Passing beauty

" Charm is deceitful and beauty is passing, but a woman who fears the LORD, she shall be praised."

Proverbs 31: 30

The virtues of a woman are not found exteriorly, but interiorly. Time destroys the exterior, but it also renews the interior.

Speak with wisdom

"She opens her mouth with wisdom, and on her tongue is the law of kindness."

Proverbs 31:26

The lips of the wise woman exhales wisdom. In her few words, there's goodness present.

Strength & Dignity

"Strength and honor are her clothing; she shall rejoice in time to come."

Proverbs 31: 25

Vanity has led many women to emptiness. But the virtuous woman's beauty is in her faith and dignity.

Known

"Her husband is known in the gates, when he sits among the elders of the land."

Proverbs 31: 23

The wisdom of the wise woman is her husband's perfume. And so he is honored and respected among all others.

Snow

"She is not afraid of snow for her household, for all her household is clothed with scarlet. She makes tapestry for herself; her clothing is fine linen and purple."

Proverbs 31:21-22

The virtuous woman has special abilities in the winter. That is, there's always a word of comfort and faith to those who are suffering the icy loneliness.

Hands

"She stretches out her hands to the distaff, and her hand holds the spindle. She extends her hand to the poor, yes, she reaches out her hands to the needy."

Proverbs 31:19-20

The hands of the virtuous woman are always ready to work and help those in need.

Strength

"She girds herself with strength, and strengthens her arms. She perceives that her merchandise is good, and her lamp does not go out by night."

Proverbs 31:17-18

The strength of a virtuous woman is faith. She fights her problems with a determination to victory.

Work

"She seeks wool and flax, And willingly works with her hands. She is like the merchant ships, she brings her food from afar. She also rises while it is yet night, and provides food for her household, and a portion for her maidservants."

Proverbs 31:13-15

The virtuous woman is different from the others. People around her recognise the presence of the Holy Spirit in her.

Husband

"The heart of her husband safely trusts her; So he will have no lack of gain. She does him good and not evil all the days of her life. "

Proverbs 31:11-12

When the woman is wise, her house is well cared for. Her finances are controlled in such a way that there's no waste. Her husband is honored by her and trusts her completely.

Woman

"Who can find a virtuous wife? For her worth is far above rubies. "

Proverbs 31:10


Because she's so rare, in order to find her you need faith and much caution. Only the man who depends on the Holy Spirit can truly find her.

Confirmation

"The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God..."

Romans 8.16

Those who are born of God have the most absolute assurance that they're children of God because the Holy Spirit Himself confirms this within them. This is the greatest Christian glory.

Joy

"Do not sorrow, for the joy of the LORD is your strength." 

Nehemiah 8:10

Just like parents want the best for their children, so does God. His joy is to see His children strong and happy, conquering and blessing others around them.

Thirst

"If anyone thirsts, let him come to Me and drink."

John 7.37

Many people have come to the Lord Jesus with the thirst to get the solution of their personal problems. But the thirst for Him in this passage refers to the permanent Plenitude of the Holy Spirit. Many people want Him but they show lack of thirst. The Plenitude of the Holy Spirit is only for those who are desperately thirsty of Him.

Fire

"And the fire on the altar shall be kept burning on it; it shall not be put out. And the priest shall burn wood on it every morning, and lay the burnt offering in order on it; and he shall burn on it the fat of the peace offerings."

Leviticus 6:12

White there's sacrifice on the Altar, there's the Fire of the Holy Spirit consuming it... but when there's lack of sacrifice, what can be consumed?

Eyes

“For His eyes are on the ways of man, and He sees all his steps.

Job 34:21

Nothing and noone stays out of God's sight, especially His children who have honored and lived the faith.

Fulfil

"...For it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure."

Philippians 2:13

The dreams of those who are born of the Spirit are given birth by God. And He gives them power to fulfil them.

Made perfect

"For it was fitting for Him, for whom are all things and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons to glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings."

Hebrews 2:10

Obedience is peculiar to the children of God. In light of this, they endure threats in their own flesh and keep a good conscience. Day after day, their faith is made perfect.

Meet

"Then the kingdom of heaven shall be likened to ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom."

Matthew 25:1


The ten virgens are those washed by the blood of the Lord Jesus. They're travelling towards their Lord, but only half of them actually meet Him. The other half simply stay out.

Faith

"Then Jesus said to him, 'Go your way; your faith has made you well.' And immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus on the road."

Mark 10:52


Who healed, Jesus or the blindman's faith? His faith healed him. This is what we need to learn, everyone needs to manifest their faith in order to be benefited from it.

Word

"Then the woman said to Elijah, 'Now by this I know that you are a man of God, and that the word of the LORD in your mouth is the truth.'"

