Overcomer

"To him who overcomes I will give to eat from the tree of life, which is in the midst of the Paradise of God."

Revelations 2.7

Before God, the overcomer is not the one that conquers success in this world, but the one that maintain his faith until the return of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Revelation

“ Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, let not the mighty man glory in his might, nor let the rich man glory in his riches; But let him who glories glory in this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the LORD, exercising lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness in the earth. For in these I delight,” says the LORD."

Jeremiah 9.23

Nothing in this world can be bought through the glory of the practical knowledge of our Lord Jesus. It is a revelation from the Holy Spirit to those who are chosen.

Deceit

"But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality and without hypocrisy."

James 3:17

When one encounters the soul Purifier, a spiritual transformation happens in such a way that the new fruits and compassion testifies of the new life.

Deliverance

"No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it."

I Corinthians 10.13

Divine justice does not allow us to be tempted beyond our capacity of tolerance. Your fall is a sign of the lack of fear of God.

Friend

"Whoever therefore wants to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God."

James 4:4

God gave us the freedom of choice: Him or the world. The option is ours. Who are you friends with?

Please Him

"But without faith it is impossible to please Him..."

Hebrews 11:6

Everything we are and do must be accompanied by an absolute assurance. We need to believe in us and above all God.

Security

"And you would be secure, because there is hope; yes, you would dig around you, and take your rest in safety."

Job 11:18

When your life is given to God's Hands, you bear the fruits of hope, you sleep and wake up with a divine security.

Rejection

"He who hears you hears Me, he who rejects you rejects Me, and he who rejects Me rejects Him who sent Me."

Luke 10:16

Those who deny the message of the Gospel also deny the Son of God, and He sees all, therefore, there won't be acceptable excuses for those not interested in the Final Day.

Troubled

"This poor man cried out, and the LORD heard him, and saved him out of all his troubles."

Psalms 34.6

God allows tribulations for us to manifest our dependence on Him. They serve as an alert to our stubborn heart.

Faith principles

"Now the just shall live by faith; but if anyone draws back, my soul has no pleasure in him.”

Hebrews 10.38

Live by faith means live in obedience to the divine principles. That's all. Those who are disobedient are rebels just like their father.

Before people

"Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven."

Matthew 5: 16

Wherever the people of God pass, His Light shines in such a way that people around them feel touched to wonder about His Greatness. It is with much respect that we live this.

Your light

"Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven."

Matthews 5:16

Our stay here in Israel with the Sisterhood has called the attention of many pedestrians. According to them, there's something different in us. They asked to take pictures with us, they were impressed.

Then we went to have lunch. The restaurant was empty but we attracted new clients. The manager insisted that we return for something in us made her feel good. Obviously, all these people didn't know that it was the perfume of the Holy Spirit in us that made the difference.

It has been extremely rewarding to serve our Heavenly Father with living testimonies of His Son Jesus Christ.

Retribute

"When I say to the righteous that he shall surely live, but he trusts in his own righteousness and commits iniquity, none of his righteous works shall be remembered; but because of the iniquity that he has committed, he shall die." 

Ezequiel 33.13

Those who believe they're already saved and disregard their faith by living in sin may think that their past works of faith will guarantee their salvation - but they're lost.

We were saved, we are saved, and we will be saved IF we keep our faith away from sin.

Answer

"The pains of death surrounded me, and the pangs of Sheol laid hold of me; I found trouble and sorrow."

Psalms 116.3


The Name of Jesus is an armour against hell. There's nothing that can resist Him and there's no charge in using it. It's needed when you need freedom from afflictions and sorrows.

Afflicted

"He does not preserve the life of the wicked, but gives justice to the oppressed."

Job 36:6


The Lord always hears the cry of the oppressed, and is always ready to defend them and make justice prevail on their behalf.

Prayer and supplication

"Then hear in heaven Your dwelling place their prayer and their supplication, and maintain their cause..."

