The conflict of our thoughts
“For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.“ (Ephesians 6:12)
We are in a battle, a battle that is developed in the spiritual realm.
Our enemies are not the people who rise up against us, but the evil spirits who use their bodies. There is an army of demons who are well trained and armed with weapons of injustice, wickedness and deceit. Under Satan's command, this army has surrounded and dominated humanity, leading to destruction.
Many Christians have underestimated the strategies and the power of action of spiritual forces from hell; that’s why many have lost their battles. Many have gotten cold in their faith and have fallen by the wayside. Before, they were like the salt that gave flavor, but now without the presence of God, they are alive but dead in this world, being trampled by the devil.
We cannot falter! It is eternal life or eternal death.
The biggest conflict that people face is not on the outside, but on the inside, it’s in the mind. This is where it all begins! The mind is the devil's main battlefield. It is where he plants his thoughts.
Satan imitates God in everything. The Holy Spirit works with the Word, and with it He inspires us to have divine thoughts. Satan also works with the word, as he did with the woman in the Garden of Eden. He pollutes the human mind with thoughts of doubt, and that is where he has prevailed.
“Above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one.“ (Ephesians 6:16)
The fiery darts of the wicked are the thoughts! They are the arrows that he shoots all the time in people's minds, making them fall into temptation.
He only suggests! For example: you take your computer and then immediately, come those thoughts of watching pornography. Where do these thoughts come from? Where do these thoughts of lying, cheating, deceiving, hiding sins come from?
Where do the thoughts of leaving the work of God come from? Thoughts that God is not listening to your prayers? That the Pastor or someone in the church does not like you or wants to harm you? The powers of darkness act in the churches causing spiritual coldness.
There is no doubt that the devil has been working through thoughts. Those who cultivate them, sooner or later will fall! Some people want to preserve the name or positions they have, but those who are saved, don’t consider what they will lose or fail to gain! Your salvation comes first.
Those who are spiritual hear the voice of the Spirit, but those who are in flesh don’t give it any attention.
When the devil comes with a thought, whatever it may be, we must fight against it in faith! If he comes with accusations, tell him: Jesus has already forgiven me devil!
There is only one way to overcome the spiritual forces of evil, which is to take on the whole armor of God.
A fé não tem nada a haver com sentimentos e emoçoes, mas sim com a obediencia a Palavra de Deus.
Jerusalem - Holy Land
Sunday, March 29, 2015
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Friday, March 20, 2015
Be smart and be careful
Keep your faith, don’t lose it.
By faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that the things which are seen were not made of things which are visible.
By faith Abel offered to God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, through which he obtained witness that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts; and through it he being dead still speaks.
By faith Enoch was taken away so that he did not see death, “and was not found, because God had taken him”; [a] for before he was taken he had this testimony, that he pleased God. But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. Hebrews 11.3-6
Everything satan wants is to destroy our faith and if it happens, then you’ll be lost.
Please, consider these words and be very careful.
Share with a friend and keep your salvation.
Carlos Da Costa
Wednesday, March 18, 2015
Aos servos do Altissimo
Ao olharmos para as Sagradas Escrituras vemos muitos elementos importantes, porém, um foi sinalizado como essencial: o Altar. Ele é o Lugar escolhido por Deus para ali pôr o Seu Nome e poder habitar (Deuterônomio 12.5). Podemos entendê-lo como o colo de Deus que recebe não apenas a oferta ou o sacrifício de uma pessoa, mas a própria vida dela.
Por ser tão importante, tem poder para consagrar aquilo que é colocado sobre ele. Os religiosos que viviam na época do Senhor Jesus, estavam tão perdidos que valorizavam mais a oferta do que o Altar, mais o ouro do que o Altar que santifica o ouro.
Seus olhos espirituais estavam vendados, e por isso o foco estava errado, a ponto de desconsiderar o Próprio Deus.
Por causa da avareza, ardilosamente ensinavam que jurar pelo ouro do Altar tornava o juramento obrigatório, porque o consideravam maior do que qualquer outra coisa. Esse raciocínio maligno foi combatido pelo Senhor Jesus que valorizou o Altar, como Deus fez desde o princípio.
Infelizmente, o mesmo espírito ambicioso do passado tem cegado a presente geração.
Quando os olhos estão fixos no que é terreno não há discernimento para reconhecer os valores eternos. Até mesmo pastores têm caído no brilho do ouro e o considerado mais valioso em suas vidas.
Isso porque nunca nasceram do Espírito, ou, no mínimo, O apagaram, priorizando o material e desprezando o espiritual.
Ao manterem os olhos mais na oferta do que na alma do ofertante, caem na terrível condenação imposta aos fariseus do passado.
Ao manterem os olhos mais na oferta do que na alma do ofertante, caem na terrível condenação imposta aos fariseus do passado.
Que as perguntas abaixo promovam uma autoanálise sincera e reverbere em conscientização do que representa o ouro e o que representa o Altar, especificamente na vida do pastor.
