What the apostle Paul saw in the third heaven (verse 2) is described by him as excellent revelations. Why would we lose them if we are called to be by the Savior's side for eternity? Will any sin keep you from the walk of faith? Will any or all the gold in the world be worth it? Or would you part ways with the Lord if the devil showed you the glory of the nations so that you would worship him (Matthew 4:8-10)?

Never let yourself be carried away by the illusion of temptations. The evil one will never be in a position to offer you anything good, because his nature is evil, and he is a liar and a deceiver (John 8:44). It is a great privilege to be forever grounded in Him who is the Way, the Truth, and the Life (John 14:6). The Lord Jesus will never turn His back on those who love and seek Him (John 14:23).

The care of the Most High in favor of Paul compels us and makes us submit more to His will and love Him. Having His commandments and keeping them, we will be loved by Him in a special way, for He will keep His promises to those who are faithful and complete in Christ, our Redeemer. Rejoice, for our God is unchanging and faithful!

The Almighty knows how to preserve you until the last day, in order to ensure that you are at His right hand, hearing Him say: ‘Come, you blessed of My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world (Matthew 25.34b). There will be no greater satisfaction than hearing this from the lips of Jesus, our Lord and Savior. We will ascend with Him to the Kingdom of God's Glory (1 Thessalonians 4:13-18).

What consequences those who traded the Lord for someone "special," money, fame, or some sin will face? Will they repent too late? Like Esau, your prayers will neither be received nor accepted: lest there be any fornicator or profane person like Esau, who for one morsel of food sold his birthright (Hebrews 12.16). Your "birthright" is true, do not exchange it for any offer from the enemy, so as not to incur eternal loss!

Remorse can be so great that it will drive that person to madness. Esau did everything to get his birthright back, but once sold, there was no way to recover it: For you know that afterward, when he wanted to inherit the blessing, he was rejected, for he found no place for repentance, though he sought it diligently with tears. (verse 17). Your honor must be preserved at any cost. Make peace with the Lord now, because later it will be too late.

Do not be discouraged, for Christ is calling you. He desires to erase your iniquities and write a new story for you (2 Corinthians 5:17). Therefore, surrender yourself to the Savior without reservations. After all, He paid the price for your redemption. Surrender to Him and be saved at this moment!

In Christ, with love,

R. R. Soares