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Luís Alberto Alves
* Luis Alberto Alves
I know these days are tough. The political and economic situation gets worse every day. We imagine that everything is coming to a tragic end. But God has the best in store for his servants. It will never leave us alone on the battlefield.
As hard as the war you face, Jesus Christ is coming to your aid to help you. He will not let you die on the beach, bittering the gall of defeat. The Lord is God who never lost a battle. He is a winner by nature and has never known the word defeat.
The secret is to trust in Jesus Christ. Do not look at the storm, but fix your eyes on the commander Christ, who sleeps at the bow of the boat. It has the power to calm the waves and make the strong wind turn into a breeze.
Remove fear, doubt, and uncertainty from the heart. Let Jeovah Shalom embrace you with his sweet peace. Don't let your mind insist that it's all over and you've become one more in the crowd. Help has come through Jesus Christ, who always comes at the right time, to exalt His Holy Name!
* Luis Alberto Alves is a pastor
* Luis Alberto Alves
God had control of that situation and awaited us from the fury of the enemy who used these two men to steal that gas station. Yet we imagine that the Lord does not care for us. It is Thomas's famous influence, from seeing to believing.
I don't know what your problem is, but I warn you that Jesus Christ knows exactly what you need right now. You know your needs, which will make a difference in your life as you think about throwing in the towel.
Satan's strategy is to discourage the Christian. Cool your faith. Let you give in the points and acknowledge that you are a loser even though you are Christ's sheep. At this time you need to keep calm and look at the Heavens. That's where your help comes from.
It is not easy, because only those who feel the callus pain know where the shoe grips. Others will never know the intensity of their pain. To them you are dramatizing something of little importance. Jesus cares about you.
* Luis Alberto Alves is a pastor
* Luis Alberto Alves
When we are under heavy pressure, it is natural not to think clearly, seeing the outputs for certain problems. We focus only on what takes our sleep. Instead of looking at God, we set our vision on the stone before us.
We even think that God has abandoned us and we are alone before the lion ready to turn over his meal. If it is agitated, the situation is worse. Because she doesn't reason logically. Already departs to despair and undermines everything.
Years ago my wife and I witnessed a robbery at a gas station while we were fueling the car. At the end of paying the attendant and leaving, two thieves arrived. It only gave me time to tell her to pray and keep her hands visible to the criminals.
I noticed that she got nervous and tried to get out of the car. Not only did I allow her to keep quiet as I watched the thug take the money and run away. There I noticed, that a false move, we would have been shot at.
* Luis Alberto Alves is a pastor
* Luis Alberto Alves
God comes at the right time. Never late. You know the reason for solving the problem that takes the quiet out of your servant. Even with years of fellowship with the Lord, we sometimes let fear enter our hearts and frighten us.
Of course, because no one has ice running in their veins but blood. We are impacted by emotions. Which person would not be worried if the doctor told him that he would be a few months old? Or that in the company cut, she would be among the fired?
As much as we have faith, the cold of fear runs through our backs. After all, the future is something no one has mastery of. It arrives regardless of the will of the human being, bringing good or bad surprise. Such is the trajectory of life.
Those who know the word, especially theologians, have easier ways to understand and decode what the Lord says. Even so, even they are frightened by unpleasant news.
* Luis Alberto Alves is a pastor
* Luis Alberto Alves
It is in this process that the devil never makes clear his evil. Be quiet until the loop tightens tightly, making it difficult to loosen. Someone once said that sin at the beginning is sweet and bitter at the end. Few think of this sentence.
Jesus Christ is seen by many weak Christians in faith as a tyrant. Is not true. He wishes our good. You will never want a servant of his soaked in the mud, suffering in a hospital bed or behind a prison grid.
But what is good has the appearance of difficulty. Is it easy to get into a good public college without being screened by Enem or the Fuvest entrance exam? Is joining a great company easy? Not! Requires great qualification.
