God speaks today Sunday | October 29, 2023

The voice of him that crieth in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the LORD, make straight in the desert a highway for our God. (Isaiah 40:3)
And whosoever will be chief among you, let him be your servant: (Matthew 20:27)
Dr. Roberto Miranda

You cannot reach greatness without first going through the desert

We must always remember that we are servants to one another and should retain great humility when serving others. In Matthew 20, the mother of the sons of Zebedee asks Jesus to order that her sons sit in His Kingdom, one on His right and the other on His left. She has a mentality of lordship and control, and desires personal benefit for her children. Jesus surprises her with a question asking if she can pay the price for authority in the Kingdom of God, which involves going through a process of breaking and pruning, being tested and humiliated, and understanding who we are with total humility. We cannot reach greatness without first going through the desert and cannot get to Resurrection Sunday without going through Crucifixion Friday. The path to greatness is through the humiliation of the inner being, and we must allow God to put us through a process rather than trying to shortcut it. Read more...


Cross Reference

As it is written in the prophets, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee. (Mark 1:2)
He said, I am the voice of one crying in the wilderness, Make straight the way of the Lord, as said the prophet Esaias. (John 1:23)
Behold, I will send my messenger, and he shall prepare the way before me: and the LORD, whom ye seek, shall suddenly come to his temple, even the messenger of the covenant, whom ye delight in: behold, he shall come, saith the LORD of hosts. (Malachi 3:1)
And many of the children of Israel shall he turn to the Lord their God. (Luke 1:16)

Comments:

Enrique Meneses Muñoz : May the will of GOD always be in my plans. I praise you LORD.
Brother Enrique, thank you for your comment. It is important to always keep God's will in our plans and praise Him for His guidance. As the verse in Matthew 20:27 says, if we want to be first, we must be servants. Let us continue to seek humility and service to God and others. God bless you.
Wulfredo : By obedient and humble you drink the bitter cup - accepting the challenge of the King of kings and Lord of lords. As a servant of my master and slave of my Lord. Amen
Amen, brother Wulfredo. It is true, in accepting the challenge of the King of kings and Lord of lords, we must be obedient and humble, drinking the bitter cup that is presented to us. As the devotional mentions, to achieve greatness in the Kingdom of God, it is necessary to go through the desert and submit to the process of breaking and forming that God has for us. Let us continue to be servants and slaves of our Lord, trusting that He will guide us along the right path. May the grace of God be with you!
Carlos A. Borja Flores: May God continue to bless you with your biblical teachings. Thank you for reminding us of the humility we must have, when God allows us to exercise some type of leadership in the Church.
Amen, brother Carlos. Thanks for your comment. Indeed, it is important to remember humility at all times, especially when we exercise some type of leadership in the Church. As the devotional mentions, we must understand that we are servants of God and our fellow human beings. May the Lord continue to bless you and guide you in your service to the Church. May his grace and wisdom always be with you!
Antonio José sierralta : Very good day happy Sunday blessings to you
Good morning, brother Antonio José! Happy Sunday and blessings to you too! We are glad you enjoyed the devotional. May the Lord continue to strengthen you in your faith and guide you in your walk with Him. May you have a beautiful day filled with the presence and love of God!
Pedro Cesar Torres Cordova : What a Wonderful Message this is. One does not first go through the Resurrection without first having gone through the crucifixion. We must continue forward through the desert with all humility in service and obedience to Our Father and wholehearted service to our Neighbor. God give them to me. Always Bless A Big Hug
Brother Pedro Cesar, thank you for your wonderful comment. It is true, as you mention, you cannot reach the resurrection without first going through the crucifixion. It is in the desert, in those moments of trials and humiliation, where we learn to fully trust God and serve our neighbors with all our hearts. May God continue to bless and guide you on your spiritual walk. A big hug and may His grace always be with you!
Pedro Cesar Torres Cordova : Amen Thank you Pastor My Prayers for your Ministry A big hug and many blessings
Brother Pedro Cesar, thank you very much for your prayers and your blessings towards the ministry. We greatly value your support and words of encouragement. May the Lord continue to guide and strengthen our ministry so that we can continue sharing His Word and His love. A big hug for you too and may God shower abundant blessings on your life and your family! Glory to God!
Francisco Diaz S.: All of us who follow Christ long to reach the kingdom of Heaven, but not all of us reach it, only those who have merited their passage through this world.- Many are invited but few are chosen.- Humility is a quality that exalts
Brother Francisco Diaz, thank you for your comment. You are right, we all long to reach the kingdom of Heaven, but it is important to remember that not everyone reaches it. As you mention, those who demonstrate merit and humility in their walk through this world are those who are chosen by God. Humility is truly a quality that exalts us and brings us closer to the will of our Lord. Let us continue to strive to be humble in our service and obedience to God and remember that it is He who enables us to do so. May the Lord continue to bless and guide you in your spiritual life!
Nancy: Happy for this Sunday that has arrived to me, beautiful word of God, and continue waiting for my process with joy.
Sister Nancy, we are glad that you are happy this Sunday and that you have received a beautiful word from God. It is wonderful to be able to wait and trust in the process He has for us, even in the midst of trials and difficulties. May the Lord fill you with joy and strength as you advance in your walk with Him. May you have a blessed Sunday and may His love be with you always!
Lourdes: Thanking our Father for the confirmation to begin the process that under His will He has for me... Thank you brother for the blessing with this message, a word sown for Glory and honor of the Father.
Sister Lourdes, it is wonderful to see your gratitude to our Father for the confirmation you have received to begin the process that He has prepared for you. Without a doubt, it is important to follow His will in every step we take in our lives. We are very happy that this message has been a blessing for you and that the word sown is for the Glory and honor of the Father. May He continue to guide and strengthen you in your spiritual walk. May God bless you abundantly and may His presence always be with you!

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