20/05/2021 - LAY ASIDE EVERY WEIGHT

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Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, Hebrews 12:1

We can be certain that every promise God made in the past include us, since the first ones after Adam and Eve sinned – that the devil would bruise the woman’s heel and the woman would bruise his head (Genesis 3:15). Therefore, the woman’s seed was bruised and the evil one had his head, his reasoning, crushed; that’s why he can’t think properly anymore and, therefore, has lost us!

The servants of the Lord who were set free from temptations and other works of evil can affirm that every deed found in the Scriptures serves as a testimony so they will believe that they will overcome. This proves that we are in the condition to be successful in our battles, fulfilling the divine promise. At peace with God, we should use the name of Jesus to undo all works of evil.

God uses people to register the victories of His own people; we must be ready to conquer these victories. The devil can’t dominate Christians who are in communion with the Father. If your faith is growing cold, seek to make things right with the Lord. Without a doubt, the Almighty God doesn’t want to see you defeated. He is faithful!

Seek to find hidden sins in your life and confess them to God. Then, give the order in the name of Jesus, so that all weight would leave. After that, believe you’ve been heard and don’t think about it anymore. Rest assured that you’ve been forgiven, without the smallest possibility of something from your past coming back (Malachi 7:19, Acts 17:30). Don’t ever believe in the devil; believe in God!

Abandon hidden sins in your heart, which will bring you down in moments of sadness, distraction or anger. Everything that’s from the devil should be cast out and never used again. By having dirty thoughts, you place the devil back again in your life (Ephesians 4:27). Be wise and get rid, once and for all, from all evil that’s surrounding you.

When you call out to the Lord for deliverance from any transgression, free your mind from the desire of doing it again or taking revenge. Nothing that comes from darkness should ever be considered, because the price to be paid will be very high. In your walk of faith, you can and should run to finish the race guided by the Lord; but do it with patience. When Christians become impatient, they allow space for the kingdom of the enemy.

Through Scriptures, you will understand that the Lord proposed you a mission. If you’ve accepted it, you’ve done the best thing in your entire life. So with ease, complete your mission; as the Word says: But none of these things move me; nor do I count my life dear to myself, so that I may finish my race with joy, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God (Acts 20:24).

In Christ, with love,

Dr. Soares