1 Kings 17:24

There's spirit and life in the Word of God in the lips of those who truly serve the Almighty. Those who believe, see the impossible being possible!

The fields

“ Whom shall I send, And who will go for Us?” 

Isaiah 6.8

The fields are ready for the harvest, but if there's no one to reap, the fruits will eventually spoil. It's sad to see so many workers seeking to serve themselves. The Lord is calling out: people, help Me! Who shall I send, who will go for Us?

Friend

" And the Scripture was fulfilled which says, 'Abraham believed God, and it wasaccounted to him for righteousness.' And he was called the friend of God."

James 2: 23

Faith in practice makes a person justified, pure, and worthy of divine blessings. This is so because faith is nothing more than dependence on God. That's why Abraham was God's friend.

Swift and slow

"So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath..."

James 1: 19

This is a good advice for everyone, especially for the woman. She learns much more when listening more and makes much less mistakes when speaking less. With this, one avoids misunderstandings, especially at home.

Own desires

"But each one is tempted when he is drawn away by his own desires and enticed."

James 1:14


We have been privileged with the 'free will', but it is important to be extremely careful with your eyes, for some things considered 'normal' can easily entice us to sin. Let us watch!

Joy

"My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience."

James 1: 2-3

The Christian testing is not made out of health, family, or financial problems, but out of the cause we suffer for the Lord Jesus. Injustice, persecution, criticism because of our faith are just some of the trials we go through which should bring us reasons for joy. Rejoice in suffering for the cause of the Lord Jesus.

Hear and keep

"Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it; for the time is near."

Revelation 1: 3

The prophetic words aren't just knowledge. They're to be put in practice, otherwise, there's no use in knowing them. In this case, reading, hearing, and keeping the prophecies from Revelations keeping vigilance of your soul's salvation, trusting that these promises will be fulfilled soon.

Security

"Where there is no counsel, the people fall; but in the multitude of counselors there is safety."

Proverbs 11:14

You'll only find true guidance in the Word of God. The servant who practices and teaches it, is safe.

Deliverance

"Do not be afraid. Stand still, and see the salvation of the LORD, which He will accomplish for you today. For the Egyptians whom you see today, you shall see again no more forever."

Exodus 14:13

Those who trust in God wait patiently for their answer. For it'll come in it's right tim, He will save.

To love

"If someone says, “I love God,” and hates his brother, he is a liar; for he who does not love his brother whom he has seen, how can he love God whom he has not seen?"

1 John 4:20

The love for God and consequently for those around us is not about a deep feeling, but about an attitude of respect and consideration. True love consists of unconditional surrender to those who are loved.

Intimate

"For the wicked boasts of his heart’s desire; He blesses the greedy and renounces the LORD."

Psalms 10: 13


Many people think that God does not see what goes on in their lives. Nevertheless, He not only sees everything but is also eager to be called upon.

Humbleness

"Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself."

Philippians 2:3

God sees everything we do, the good and the bad works. But what really matters though is who we are, that is, our character.

Be like

"BIt is enough for a disciple that he be like his teacher, and a servant like his master."

Matthew 10:25

In order to serve, Jesus had to empty Himself and assume the form of servant. Those who want to follow Him must also empty themselves and humbly assume the form of servants. Otherwise, they'll continue the same kind of life.

Wash the feet

"If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s feet."

John 13: 14

Jesus did not wash His disciples' feet to show humbleness, but to teach them how to behave with one another. The servant does not question, but obey.

Sent

" As You sent Me into the world, I also have sent them into the world."

                   John 17:18

The Lord Jesus gave the example of faith and obedience... now it's time for His followers to give this kind of love by faith through obedience.

Fear

"Whenever I am afraid, I will trust in You."

Psalms 56: 3

This is the Word that uplifts and strengthens: when fear comes, I'll trust in Him who promised!

God's habitat

"For thus says the High and Lofty One Who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: “ I dwell in the high and holy place, with him who has a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones." 

Isaiah 57.15

God is always close to those who are afflicted, just waiting to be called. One must manifest their faith by crying out to Him.

Desire

" LORD, You have heard the desire of the humble; You will prepare their heart; You will cause Your ear to hear..."

Psalms 10:17

Blessed are those with a humble spirit, for God hears their cry. He's always ready to help and fulfil their desires.

His Name

"Those who know your name trust in you, for you, LORD, have never forsaken those who seek you."

Psalms 9:10


Those who have trusted their lives in the Lord Jesus, for sure, will never be forsaken. Sooner or later, they'll see His answer.

Reject

"Because they hated knowledge and did not choose the fear of the LORD"

Provérbios 1:29


The importance and preference given to material possessions have been the plate of lentils offered successfully by the devil to those who don't fear God. And so they fall into temptation.

