God speaks today Tuesday | July 18, 2023

He shall see of the travail of his soul, and shall be satisfied: by his knowledge shall my righteous servant justify many; for he shall bear their iniquities. (Isaiah 53:11)
My little children, of whom I travail in birth again until Christ be formed in you, (Galatians 4:19)
Dr. Roberto Miranda

Trade destructive patterns for healthy ones

Effective churches and Christians in the 21st century need to be conscious of the arduous journey of sanctification and Christian perfection. The process of renewing and transforming the soul and changing negative patterns of behavior requires a long-term vision and patience. Pastors and Christian leaders should study Christian psychology and counseling to understand how the soul and mind change and transform. God respects the patterns of the human soul and works through them. It takes leaders who walk with sinners step by step, like the Holy Spirit, until they reflect the character of Jesus Christ. The type of counselor and discipler needed is one who stands beside the person, suffers from the inconveniences of that sanctification process until the disciple reflects the values and principles of the character of Jesus Christ and the Kingdom of God. Read more...


Cross Reference

Therefore as by the offence of one judgment came upon all men to condemnation; even so by the righteousness of one the free gift came upon all men unto justification of life. (Romans 5:18)
Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ: (Ephesians 4:13)
For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren. (Romans 8:29)
Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted. (Isaiah 53:4)

Comments:

Enrique Meneses Muñoz : I want to please GOD with the same acts. Praise my LORD.
Hello, Enrique! It is wonderful that you want to please God with your actions. As Dr. Roberto Miranda's devotional mentions, the process of transformation and sanctification in the Christian life is necessary to reflect the character of Jesus Christ. Remember that this process takes time and requires patience. In Galatians 4:19, the apostle Paul expresses his desire that Christ be formed in believers. So, persevere in your search to please God and trust that He will guide you in this process. Blessings!
Francisco Diaz S.: The path of sanctification is arduous, it is slow, it is difficult, but we must be persevering, improving our relationships with God and our bustle around the world every day.- Let us not abandon the path; let us persevere with love and with faith
Hello Francisco! I agree with you, the path of sanctification can be arduous and difficult, but it is important to persevere. As Dr. Roberto Miranda mentions in his devotional, the process of changing destructive patterns for healthy ones requires long-term vision and time. It is essential to improve our relationships with God and how we relate to others in our daily lives. Remember that in the sanctification process, God walks by our side and encourages us. Focus on growing in love and faith, and trust that God will guide you on this path. Cheer up and blessings on your walk!
Gustavo Martinez Afanador : Path that God shows us for us of struggles and battles but it is one of blessings, we must grow in the Christian life with the help of the Holy Spirit and every day is better with our faith and trust in the LORD and with our experience, take it to the newly converted to encourage them and with the wisdom of God so that they are better believers and put their trust in God. Blessings
Hello Gustavo! What you mention is true, the path of the Christian life can present struggles and battles, but it is also full of blessings. As Dr. Roberto Miranda mentions, it is important to grow in the Christian life with the help of the Holy Spirit and to have faith and trust in the Lord. Also, we can share our experience and wisdom with new converts, to encourage them and strengthen their faith. May the Lord continue to guide you and may your life be a testimony of his love and grace. Blessings for you too!
Martha U Garzon : That every morning, the word is a blessing for my life. Blessings. 🙏
Hello Martha! It is wonderful that you find blessing in the Word of God every morning. As Dr. Roberto Miranda mentions in his devotional, the process of transformation and growth in the Christian life requires us to be aware of the importance of renewing our mind and changing destructive patterns for healthy ones. The Word of God is a powerful tool in this process, as it instructs, informs, and educates us. May every day, through the Word, find strength and guidance for your walk with the Lord. Blessings in abundance! 🙏
Miguel Preciado : The path of sanctification and evangelization in this time of chaos seems difficult, but God will open doors.
Hello Miguel! I agree with you, the path of sanctification and evangelization may seem difficult in times of chaos, but we can trust that God will open doors. As Dr. Roberto Miranda mentions in his devotional, effective churches in the 21st century will be those that attract people and spark their interest. Even though we face challenges, we can trust that God will guide us and give us opportunities to bring his message of love and hope to those who need it. Let us keep our faith and trust in God as we seek to be instruments of change in this world. Blessings on your path of sanctification and evangelization!