09/04/2018 - THE PURPOSE OF A CHRISTIAN

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Therefore, brethren, stand fast and hold the traditions which you were taught, whether by word or our epistle.  2 Thessalonians 2.15

After we learn that our main objective is to reach the glory of Jesus, we must strive to reach where God has directed us to go. We must fight to conquer everything that Christ has reserved for us, for He will certainly give us the means to do so. Then, we will speak like Jesus spoke, we will teach like Him and will do the same works done by Him. This is a commandment for those who love Him and strive to fulfill His commandments. To do His will is our complete fulfillment.

Those who do not assume their place in Christ and disobey the divine guidance ignore how much they frustrate Him. The Lord desires that all people may be fulfilled in their faith in Jesus. That is the reason why He ordered us to preach the Gospel to every creature (Mk 16.15). He filled us with authority, so that we could represent Him accordingly. God has given us the same anointing that His Son had on His days on Earth. To Him be all glory!

There is only one secret for the saved person to be used in the divine work. He must be always firm in the faith. If it is not so, the power of God will not operate in his life. Faith serves as the foundation for those who receive it. However, if someone despises the substance of things hoped for (Hebrews 11:1), he will not be victorious when the storm comes. The inconstant will never be victorious!

Another important factor is to hold on to the traditions which you were taught, for they carry the faith in the Word of the ancient ones. Since it worked out for them, they were guided by the Spirit of God to write them down as a foundation for those who accept Christianity. No other religion in the world can bring such a success to their followers.

Traditions are passed from generation to generation orally or in written form. They must be a hundred percent according to the Bible or they will serve nothing. Those who serve the Lord are not in want (Psalm 23:1); however, those who only observe the religious commandments will never see the Almighty answering their inquiries. Therefore, retain everything that you have learned by listening to Sermons or by reading the Bible, because inside these revelations, you will find the answer to be victorious.

Do not forget that the traditions should always challenge us to reach the glory of our Savior Jesus Christ. If we fail in obeying Him, our efforts with fasting and prayer will be ineffective. Man cannot decide how to move the divine hand in his favor, but he must hold fast to what he heard from the divine instructions. The Biblical heroes were willing to go through any trouble in order to reach their goals.

The glory of the Savior will make any person just like Him – filled with power and authority to do the same works that He did. God wants to give you the same anointing and capacity so that you do not stumble in any obstacle. Therefore, be firm and retain the knowledge that you have been given, so that you may always be successful.

In Christ, with love,

R. R. Soares