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Faith that Raises, Destiny that Advances

Malaquias 3:11

Preached by:Pr Boris Carvalho
Preached on:February 8, 2026

Devotional — Faith That Raises, Destiny That Advances



Monday — Communion is a memory of victory, not defeat

Key text: “Do this in remembrance of me.” (1 Corinthians 11:24)


Reflection:

In Communion, we do not celebrate a Jesus trapped on the cross, but the Christ who rose on the third day. The Lord’s table is a reminder that His blood changed our destiny: before we were condemned, now we have been reconciled. That is why God raises us up — not for religious performance, but to live with authority and purpose. Every time you partake of the table, you are declaring: “death did not win, sin does not rule me, my destiny has been transformed.”


Practical application:

  • Before starting your day, thank Jesus for the victory of the cross and the resurrection.
  • Write down 1 area where you have been living as if you were defeated (fear, guilt, paralysis).
  • Declare out loud: “Through Christ’s work, I have been raised to live with purpose.”

    • Prayer:

    Lord Jesus, thank You for Your complete work. I bring Your victory to remembrance and receive again Your covenant. Raise me with faith, strength, and purpose. Amen.



    Tuesday — The ground is not my place: paralysis does not match destiny

    Key text: “Take heart, get up; he is calling you.” (Mark 10:49)


    Reflection:

    The message insists on something simple and direct: “the ground is not my place.” You may not feel crushed, but you might be paralyzed — stuck in life. In the Kingdom, whoever does not move forward begins to lose on the inside. God designed you to grow, break through, and walk toward what He has already determined. When Jesus calls, it is not by coincidence: He calls you by destiny.


    Practical application:

  • Identify one area where you are “stuck” (spiritual life, family, work, calling).
  • Write down the next simple step (a phone call, a conversation, a prayer, a decision).
  • Take that step today — small, but obedient.

    • Prayer:

    Father, I reject paralysis. I receive Your call and choose to move by faith. Show me the next step and give me courage to obey. Amen.



    Wednesday — Faith is born from hearing: do not confuse noise with faith

    Key text: “Faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ.” (Romans 10:17)


    Reflection:

    Bartimaeus was blind, but he was not deaf. He heard that it was Jesus and began to cry out — not because he “heard a sound,” but because he believed in what Jesus could do. Faith is not noise; it is conviction. The crowd tried to silence Bartimaeus, but he cried out even more. Many times, voices and circumstances try to silence your cry: fear, shame, frustration, exhaustion. The test is not the volume of your shout, but the firmness of your faith.


    Practical application:

  • List 2 voices that have been trying to silence you (accusation, pessimism, comparison, “it won’t work”).
  • Replace each one with a biblical truth (write it down and repeat it during the day).
  • Set aside 5 minutes to read Romans 10:17 and pray for renewed faith.

    • Prayer:

    Lord, I do not want to live by noise; I want to live by faith. Silence the voices that paralyze me and strengthen my conviction in Your Word. Amen.



    Thursday — Throw off the cloak: leave your old identity to run to Jesus

    Key text: “Throwing off his cloak, he jumped to his feet and came to Jesus.” (Mark 10:50)


    Reflection:

    Bartimaeus’ cloak was not just clothing; it was identity and permission to live as a beggar. When Jesus called him, he threw the cloak aside — letting go of his lifestyle, his past, and his label. Before seeing, he had already decided to change. That is practical faith. Many people want a miracle without renouncing their old identity: “this is just who I am,” “I can’t,” “it’s not for me.” But true faith runs to Jesus and abandons what sustains the old life.


    Practical application:

  • What is your “cloak”? (a label, a habit, an emotional vice, an excuse, an old identity).
  • Write: “I throw off…” and complete it with 1 concrete thing.
  • Take a practical action that confirms this decision (block a trigger, ask for help, change a routine, confess).

    • Prayer:

    Jesus, I throw off my “cloak.” I no longer want to live trapped in the past. I run to You and receive a new identity and a new path. Amen.



    Friday — God asks: “What do you want me to do for you?” — answer with faith

    Key text: “Rabbi, I want to see.” (Mark 10:51)


    Reflection:

    Jesus asked Bartimaeus, “What do you want me to do for you?” Not because Jesus did not know, but because He wanted to meet faith in that man’s heart. Only those who believe they can receive will ask. And the result was greater than Bartimaeus imagined: he received not only sight, but salvation — an eternal destiny. Many times we ask only for earthly things, but God is working on something greater: purpose, direction, eternity, generations. Today is the day to align your request with faith and destiny.


    Practical application:

  • Write a simple answer to Jesus: “Lord, I want…” (without embellishment).
  • Pray that God purifies your request and aligns it with His purpose.
  • Make a commitment: after receiving, you will follow Jesus “along the road” (a step of discipleship/obedience).

    • Prayer:

    Lord, I answer You with faith. I believe You can transform my story and my destiny. Align my heart, my requests, and my steps with Your path. Amen.



    Weekly declaration

    I do not stay by the roadside. I rise up, throw off the cloak, walk by faith, and follow Jesus along the road.

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