It is amazing how we miss out on blessings because of a lack of biblical understanding! Christians need to read the Scriptures. Then they will come to understand that in them God reveals truths and principles to be understood, respected, and lived out in light of His commandments and His guidance. The Lord wants to see us well, enjoying all good things. After all, Christ came to give us life in abundance (John 10:10b)!

The apostle Paul said that accepting Jesus as our Savior and Lord includes everything He did for us, for we were united with Him in His death. Those who believe in God's revelations are on the path to blessing, aware that they have more to benefit from not only through His death, but also through the resurrection of Christ.

We must honor the Most High, the Creator of the plan of salvation. However, no one will honor Him by spending hours on their knees, crying over what was done to Jesus in the Roman court in Jerusalem and on the cross. Christ, in His death, atoned for our sins, healed our diseases, and removed our afflictions. So, by believing that further sacrifices are unnecessary, we honor Him and free ourselves from the evils that still attack us. The Lord is not pleased with human inventions created by foolish minds.

When you understand that you must take possession of everything the Bible says Jesus conquered on Calvary on behalf of humanity, you will become a person after God's own heart, just like David: And when He had removed him, He raised up for them David as king, to whom also He gave testimony and said, ‘I have found David the son of Jesse, a man after My own heart, who will do all My will.’ (Acts 13:22). Live in the Truth!

At Jesus' resurrection, the Father gave Him all power in Heaven and on Earth (Philippians 2:9-10). Now, the Lord wants you to act as a beloved child, placing your faith in Him, for in this way you will be able to free yourself from the sufferings that have afflicted you, instead of thinking that God is testing you in order to purify you. Purification and sanctification occur when we believe in the work accomplished by Christ, without suffering unnecessarily. Wake up and follow Jesus!

The Word declares that the heavenly Father was so pleased with what Jesus did for humanity that He gave Him the magnificent Name: Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name (Philippians 2:9). The forces of Hell cannot resist the commands given in the Name of Jesus, and this pleases Heaven. Take possession of your blessing!

We were united with Christ in His death and resurrection to enjoy the salvation provided by God. Therefore, from now on, act as the recipient of every divine promise revealed in the Scriptures. There is no way you or any Christian can lose the battles against the devil. Get up and become victorious in Jesus! 

In Christ, with love,

R. R. Soares