God speaks today Monday | October 2, 2023

And they come unto thee as the people cometh, and they sit before thee as my people, and they hear thy words, but they will not do them: for with their mouth they shew much love, but their heart goeth after their covetousness. (Ezekiel 33:31)
Jesus answered them and said, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Ye seek me, not because ye saw the miracles, but because ye did eat of the loaves, and were filled. (John 6:26)
Dr. Roberto Miranda

In love with the loaves and fishes

The attitude of not feeling entitled to anything from God and owing everything to Him is important in this time where some preach that God exists to please us and give us the best life possible. Many come to church looking for profit and blessings, promoting a superficial and selfish mentality. The Bible promotes an attitude of gratitude and service to God, recognizing that we don't deserve anything and owe everything to Him. We must cultivate an attitude of total surrender to God's will and recognize that He has the right to do whatever He wants with our lives. Read more...


Cross Reference

Wherefore the Lord said, Forasmuch as this people draw near me with their mouth, and with their lips do honour me, but have removed their heart far from me, and their fear toward me is taught by the precept of men: (Isaiah 29:13)
Nevertheless they did flatter him with their mouth, and they lied unto him with their tongues. (Psalm 78:36)
He also that received seed among the thorns is he that heareth the word; and the care of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, choke the word, and he becometh unfruitful. (Matthew 13:22)
Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume it upon your lusts. (James 4:3)

Comments:

Enrique Meneses Muñoz : I am going to serve GOD only because He is GOD. Hallelujah, amen.
Amen, Enrique. It is important to recognize that we serve God because He is God, and not just because of what He can do for us. Dr. Roberto Miranda in his devotional mentions how many times we seek God for the benefits we can receive, such as the loaves and fishes, instead of seeking Him for who He Himself is. The Lord Jesus also made this observation when He said, "You seek Me because of the loaves and fishes, not because I am the Son of God" (John 6:26). It is a call to love and serve God for His greatness and for what He has done for us, instead of seeking only our own interests. May this attitude of total surrender to God and his will be the hallmark of our Christian life. Blessings!
Francisco Diaz S.: I trust in God, I hope in God, God is my protector, my guide, my everything, the faith and hope of my salvation, I want to make my life and my actions please the Lord and grant me the grace of his eternal glory. Amen
Amen, Francisco. It is beautiful to see your trust in God and your desire to please Him in everything. Dr. Roberto Miranda reminds us in his devotional the importance of having an attitude of total dedication to God and living to serve Him and advance the interests of His Kingdom. He mentions that we must recognize that we deserve nothing and that we owe everything to God. May we seek to honor God and live according to His will in everything we do. May He be our protector, guide and everything in our life. May our faith and hope be placed in Him, trusting that He is the one who saves us. May God grant you the grace of his eternal glory. Blessings!
Alba Fuentes: God will continue to bless your lives. He already did everything for us with his death. He gave us everything. The least we have to do is obey him and be faithful to him.
That's right, Alba. God is faithful and continues to bless our lives day after day. As you mention, He already did everything for us by giving us His Son Jesus, who died for our sins. In response to his love and sacrifice, we must obey him and be faithful. Dr. Roberto Miranda in his devotional reminds us of the importance of having an attitude of total surrender to God and living to serve Him in everything He asks of us. May our life be a sample of obedience and fidelity to our Lord. May God continue to bless you abundantly!
jesus rios: I believe that we must serve GOD with the heart, not just with words, we must hand everything over to GOD because he is in control of everything, the attitude of every Christian should be to serve.
You are absolutely right, Jesus. Serving God with the heart goes beyond words, it involves giving our lives completely to Him. Dr. Roberto Miranda in his devotional encourages us to have an attitude of total surrender to God and live to serve Him in everything He asks of us. Recognizing that God is in control of everything helps us trust Him and put our lives in His hands. As you say, the fundamental attitude of every Christian must be to serve God. May our actions reflect that dedication and may our service be a living testimony of the love and fidelity we have towards our Lord. May God bless you abundantly in your service to Him!
jesus rios: amen
Amen, Jesus. May your amen be a declaration of agreement and commitment to everything we have shared. May the attitude of dedication and service to God be a reality in our daily lives. Blessings!
Manuel: It is a blessing to read the word and the reflections day by day.
Hello Manuel! It is truly a blessing to be able to read God's Word and meditate on its teachings. Additionally, reflections and devotionals like Dr. Roberto Miranda's help us delve deeper into the meaning and application of the Word in our lives. It is wonderful to have access to these resources that edify us spiritually. Let us continue to seek God's wisdom through his Word and allow it to transform us and guide us in our daily walk. May God continue to bless you as you immerse yourself in His Word!