Light

"For it is the God who commanded light to shine out of darkness, who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellence of the power may be of God and not of us."

2 Corinthians 4:6-7


In Jesus, God's desire was fulfilled on shining His light on those His Spirit has chosen, regardless of their merits, but by faith.

Feast

"Therefore let us keep the feast, not with old leaven, nor with the leaven of malice and wickedness, but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth."

1 Corinthians 5:8

The Lord Supper is a celebration of the live presence of the Lord & Savior Jesus Christ in us. For this reason, it must be taken with a free conscience of all emotions and guilt.

Cup and table

"You cannot drink the cup of the Lord and the cup of demons; you cannot partake of the Lord’s table and of the table of demons."

1 Corinthians 10:21

There's no way to share your life with two lords! Some people try to divide their life in three: Jesus, the devil and himself. The secret of your soul's salvation is in the definition of your faith in the Lord Jesus.

Ponder

"Ponder the path of your feet, and let all your ways be established. Do not turn to the right or the left; remove your foot from evil."

Provérbios 4:26-27

When taking an initiative or making a choice, ponder well, and above all, with the fear of God inside you. Life today depends on decisions made yesterday; life tomorow will depend on decisions made today.

Sleep

"I will both lie down in peace, and sleep; for You alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety."

Psalms 4:8


There's life to those who have trusted their own in the Hands of the Lord Jesus. His Spirit drives them to interior peace and perfect nights' sleep.

Straight

"Lead me, O LORD, in Your righteousness because of my enemies; make Your way straight before my face."

Psalms 5:8


Those who live in the Light will always have darkness as their adversaries. But the Lord is faithful to those who trust in Him and He'll make their paths straight.

Plans

“I know that You can do everything, and that no purpose of Yours can be withheld from You."

Job 42:2

The faith of Job was not focused on the powerful works, but on the Creator of everything. He had a conviction inside of him that said nothing is impossible for Him.

Greatness

"Arise, O LORD, in Your anger; lift Yourself up because of the rage of my enemies; rise up for me[a]to the judgment You have commanded!"

Psalms 7:6

The Lord hears the prayer of the sincere and defend them from their adversaries.

Word

"So shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth; it shall not return to Me void, but it shall accomplish what I please, and it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it."

Isaiah 55:11

The Word of God is given so it may be used as a defensive tool for your faith. Besides the spirit and live that it transmits, it cleans useless and vain thoughts in our minds.

Mercy

"'For the mountains shall depart and the hills be removed, but My kindness shall not depart from you, nor shall My covenant of peace be removed' Says the LORD, who has mercy on you."

Isaiah 54:10


The Earth may be shaken by catastrophes and tragedies, nevertheless, the merciful Eyes of the Lord are constant towards His chosen ones.

Beautiful feet

"How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him who brings good news,who proclaims peace, who brings glad tidings of good things, who proclaims salvation..."

Isaiah 52:7

Those who preach salvation are the Apple of God's Eyes. They benefit from all the blessings of the Altar, the Throne of God.

Pit

"Listen to Me, you who follow after righteousness, you who seek the LORD: Look to the rock from which you were hewn, and to the hole of the pit from which you were dug."

Isaiah 51:1

Those who seek justice is found by the Lord of justice. Wherever they are, even in the deepest pit, God will find them and hear their soul's cry.

Wake up

"The Lord GOD has given Me the tongue of the learned, that I should know how to speak a word in season to him who is weary. He awakens Me morning by morning, He awakens My ear to hear as the learned."

Isaiah 50:4

It's an extraordinary privilege to hear God's Voice in the morning, just as it is to allow Him to use our tongue as an instrument of blessings to many.

Forget

"Can a woman forget her nursing child, and not have compassion on the son of her womb? Surely they may forget, yet I will not forget you."

Isaiah 49:15

God's pleasure is to care for His Children. He never forgets, not even for a minute, neither one of them.

Teach

"Thus says the LORD, your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: 'I am the LORD your God, Who teaches you to profit,Who leads you by the way you should go."

Isaiah 48:17 

The Holy Spirit inspires, teaches, and guides through His Holy Word. But it's up to us to put His guidance into practice. In the contrary, there's no result.

Thirsty

"For I will pour water on him who is thirsty, and floods on the dry ground; I will pour My Spirit on your descendants, and My blessing on your offspring; "

Isaías 44:3


He who seeks to drink from the Fountain, Living Waters will flow from within him, and in time, so will his family enjoy the same.

Tears of Injustice

"You number my wanderings; put my tears into Your bottle; are they not in Your book?"

Psalms 56:8

God sees injustices suffered because of His Name and He certainly doesn't let them be unpunished. Sooner or later, His servants will reap the fruits of perseverance.

