12/04/2023 - FOOLISH AND UNWISE PEOPLE

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Do you thus deal with the LORD, o foolish and unwise people? Is He not your Father, who bought you? Has He not made you and established you?                                                                                       Deuteronomy 32.6

The Lord defines as foolish anyone who is not concerned about his eternal destiny, because by turning his back on Him, he has already started walking toward the lake that will burn with brimstone and fire forever (Luke 12.20,21). God sees with deep sadness the decision of those who seem to be doped by the worst drug: the devil’s nature. The saddest thing is to know that many have tasted God’s love, but when facing difficulties, have let themselves be used by the evil one. Would you do that?

When there was absolutely nothing, God created the material world, a perfect home for man to live in. At the very beginning, the first couple preferred to believe the deceiver and when faced with the first temptation – they disobeyed their Creator and were therefore expelled from the garden (read Genesis, chapter 3). Adam’s betrayal opened the door for Satan to act upon us. But we need not condemn our first parents, because the tempter was cast out (John 12.31).

It is foolish not to attribute our restoration to God. After all, Jesus completed the redemptive work (2 Corinthians 5:18,19). Now we can restore people as the Master did. Why ignore the obvious? If we examine the Savior’s deeds, faith will come to our hearts, and we will act as He acted in His days on Earth. Start the process that will lead you to do the same works as Christ did (John 14.12). He is waiting for you!

Ignoring the greatness of the Lord’s Name, you will not find the meaning of existence. Take part in the restoration made by the Master. The Gospel is not a mere religious philosophy, but the power of God at work. Therefore, live each lesson of the Word and you will see yourself as the person the Redeemer made – a new creation (2 Corinthians 5.17). Just simply strive and you will see the Most High at work.

Dedicate your life as a reward to the Almighty, who created you for this time. You and Him make an unbeatable duo. Get up and love the Lord by keeping His commandments. You have no idea how much you have wasted! He waits for your awakening all the time. The heavenly Father wants more from the saved, for He has anointed them to save this corrupt and corrupting world (Philippians 2.15).

People who remain in spiritual ignorance lose a lot, and the worse is that they will give account for harboring fear in their hearts (1 John 4.18). You came into the world to make a difference in the name of Jesus. There are more opportunities waiting for you than you can imagine, so repent of your mistakes and surrender to the Lord. He will exalt you before your enemies (Psalm 23:5). Be strong!

Dear Reader, the Father expects from you the attitude of a son. He has transported you out of darkness into the Kingdom of Light (Colossians 1.13). God’s plans for your life are wonderful. They begin now and will continue for ever and ever. Enter into the Covenant that the Savior made with man, and receive the blessing prepared for you. Be His representative on Earth!

In Christ, with love,

R. R. Soares