Sendo assim, o que você prefere:
* Aproveitar a vida se embriagando com o vinho deste mundo ou sacrificá-la para se encher do Espírito?
* Enfrentar humilde e corajosamente os próprios erros, mesmo que no momento haja perdas, ou ocultá-los de acordo com a conveniência?
* Aceitar os benefícios e a proteção de “esquemas errados” ou pagar o preço da denúncia?
* Ter profundas teorias espirituais ou a prática simples da fé?
* Ficar ansioso e preocupado com o seu futuro e de sua família ou se concentrar naquilo que Deus deseja de você?
* Entregar a consciência para ser manipulada e receber vantagens ou mantê-la pura de acordo com os princípios da fé e sofrer perseguições?
* Viver da glória do passado de conquistas, como “Eu fiz isso, aquilo…”, “Eu estive ali ou acolá…”, ou lutar para conquistar todos os dias?
* Colocar toda a ajuda de custo no alforje e poupar a sua vida ou fazer um perfeito sacrifício no Altar (corpo, alma, votos, propósitos, tempo, forças…)?
* Ser obediente e respeitoso apenas com as autoridades: “Sim senhor!”; “Não senhor!” enquanto desobedece e despreza a Deus ou ser uma pessoa verdadeiramente temente?
* Ao ser injustiçado, recorrer ao homem, se justificar, atacar, se defender ou ir ao Trono Divino e esperar pela resposta?
* Pensar em si próprio e nos seus problemas ou nas pessoas que estão sofrendo?
* Dar tudo de si para agradar às pessoas a ponto de se prejudicar ou dar tudo de si para o Altar?
* Investir na imagem, na reputação, em ser atualizado culturalmente ou investir no seu interior e na vida exemplar?
* Ter uma vida espiritual medíocre baseada na comunhão com Deus apenas nos cultos ou se dedicar em desenvolver diariamente a Salvação?
* Massagear o ego pregando para uma multidão ou dar tudo de si, pregando para salvar uma alma?
* Fazer as obras que aparecem para as pessoas e rendem aplausos ou aquilo que só é visível para Deus?
* Colocar toda força para crescer a igreja e se projetar na obra ou toda força para encher o Reino de Deus?
* Zelar pela pregação correta da Palavra, pela disciplina e ordem na igreja e até ser criticado ou fazer “vista grossa” e ter a simpatia de todos?
* Ter a ousadia da fé para começar do zero um trabalho todas às vezes que for necessário ou se considerar muito importante para um “trabalho pequeno”?
Suas respostas, sendo realmente sinceras irão apontar onde realmente estão os seus olhos
Bispo Macedo
Tuesday, March 17, 2015
Are you on the Altar?
The secret to keep our salvation is not to conquer the riches of this world, nor is it to become famous and well known all over the world. Their is only one secret, to have our life 100% on the Altar. This means to live your life according to what is written, in obedience to His commandment without worrying about what people say, whether they like or not. Either you conquer great things or not. Unfortunately many have left the presence of God simply because they asked for something and didn’t receive the answer. Or one day they were criticized or accused of something that they didn’t do.
Dear all,
There's nothing in this world more important than your salvation and you should not exchange it for anything. Perhaps as you read this message you remember the many times that you thought about leaving everything and walk away from the light of God because you didn’t conquer what you wanted. My question is: Was it more important than your salvation? Can any type of blessing guarantee your eternal life with God?
We all should zeal for the most important victory that we have conquered which is your salvation. If by any chance you still don’t have the certainty of your salvation, then you should humble yourself in the presence of the Almighty God and cry out to Him with a sincere heart and I guarantee you that He will hear your voice and will answer you.
Once you have the full assurance that your life is on the Altar, make sure you keep it there don’t let anything and anybody remove your life from God’s hands.
“ Blind! For which is greater, the gift or the altar that sanctifies the gift?" Matthew 23.19
Share this message with a friend and take care of your salvation.
Dear all,
There's nothing in this world more important than your salvation and you should not exchange it for anything. Perhaps as you read this message you remember the many times that you thought about leaving everything and walk away from the light of God because you didn’t conquer what you wanted. My question is: Was it more important than your salvation? Can any type of blessing guarantee your eternal life with God?
We all should zeal for the most important victory that we have conquered which is your salvation. If by any chance you still don’t have the certainty of your salvation, then you should humble yourself in the presence of the Almighty God and cry out to Him with a sincere heart and I guarantee you that He will hear your voice and will answer you.
Once you have the full assurance that your life is on the Altar, make sure you keep it there don’t let anything and anybody remove your life from God’s hands.
“ Blind! For which is greater, the gift or the altar that sanctifies the gift?" Matthew 23.19
Share this message with a friend and take care of your salvation.
Bishop Carlos
Monday, March 16, 2015
Reject the anxiousness
it is impossible to believe and be anxious at the same time. He who doesn't think like this is deceiving himself, because doubt is the root of anxiousness. When you put doubt aside, then anxiousness goes away, then God is able to take care of your life and cover all your needs.
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