How to sort out the problems?

[Leonardo Von]

How to sort out the problems?

All the things that take place here is a shadow of our spiritual situation in heaven. See, for instance, in the trial of Job (Job 1:6-12; 2:1-6; Dan 10:12,13; Zech 3:1-3).

Therefore, we need to occupy the position that Jesus conquered for us in the heavenly regions:

•    Eph 2:6 -> “And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus:”.

Specially because it is there where our blessing is:

•    Eph 1:3 -> “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:”.

Therefore:

•    Col 3:1,2 -> “If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.”

But, how to fulfill this? Don’t get engrossed on your predicaments, look at Jesus firmly (Heb 12:1), that is to say:

1 – Don’t try to solve your problems alone. First, make amends with Jesus. When you are right before His eyes and you have learnt all the lesson that He wishes to teach you (and, if you allow, to receive everything that He desires to impart you), the things will get right (Prov 3:5-8; Ps 37:4-7).

2 – Don’t look at the circumstances that are surrounding you; pay attention to whom is close to you (Jesus or Ha-Satan?). 

If you are with Christ, even if all the circumstances are unfavorable, you will find joy and will be more than conqueror. See the example of:

•    Peter and John (Acts 5:40,41);
•    Paul and Silas (Acts 16:25,26);
•    The brothers of Thessalonica (2Cor 8:1-5);
•    Many Hebrew believers (Heb 10:32-34);

Not to mention the promises (Isa 43:1-5).

On the other hand, if we are in sin (and with Ha-Satan), we never will find peace, even if Jesus put His peace in our hands (inasmuch as we won’t know to value it):

•    Isa 57:19-21 -> “I create the fruit of the lips; Peace, peace to him that is far off, and to him that is near, saith the LORD; and I will heal him. But the wicked are like the troubled sea, when it cannot rest, whose waters cast up mire and dirt. There is no peace, saith my God, to the wicked.”.

So, have a good day seeking to be in peace with Jesus, loving His company, doing all His will and it will be fulfilled the promise below:

•    Rom 8:28 -> “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.”