Trust in the Lord in times of trouble

Pastor Eduardo Alves was preaching today at Ministerios Adoarcion:

Trust in the Lord in times of trouble

"The eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous, and his ears are attentive to his prayers" (1 Peter 3:12).

It is one thing to affirm that we trust in God and quite another to demonstrate it with works. For example, the phrase "In God We Trust" has long been in US coins and bills.

When we lose employment or income is scarce To what economic pressures are Lord’s servants subjected in these "critical times," and what gives us assurance that he is willing to help us?

3 In these "critical times," Christians are subjected to the same economic pressures as other people (2 Timothy 3: 1). But you must know this: that in the last days difficult times will come.

So it may be that we suddenly lose employment or that we have no choice but to work long hours at a very low wage. In such circumstances, we may find it difficult to 'provide for those who are ours' 1 Timothy 5: 8

When we are afflicted by family problems

Is the Most High God willing to help us in those moments? Undoubtedly! Of course, the Lord does not protect us from the problems of life in this system of things. But if we trust in him, the words of Psalm 46: 1 will be fulfilled in our case: "God is for us refuge and strength, a help that can be found readily in distress." Now, how can we show that we trust fully

in the Lord when we encounter difficulties? Praying and having faith

"You will have confidence, because there is hope; You will look around and rest in safety. You will lie down and there will be no one to frighten you; And many will plead for you "(Job 11: 18-19).

When health problems afflict us How does the example of King David show that it is realistic to trust the Lord when we suffer a serious illness? Is it realistic to trust the Lord when we are suffering from a serious illness? Of course yes! The Lord is interested in his servants who cross that situation. Moreover, he is eager to help them. Consider, for example, King David. It is possible that he himself suffered some serious illness when, referring to a just person who had fallen ill, he wrote: Psalm 41: 3 The LORD will hold him in his sickbed; In his illness, you will restore his health [d].

David continued to manifest a firm confidence in God, and finally recovered from his suffering. And we, how can we prove that we trust God when we are afflicted with health problems?

The eternal God is your refuge and your eternal arms are your support. He threw the enemy before you (Deuteronomy 33:27).

Recognize Him

Pastor Eduardo Alves was preaching today at Ministerios Adoracion church:

Recognize Him

Luke 24: 13-35 13 And behold, the same day two of them went to a village called Emmaus, which was about seven miles [a] from Jerusalem. 14 And they talked among themselves about all these things that had happened. 15 And it came to pass, as they talked and disputed, that Jesus himself came and walked with them. 16 But his eyes were veiled, so that they would not recognize him.

Jesus, the Lord and Master, approaches our reality, ministers us in it and His Word transforms us

IN WHICH CIRCUMSTANCES WERE FINDED WITH JESUS

No doubt, the emotional state, the shadowy countenance, in which they were. That the frustration and despair in their hearts when meditating on the death of their Master

WHAT IMPACT IS PRODUCED IN YOUR LIVES First, we see that Jesus is the one who takes the initiative to approach his followers. Christ is constantly approaching us, in many ways, even though in our obfuscation, like those disciples, we do not recognize Him. 16 But his eyes were veiled, so that they would not recognize him.

Secondly, Jesus finds us in our reality, whatever it may be. The Master approached two people frustrated, sad, lost and confused. 7 And He said to them: What are these [c] arguments that you have with each other while you walk? And they stopped, looking sad. 18 One of them, Cleopas, answered and said to him, "Are you the only visitor to Jerusalem who does not know the things that have happened in her these days? 9 And He said to them, What things? And they said unto him, Concerning Jesus the Nazarene, who was a prophet [e] mighty in deed and word before God and all the people; 20 and how the chief priests and our rulers gave him a sentence of death and crucified him. 21 But we hoped that He was the one who was going to redeem Israel. But besides all this, this is the third day since these things happened. 22 And some women among us also astonished us; For when they went to the tomb early in the morning, 23 and when they did not find his body, they came saying that they had also seen an appearance of angels saying that he lived. 24 Some of those who were with us went to the tomb and found it just as the women had said. But they did not see Him.

