We must examine all things and hold on to only what is good and comes from You for our benefit (1 Thessalonians 5:21-22). Never let anyone instill something in your heart that is outside of the Word. The Israelites were rebellious to the Lord's guidance and, because of that, they had to remain in the desert for 40 years, where there is no food, no planting, and nothing is sold. The servants of the Lord must always be wise!

Because of their rebellion, the Israelites faced various afflictions. Well, the same has happened in the Church of Jesus. Instead of walking in the light, many people walk aimlessly. Upon seeing an opportunity, they quickly step up to enjoy it. The treatment for the children of Israel would have been better if they had possessed the mountains of the Amorites. God is faithful!

How many times have you gone thru tribulations without questioning the Lord why they happened? Never let yourself be swayed by Satan's lies. There is no evil in the Most-High. If we err, He will allow us to go through trials, or we will never correct ourselves. Some even confess that they did not come to God out of love, but rather pain. Why didn't they make the decision to go the way chosen by the Almighty? Pray!

Our wine is the blood of Jesus, which freed us from the forces of darkness that could not resist the work He accomplished in the underworld of sin. The Messiah stripped the demons, who used Adam's fall with the intention of oppressing us. Now, they can no longer touch us, for it is written: A thousand may fall at your side, and ten thousand at your right hand; but it shall not come near you. (Psalm 91.7). Stand firm only on the declarations of the Most-High!

Jesus commanded us to eat His flesh and drink His blood, in order to have full communion with Him: Whoever eats My flesh and drinks My blood has eternal life, and I will raise him up at the last day. For My flesh is food indeed, and My blood is drink indeed. He who eats My flesh and drinks My blood abides in Me, and I in him. (John 6.54-56). This statement is powerful!

God has called us to live the best of the Earth in His presence, day and night. In this way, we will never give place to the devil. So, clothe yourself in holiness and obey the divine commandments. The person who surrenders to the Father, according to His Word, will live so close to Him (John 14:23) that the devil will not be able to reach them with any of his evil thoughts. Dedicate yourself now so that tomorrow you may enjoy the beautiful love of the Lord!

The invitation to be happy was made when Jesus called all the weary and oppressed (Matthew 11:28), but often we do not want to listen to Him. Be a person fulfilled in faith in Christ, going to Him to be happy in any situation: But you are not willing to come to Me that you may have life. (John 5.40). Come live!

         In Christ, with love,

         R. R. Soares