04/10/2012 - Three stages

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In You, O LORD, I put my trust; let me never be ashamed; deliver me in Your righteousness.

Psalm 31: 1

The psalmist discovered three stages which he should go through to have the power of God operating in his life. He should trust in The Lord so he wouldn’t be put to shame and he’d be delivered by the divine righteousness. The text above is sort of a hint for all those who want to become successful, those who want to be free from all hellish assaults so they’ll enjoy the divine operation on their behalf. Those who are looking forward to enjoying a successful life must deem as true the revelations that come from Heavens.

He who puts his trust in God will never experience despair or be worried all the time and he won’t let himself be deceived by any work of the devil either. One of the strongest and most successful temptations used by the devil is that of making a Christian feel weak and, when that happens, he or she will jump into the conclusion that he or she is not equipped with the necessary instruments to face adversity. Now, The Lord has already conveyed a message to those who feel weak: they must declare themselves as strong (II Corinthians 12: 10).

Things apparently insignificant such as a simple declaration like that can make a huge difference in one’s life. When someone takes attitudes according to the divine direction the power of The Most High begins operating on their behalf. Yet, when they despise what they’ve been told to do they’re actually giving way to the enemy to operate at ease in their life. When we put our trust in God we’re instantly being wrapped up by the divine shield; thus we are protected against all evil assaults.

One thing is certain for a Christian, “The Lord will never put to shame those who trust in Him”. Whatever struggle you’re about to be facing, just by trusting in the Words being said by God will cause you to end up being victorious once the battle is over. Those who have that sort of attitude will always be assisted even in the least as they’re being guided and led by The One who’s an expert in all areas of life.

The biblical examples teach us not to doubt the divine assistance. When Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, the three Hebrew young men, had to decide between surrendering or not to Nebuchadnezzar’s command they preferred to trust in The Lord instead. And their decision caused them to be condemned to the furnace which, though heated up seven times more than usual, could not cause them the same harm other men who didn’t trust in The Most High had suffered before.

God operates through His righteousness perpetrated on The Calvary cross with the suffering and consequently the resurrection of Jesus. And that’s the reason why there’s not the slightest possibility for the devil to oppress any children of God ever. That’ll only occur when they, not appropriately warned or out of naivety, won’t put into practice the authority they’ve been granted over all power of the enemy.

Bearing all that reality in mind you mustn’t give any power whatsoever to the adversary over your life. Whenever you feel weak you must say you’re strong; if you’re under any attack which might seem to indicate there’s no way out for you any longer you must confess that in Christ you have thorough liberation.

In Christ, with love,

R. R. Soares