Despite hearing about the wonders of the Lord, some have never received anything from His hands. Where is the mistake? Indeed, God fulfills His promises, but still, we need to pray to Him and seek Him, so that they become real according to the Scriptures. His deeds are greater than our needs. Therefore, we must learn from Him how we should act. He is our Master!

       One of the shortcomings of Christians is when they do not take pleasure in the works of the Lord, as they do not give due attention to His Word. Notice that the verse emphasizes that all those who seek them take pleasure in them. Now, if this has not happened, the fault is not God's, but ours. Whoever does not rejoice in the wonders of the Most High will never enjoy His blessings.

       The divine works are great, powerful, and provide for us in every aspect. However, if we do not take pleasure in them, why would He carry them out in and for us? The person who knows how to please the Lord will also be pleased. Read what the Bible says: We will rejoice in your salvation, and in the name of our God we will set up our banners! May the Lord fulfill all your petitions. (Psalm 20.5).

        Has the Lord been working in your life? Let's remember that without faith, it is impossible to please God (Hebrews 11:6). When a person pleases the Heavenly Father and trusts Him, they are establishing a partnership with Him. Maybe you don't realize it, but this surrender is necessary. By exercising your faith, you create a bond with God. Therefore, embrace what the Word says!

       When someone in the church is in sin and does not want to abandon their wrongdoing or reconcile with God, the entire congregation suffers, especially if the pastor is also to blame. The best alternative is to live in communion with the Most High. Thus, the entire flock receives His care. Remember Achan, who, during the destruction of Jericho, took a wedge of gold, a Babylonian garment, and 200 shekels of silver, and Israel lost the war to Ai (Joshua 7). Be watchful!

       Jesus spoke before a crowd that had gathered to hear Him about the dangers of leaven: In the meantime, when an innumerable multitude of people had gathered together, so that they trampled one another, He began to say to His disciples first of all, “Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy.  (Luke 12:1). The leaven of the Pharisee not only caused confusion for everyone but also harmed them. Flee from everything that comes from the devil!

        If you take pleasure in seeing God's works fulfilled in your life and in the lives of your family members, He will do great things in you and through you. Believe and live successfully. Everyone has the right to receive divine blessings. With Christ, you will lack nothing!

In Christ, with love,

R. R. Soares