10/09/2021 - THE WISH OF A FATHER WHO LOVES

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Now, my son, may the Lord be with you; and may you prosper, and build the house of the Lord your God, as He has said to you. 1 Chronicles 22.11

There is no greater blessing than having God with us, guiding us in all things with His power and keeping us from evils. It was not by chance that David went into many wars and came out unscathed, because he carried the Name of the Lord as his help. Today, Christians can also perform the same works done by Jesus. Thus, God’s glory is exalted before people who don’t believe in His existence.

According to the Bible, there are still unbelievers because of the strong evil operation: whose minds the god of this age has blinded, who do not believe, lest the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine on them. (2 Corinthians 4.4). Now, the blind sees nothing nor realizes how good the Lord is to those who call upon Him in Truth – in His Word (Psalms 145.18).

Saul of Tarsus mortally hated anyone who heard about Jesus, but he did so because he didn’t know the Truth. The persecutors of the Christian message act the same way, it seems to be madness to them. We don’t have to use divine power to destroy them, but to they have an encounter with Christ, similar to the one who went to Damascus, to arrest our brothers (Acts 9.1-6). Watch and pray!

The Savior has warned us that we will not always be free from people who will cause us the most harm: These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world. (John 16.33). However, if He has won, we will win: For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, (2 Corinthians 10.4).

It is time for us to prosper not only financially, but also and especially – in the grace of the Most High. With this, the world will see that He is with us. By having the power to deliver the lost from their beliefs, we will lead them to repentance and consequently – to full salvation. Whoever follows the directions of Heaven will never do anything in vain, but will be used by divine wisdom. Be a witness for Christ. He never fails!

Solomon had to prosper and build the House of the Lord.  And about you, what has God said? For sure, you must build His house, which is your inner self. God does not dwell in man-made temples, but in those who obey His Word and build themselves up in Christ. However, first enrich yourself with the revelations of the Word, in order to have materials to use in the edification.

The House of the Lord must be founded as He has told you, and not as you believe is necessary. When Abraham went to war against the leaders who had defeated the five kings of the region of Sodom, he took the servants born in his house, not the ones he had bought (Genesis 14.14,15). Your prosperity in the Word will make you a great blessing!

In Christ, with love,

R. R. Soares