1 Kings 8:49


The cry of the just reaches the Throne of God and the answer is immediate. Nevertheless, many times the devil tries to stop it with doubts. For this reason, it's important to be in the faith.

Faith and intelligence

"Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap."

Galatians 6.7

Would it be God the One to blame for the disasters and ecological calamities? Men destroy forests, build houses in remote places, and take away the balance of mother Earth. What is expected in return?

The same happens to children. Parents suffer to give their children the best education, but they insist in following the evil way. Why would parents be blamed for their children's corrupted lives?

Justice

"Abram believed the LORD, and he credited it to him as righteousness."

Genesis 15: 6


Abraham was considered righteous before God because of his practiced belief. Faith without attitude has no value, it requires obedience to the Word of God.

Base of justice

"Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne will be established in righteousness."

Proverbs 25.5


Life, marriage, business, moreover, all that is related to the human being needs to have the base of justice. On the contrary, soon it will all fall in ruins.

Humbleness

"...with all lowliness and gentleness, with longsuffering, bearing with one another in love..."

Ephesians 4:2


There are many times that we need patience with others, that is, either by their imposition or simply purely inconvenience. We can only really endure that when we have tasted God's own patience.

Humble

"Be of the same mind toward one another. Do not set your mind on high things, but associate with the humble. Do not be wise in your own opinion."

Romans 12:16

Pride comes before ruins, but those humbleness before honor. Those who want to be great before God, consider yourselves inferior to others.

Lowliness

"With all lowliness and gentleness, with longsuffering, bearing with one another in love..."

Ephesians 4:2


There are many times that we need patience with our neighbor, be it by imposition, or by inconvenience. We can only really endure it because we've tasted the Celestial virtue.

Fear

"OThe LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?"

Psalms 27:1

Those who have the Lord as their Partner and Guide do not fear evil; they're strong and unbeatable.

The search

"But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you... E Ele vos guiará"

Acts 1:8

The divine blessings don't happen coincidently, nor by personal merits, less even by religious practices. In order to take possession of them, you've got to seek them with all your strength, with all your heart and understanding. And that's how faith is manifested. God has no choice but to answer you.

Joy

"A merry heart makes a cheerful countenance, but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken."

Proverbs 15:13


But how do you maintain a happy heart in such a cruel world? Only where the Spirit of the Lord Jesus Christ is present. How can you receive Him? Tomorrow's post will let you know how...

Envy

"A sound heart is life to the body, but envy is rottenness to the bones. "

Proverbs 14:30


When one lives by faith, one's eyes are like God's eyes: they want the best for others. On the other hand, when there's envy, there are evil eyes, that consequently mean the person's interior is in darkness. There's an evil spirit in dominion of this person's life and he or she certainly needs deliverance.

Gives life

"...for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.."

2 Corinthians 3.6


The Word of God represents God's thoughts. Just like human laws promote discipline, so does the Word of the Almighty. It's objective, however is to GIVE LIFE to those who practice it. Without the practice, it kills.

Unlimited

"I have seen the consummation of all perfection, but Your commandment is exceedingly broad. Oh, how I love Your law! It is my meditation all the day."

Psalms 119: 96-97


The Word of God has been our daily bread. It is spirit and life for the afflicted soul.

Creation in Word

"They continue this day according to Your ordinances, for all are Your servants."

Psalms 119:91

All things were created by the Word pronounced by God. All things submit to His order, except the human being, who has been rebellious to Him. For this, people have disorder and suffering in their lives.

Law of God

"The law of Your mouth is better to me than thousands of coins of gold and silver." Psalms 119:72

Those guided by the counsels of God acquire knowledge, and consequently, riches are also added.

Sin at the door

"If you do well, will you not be accepted? And if you do not do well, sin lies at the door. And its desire is for you, but you should rule over it.”

Genesis 4.7

Sin is at the door. However it doesn't have dominion over those who are born of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, they shouldn't fear it. Instead, they should resist it by the power of their faith in the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ.