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Tear them down // Destrua-os


I like Gideon’s story because I used to use it to justify my lack of faith. Although if I had seen an angel, I probably wouldn’t doubt it. But when hard times come, we tend to be more skeptic because our mindset is: “If the Lord is with us, why then has all this happened to us?” (Judges 6:13) Isn’t that right?

However, we usually forget our sins. The idols we have put in our lives, our disobedience. We certainly are not praying as much as we should; we have let other things become a priority. It is not like God is punishing us, they might as well be simply the consequences of our disobedience.

Then when God decided to help, He wants to know what is in our heart. So, He demands to tear down all our idols. Are you willing to do that? Your job, your career, your friends, your family, your bank account, your health, the food, the entertainment, and so on. 

Make God priority again.

Yes, you doubt because you think all your priority was God’s blessings. They might have been. But you made them your idols. You dedicate more time with them than with God. There will be consequences. Tear down your idols. Then God will pour his Spirit in you and you will be able to win your battle.

You don’t need to test God like Gideon did; God will be more pleased if you act out of faith, and not out of your satiated doubts.

God listens to us always. He is always willing to help you. But if you look into the bible you will see the same request from God, over and over. First, take down your idols.

Dear Father, help me to identify my idols. Help me to take them down. I want to praise only you. I want you to be my First Priority, my number 1. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Eu gosto da história de Gideão porque eu costumava usar para justificar minha falta de fé. Embora se eu tivesse visto u anjo, eu provavelmente não duvidaria. Mas, quando as épocas difíceis chegam, nós tendemos  ser mais sépticos, porque nosso cérebro funciona assim: “Se o Senhor é por nós, por que então que isso tudo tem acontecido?” (Juízes 6:13) Não é verdade?

No entanto, nós geralmente esquemos nossos pecados. Os ídolos que nós colocamos nas nossas vidas, nossa desobediência. Nós certamente não estamos orando tanto quanto deveríamos; nós deixamos que outras coisas se tornassem prioridade. Não é que Deus está punindo, mas eu penso que deve ser mais as consequências das nossas desobediências.

Então quando Deus decide ajudar, Ele quer saber o que há em nosso coração. Então, Ele demanda que retiremos todos os ídolos. Você está disposto? Seu trabalho, sua carreira, seus amigos, sua família, sua conta bancária, sua saúde, a comida, a diversão, e por aí vai.

Faça Deus prioridade de novo.

Sim, você duvida porque você pensa que todas as prioridades que você tem foram bênçãos de Deus. Ele pode até ter sido. Mas, você as transformou em ídolos. Então, haverá consequências. Retire seus ídolos. Então Deus te encherá com Seu Santo Espírito, e você vencerá sua batalha.

Você não precisa testar Deus como Gideão fez. Deus se alegrará mais se você agir por fé e não porque suas dúvidas foram saciadas.

Deus sempre nos ouve. Ele está sempre disposto a nos ajudar. Mas, se você olhar bem na Bíblia, você verá que Deus faz o mesmo pedido sempre: Primeiro, retire os ídolos.

Querido Pai, ajuda-me a identificar meus ídolos. Ajuda-me a removê-los. Eu quero adorar somente a Ti. Eu quero que o Senhor seja minha primeira prioridade, meu número 1. Em nome de Jesus, amém.

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