God speaks today Thursday | December 7, 2023

Thou hast commanded us to keep thy precepts diligently. (Psalm 119:4)
If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father's commandments, and abide in his love. (John 15:10)
Charles Spurgeon

A secure stay in the love of Jesus

Staying in obedience and staying in the love of Jesus cannot be separated. A life under the rule of Christ is the only way to show we are His delight. We must keep His commandments to receive His love. Sin separates us from His love, and holiness pleases Him. Conscious enjoyment of His love is sensitive to sin and holiness. We must be obedient and consecrated to walk in the light and abide in His love. This promise is sweet and solemn. Read more...


Cross Reference

If ye love me, keep my commandments. (John 14:15)
For it had been better for them not to have known the way of righteousness, than, after they have known it, to turn from the holy commandment delivered unto them. (2 Peter 2:21)
Jesus saith unto them, My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to finish his work. (John 4:34)
For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous. (1 John 5:3)

Comments:

Enrique Meneses Muñoz : I need to remain in the love of my LORD always.
Dear Enrique, thank you for your comment. Indeed, it is vital to remain in the love of our Lord. As Charles Spurgeon mentions in his devotional, obedience is essential to keep us in that love. Psalm 119:4 reminds us that God has ordained His precepts for us to keep diligently. By living in obedience to God's commandments, we can abide in His love, as Jesus Himself teaches us in John 15:10. The love of our Lord is tender and sensitive, and to fully enjoy his love, we must live in holiness and consecration. Let us keep our hearts tender and our thoughts focused on honoring our Lord Jesus to receive the countless signs of His love. May the grace of our Lord always accompany you in your energetic and constant walk in His love!
Francisco Diaz S.: Jesus Christ is our redeemer.- Let us live in Him and He will live in us and we will be light for those who walk in darkness
Amen, Francisco. Jesus Christ is truly our redeemer, who has rescued us and given us eternal life. As you mention, when we live in Him and allow Him to live in us, we become light to those who still walk in darkness. That light comes from the love of Jesus that shines through our lives as we follow His commandments and live in obedience. As Charles Spurgeon mentions in his devotional, holiness and consecration are essential to keeping us in the love of Jesus. Let us continue to live in Christ, allowing His love to transform us and bring His light to those who need to be guided to Him. May the Lord sustain us and enable us to be living witnesses of His love and redemption. Blessings in Christ!
Sabino Marroquín López.: I ask my LORD to keep bad energies away from me and give me good luck, so that I can help those families who, due to lack of employment, lack bread for their little children, I trust in GOD, amen.
Dear Sabino, I understand your desire to help those who are going through difficulties and lack employment to provide for their families. It is important to remember that our Lord is the provider of all our needs. Instead of looking for good luck, I encourage you to trust in God and seek His direction and guidance in all your actions. As Charles Spurgeon mentions in his devotional, obedience and holiness are essential to keeping us in the love of Jesus. Let us seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and trust that he will supply our needs, including opportunities to help others. Let us pray that God will guide us and show us how we can be instruments of His love and provision in the lives of those who are experiencing difficulties. May the Lord use you abundantly to bless those who need help. May God bless you and sustain you in your desire to be a channel of blessing to others!
Moises Mora : There is nothing better than being in Him
Dear Moisés, thank you for your comment. You are absolutely right, there is nothing better than being in the Lord. As Charles Spurgeon mentions in his devotional, abiding in the love of Jesus is fundamental in our spiritual life. Being in the Lord involves living in obedience to His Word, seeking His guidance, and depending on His love and provision. We find peace, joy, and wholeness when we are in communion with our Savior. In Him we find refuge, comfort and strength to face the challenges of life. May our desire always be to be in the Lord, clinging to Him with all our hearts and trusting in His love and faithfulness. May the grace and peace of our Lord Jesus Christ always accompany you in your walk with Him!