Third, Jesus, the Lord, ministered to them with the Word. He made real, visible, evident, close the Word of God for the situation. Jesus brings the Word into our lives for us to minister to.

5 Then Jesus [g] said to them, O foolish and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have said! 26 Was it not necessary for the Christ to suffer all these things and enter into his glory? 27 And beginning with [i] Moses and continuing with all the prophets, he explained the things concerning him in all the Scriptures. 28 They approached the village where they were going, and He went as far as it went. 29 And they urged him, saying, Stay with us, for it is evening, and the day has already declined. And he went in to stay with them. 30 And it came to pass, as he sat down with them, that he took bread, and blessed him; And broke it, and gave it to them. 31 Then their eyes were opened and they recognized him; But He disappeared from their presence. 32 And they said to each other, "Did not our heart burn within us as He spoke to us on the way, when He opened the Scriptures to us?" 33 And they arose at that hour, and returned to Jerusalem, and found the eleven and the company with them gathered together, 34 saying, "It is true that the Lord is risen and has appeared to Simon." 35 And they told their experiences [m] along the way, and how they had recognized him in the breaking of bread.

WHAT APPLICATION HAS FOR US? There are several First, that we can be sure that no matter what our situation Jesus always takes the initiative to approach us Always! It is possible that our reality is one of frustration, discouragement, hopelessness, despondency or even sin and denial of the Lord, but again it is important to understand, believe and acknowledge that there is Jesus, the Lord. Secondly, it is possible that in our obfuscation we do not recognize To Jesus. Our eyes may be closed for many reasons. Thirdly, Jesus will always minister to us in our need. Fourth, it is important to invite Jesus to our home, or in other words, to our life experience. The two disciples of Emmaus could have lost all the blessing of the meeting if they had not invited Jesus to stay with them.

What Happens After Easter?

What Happens After Easter?  

Acts 1:4 What is the church going to do after Easter? We find there is a time for waiting, wondering and working! ⁴ On one occasion, while he was eating with them, he gave them this command: “Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised, which you have heard me speak about. ⁵ For John baptized with^[a] water, but in a few days you will be baptized with^[b] the Holy Spirit.” ⁶ Then they gathered around him and asked him, “Lord, are you at this time going to restore the kingdom to Israel?” ⁷ He said to them: “It is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by his own authority. ⁸ But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” ⁹ After he said this, he was taken up before their very eyes, and a cloud hid him from their sight.

As believers, our main job is to be looking for the lost. Have you found any? Are you really looking?)

As we study this text notice what Jesus is saying to us. First,

There is a time for WAITING (4-5) “Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised

Jesus tells his disciples to wait until the Promised One from God, the Holy Spirit, comes. The Holy Spirit glorifies the work the Son has accomplished that we may have a relationship with the Father through a regenerated spirit. The Holy Spirit does four things for us. First, He comes to ENLIGHTEN them. He does this by bringing to mind their memories. It was the memories of their time with Jesus. They were to remember the miracles He performed and the message he proclaimed. He also revealed the movements and moments of life-changing events. Second, we discover that He comes to ENERGIZE them. The disciples had gone through some tough times and were going to go through some more difficult days. But the Holy Spirit would provide them the grace, strength and energy they needed.

There is a time for WONDERING (6-7) Then they gathered around him and asked him, “Lord, are you at this time going to restore the kingdom to Israel? “It is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by his own authority

We are good at asking questions! Why are you doing this, where are we going and what can I expect along the way? are some typical questions. The disciples also had questions. They were anticipating a revelation of God’s kingdom to come. When would it happen?

