08/02/2016 - FULLY SANCTIFIED

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He who calls you is faithful, who also will do it.  1 Thessalonians 5:24

In the previous verse, Paul is used to speak about sanctification in all our being – body, soul and spirit -, having these elements fully preserved. This is a work the Lord declares He will do to those who listen to His Word, seeking the coming of Jesus. Now, He is the Bridegroom, and we are the Bride. That is why, sanctification is necessary; for, without it, no one will see the Father (Hebrews 12:14). 

Still commenting on the previous verse, we see that the Lord will sanctify us, so that we are found blameless in all things. That is why we must believe and claim for this transformation to take place in our life in a complete way. Once He is the Executer of our separation from evil, it will be done in a perfect way. Therefore, those who wish to be successful on Judgment Day must resign the attacks from the enemy and trust in this promise. 

Before conversion, we were under the devil´s government. Now, however, we are delivered from his influences, we cannot allow him to come back and live in our territory. If the blood of Christ has cleansed us from all errors, we have to prevent that temptation or any sinful practice to contaminate us once again. 

Conservation if full. There is no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus (Romans 8:1). The marks of sin and of the old man, as well as the dual nature, are things of the past. We are new creations, an enclosed garden, and consequently, temple of the Holy Spirit (Song of Songs 4:12; 1 Cor 6:19). The best is that there is no one that can take us from our position in Christ, for we have been separated for Him. 

Stay alert, because when Jesus returns, or if you present yourself before Him, there can be no evil work in your life. If there is one, you will suffer great loss. The Word talks about works that will not be affected in their essence, like gold, precious stones and silver. However, those that are of hay, wood and straw will burn, and its authors will suffer damages, being saved as through fire ( 1 Cor 3:12-15). Mercy! 

We are the spotless Bride, promised to the Bridegroom that comes to get us, so that we may live with Him forever. That is why, we need to prepare ourselves.  In the world, there are brides that deceived their bridegroom and were not virgins when they married. But, regarding the Kingdom of God, where everything is naked and uncovered, there will be no way to deceive He who knows all things. Therefore, prepare yourself to meet your God. 

Are you ready for this moment? If you think that if Jesus came back today you would not go up with the Lord of lords, King of kings, the absolute and full Truth, then seek to cleanse yourself and remain that way until the coming of the Lamb. The verse in this message says that He who has called you is faithful to do your sanctification. Trust Him! 

In Christ, with love,

R. R. Soares