30/10/2014 - REPROACH, SHAME AND DISHONOR

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You know my reproach, my shame, and my dishonor; my adversaries are all before You.  Psalm 69.19

How nice it is that David opened his heart! Because he did so, we know that God’s giants also needed the Lord’s mercy. How could he have been so humiliated, being a man after God’s own heart (Acts 13.22)? This teaches us to never think that God has abandoned us, that there is no solution to our situation or that we are not loved by our Father. More than a few of us fit the description made by David of himself.

Our omniscient God knows all things, so he is aware of our reproach. On the other hand, if you do not rebuke the devil, he will continue to oppress you. His pleasure is to see you suffer, therefore he will do everything he can to reproach you. Abraham found a way to get rid of his humiliation: he believed that God was powerful to heal Sarah, who was sterile. He was totally sure that the Almighty was powerful to fulfill his promise. 

Many people go through life without knowing what prosperity means; others are controlled by sin and, despite trying really hard, are unable to get rid of the same due to the fact that they subject themselves to Satan’s desires. Do not let shame take over you, nor accept any suggestion from the enemy. An orange tree may be manipulated by the best plant specialist in the world, but it will never turn into a mango tree. Be content with your nature.

Any dishonor that the devil has created in your life cannot withstand the prayer of faith. Our lack of awareness of who we are in Christ prompts the devil to move into action to remove us from eternal bliss. Our Father has already ordained that each saved person be a blessing, and he knows that any of his children are able to overcome the forces of evil. God knows all evil plans in detail, and if you ask for his help, he will surely set you free.  

The Scriptures say: “all the promises of God in Him are Yes (2Corinthians 1.20)”, and Jesus said that whatever we ask in his name he will do (John 14.13). Do not accept reproach, shame, and dishonor in your life, because the gospel fulfills a man completely. But it is necessary to believe in that which the Word declares, ordaining your deliverance. Your decision to act in the name of Jesus is what counts.

Because God knows everything about you and promised to answer all your prayers, if you open your heart in prayer, you will see that God is faithful to keep all promises he made (Hebrews 10.23). Abraham believed and received Isaac. If you believe, you will also receive that which is lacking you, since the Most High honors the faith of those who believe in him.

Everything that God has placed in his Word has the purpose of making faith arise in your heart so that you will receive God’s answers. There is no way the Almighty will not grant you something he himself made you aware of. There is no need to take any vows for you to enjoy that which belongs to you. Believe today and take possession of God’s promises.

In Christ, with love,

R. R. Soares