The pleasures of men are diverse and depend on what they carry in their hearts. When we keep the Lord's commandments, temptations, trials and other attacks from the devil don't affect us, because when we obey God, He visits us and takes us out of the enemy's hands. However, those who live far from the Lord do not have the fear of God; therefore, they will not be guarded by the angel of God (Psalm 34.7). Watch out!

           The person who walks in the flesh turns his thoughts to sin and material things and, in this way, neither pleases God nor gets answers to his supplications, prayers and determinations: But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him (Hebrews 11.6). It is impossible to walk with the Lord and not have His protection and companionship. The Almighty does not share His house with anyone (1 Corinthians 3:16).

           The sensation experienced when observing the divine commandments is like the effect of a medicine for depression and other mental, physical and spiritual afflictions. However, this “medicine” is not bought in pharmacies or prescribed by specialists, but administered by God Himself, who knows our needs and is happy to help us. When you are in trouble, take your problem to the Father; if your heart has never been open to the Most High, you know how much you suffer away from Him.

           Whoever meditates on the affirmations of the Word is strengthened in their faith in Christ, is perfect in resolving against the evils that torment them in the Name of Jesus and, at the same time, is wise in crying out to the Father about any matter. Those who never get answers to their prayers need to meditate on the commandments and keep them. In this way, he will be loved by the Son, by the Father, and will also see the manifestations of Christ in his life (John 14:21).

           Many Christians live in anguish and overcome by trials, because they never feel joy in keeping the Lord's commandments, and so they don't overcome the struggles that arise against them and their families. Jesus has given us power over the power of the devil and demons: Behold, I give you the authority to trample on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall by any means hurt you (Luke 10:19). Why fear Satan if you have God on your side?

         Troubles and anxieties don't bother those who are healthy in the faith, because when difficulties come, they immediately act as the Bible teaches and send the disturbances away. Those who don't accept their faith bend to the devil and thus live in trouble. On the other hand, those who stand on the Word are certainly examples to everyone, including those in their household. Believe and overcome!

           Take pleasure in the biblical commandments and you will be anointed and blessed. By believing in God's promises, the Christian comes out from under the oppression of the enemy and becomes victorious, just like Jesus. Living under the anointing from On High will make you act as the Master acted: If He called them gods, to whom the word of God came (and Scripture cannot be broken) (John 10.35)!

           In Christ, with love,

           R. R. Soares