Therefore, dear brothers, stand firm in the presence of the Lord. Distrust all that is very easy. There is no free lunch. Ripe orange by the road is synonymous with marimbondo cluster or rot. Always ask Jesus for guidance in everything you do.
* Luis Alberto Alves is a pastor
* Luis Alberto Alves
The greater the involvement with God's work, the more the attacks of Satan will grow. He will try to sow his dishes to bring down the servant of Jesus who does not watch over his actions. Will look for loopholes to enter.
In times of social networking will put people with image of Christian, but who are sent from darkness. In this process you will try to create situations where the person will enter without realizing that that land is minefield.
To justify the false taste of their dishes, Satan always quotes the phrase "nothing to do". In some cases he will say through his envoys that a true Christian is fanatic or homophobic. It is the means to try to keep the mistake.
Without wisdom, the weakened Christian gives in to charms and does not realize that the path offered by the enemy is ruin. At first you will think the church is wrong and it is right in its decisions.
* Luis Alberto Alves is a pastor
* Luis Alberto Alves
Jesus Christ said the devil is an angel of light. That is, in messenger of light, why angel in Hebrew means "messenger" He brings something that looks good, but not true is all a lie.
The lack of spiritual maturity contributes to many Christians not visualizing the pitfalls of darkness. Usually the Christian believes that all people are good. They forget about the weeds, the ones that look good.
They make associations with the wicked, date, engage and marry chaff, nurture friendships laden with unequal yoke. We should not discriminate, but we need caution with who we want by our side.
How many people do not end up in prison for storing objects, theft or even drugs at home believing that there is nothing wrong with them. They find out later that they were used and pay a high price.
* Luis Alberto Alves is a pastor
* Luis Alberto Alves
The corrupt at the company believes that the boss will never be suspicious of his scams and will continue to steal, divert money and make up the accounts in the tax records. In his view he is the smartest guy in the world.
Complicating matters, the devil will put equal, criminal people by his side to reinforce the sense of alleged impunity. For a while it will not be discovered. You'll refuse advice and even think you're jealous for doing so.
The devil, contrary to what many say, is not stupid. And intelligent. Knows how to create situations to make evil look good. Take the case of traffickers, who in festive times distribute gifts and even baskets.
Who, without God's discernment, will criticize someone supposedly charitable? On the contrary, it will compliment you. In this case, the faithful Christian will eventually be seen as criticizing the work.
* Luis Alberto Alves is a pastor
* Luis Alberto Alves
Be honest: would a Christian fall into the devil's trap if he appeared as he really is? Not! Smart, Satan decorates well the dish he will offer to someone who wants to turn away from the ways of the Lord. It will never scare you.
The strategy is to present something bad with good guise. At first everything will be beautiful to avoid any distrust. Let the person walk a lot even when he is well away from the Lord. Then pull the line of evil.
Adultery is like that. In the beginning lovers believe they will never be discovered. They bet on impunity. They make several excuses to present at home when away. For a while they will work.
The drug addict, when he begins to experiment with toxics, calculates that he will have control over the situation and will be able to jump out of this trap whenever he wants. Smart, the devil will push you deeper until you have no way out.
* Luis Alberto Alves is a pastor
* Luis Alberto Alves
It is in the hour of trial that Jesus will know you. While all is well, everyone says they love the Lord. After all, your needs are met. The shield goes hand in hand with you. Even the wicked will say that God is with him.
But when the bad day comes, the story gets another color. Many mumble. They will say that God has forgotten them. They do not deserve to go through such punishment. Like spoiled children begin to cry and even go out of the ways of the Lord.
Unfortunately many Christians have received wrong teachings in the church where they congregate. They were told that the Christian, being a new creature, will only enjoy the blessings. All easy, without any barrier.
They do not meditate on the Word of Christ when our teacher warned us that we would have afflictions and stressed that we should be strong and never stop believing in victory. Maybe God is not testing you to see how far your faith goes.
* Luis Alberto Alves is a pastor
