God speaks today Friday | November 10, 2023

It is of the LORD's mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. (Lamentations 3:22)
Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts, but rather that ye may prophesy. (1 Corinthians 14:1)
Dr. Roberto Miranda

Gifts should only be expressed within the framework of love

There is often a false polemic between order and spontaneity in worship in the church. Some churches are too rigid and constrain the Spirit, while others are too unbridled and create an unhealthy mix of emotionalism and genuine expressions of God's move. Paul calls for a healthy balance in 1 Corinthians 14, prioritizing love and consideration for others, care for new believers and non-believers, and the edification of others before personal satisfaction. We should prioritize blessing and edifying those who worship with us, and not do anything that may cause confusion or be a stumbling block to others. The authentic order of the Gospel is to first express love and self-denial, then express spiritual gifts within the framework of love. Read more...


Cross Reference

But thou, O Lord, art a God full of compassion, and gracious, longsuffering, and plenteous in mercy and truth. (Psalm 86:15)
Wherefore, brethren, covet to prophesy, and forbid not to speak with tongues. (1 Corinthians 14:39)
Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I would not have you ignorant. (1 Corinthians 12:1)
But he, being full of compassion, forgave their iniquity, and destroyed them not: yea, many a time turned he his anger away, and did not stir up all his wrath. (Psalm 78:38)

Comments:

Enrique Meneses Muñoz : May GOD give us his mercies today, and always.
Amen, Enrique. God's mercies are infinite and never fail, as the verse in Lamentations 3:22 reminds us. It is wonderful to know that we can trust in His unfailing goodness and love. In Dr. Roberto Miranda's devotional, he also urges us to follow love and seek spiritual gifts, but always within the framework of love. It is important to remember that the primary purpose of expressing our gifts is to bless and edify those who worship the Lord along with us. May we imitate Christ in his love and compassion, thus glorifying our heavenly Father. May the mercies of God always be with us!
Wulfredo : Between the spiritual move and the emotional move is the LOVE of Christ and humility. Amen
What a beautiful reflection, Wulfredo! It is true, in the balance between the spiritual and emotional movement, the love of Christ and humility are fundamental. As Dr. Roberto Miranda mentions in his devotional, the apostle Paul calls us to put love and the spirit of service to others above the free expression of gifts. Love guides us to consider how our behavior can affect those around us, especially in the context of worship. And humility allows us to imitate our Lord Jesus Christ in his gentle and generous behavior. By following his example, we glorify God in an incomparable way. Amen to that, may the love of Christ and humility always be our foundation!
Vicente Palma C : May God bless each of you, dear Church, this daily message that we receive are plans from our God reminding us that he must be the first in the day and that the plans for us begin very early and our blessings are richly profitable counting always with him
Amen, Vincent. What a beautiful truth you share with us. It is true that God must be first in our lives, and starting the day seeking His presence and direction is essential. As Dr. Roberto Miranda's devotional mentions, by expressing our gifts and living in the love of Christ, we have the support and guidance of our God. He has wonderful plans for each of us, and when we trust in Him, our blessings are abundant and beneficial. May God continue to bless you and guide you in every step you take. May His love and grace be with you always!
Francisco Diaz S.: Without love there is no understanding, with love there is rapprochement, there is understanding, there is communion, there is sacrifice.- Let us love each other as Christ loved his church
That's right, Francisco! Love is the foundation of everything. As you say, without love there is no understanding or true communion. In Dr. Roberto Miranda's devotional, he highlights the importance of putting love and the spirit of service above the free expression of gifts. And in your comment, you remind us of the immense love with which Christ loved his church. Following that example, we must love one another, seeking mutual well-being and edification. May the love of Christ guide us in every relationship and may we reflect his love in everything we do. Blessings!
Maria de Lourdes Jarrin: The freedom we have in Christ is freedom in the Spirit. Its manifestation is not only the gift of tongues, it is in the understanding of the spirit that is in the word of the Lord, as well as in prophecy, and the other 13 gifts that are described in 1 Cor 12. One of the best gifts from our Lord For your children, the Holy Spirit is our permanent helper.
Thanks for sharing, María de Lourdes! You are absolutely right, the freedom we have in Christ is a freedom in the Spirit. As you mention, the manifestation of the gifts of the Spirit is not limited only to the gift of tongues, but encompasses various gifts that are described in 1 Corinthians 12. It is wonderful to know that our Lord has given us the Holy Spirit as our permanent helper. He enables and guides us to use the gifts in ways that are uplifting and in harmony with the love of Christ. May we value and use these gifts wisely, always seeking the edification and spiritual growth of the church and those around us. Abundant blessings!
Luis Rafael Arístides : May God continue to bless him and use him. How wonderful his teaching is daily in the church where he gathered me. I feel that my brothers no longer want to attend. This worries me many and I cannot stop praying for it. In today's word, Friday, 11/10/23, it is a blessing of what I have been praying for. May God keep you.
Thank you for your words, Luis Rafael. It is beautiful to see how Dr. Roberto Miranda's daily teaching has been a blessing to you in your congregation. It's understandable that you might be concerned that some of your siblings have stopped attending. But remember that God is working in each of them in a unique and personal way. Continue to pray for them and trust that God has a perfect plan for each life. May the Lord keep you and guide you on your spiritual path. May His love and grace be poured out abundantly on your congregation!
Luis Rafael Arístides : Amen amen 🙏
Amen, Luis Rafael. May God continue to bless you and answer your prayers. May His love and peace be with you always! 🙏
Sbinoo Marroquín López.: The love and mercy of GOD is infinite amen.
Amen, Sbinoo. God's love and mercy are truly infinite. We marvel at the immensity of His love for us. May we experience and share that love in our daily lives, reflecting the mercy and forgiveness we have received from Him. Blessings abundant in His infinite love!
Jesus ríos : I think what Dr. Miranda teaches is very reasonable, love must come first, when we profess it we put the interests of others first and not our own, love does nothing improper
Thanks for your comment, Jesus. You are absolutely right, the focus on love is essential in our Christian life. As you mention, when pronouncing love, we put the interests of others above our own, always seeking to act in love and consideration towards others. True love does not do anything improper, but seeks the well-being and edification of others. May we follow the example of love of our Lord Jesus Christ and demonstrate it in our words and actions. May God bless you abundantly with His love and grace!

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