Do you know that God has the best for you? - 3

* Luís Alberto Alves

In this very verse from Isaiah, chapter 65, the Lord says that we will drink of his water of life and the wicked will be thirsty. How sad it is, brothers, to stay away from the pure water that only Jesus Christ is able to put in our mouth. It's tragic.

When we look at the world, we notice billions of people drinking the dirty water offered by Satan, through music, movies, soap operas, clothing, strange behavior and fads. Satan is not in a position to offer something pure. Because he is dirty.

One of the waters offered by darkness is worldly festivals. They last a short time and are filled with all kinds of filth. How many do not know the drugs in these places and become addicted and end their lives ruined forever?

* Luís Alberto Alves is a pastor

Do you know that God has the best for you? - 2

* Luís Alberto Alves

The Christian needs to be aware that he does not belong to this rotten world, under the control of Satan and his demons. We are passing through here. It is just like the prisoner serving time in prison. One day he will be released and he will no longer be there in that place.

Eternity is our future home. Unfortunately, there is a Christian concerned with decorating the prison where he is. Some even say, I believe out of ignorance, that we must be happy here in this rotten world, while we wait to reach Heaven.

For mercy, Jesus gives us a little refreshment, but puts the struggles on our way, so that we do not forget to pray and seek your Holy Face. It is the reminder that we must think about eternity. It is not worshiping this sinful world.

* Luís Alberto Alves is a pastor

Do you know that God has the best for you? - 1

* Luís Alberto Alves

It is beautiful to recognize that God categorically states that we, his servants, will eat and the wicked will go hungry. Therefore, when a Christian truly serves Jesus, he is not seduced by the world, he lives and practices the Word of the Lord, he has a struggle, but he is a winner.

The big problem is that there is, today, a lot of Christian facade. The appearance is that of a servant, but the heart is worldly. He serves the works of darkness, walks side by side with the evil one. Satisfies the will of the flesh, instead of persevering in prayer, all the time, as the Word says.

With his life completely wrong, he prayed in revolt, asking God to do his will. The Lord is just. He will not spill blessing beyond measure in the life of someone who goes hand in hand with sin. There is no life on the altar.

* Luís Alberto Alves is a pastor

Do you know that God has the best for you?

* Luís Alberto Alves

The Christian, perhaps out of ignorance, is unaware of the blessings reserved by God for all his servants. They work out in cold iron and murmur. He believes that the Lord has forgotten him. All over the world, the same thing happens.

To make matters worse, do not read Isaiah 65, verses 13 and 14, where it is written: “Therefore thus says the Lord GOD: Behold, my servants will eat, but you will suffer from hunger; behold, my servants will drink, but you will be thirsty; behold, my servants will rejoice, but you will be ashamed; Behold, my servants will rejoice in joy of heart, but you will cry out for sorrow of heart; and you will howl for a broken spirit.

Some do not know how to interpret the text and bring to themselves the value of those words. The Lord is very clear in saying that: "behold, my servants will eat, but you will be hungry ..."

* Luís Alberto Alves is a pastor

To what extent do you trust God? 2

* Luís Alberto Alves

My brothers, God knows where your heart is. How much intensity your faith has. It is in times of pain that we will really place our trust in Jesus. When everything around us is falling apart.

On a bad day (it arrives for everyone) your trust needs to be in God, never in people. They, most of the time, will not be able to help you. Just look and maybe leave your company. Watch you alone at the ordeal.

So when the terrible moments of struggle come, put your trust in Jesus. He will never abandon you. It will place you under the shadow of your hands, which measure the universe in hand, and lead you to the safe haven.

Trust in the Lord. Don't be fooled by the voice of the heart. Fix your faith in Jesus Christ. As terrible as your struggle is, when we have the Lord beside us, everything is easier. It is in times of pain that we know who trusts in God.

* Luís Alberto Alves is a pastor

To what extent do you trust God? 1

* Luís Alberto Alves

Several Christians, perhaps out of laziness, did not read in the Gospel of Matthew, about the warning of Jesus Christ, about the struggles and afflictions that we would all face before we reached Heaven.

Terrible battles, where our hearts would be saddened.
But in times of light Gospel, with only light preaching, people got used to following Jesus Christ is synonymous with calm (but with struggle) and peace all the time. No battles, just joy.

Like a spoiled child who has never been scolded by his parents, this type of Christian grows accustomed only to flowers, without the presence of thorns. You cannot imagine how difficult it is to follow Jesus, to carry the cross that he calculated for each one of us.

They follow the path thinking only of the flowers, leaving aside the thorns. They do not know that pain works as an alert to correct course, strengthen faith. It is not to kill anyone, but to keep you alive.

* Luís Alberto Alves is a pastor

To what extent do you trust God?

* Luís Alberto Alves

Many people place their faith in Jesus Christ when all is well. Life free of battles, money left in the current account, abundant food at home, united family, professional work full of success and love life a sweet honey.

In this context, Jesus is praised. After all, it is the strength of the arm that prevails. There are no grounds for complaints. The Christian lies happily and stands up happily. It is the best of all worlds, and according to some, the Heavens here on Earth.

It is gratifying to come home after work and receive a passionate kiss from the wife, another close and loving hug from the children. Go to the kitchen, open the fridge and choose which type of food to put on the plate or even which juice to put in the glass.

This is the world desired by many Christians. Bring Paradise to this corrupt world. All free of struggles and afflictions. Just peace and peace, love in gigantic doses. More beautiful than a dream of love. Those we never intended to wake up to.

* Luís Alberto Alves is a pastor