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15/07/2015 - THE LORD IS OUR HELP

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Our soul waits for the Lord; He is our help and our shield. Psalm 33.20

It is amazing how there are people that supposedly believe in Jesus, but that want to take advantage in everything, and lose themselves completely. This was Achan’s sin when Jericho was conquered (Js 7.21). Even seeing the Lord’s great operation, he was driven by the demon of greed and hid something of great value. Afterwards, as a reward for his perverse act, he was dead. Not coveting is God’s commandment to His people.

The Christian’s soul must be prepared to refuse any help that does not come from the Lord; on the contrary, there will be serious punishment. Once, the Most High had prepared and sent a prophet for a special mission in Bethel. In those times, the king of the ten tribes was Jeroboam, a violent man and idolater. The man of God did everything as he was told and was successful; however, he believed in the lies of an old prophet and paid his wrongdoing with his own life (1 Kg 13.26).

Though the situation may be difficult and with no apparent solution, do not “throw the towel”. The wicked have the same attitude as did Saul when he was in trouble with the Philistines. Prophet Samuel had given a date, but he delayed for seven days. In his despair, the king did not want to wait any longer and offered the holocaust (1 Sam 13.8,9). If Saul had trusted the Lord, he would have waited. In your decisions, prove if you trust in God or not.

Maybe, the Most High is not operating in your life because of two things: lack of faith, or if the time is not right for Him to stop that situation (Mt 17.29; Ac 1.7). If it is the first reason, ask Him for direction, through the Word, to solve the problem, and your faith will be increased. In case the Lord has decided not to act, do nothing – only wait. The return of Christ will only happen with the exclusive decision of the Father. Our role is to persevere until the end in order not to displease Him.

If you have total confidence in the Word, you can reach the exact measure of faith for the Most High to operate (Rom 10.17). Whoever listens to the Lord will have the conditions to supply all his need. It is useless to ask for prayer to everyone, for sometimes, you lack a decision to obey God, as it happened with the father of the boy with epilepsy in Mark 9.14-27.

If it is not lack of faith, wait for the Most High, for He will enter in action at the right time (Jo 7.6). But take notice: the things that are revealed to us in the Bible already belong to us, but the hidden things only the Father knows when they will happen. Healing, forgiveness, and all the blessings for us to live worthily have already been given by our good Lord (2 Peter 1.3). Therefore, do not accept the fact that your healing is not in His time.

The Lord is your help. What else do you need? Since He is your Shield, He will not let anything from the enemy strike you (Ps 91.10). Do not negotiate with the devil, for evil can enter your house. However, if you do not watch and take care of what is yours, the devil will oppress you, and you will not be able to say that you understand God’s faithfulness. 

In Christ, with love,

R. R. Soares

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Lord, our help and our shield! The advantages offered by this world, the pleasure promised by sin and the evil offers do not interest us. However, many times, we are charmed by all of this. Prepare our souls to say no to whatever comes from the devil.

We must learn how to go through the difficult moments, and many times, our learning is achieved with many struggles, disappointments, and oppressions. However, You are the exit for all adversities. Therefore, we seek Your face, in order to receive light for our way.

We cannot give up! If our faith is not able to win the battle, help us to increase it. Hurry in aiding us, for only You are our Helper, and therefore, we will fear no evil. Now, Father! Please reach out to this reader in his need.

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