24/04/2019 - THE ADVANTAGES OF THE RIGHTEOUS

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The Lord will not leave him in his hand, Nor condemn him when he is judged. Psalm 37:33

One of the advantages of practicing the Word is to have the law of God in our hearts.  Thus we will look to all challenges with the certainty that we will be victorious and we will not fall into temptations.  Our objective is to always obey divine will, not allowing the devil the least opportunity to make us suffer.  We do not want our feet to slip, to stumble on rocks or to be used for any form of evil. 

When we conduct ourselves according to God’s principles, we have His power to count on.  This way, no matter how hard the devil tempts us, he will not be able to affect or  touch us.  Many err because they do not allow the Lord to be their protector shield. If they allowed Him, the darts of the devil would not reach them.  The sons of God are wiser in all things than those of the world, when they let the Almighty be their wisdom. 

The wicked is consumed with hate in regards to those who live their lives according to the Word.  Initially, he thinks that to belong to the Lord is not the best option and we are foolish to decide to believe and that we lack discernment and understanding.  However, as he notices that we live in joy, peace and tranquility, as well as our family, he proceeds to hate us to the point of wanting to kill us if he could (Psalm 37:32) Poor fool! He too could be greatly blessed but lives miserably.

The wicked can stalk the righteous and he should because he would learn how good it is to walk with God.  But as he seeks to kill the servant of the Lord, he learns this is not possible.  He won’t even be able to place his hands on those who are faithful to the Father.  When you learn that someone wishes you harm seek him out and do him good.  Certainly this person is suffering at the hands of the devil and will be grateful to you if you can open the eyes of their heart for God.

The saved should live in boldness.  There is no way the devil can breach the protective fence of the Lord which surrounds us.  We are completely guarded and protected by Him.  The devil will only afflict us if we leave our communion with the Almighty and do what is abominable to God.  Nevertheless, as righteous we are clothed in wisdom and know how to act even in the worst situations.  We have the Holy Spirit!

The Lord has declared that He will not allow His sons or daughters to be within the reach of the hellish kingdom. If you do anything wrong, when you repent, you will be forgiven because He will not condemn you.  Now don’t take this as a license to sin! If you act intentionally it will be more difficult to be forgiven.  As a servant of the Lord, stay away from the clutches of the evil one, be strong and determined to do only that which is pleasing to God. 

You know now that the devil cannot touch your life; so let the Almighty guard you.  The devil cannot harm you, because He who guards Israel will neither slumber nor sleep (Psalm 121:4). Those who are sheltered in the Protection of Jesus do not fall into the traps of the devil. You are more than a conqueror!  God will not let you in the clutches of the adversary nor will He condemn you. 

In Christ, with Love, 

R. R. Soares