21/03/2021 - RISKS IN THE WORK OF GOD

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And when a violent attempt was made by both the Gentiles and Jews, with their rulers, to abuse and stone them, Acts 14:5

We have received authority against the power of evil, and because of that, we can overcome the worst demons, subduing them and leading people to deliverance. However, evil people can still oppose us and even kill us. The lost ones are capable of recruiting others in order to harm the work of God. Don’t give in to the lies of the enemy, but pay attention to everything the Lord does so you’ll be free from evil.

Why doesn’t God protect us from people who have an evil heart, who, many times, cause us pain? Some things we will never know in this life, only in heaven. There, everything will be revealed to us in the smallest details. Even though they’re completely in the hands of the Father, many holy men of the Lord suffer persecutions that originate in the heart of people who are willing to be used by the devil. Lord have mercy!

Whoever it might be, these people are just like us, and our battle to free them from the enemy doesn’t allow us to subdue them or abuse of their simplicity. In some cases, people will only accept Jesus after they’ve hit us in a cruel way, even if we’ve only done good to them. The alienation that dominates them causes them to act as if they were wildlife animals, who kill those who take care of them when they’re hungry.

In Konya, demons caused the multitude to start a riot to insult Paul and Barnabas, which them to be stoned to death. Don’t think this was unsignificant. Be careful! After people who don’t fear God place their hands on you, it won’t be possible for you to be delivered from their intents anymore. Always be wise and submissive to the will of the Father.

If you follow the counsels in the Word and the Holy Spirit, you’ll be delivered from many disappointments. Even if evil people try to end your life, never allow hatred or any other bad feeling to arise inside of you. We were made to bless and never curse those who persecute us (Matthew 5:44). The Gospel is the response to all our concerns.

In order to harm us, religious people are capable of joining those who don’t fear God and are oblivious to the Word. However, with divine wisdom, we will return to do what we did before, because the Lord knows how to deal with those who won’t bow down to Him. Live in the hands of God; that way, plans to harm you or to kill you will be dissipated by the Truth.

Follow the instructions of the Lord and you will overcome the battles that come against your life and the work of God. In some cases, like Jesus, said, the best thing is to run away to another city (Matthew 10:23), in case persecution arises. Follow the instructions that are passed on to you! 

In Christ, with love,

Dr. Soares