Contrite Heart

"The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit, a broken and a contrite heart—These, O God, You will not despise." Psalms 51:17

The contrite, humbled, and repented heart will always be welcomed before the Throne of God.

Restitution

" Restore to me the joy of Your salvation, and uphold me by Your generous Spirit..."

Psalms 51:12

This kind of heart points out the humble heart that recognises the need of forgiveness. This is what pleases God and brings us the answer.

Ears

"He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches."

Revelations 2.7

The Holy Spirit speaks today as He used to before. The problem is that not everyone has the ears to hear and follow His guidance.

Hidden treasure

"Yes, if you cry out for discernment, and lift up your voice for understanding, if you seek her as silver, and search for her as for hidden treasures;"

Proverbs 2:3-4

He who asks, receives, who seeks, finds. But he who values wisdom will certainly have guidance for life and many riches.

Sent

"As You sent Me into the world, I also have sent them into the world." John 17:18

We've been sent to the world to make a difference, be it through our character, or through our testimony of His Power.

Jesus' Prayer

"Now I am no longer in the world, but these are in the world, and I come to You. Holy Father, keep through Your name those whom You have given Me, that they may be one as We are..."
John 17:11

When the devil looks at those who are born of God and see the sign of the blood of Jesus, he trembles. He fears and trembles because there it is the Holy Trinity together with His Children.

Obey

"Has the LORD as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to heed than the fat of rams." 1 Samuel 15:22

The servants of God has taught us to sacrifice our lives and our means. But we've also learned that most importantly, we must obey God's Word. Let's give ears to the men of God, they've been God's speakers.

All be one

"...that they all may be one, as You, Father, are in Me, and I in You; that they also may be one in Us, that the world may believe that You sent Me.."

John 17:21

Just like the Trinity is ONE, so are God's children. Those who are in Christ Jesus live in unity of faith for they have the same Spirit and the same thoughts.

Loads

"Blessed be the Lord, who daily loads us with benefits, the God of our salvation!" Psalms 68:19

We have no idea of how much God has saved us. Maybe one day, we'll know...

Refuge

"The LORD is their strength, and He is the saving refuge of His anointed." Psalms 28:8

Those who are in the Rock live safely, not even death reaches them! The Lord has been His people's Fortress.

Pain

"For He has not despised nor abhorred the affliction of the afflicted; Nor has He hidden His face from Him; But when He cried to Him, He heard." Psalms 22:24

Our God is Faithful, He's always present to those in need. He only waits for them to call on Him with all their heart, strength, and understanding in order to answer them.

Edification

"We then who are strong ought to bear with the scruples of the weak, and not to please ourselves. Let each of us please his neighbor for his good, leading to edification." Romans 15: 1,2

Those who are born of God are led by the Spirit. And so they understand the suffering and weaknesses of others. In patience, they teach them how to fight and overcome by faith.

Instructed

"But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you." John 14:26

Once we're filled with the Holy Spirit, we're instructed and encouraged to practice His Word. As a result, we're persecuted and hated by those who are not His.

Have Spirit

"But you are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God dwells in you. Now if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he is not His." Romans 8:9

When passions of the flesh are abandoned, doors are opened for the Holy Spirit to bear a new creature in you. Once you're born of God, you have His DNA -- that's when you begin to think and behave like Him.

Inclination

"For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit." Romans 8:5

Even upon fulfilling daily obligations, one shouldn't despise the Word of God, the Fountain of Life. Just like the body needs food, the spirit needs the Word that comes from the mouth of God.

Wise Spirit

"And they were not able to resist the wisdom and the Spirit by which he spoke." Acts 6:10 

Those who are filled with the Spirit of God speak in power and authority. There is no evil that can resist them when they're in the faith -- that's how those who are chosen by God overcome.

Power

"But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” Acts 1:8

This POWER is not only to get benefits from God's marvelous Works, but to proclaim His will of salvation, healing, and deliverance to the whole world.

World

"They are not of the world, just as I am not of the world." John 17:16

To be a Christian is to belong to the Kingdom of God and deny the kingdom of this world. You can't belong to both kingdoms simunteounesly, just like you can't serve two lords.

Brothers & Sisters

"Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!" Psalms 133:1

The unity of faith depends in the unity of the Spirit of God. If there's no unity among brothers and sisters, it's because they don't have the same Spirit. In this case, it's better to avoid such kind of 'brothers and sisters'.

Soul

"The highway of the upright is to depart from evil; He who keeps his way preserves his soul." Proverbs 16:17

Those who walk by faith avoid the paths of doubts. Those who walk in the good way will never meet evil. Instead, they have the presence of the Holy Spirit as guarantee.

Corrupt

"The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked; Who can know it?" Jeremiah 17:9

If there's no new birth, there's no solution for the corrupt and deceitful heart -- it'll lead you to eternal death. Even for those of the Christian faith.

