We will be better in the use of the faith, authority, and power that has been given to us when the hands of the Lord operate in us as they did in Jesus. Christ knew that the Father had entrusted power into our hands. However, we are still as inconsistent as children: sometimes we are joyful, sometimes we cry because something didn't go as planned. We can be instruments of God in the same way that the Master Himself was. The Messiah left us the example of how to live on Earth.

We need to teach the people to be fearless and to practice faith, just as the Savior did before the Father. Christ did not rush to help anyone, for He knew that the divine touch would show Him the right time to act: I can of Myself do nothing. As I hear, I judge; and My judgment is righteous, because I do not seek My own will but the will of the Father who sent Me (John 5:30). Pray!

We must learn that the Father has entrusted us with what is necessary to fulfill our ministry with excellence. Therefore, we don't have to keep repeating: "Help us," "Aid us." After all, He expects from us the same as He expected from Christ, with due proportions. The Lord has given us everything that pertains to life and godliness (2 Peter 1:3). It is up to us to make use of this tremendous potential!

How can we be sure that we preach according to what we learn in the Bible through the Holy Spirit? Remaining strictly within the Holy Scriptures. Never be deceived by the devil; act according to what the Most High reveals to you in His Word. Living faith in Christ fulfills us in the personal realm and, above all, in the spiritual realm. God is faithful!

Remember: we live by faith, not by dreams, desires, or personal interests (2 Corinthians 5:7). The Lord will guide us into all Truth, but we must take the steps. It is our fault if the sick are not healed, the lost do not convert, and the members of the congregation do not prosper, because we do not know how to challenge these people in order to make decisions by faith. Shall we change this scenario?

If we always speak and act in the same way, we will get the same results. It's no use giving God the same answer; we must employ our gifts to double the number of people saved, healed, and determined to carry out the work as true servants. Our mission is to care for the Father's sheep, leading them to the green pastures, beside still waters, and to savor the banquet in the presence of their enemies (Psalm 23). Let's do the work!

Jesus knew everything about Himself and about us. What do we know about ourselves and our sheep? Are we building families for the Most High, or are we spending our time talking about defeats? Our congregation needs to be prosperous, healthy, and victorious. The people are a reflection of their pastor. Do not be influenced by any talk, just believe in the Word!

In Christ, with love,

R. R. Soares