* Luís Alberto Alves
Whenever a disciple speaks of something concerning the future, as in Matthew, chapter 24/24, the name of Jesus Christ is quoted. It is different from the Old Testament, when the prophet quotes the following phrase: "Thus saith the Lord ..." Even when the Christian is in sin, there is no need to sacrifice ox, sheep, dove or delicacies. Just look at chapter 51, verse 1, "Have mercy on me, O God, according to thy mercy, according to thy great mercy, blot out my transgressions."
In Psalm 50, verse 15, the Lord makes it clear when the Christian is in a dangerous situation: "Call upon me in the day of peril! I will deliver you and you will give me glory. " Anyone, even one who has not yet confessed Christ as Savior, can ask for help from the Lord, without dependence on any prophet, because Jesus Christ, when leaving for Heaven, has left us the Holy Spirit who intercedes for us until with whispers.
From the moment that Jesus Christ was resurrected, there is no longer a need for prophets, as in the Old Testament, who served as intermediaries between God and the people. Today, the prophet of the prophets allows us to have access to Him at any time, regardless of the situation.
It is not necessary to wear certain clothes, to put powders on the face, to pour some essence of perfume on the body, to be barefoot or to recite words, as if they were mantras. The ears of Jesus Christ will always be open to our cry, especially in the moments when despair knocks at the door of the heart and only remains to remember Jesus and cry out for his help.
* Luís Alberto Alves is a pastor
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