Those who do not aim to follow the Lord Jesus despair in the face of trials. Everyone desires to fulfill their potential in life, and to achieve this goal, it is necessary to know the rules. As servants of God, we must pray, laying everything before Him, and wait for the guidance that will be given to us through His Word. No problem is unsolvable. Therefore, pray, ask, and believe!

To prosper, we need to believe in the prophets of the Lord, as King Jehoshaphat said: So they rose early in the morning and went out into the Wilderness of Tekoa; and as they went out, Jehoshaphat stood and said, “Hear me, O Judah and you inhabitants of Jerusalem: Believe in the Lord your God, and you shall be established; believe His prophets, and you shall prosper.” (2 Chronicles 20:20). Those who trust in God will never be disappointed!

The previous verses of chapter 20 of the second book of Chronicles tell us that a great confederation of nations was formed to defeat the Israelites, consisting of the Ammonites, Moabites, the people of Mount Seir, and the Arabs. King Jehoshaphat was warned by the prophet Jahaziel, who gave him precise instructions on how to proceed. So the king believed and woke up early that morning, gathered his people, and went into battle. He instructed the people to believe in the prophets.

Today, we must have faith in what stands out to us when we read the Bible, for it contains the power necessary to grant us victory. Those who believe in the Word have the testimony of the Most High. The next step is to enter into the presence of the Almighty and determine the destruction of evil. Those who trust in the declarations of the Most High will be victorious. God is real and fulfills everything He says!

If you are facing tribulations, rise up in the Name of Jesus and rebuke evil, believing that everything will be resolved as you have determined. Never let negativity take over your life, nor suffer because of the enemy's threats, for he is a liar. Jesus guaranteed that He would remove from your life everything you commanded using His Name (John 14:13). It is time for you to take your place in Christ and take possession of the blessing!

Do not compare yourself to anyone else, but see yourself acting as the Master would act if He were in your place. It is wrong to say that if Paul went through tribulations, you will also face similar situations. The apostle knew he would encounter obstacles because of persecution from the Jews. However, never think that such a scenario must happen in your life as well. Each person receives different treatment from Heaven!

The apostle's sufferings are nothing like yours. However, if you feel the need to compare yourself to someone, compare yourself to Jesus. He came and died for us on Calvary so that we could be helped by God. We do not need to cry, but rather go into battle with confidence that we will be answered!

In Christ, with love,

R. R. Soares