The Gift

"Then Peter said to them, “Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit." Acts 2:38 

Every action results in reaction. Repentance is not a feeling, but an attitude of abandoning sin. Then comes forgiveness from God and the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Witnesses

"And when the Holy Spirit comes on you, you will be able to be my witnesses in Jerusalem, all over Judea and Samaria, even to the ends of the world." Acts 1: 8

When we're filled with the Holy Spirit, we have the right to use the Name of the Lord Jesus to conquer what's impossible, turning us into real witnesses of Him in this Earth.

Even more blessed

"Jesus said, "So, you believe because you've seen with your own eyes. Even better blessings are in store for those who believe without seeing."John 20:29

No one who was benefited from the physical ministry of the Lord Jesus, not even the disciples and apostles, were as blessed as those who have never heard or seen Him. This helps us endure all problems, persecutions, anguish, injustices, moreover, the hell that we face down here. Thank God!

Satisfied

"I am the bread of life. He who comes to Me shall never hunger, and he who believes in Me shall never thirst." John 6:35

If only those who suffer from depression, insomnia, fear, and nervousness would eat from this Bread and drink from this Water...

They'd be new creatures and would know what it's like to be filled with the Spirit of the Lord Jesus.

More precious

"Neither gold nor crystal can equal it, nor can it be exchanged for jewelry of fine gold. No mention shall be made of coral or quartz, for the price of wisdom is above rubies." Job 28:17,18

The fear of God Job had led him to acquire wisdom. Even when he was tested by the fire, he never blasphemed against God. For this reason, He was able to have his family and wealth back in double.

Much knowledge is nothing without wisdom. The atomic bomb inventor had much knowledge, but lacked wisdom.

Seek

"The LORD looks down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there are any who understand, who seek God." Psalms 14:2

God knows those who seek Him, those who truly desire to have an intimate marvellous relationship with Him. And He knows the hypocrites very well too, those who only desire to show off but their hearts are far from His purposes.

Hated

"I have given them Your word; and the world has hated them because they are not of the world, just as I am not of the world." John 17:14

The Word of God transformed us into new creatures, fulfilled in happiness and goodness. For this reason, those who are still in their old nature, who don't know the One responsible for our changes, hate us.

The root

"A man is not established by wickedness, but the root of the righteous cannot be moved." Proverbs 12:3

The human being looks for ways to feel secure, to the point of even doing what's wrong. But those who live by faith, have the Lord as their eternal Rock. They will always be secure and no one will ever touch them.

Uncalled

"In the multitude of words sin is not lacking, But he who restrains his lips is wise." Proverbs 10:19

When one speaks too much, one end up speaking of what is uncalled for. That's why it's better to listen. God gave us two ears and one mouth. What does that really mean?

Desires

"The nightmares of the wicked come true; what the good people desire, they get." Proverbs 10:24

When there's total trust in God, He satisfies the desires of our hearts.

Impossible

"No chance at all if you think you can pull it off by yourself. Every chance in the world if you let God do it." Mark 10:27

There are moments in anyone's life, that it doesn't matter how capable they are, they're inevitably clueless. That's when they need to appeal to God, the only One who can deal with the impossible.

Sowing

"Don't be misled: No one makes a fool of God. What a person plants, he will harvest. The person who plants selfishness, ignoring the needs of others—ignoring God!—harvests a crop of weeds. All he'll have to show for his life is weeds! But the one who plants in response to God, letting God's Spirit do the growth work in him, harvests a crop of real life, eternal life." Galatians 6:7-8

To sow for your flesh is to prioritise vanities and worldly things. And so you reap what the world usually reaps - suffering. To sow for your Spirit is to prioritise the will of God and choose eternal life.

Realisation

"For it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure." Philippians 2:13

When our will is God's will, we have the ultimate sign of His divine in us. Then, the realisation of God's will is just a matter of time.

Faith in Action

"Then Caleb quieted the people before Moses, and said, 'Let us go up at once and take possession, for we are well able to overcome it.'" Numbers 13:30 

The promises have already been determined. The faith has already been given. Now it's time to have the courage take possession of them and use them. Let's go up and take hold of our rights.

Good

"Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith." Galatians 6:10

In the next elections, let us choose those who are on the side of the people of God.

Discernment

"But You have seen, for You observe trouble and grief, to repay it by Your hand. The helpless commits himself to You; You are the helper of the fatherless." Psalms 10:14

We can clearly see in these last days, the election of the children of the Light, with their discernment as to what is best for the cause of our Lord, while those who are corrupted spread lies and deceits.

Looking

"Then He told them a story: "A man had an apple tree planted in his front yard. He came to it expecting to find apples..." Luke 13:6

Faith, when practiced daily, pleases God as He sees His Children counting on His power. This glorifies Him.

