a step in God’s direction, He will also move towards your encounter. No good thing shall be denied to those who seek the celestial Father, because He is the one who operates wonders in our lives. We are divine justice in Christ. So, when we turn to the Most High, a series of good things will start happening. He is good!

The Lord says that you are His joy, the reason for Divine fulfilment in creation. What a joy! There is no way for the enemy to touch you or stop you from being blessed. This was the secret of those who served God in the past and who led Him to act on their behalf. The God of battles will fight for you and concede you victory! Those who walk with Him are victorious!

You will receive the crown of justice for having accepted Jesus as your Savior, but you have also become the crown of God beforehand – His reward for having created all things, and His immense riches are for your well-being. This is one of the reasons why the Lord delights in you. Your decision to walk with Christ has made you a part of his body and it also made the Almighty to take great pleasure in your life. He is wonderful!

Stand firm before the Lord, according to what whatever He reveals to you. Keep in mind the orientations of the Word when you fight the evil that’s surrounding and trying to harm you. Live in a way that makes the Father take pleasure in you. The recipe was given; now, follow the holy instructions and have peace!

In Christ, with love,

Dr. Soares