24/06/2023 - A FATHER TO ISRAEL

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They shall come with weeping, and with supplications I will lead them. I will cause them to walk by the rivers of waters, in a straight way in which they shall not stumble; For I am a Father to Israel, and Ephraim is My firstborn. Jeremiah 31.9

The way of the Lord is always the best. Knowing our spiritual structure – which, by the way, is weak (Psalm 103.14) – God shows us the best and safest way to hit the target, without deviating. Therefore, never rebel against those who bother you, but pray and be a submissive servant to God in everything. You are not able to understand everything that is shown you, but since the Father knows all things and has promised to keep you, He will help you.

The Most High says that we will come to Him with weeping. So, when you stand in His presence, pour out your soul completely. Weep what you must weep, lest you do it in the face of an attack from the enemy. Be strong to face the devil and overcome him. Whoever desires heavenly help must open himself completely to God with tears and cries. Before the Almighty, empty your being, that He may fill you with good things!

Supplications are short prayers made when in need, such as “Help me”; “Have mercy on this person”; “Lord, don’t let this happen” etc. God guarantees that our prayers, resolutions and declarations of faith will be answered (John 14.13). Therefore, in any need, believe in what you will speak in the Name of Jesus and go all the way, believing that your decision will be confirmed by the One who promised. Believe!

As the Most High carries you into battle, open up your heart to Him and make your supplications. He says that He will lead you to streams of water that will water you, feed your faith, and strengthen you, for the power is in the Word sent (Deuteronomy 8.7). The Lord promises streams -revelations- capable of equipping you for the decisive battles (Psalm 1.3). He knows how to enable His servants to emerge victorious from struggles. God is perfect in everything!

The Most High will guide you to those streams on straight paths. From beginning to end, He will never use dark means. The saying that God works in crooked lines is false. The Lord’s involvement is done in holiness; otherwise, it is not His work. God’s way is perfect; the word of the LORD is proven; It is a shield to all who trust in Him (Psalm 18:30). Refuse that which has any error or vice!

There is no stumbling block for those who follow the Word. It is the way God uses to bless us. The Father is holy, pure; his enemies will stumble: But the Lord is with me as a mighty, awesome One. Therefore my persecutors will stumble, and will not prevail. They will be greatly ashamed, for they will not prosper. Their everlasting confusion will never be forgotten (Jeremiah 20.11).

The reason God blesses us is simple: He is our Father. Why walk outside the guidelines of Scriptures, if outside the Scriptures the enemy will never leave us in peace and with that, we will have afflictions all the time? Well, cast your afflictions on the Lord and live well!

In Christ, with love,

R. R. Soares