Everyday

"God is a just judge, and God is angry with the wicked every day." Psalms 7:11

Humanity has been contaminated with unbelief, orgies, wickednesses, and worst of all, the indifference of God's existence and power.

Waiting

"Every morning you'll hear me at it again. Every morning I lay out the pieces of my life on your altar and watch for fire to descend." Psalms 5:3

Faith gives us the certainty that God is attentive to the broken-hearted who sincerely call upon Him.

Covenant of Peace

"I'm promising now no more anger, no more dressing you down. For even if the mountains walk away and the hills fall to pieces, my love won't walk away from you, my covenant commitment of peace won't fall apart." Isaiah 54:10

Problems may fall upon us big time, but as we find God's mercy, we're filled with peace.

Water

"Hey there! All who are thirsty, come to the water! Are you penniless? Come anyway—buy and eat! Come, buy your drinks, buy wine and milk. Buy without money—everything's free! " Isaiah 55:1

This water is the Holy Spirit. When one is filled by Him, one can possession of all the divine promises.

Man of sorrows

"He is despised and rejected by men, a Man of sorrows and acquainted with grief." Isaiah 53:3

The Lord Jesus is the Only One that understands us, knows our pain, how much we're despised, and our sorrows.

Rebuke

"Let the righteous strike me; It shall be a kindness. And let him rebuke me; It shall be as excellent oil;  Let my head not refuse it. " Psalm 141:5

A rebuke must never be considered bad, in fact, for those who are of God, it's a blessing.

Corpse

"The very moment you separate body and spirit, you end up with a corpse. Separate faith and works and you get the same thing: a corpse." James 2:26

Faith without works is a corpse. The body may be perfect, but without the spirit, it must be buried...

Iniquity

"And because lawlessness will abound, the love of many will grow cold." Matthew 24:12

The coldness of the heart you find too often nowadays is a result of the iniquity abound. When one lacks spiritual values, moral values are usually affected with little and almost no true love left, which by the way, can only come from faith.

Like Children

"For an answer Jesus called over a child, whom he stood in the middle of the room, and said, "I'm telling you, once and for all, that unless you return to square one and start over like children, you're not even going to get a look at the kingdom, let alone get in." Matthew 18:3

Everything we tell a child, she believes and accepts it immediately because of her innocence. The same God requires from us to enter His Kingdom.

Lose

"And be very careful around them so you don't lose out on what we've worked so diligently in together; I want you to get every reward you have coming to you." 2 John 1:8

Satan and his gang know that it is easier to give up than to keep our faith. And so they persevere. But those who are of God maintain their faith upon the rock because of the conscience of their eternal future.

Effort

"...the kingdom of heaven suffers violence, and the violent take it by force." Matthew 11:12

Our Lord teaches us that salvation costs a high price. It requires effort, determination, courage, and attitude. You will have to sacrifice constantly throughout your life. If you're too shy about it, you'll be left outside waiting.

Blessed

"So, what a blessing when God steps in and corrects you! Mind you, don't despise the discipline of Almighty God!" Job 5:17

It's always good to attend to our Father's discipline, for He knows what's best for those who belong to Him, and so they go from victory to victory.

Goodness

"And now, Master God, being the God you are, speaking sure words as you do, and having just said this wonderful thing to me, please, just one more thing: Bless my family; keep your eye on them always." 2 Samuel 7:28

I will not seek anyone else but Your goodness. I wait and trust in Your Promises, for You are the True God.

None has failed

"As you can see, I'm about to go the way we all end up going. Know this with all your heart, with everything in you, that not one detail has failed of all the good things God, your God, promised you. It has all happened. Nothing's left undone—not so much as a word." Joshua 23:14

If one has walked in God's Ways and believed in His Promises, one can see each one of them being fulfilled in His children who have obeyed.

BY MY SIDE

"I have set the LORD continually before me; Because He is at my right hand,

I will not be shaken."

Psalm 16:8

With God by my side I overcome all tribulations all the while my soul is being soothed by the Comforter.

PREPARING THE WAY

"The one who offers thanksgiving as his sacrifice glorifies me; to one who orders his way rightly I will show the salvation of God!”

Psalm 50:23

Those who obey the Lord's commandments are sowing life to reap eternal salvation.

SACRIFICE

"Offer to God a sacrifice of thanksgiving and pay your vows to the Most High; Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I shall rescue you, and you will honor Me. But to the wicked God says, "What right have you to tell of My statutes And to take My covenant in your mouth? For you hate discipline, And you cast My words behind you."

Psalm 50:14-17

Although the animal sacrifices have been abolished, the spirit of sacrifice remains. It is the living and concrete expression of faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. There is no expressing of faith without sacrifice, just as there is no sacrifice without faith. To memorize a couple of Bible verses or to eat in drink from the Lord's Supper is very easy. What is difficult is to live according to what you say you believe.