So, Jesus answered their questions in an unusual way. We find that He exceeds their EXPECTATIONS. They were wondering about an earthly kingdom. What they were proclaiming was an eternal, heavenly kingdom. We find that He also provides their ENDURANCE. The Christian journey is a marathon and not a sprint. The way is arduous and dangerous. Our sustenance comes from Him. We draw our reserves in Him.

There is a time for WORKING (8) ⁸ But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”

It is not enough to just wait and wonder! Too often many Christians wait without ever working! Sharing the Gospel of Christ is not optional! It’s our MANDATE to obey! He doesn’t suggest we do it; He demands and expects us to do it. it’s our MINISTRY to engage! Every believer has been given a spiritual gift to use. This means you have a ministry to get involved in. Start one! God has equipped you through the Holy Spirit to hear His voice and see the heartaches of those around you! Get involved! Do your ministry! provided redemption to those who trust in Christ alone! There is no other message! If we fail at this we have no other options. How are you doing in spreading the gospel? How is your spiritual walk with the Lord?

The Triumphal Entry

Pastor Eduardo Alves celebrate Palm Sunday:

The Triumphal Entry 

Matthew 21: 1-11 As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples 2 with this charge: "Go to the village opposite, and there you will find a donkey Tied, and a burrito with her. Untie them and bring them to me. 3 If anyone tells you anything, answer him that the Lord needs you, but he will give you back. " 4 This happened to fulfill what was said by the prophet: 5 "Say to the daughter of Zion," Look, your king comes to you, humble and riding a donkey, a donkey, a beast of burden. " [A] 6 The disciples went and did as Jesus had commanded them. 7 They took the donkey and the donkey, and put their robes on them, on which Jesus sat. 8 There were many people laying their cloaks on the road; Others cut branches from the trees and scattered them on the road. 9 And the people that went before him, and the people that were after him, cried out, saying, "Hosanna [b] the Son of David!" "Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!" 10 When Jesus entered Jerusalem, the whole city was moved. -Who is this? They asked. 11 "This is the prophet Jesus of Nazareth of Galilee," answered the people.

Sunday 7 days before the crucifixion: Jesus walked from Bethany to Jerusalem. He entered the city with a donkey, as one Old Testament verse said. People recognized him as their King, shouting, "Hosanna," and placing palm leaves in front of the donkey to keep the dust from reaching the Savior. Jesus visited the temple and then returned to Bethany. See also Mark 11: 1-11.

• Solemn entrance and at the same time simple, in Jerusalem. Jesus fulfills the old prophecies. • The Lord weeps over the city. Correspondence to grace. • Joy and sorrow on this day: consistency to follow Christ to the Cross. See Zechariah 9: 9 Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout for joy, daughter of Jerusalem! Look, your king is coming to you, righteous, saving and humble. It is mounted on an ass, on a colt,

Donkey, Was probably written in two major segments between 520 and 470 BC.

Jesus leaves Bethany very early in the morning. There, from the evening before, many of his fervent disciples had assembled; Some were civilians from Galilee, arrived on pilgrimage to celebrate the recent miracle of the resurrection of Lazarus. Accompanied by this numerous entourage, along with others who join him on the road, Jesus once again takes the old road from Jericho to Jerusalem, to the small summit of the Mount of Olives.

The procession was organized soon. Some spread their cloak on the animal's rump and helped Jesus to climb on top; Others advanced, tended their robes on the ground for the donkey to pass over them as on a tapestry, and many others ran along the road as they advanced the procession towards the city, spreading green branches along the path and waving olive branches And palm trees ripped from the surrounding trees. And when he was approaching the city, and at the descent of the Mount of Olives, all the multitude of them that came down, full of joy, began to praise God with a loud voice for all the wonders that he had seen, saying, Blessed The King who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in Heaven and glory in the highest! [3].

Jesus also wants to enter today triumphant in the life of men on the humble mount, he wants us to give testimony of Him, in the simple of our work well done, with our joy, with our serenity, with our sincere concern for others. He wants to be present in us through the circumstances of human living. We too can tell you today. Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord!