19/05/2020 - NEVER LOSE HOPE

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Now a certain man was there who had an infirmity thirty-eight years. John 5:5

One of the most important things in life is never losing faith, or accepting something that contradicts God’s Word. The devil walks around us, roaring like a lion to devour us (1 Pet. 5: 8) and seeking a breach in our union with the Father. However, the Bible declares that no evil will come to us and no plague will come to our tent (Ps 91:10). Trust in the Lord, for He is the Truth.

He who does not believe in the Most High makes him a liar. Would you do it? Certainly, we will answer no; however, we do this every day in the face of trials. When the enemy prepares his blow to destroy us, we must believe the Scriptures in order to overcome his attacks. Now, if we accept a catch or state that things are not as God says, we will return to the kingdom of darkness. Have mercy!

The man lying by the pool of Bethesda is the portrait of many Christians who have allowed the enemy to enter the holiest place in their being, which is the temple of the Lord. The mere confession of defeat is like accepting mental or physical adultery, and this separates the holiest from God. We must be strong in the Lord and in the power of His power; thus mistakes will no longer dominate us. We have an obligation to keep ourselves holy and blameless!

We have been living among the sick in today’s pool of Bethesda, where all kinds of sick people are suffering from various symptoms. We also see this happening around us. Now, in the pool of the biblical account, only the first to throw himself into the waters when they were stirred up was healed. Today, few get rid of their problems. However, this is not what the Gospel teaches. Indeed, liberation will come to those who know the Truth (Jn 8:32).

That man was there until he was found by Jesus. Similarly, you were in the enemy’s hand until you met the Lord. But the theology of man has convinced him that things are not as the preachers of “prosperity theology” teach. I like to hear that we are this kind of preacher, because I would never preach the theology of misery, disease, and what reduces man to be a slave to suffering. Jesus never taught that. Hallelujah!

You have to decide whether to continue with the rest of the pool of Bethesda, or whether you will be healed to enjoy your encounter with the Master. The Lord does not reach anyone to make him miserable, defeated, or frustrated, but to give him life in abundance (John 10: 10b). Wake up, shake off that unfortunate yoke they have placed upon you, believe and get out of the affliction now, for whoever knows the Truth is set free by it. Now, it’s time to act!

Joshua would have had a lot of trouble if he had let the day go. However, he prayed to the Most High and, in the presence of the Israelites, determined that the sun should not set on Gilead or the moon on Gibeon, and for almost another day this occurred (Josh 10:12, 13). He did not understand astronomy, but used faith, and the entire Solar System stopped before his voice. Joshua dared to believe in the Lord. What you will do from now on will determine your future. Proceed as a true servant of God!

In Christ, with love,

R. R. Soares