LITTLE FOXES

"Catch the foxes for us, The little foxes that are ruining the vineyards, While our

vineyards are in blossom."

Song of Solomon 2:15

We are always looking out for the more grotesque kinds of sin, like stealing, fornicating, betraying, and so on. These are the "big foxes". But the "little sins", such as gossip,white lies, pride, criticism and excessive vanity are constantly ignored in our day-to-day life. Those are the little foxes that are ruining the vineyards. Watch and pray lest you fall into temptation.

MY COVENANT

"But to the wicked God says, "What right have you to tell of My statutes And to take My covenant in your mouth? For you hate discipline, And you cast My words behind you."

Psalm 50:16-17

These words are to the hypocrites, those who say they believe in God when they do not. They memorize and repeat Scriptures, but they do not practice any of it.

INTELLIGENT FAITH

"While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen; for the things which are seen are temporal, but the things which are not seen are eternal."

2 Corinthians 4:18

Emotional faith relies on circumstances and based on then, take harsh decisions. Supernatural faith has nothing to do with emotions, but with reason. To live by faith is to be aware of the invisible, for instance, to listen and obey the Word of God.

THE DAY OF THE LORD

"Near is the great day of the LORD, Near and coming very quickly; Listen, the day of the LORD! In it the warrior cries out bitterly."

Zephaniah 1:14

See how fast the days and even the years are passing by; the prophecy of His return will soon be fulfilled, and those who stay behind will wail with pain.

TRUST

"I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined to me, and heard my cry."

Psalm 40:1

Trust is against impatience and defies anxiety. Trust in God brings peace.

POWER OF GOD

"Where there is no prophetic vision the people cast off restraint, but blessed is he

who keeps the law."

Proverbs 29:18

When the power of God is not manifested, even those who are converted are susceptible to corruption; but when the Divine promises are fulfilled, there is joy among His children.

GAIN

"By your endurance you will gain your lives."

Luke 21:19

While the weak are discouraged by circumstances, the strong persevere. Those who want to maintain their salvation must persevere until the end.

HEART

"Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God."

Matthew 5:8

To be pure in heart means being sincere, having nothing to hide and free from grudges. Those are the ones who will see God.

UNDERSTAND

"Man's steps are ordained by the LORD, How then can man understand his way?"

Proverbs 20:24

Only the humble of spirit are able to fully comprehend some of God's purposes.

SADNESS FOR JOY

"You have turned for me my mourning into dancing; You have loosed my sackcloth and girded me with gladness."

Psalm 30:11

The Lord has taken suffering, shame and all sadness, away from His Children, and has replaced it with happiness and joy of the soul.

GOD

"For who is God, but the LORD? And who is a rock, except our God, the God who girds me with strength And makes my way blameless?"

Psalm 18:32-33

Faith deeply founded in the Eternal Rock leads us through perfect and safe ways. Who shall we fear?

I WILL KEEP YOU

"Because you have kept the word of My perseverance, I also will keep you from the hour of testing, that hour which is about to come upon the whole world, to test those who dwell on the earth."

Revelations 3:10

We are born from the Spirit when we learn to accept and dwell in His Words. It is the Word that teaches us to persevere, and through perseverance, we are delivered from evil everyday.

THE NAME OF GOD

"I am no longer in the world; and yet they themselves are in the world, and I come to You. Holy Father, keep them in Your name, the name which You have given Me, that they may be one even as We are."

John 17:11

Jesus Christ is the Name of God that the world did not know. He protected His disciples in the authority of the name the Father has transferred unto Him. This means that whosoever believes in this name will have the required protection.

SATISFIED

"And He was saying to her, 'Let the children be satisfied first, for it is not good to take the children's bread and throw it to the dogs."

Mark 7:27

Let us be fed and satisfied by what God has prepared for us. As Heirs, we are entitled to all the best in this world.

WELLSPRING

"The words of a man's mouth are deep waters; The fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook."

Proverbs 18:4

The word of the man does not always reveal his intentions, and many times, conceal the truth. But the Word of God gives wisdom and blessings, just like a constant wellspring.

TARGET

"Wisdom is in the presence of the one who has understanding, But the eyes of a fool are on the ends of the earth." Proverbs 17:24

The target of those who live by the intelligent faith is to seeks God's wisdom, but those who do not wish to heed to the Divine counsel will be stuck in time.

SLOW

"The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance." 2 Peter 3:9

There are promises and promises. Some are meant to be fulfiled in God's appointed time, like His return, whilst others depend only upon faith in action.

