05/07/2023 - OPEN GATES

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For so an entrance will be supplied to you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. 2 Peter 1.11

From the beginning of this letter, Peter was used to give important revelations of who we are in Jesus, as there are also in other books of the Bible. As we examine the Scriptures, we learn how much they speak of our position in Christ and in the Kingdom of God. The Master declared, “Search the Scriptures, because ye think that in them ye have eternal life; and they are the witnesses of me” (John 5.39). Recipe for complete success!

Those who meditate on the Bible passages are blessed in their walk of faith in the Son of God. Peter spoke of the heavenly gates being opened to those who answer the Father’s call and meditate on the divine revelations. This is demonstrated by those who live at the Savior’s feet, as Mary did: And this woman had a sister called Mary, who also sat at Jesus’ feet and listened to his word (Luke 10.39). Why not follow this example?

We have to fulfill more and more firmly our calling and election in God (2 Peter 1.10). Some Christians call us fanatics because we always refer to the Holy Book. Well, they learned to call us that from Satan, the head of Hell. People should imitate those who walked with the Most High in Bible times, for they were used to teach us the right way. This will help us a lot!

The devil doesn’t want us to know how to use faith, so that he won’t be defeated every time we call on the Name of the Lord, as happened with the 70 disciples sent by Jesus. This fact surprised them greatly: And the seventy returned with joy, saying, “Lord, even the demons are subject to us through your name” (Luke 10.17). Whoever walks with the Savior will always be surprised by the results!

The Master’s answer to the surprise of His disciples shows that He accompanies all those who obey Him with satisfaction: And He said to them, “I beheld Satan as lightning fall from heaven” (Luke 10.18). How long has it been since the Lord has had this pleasure? Instead of putting our faith in action and using the Name of Jesus, we complain about God for not helping us in our tribulations. Use the power of His Name, that He may behold you and rejoice with you!

Because of the obedience of the 70, Christ increased their action, promising, “Behold, I give you power to tread on serpents, and scorpions, and all the power of the Enemy, and nothing shall by any means hurt you” (Luke 10.19). From this, there would be no battle lost – they would defeat the enemy wherever they went. It doesn’t matter the hierarchical position of the evil spirits in the kingdom of wickedness; we can step on them, and nothing will harm us!

There will be no limits for those who learn from Christ, who is meek and humble of heart (Matthew 11.29). The acts of God’s servants must glorify the Father in the Son, in the Name of Jesus. Our opportunity to do good is great, but to do so we must believe what the Lord speaks to us through His Word. Believe and live!

In Christ, with love,

R. R. Soares