16/02/2019 - WILL NOT BE CAST DOWN

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Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down;For the Lord upholds him with His hand. Psalm 37:24

The tribulations of a Christian in this life are nowhere near and cannot be compared to the glory he will receive in eternity. Jesus said, “In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world” (John 16:33b). So if you are facing an unpleasant and difficult situation, do not let discouragement overcome you, because the Lord’s plan for your life includes this training. Just as He overcame all adversities, most certainly you will also solve your problems. Stay alert for the devil not to make you despair in the face of obstacles.

The faithfulness of God´s servant is highly observed on both sides of the spiritual realm. The Lord delights in seeing His children overcoming the enemy, and the devil is enraged by our faithfulness and love to the heavenly Father, because that defeats him. The mission of the saved is to proclaim faith in Jesus at any time. Therefore, it does not matter if we are going through pleasant or difficult times.

The best way to preach the Good News is to show that Jesus never forgot about us. After all, the temporary crisis we are going through is a reason for us to glorify in the Most High. Now there is no way for the devil to separate us from the love of God, even if he uses famine, nakedness or peril (Romans 8:35). It is good that we never fall into the traps of the wicked one, but if that happens, we can be sure that we will not be cast down.

We need to tell those who have forsaken the Lord that He has not forgotten them, but He patiently awaits for them to give them new clothes and new shoes –which symbolizes that they belong to the heavenly family. Do not be carried away by the evil that has befallen you. God is ready to forgive you, to welcome you into His home and completely change your life. Make a wise decision at this moment: return to the Father’s arms.

To be sustained by God´s hand means that the hope in your heart will never be thwarted. It will be strengthened at every moment, for the Almighty is the One who sustains you. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego did not bow to the threat of the Babylonian monarch, because they believed that if it were God’s purpose they would come out from the furnace unscathed, without a burnt or scorched hair, and so it was (Daniel 3:19-26 ).

Do not make the mistake of letting go of the Lord´s hand. Even if you have erred a lot, it is your help at the most important moment of your return. This hand will never let you fall into the abyss. But be warned: the Spirit of God will not strive for ever with the person who does not want to amend (Genesis 6:3). It’s time to examine yourself! If you are sinning, stop, repent and go back to the house just as the prodigal son did (Luke 15:21-24). There is still salvation for you.

 

Draw near to the Lord and confess, “I know that You love me and will forgive me if I stop sinning and do Your will again.” Most assuredly you want to be brought back before His presence. God has only one purpose, and you just received the direction of what He wants to do in your life. Be steadfast in faith in Christ and you will be successful.

 

In Christ, with love,

R. R. Soares