Evil advances in the world

* Luís Alberto Alves

Evil is advancing rapidly in this world plunging into rot. What is the reason for this? Simple! The coming return of Jesus Christ. Do not expect my brother that the situation will improve. On the contrary, the tendency is to worsen in order to fulfill the word of the Lord.

In many areas degradation is visible. In personal relationships, ruin took over. Few really have love for one another. The business is to take advantage. No one cares about the pain of the bankrupt, the addict or even the beggar. It is the culture of selfishness.

The children of this century are already born thinking of themselves. They do not respect their parents and demand that their wishes be fulfilled, no matter how absurd they may be. They bring in the soul the virus of ruin. One of the marks of this millennium, revealing the authenticity of the Word of the Lord.

At this time, even the Christian church grew cold. With the exception, most only think of material goods. There is little talk of spirituality in the pulpits. The business is to praise the dark theology of prosperity. Christian saved, in the eyes of these people, is who has a lot of money.

* Luís Alberto Alves is pastor

The past must be forgotten by the Christian

* Luís Alberto Alves

Every year end is the same: many Christians are thinking of the past. Some even believe that before they knew the Gospel they were happy. Great lie of Satan. When you hear some secular music, then the enemy works hard in the mind.

We can never wish to go back to the days that never return. These are bad experiences that we should leave in the limbo where Jesus threw them. Resurrecting memories of sad moments, where we suffered too much, is an attempt on the Lord's will.

We need as servants of Jesus Christ to continue looking ahead. The best God has reserved for us all. Ignore the garbage from where we left for the Glory of the Almighty. Do not want at any time to look and say to yourself that there was happiness.

When it comes to relationship destroyed and from which you managed to get out alive and whole. Forget! Jesus reserved for him years of peace and happiness. Do not waste time saying "ah! If I had done this or that, I could have avoided this defeat. " Let the past take care of itself!

* Luís Alberto Alves is pastor

God helps you, but the decision to win is yours

* Luís Alberto Alves

God always helps us. But the decision to win the battle rests with each of us. Nothing falls from the heavens with a kissed hand. Several Christians are spoiled. They like to get blessings without sacrifice. They throw everything into the Lord's hands and fall asleep waiting for the request to be answered.

Usually these people have no life of prayer. In worship, you are the first to complain. Watch everything in silence. Not a Glory to God comes out of their mouths. These people's interest is for the blessings. They never thought of satisfying Jesus Christ. Pure selfishness.

As it is in the book of the prophet Isaiah, our God is of the impossible. He is able to make possible, what in our eyes is a task without any chance to materialize. In Jesus' dictionary, the word impossible is not present. However, these Christians are not aware of this rule.

It is in your hands my brothers the victory. It can also be defeat if you do not fight and strive to realize the dream that still exists only in the spiritual world. Close your mouth and come to God more intensely.

* Luís Alberto Alves is a pastor

Have you fed your spirit?

* Luís Alberto Alves

At this time of year people are concerned only with material feeding. They go to the supermarkets and fill the shopping cart with various types of food. There are turkeys, fries, various types of meat, pastries, cakes, drinks and panettone. They spend the day eating, until the stomach gets very full. This is the rule of life for some. Mostly Christians.

Few, because of the lack of concern for Christ, realize the nourishment of the spirit. They forget to look for the Bread of Life, Jesus Christ, to gain strength and continue to face this world where the evil one is allowed to reign and to continue in his project to ruin lives and try to bring the greatest number to hell.

We need to feed our spirits by praying, fasting, and remaining in the presence of God. If you look at the new testament in the book of Matthew, chapter 2, you will find that there is no date showing that Jesus was born in December. In order not to fall into the deceit of the Christmas spirit, which is also non-existent in the Bible, try to pray a lot.

It is never too much to contact God through prayers. Speak to Him, open your heart and reveal your anguish and leave your anxieties in your hands. The more you feed the spirit, the more you will be willing and able to continue walking with Jesus Christ. Enjoy. Man does not live by bread alone, but by the Word that proceeds from the mouth of God.

* Luís Alberto Alves is a pastor

Whoever is dirty, who gets dirtier

* Luís Alberto Alves

 The return of Jesus Christ is very close. How can I guarantee this? Just look at the world around us. How much dirt! People have lost their sense. Depravity is total. Homosexuality and lesbianism in most countries have become lifestyle, especially among teenagers.

Practicing crime is natural. The thieves of this century, when arrested by the police, naturally assume the crime without any remorse. Killing someone for them is normal, as if it were right to take someone's life. Disrespect is the rule in many sectors of society.

Corruption runs rampant in the upper echelons of politics, business, art, and even among evangelicals. Large numbers of false Christians aim only for self-interest and, of course, make lots of money. The commitment to pray was behind us.

Inbred by the Word of Grace, they plunge deep into the muddy sea of ​​sin. They just forgot that Jesus Christ said to the one who is dirty, to get dirtier. I do not know the day, month, and year, but I am sure that the Lord's return is imminent.

* Luís Alberto Alves is a pastor

When we take care of God's problems, He

* Luís Alberto Alves

Sometimes we become worried when we are immersed in the work of the Lord. We think our lives will be upside down. But God rejoices and cares for what torments us. Find solutions to problems, considered by us difficult.

Thus the wheel of life turns. Do it with love and affection. Never let selfishness enter the heart and accomplish the tasks anyway. If you are on the streets distributing food and clothing to the beggars, as I have done several times, let your professional side prevail. It is for the Lord that does.

Do not let thoughts of defeat in your head. Imagine you've let go of your troubles and Jesus Christ will leave you alone. This will never happen. On the contrary, the solution is in his hands. It is only to continue trusting and believing in the best of God.

The Lord knows the heart of every servant. Mainly two dedicated. Who do the work without any interest. Do not chase after rewards. Only seek to please the Father. They know that Jesus goes on opening doors, which our human wisdom does not do.

* Luís Alberto Alves is a pastor

If you are old, have the adrenaline of the young

* Luís Alberto Alves

I admire the huge dose of adrenaline in young people. When united to the power of the Lord, they find energies for activities that require great effort. In less than a month they can raise enough money to run a youth congress.

They produce truffles, make pancakes, and go out selling in the streets. The important thing is to get the resources to pay for the event, where the name of Jesus will end up being glorified. They stay up until dawn making decorations from the church.

The old men of the gospel, already in their 50s or 60s, need to be mirrored in the youth effort that denies the pleasures of the flesh to rejoice the Lord. Imagine someone who needs to go almost 20 miles to rehearse and arrive home late at night. All for the sake of the Lord!

That is why I argue that within a church it is necessary to blend young and old for sameness not to take account of the gospel. Thus we will have the energy to carry the Word of God to the ends of the earth. You can be sure, you have too young to go there.

* Luís Alberto Alves is a pastor