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16/09/2015 - THE END OF AN ERA OF MISTAKES

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Then I will raise up for Myself a faithful priest who shall do according to what is in My heart and in My mind. I will build him a sure house, and he shall walk before My anointed forever. 1 Samuel 2.35

As it happens with everyone, Eli was getting old. However, the transformation was greater in regards to his spiritual aspect than his physical aspect. This is serious and can happen even to young people. The spiritual relaxation, besides being terrible for those who have it, serves as a bad lesson to the other members of the Body of Christ. In the case of Eli, his sons started to walk astray, and their example probably was imitated by others.

The fall of Hophni and Phinehas was so great that it brought shame to Israel. Since they were the sons of the high priest, it was expected from them another procedure. We do not know how long was Eli saddened with that and if he sought the Lord about it. There are parents who get annoyed with their children’s acts and for some time they even seek for divine help, but since they do not see immediate results, or do not understand that they are under trial, they give up.

The Most High watched everything and was disgusted with the attitude of the sons of Eli. What is worse: they were already ministering before God. One of the sins that they practiced was the complete disrespect for the people’s offer to the Lord, besides their prostitution. Certainly, they would not be left unpunished. Those who obey the devil will have two sentences: the one from the Almighty and the evil that Satan will operate in them.

The harsh prophecy that Eli received did not make him change his mind. This is similar to many Christians who feel remorse, become sad with what they have done, pray and talk about it to the Lord, but do no repent in order to obtain forgiveness. When they do so, they think that they are spiritually well, but in truth, they are only stifling their blame, which means nothing. What makes someone change is true repentance, because it brings deliverance from iniquity.

In his spiritual oldness, Eli came to the point of not being directed by the Spirit of God any longer, for he did not even notice that Hannah was “drunk” because of her bitterness of soul, and not because of alcoholic beverages. This can happen to someone who, because of sympathy or a thankful and loving heard, concludes that a certain person is looking for a lover. Those who walk in the Spirit see how things truly are.

Where was Eli when God called Samuel three times? He was sleeping in his usual place; however, he had no visions from High. Only after a third time that it happened, the priest concluded that the Lord was speaking to the young boy. Do everything in order not to grow old in the faith and never leave the divine presence, for your ministry must be fulfilled until the last day with complete anointing.

The Most High knows where the world is heading to with the madness that is seen in our days. Therefore, in every generation, God prepares His servants. However, He only declares Himself to those who have been called in the right time. Today, those who are in command of the divine work must be before the Father with fullness of heart, without attending to any desire of the flesh.

In Christ, with love,

R. R. Soares

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Eternal Father! Your plan will be executed even if those who are called are corrupted. You do not use those who do not wish to be Your servants. Your work can only be done by those who live in holiness and respect You. The dishonest will not stay at Your house.

May our children not become sinners, but may they submit to You every day and do Your will. The eyes of our spirit must not close or pretend not to see the wrong things that we know that exist.

The respect for You and Your work must be the mark of our lives. We must never let the evil spirit, which teaches us to deceive and sin, take over us. May our obedience to You and to the Truth always be our clothing. Help us Lord!

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