God speaks today Thursday | June 15, 2023

By humility and the fear of the LORD are riches, and honour, and life. (Proverbs 22:4)
Bring forth therefore fruits meet for repentance: (Matthew 3:8)
Alberto González Muñoz

Late fruit

The author reflects on the stories of his father and a friend, both of whom professed atheism in their youth but returned to religious beliefs and practices in their old age. The author acknowledges that their return to faith may have been due to unresolved internal conflicts, but believes that there may have also been a genuine spiritual need that was suppressed. He encourages readers not to wait until old age to seek a relationship with God, and to pray for atheists and renegade believers who may be struggling with their faith. Read more...


Cross Reference

He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour. (Proverbs 21:21)
But shewed first unto them of Damascus, and at Jerusalem, and throughout all the coasts of Judaea, and then to the Gentiles, that they should repent and turn to God, and do works meet for repentance. (Acts 26:20)
Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches and honour. (Proverbs 3:16)
For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones. (Isaiah 57:15)

Comments:

Enrique Meneses Muñoz : GOD help me to never get away from Him, and to always need to be by his side.
Hello, Enrique! Thank you very much for sharing your comment. In the devotional by Alberto González Muñoz it is mentioned that the decision to abandon faith can cause an intense internal conflict. Therefore, it is important to maintain our relationship with God and never move away from Him to avoid difficult situations in the future. As the verse of Matthew 3:8 mentions, we must bear fruit worthy of repentance, that is, demonstrate with our actions that we follow God. Do you dare to share how you can bear fruit worthy of repentance in your daily life? Blessings!
Sabino Marroquín López.: The life, death and resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ, beloved and only Son of Our heavenly Father, makes me have faith and believe in HIM amen.
Hello Sabine! Thanks for sharing your comment. It is wonderful to have faith in Jesus Christ and to believe in our heavenly Father, who has given us life. As the verse of Proverbs 22:4 mentions, the fear of the Lord is the key to obtaining wealth, honor and life. Keeping our faith in Him and trusting in His plans for our lives leads us to have a fulfilling and satisfying life. God bless you!
Sara Gaspar : Thank God for the fruit, be it early or late. There can only be that fruit when the Holy Spirit comes and gives the new birth. God in His mercy give us wisdom to be sensitive and obedient, and thus grow spiritually.
Hi Sara! Thank you very much for your comment. As the devotional by Alberto González Muñoz mentions, the seed of the gospel can bear fruit when we least expect it. It is important to be sensitive and obedient to the Holy Spirit in order to grow spiritually and bear fruit worthy of repentance, as the verse of Matthew 3:8 mentions. May the wisdom of God guide us at all times! God bless you!
Gustavo Martinez Afanador : Disbelief is a damage that human beings do to themselves, I believe that the enemy has a part and sows it in their hearts or the great love for this enslaved world. God's love changes and his mercy transforms hearts through the word of God that leads us to repentance. Blessings
Hello Gustavo! Thanks for sharing your comment. As you mention, unbelief can be the result of various things, but it is important to remember that God's love and mercy transform us through God's word, which leads us to repentance. As the verse of Proverbs 22:4 mentions, the fear of the Lord is the key to obtaining wealth, honor and life. Maintaining our faith in Him leads us to have a full and satisfying life. God bless you!