" From the time of John the Baptist until now, violent people have been trying to take over the kingdom of heaven by force."
Matthew 11:12
The Kingdom of Heavens is not for the weak...
The Kingdom of Heavens is not for the shy...
It is for the one´s who make an effort.
When we think about a soldier, we think about strong men, bold people.
Sometimes, we face situations we think that we are not able to face. And we say: "-Let it go!", "-It´s to much for me."
The Kingdom of God is for the strong.
The Kingdom of God is for those who search for It!
God has strengthened you by His Spirit to take It!
You will not conquer It by yourself.
You are going to conquer It, in Jesus Christ.
That´s why we must seek for more.
That´s why we must seek for God.
These days, here in Brazil, the World Cup is happening. A soccer player has to train a lot, has to rest, has to prepare for the championship. Imagine to conquer the Kingdom of God, how much will you need to prepare yourself?
"Timothy, my child, Christ Jesus is kind, and you must let him make you strong. You have often heard me teach. Now I want you to tell these same things to followers who can be trusted to tell others. As a good soldier of Christ Jesus you must endure your share of suffering. Soldiers on duty don’t work at outside jobs. They try only to please their commanding officer. No one wins an athletic contest without obeying the rules." II Timothy 2:1-5
We are in a competition.
We see many athletes. In order to win, they must endure hard training, suffering... Sometimes they have to give up things they like to do.
Are you following the rules?
Do you want to be victorious? Follow the rules!
Sometimes you feel like a loser...
Maybe, you´re not following the rules!
You must be focused in the Kingdom:
- as a soldier - do not involve in civilian affairs
- as an athlete - compete following the rules
Be aware! Everything in your life is for the Kingdom of God.
Ask the Holy Spirit: "-Holy Spirit, am I following the rules? Am I timid? Strengthen me!"
"Finally, let the mighty strength of the Lord make you strong. Put on all the armor that God gives, so you can defend yourself against the devil’s tricks. We are not fighting against humans. We are fighting against forces and authorities and against rulers of darkness and powers in the spiritual world. So put on all the armor that God gives. Then when that evil day comes, you will be able to defend yourself. And when the battle is over, you will still be standing firm. Be ready! Let the truth be like a belt around your waist, and let God’s justice protect you like armor. Your desire to tell the good news about peace should be like shoes on your feet. Let your faith be like a shield, and you will be able to stop all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Let God’s saving power be like a helmet, and for a sword use God’s message that comes from the Spirit. Never stop praying, especially for others. Always pray by the power of the Spirit. Stay alert and keep praying for God’s people." Ephesians 6:10-18
God has given you the weapon!
God has prepared you.
Are you wearing the armor of God?
The armor of God is for you to wear.
And pray in the Spirit all the time.
Then you will may have Peace, even in war times.
So, fight!
"Do your best to win God’s approval as a worker who doesn’t need to be ashamed and who teaches only the true message."
II Timothy 2:15
"God’s Spirit doesn’t make cowards out of us. The Spirit gives us power, love, and self-control." II Timothy 1:7
Don´t be afraid!That´s why we are strong men and women!
We are victorious!
We are not losers!
Remain in God and He will remain in you!
"For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ." II Corinthians 10:3-5
Worldly weapons are tricks, lies, cheats...Oue weapons are divines!
God gives us His power!
You and God know your difficulties... Pray and declare that the Lord has given you a spirit of conqueror!
Pr Poliana de Carvalho
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