LIFE

"My fruit is better than gold, even pure gold, And my yield better than choicest silver. I walk in the way of righteousness, In the midst of the paths of justice." Proverbs 8:19-20

All teaching and guidance given by God are eternal. They cannot be compared to gold or any of the lovely and valuable things of this world. Therefore, it is much better to put His thoughts, which are Righteous and Truthful, into practice.

NEVER CEASE

"The LORD'S lovingkindnesses indeed never cease, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; Great is Your faithfulness." Lamentations 3:22-23

We have the Lord Jesus Christ as our Advocate before the Father each and every day, interceding on our behalf.

He is Faithful!

HIDDEN TREASURE

"The LORD is my portion," says my soul, "Therefore I have hope in Him."

Lamentations 3:24

My Treasure is my Salvation!

LAMPSTAND

"Now no one after lighting a lamp covers it over with a container, or puts it under a bed; but he puts it on a lampstand, so that those who come in may see the light." Luke 8:16

There are some people who are embarrassed to take a stand for their faith and don't tell anyone about their beliefs. They live in the midst of the unbelievers, have the same lingo and superficial taste. But those who have received the true Light, the fire of the Holy Spirit burns within them the desire to please and proclaim their beloved Lord.

THE POTTER

"But the vessel that he was making of clay was spoiled in the hand of the potter; so he remade it into another vessel, as it pleased the potter to make. Then the word of the LORD came to me saying, 'Can I not, O house of Israel, deal with you as this potter does?' declares the LORD. 'Behold, like the clay in the potter's hand, so are you in My hand, O house of Israel." Jeremiah 18:4-6

God wants to change your life, but he wants your permission to do so. Nothing can be done if there's no partnership. The potter can only remake the vessel if the clay is soft.

SIN

"Come now, and let us reason together," Says the LORD, "Though your sins are as scarlet, They will be as white as snow; Though they are red like crimson, They will be like wool." Isaiah 1:18

It is not enough to accept Him as savior or confess him as Lord. Much more than this, it is necessary to offer yourself as living sacrifice on His altar. That is what forgives you, delivers you from the burden of sin and makes you white as snow.

THOUGHTS

“I the LORD search the heart and test the mind, to give every man according to his ways, according to the fruit of his deeds.” Jeremiah 17:10

God searches our hearts and measures the desires of our souls. The Lords sees our thoughts and intentions, and according to this, His servants will or will not be blessed.

DELIVERANCE

"Deliver me from my enemies, O my God; Set me securely on high away from those who rise up against me." Psalm 59:11

If we live in faith, we live in Heavenly regions. It is God's promise for us to abide in the shelter of the Most High and in there, it is impossible for any evil to reach us.

GOD FRUSTRATES

"He frustrates the devices of the crafty, so that their hands achieve no success. He catches the wise in their own craftiness, and the schemes of the wily are brought to a quick end." Job 5:12-13

Every weapon formed against God's people will be destroyed by his power. All those who consider themselves smart by plotting evil will fall into their own snares and will no longer be able to carry on with their projects.

PROTECTION

"Nevertheless we made our prayer to our God, and set a watch against them day and night, because of them." Nehemiah 4:9

Prayer is the strength of the people of God and what makes them stand, allied with the Helmet of Salvation and the Shield of Faith.

SILVER AND GOLD

"Then I said to them, "You are holy to the LORD, and the utensils are holy; and the silver and the gold are a freewill offering to the LORD God of your fathers." Ezra 8:28

The reverence to the Lord and the demonstration of love through volunteer offerings towards the building of the Temple have been moving God's hands in favor of those who believe and trust Him.

BEGINNING

"From the first day of the seventh month they began to offer burnt offerings to the LORD. But the foundation of the temple of the LORD was not yet laid." Ezra 3:6

There is a disposition in the hearts of people to build the House of the Answer, and it is a real privilege to be part of this magnificent work. The foundation of the temple was not laid yet but we can already see many miracles.

FAITH SUPPLEMENT - 2

"For this very reason, make every effort to supplement your faith with virtue, and virtue with knowledge,and knowledge with self-control, and self-control with steadfastness, and steadfastness with godliness, and godliness with brotherly affection, and brotherly affection with love." 2 Peter 1:5-7

Faith must be bound to attitudes of a good character towards God. Virtue, knowledge, self-control, steadfastness, godliness, affection and love are ingredients, and when mixed together, compose the fear of God and respect for our neighbour.

FAITH SUPPLEMENT - 1

"For this very reason, make every effort to supplement your faith with virtue, and virtue with knowledge,and knowledge with self-control, and self-control with steadfastness, and steadfastness with godliness, and godliness with brotherly affection, and brotherly affection with love." 2 Peter 1:5-7

To supplement faith with virtue means making it a habit to do good, avoid evil and be righteous. That is how those who are born of God live.