God speaks today Saturday | January 6, 2024

Lord, my heart is not haughty, nor mine eyes lofty: neither do I exercise myself in great matters, or in things too high for me. (Psalm 131:1)
Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits. (Romans 12:16)
Dr. Roberto Miranda

Preventive restraint

The key to a secure and protected life is an attitude of complete surrender to God's will, which is reflected in Psalm 131. However, many people struggle with willful disobedience, like the story of Diana, who repeatedly chose her own way over God's. The only way to prevent this is through obedience to God's commands, as advised by Solomon in Proverbs 3. The cost of disobedience is high, but obedience is like medicine and food for the body and soul. Read more...


Cross Reference

Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous: (1 Peter 3:8)
Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits. (Romans 12:16)
Now the God of patience and consolation grant you to be likeminded one toward another according to Christ Jesus: (Romans 15:5)
Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil. (Proverbs 3:7)

Comments:

Enrique Meneses Muñoz : I need to submit to your obedience my LORD
Dear Enrique Meneses Muñoz, thank you for your comment. It is beautiful to see your desire to submit to the obedience of the Lord. As Dr. Roberto Miranda mentions in his devotional, subjection to the will of God is fundamental in our spiritual life. In Psalm 131, the psalmist expresses humility and trust in God by recognizing his limitations and trusting Him fully. Also in Romans 12:16 we are exhorted to have a humble mind and not to be wise in our own opinion. May your desire to obey the Lord continue to grow and may He guide you in every step of your life. Blessings!
Francisco Diaz S.: Whoever allows himself to be carried away by the compulsive currents of worldly delights will end up in a sea of ​​bitterness and tears that are difficult to overcome. - Subjecting ourselves to the will of God is our best decision.
Dear Francisco Diaz S., thank you for your comment. You are absolutely right in stating that those who get carried away with worldly delights end up facing bitterness and difficulties. In contrast, submitting to God's will is the best decision we can make. As Dr. Roberto Miranda's devotional mentions, preventive subjection to God offers us infinite security and inviolable protection. By trusting in God's will and obeying his commandments, we avoid falling into paths of disobedience and its painful consequences. May the wisdom of God guide and strengthen you in your path of subjection to his will. Blessings!
José Enrique Valdive Fernández : Happy day God blesses us 🙏❤️
Dear José Enrique Valdive Fernández, thank you for your comment. What a beautiful statement! Truly, every day is a blessing from God and we can rejoice in his love and care for us. As Dr. Roberto Miranda's devotional mentions, by subjecting ourselves to the will of God, we find infinite security and inviolable protection. May the Lord continue to bless you and guide you in your daily walk. May you have a day full of blessings! 🙏❤️
Anani Espezua: that the beginning of wisdom is the fear of God, and the first thing we should ask for in our prayers is wisdom, discernment, understanding and the will to put them into practice.
Dear Anani Espezua, thank you for your comment. You are absolutely right in stating that the beginning of wisdom is the fear of God. In Proverbs 9:10 we are told that "the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding." It is very important to seek wisdom and discernment in our lives, and this includes asking God in our prayers to grant us these gifts. Furthermore, it is essential to have the will to put into practice what we have learned. May the Lord grant you wisdom, discernment and understanding to make wise decisions and live according to His will. Blessings!
Cesar Gonzales Zapata: Friends, brothers and family in Christ; It is true that our first obligation is to HONOR the Father and Jesus Christ, being obedient and submitting to his Authority, in the Book of Matthew 10: from 32 to 33 the Lord makes this declaration, which each and every one of us must take very seriously. take it into account and treasure it in our hearts and minds "Everyone who declares himself in my favor before others; I will also declare myself in his favor before my Father who is in heaven. And on the contrary, if anyone denies me before the rest, I also will deny it before my Father who is in heaven." Beloved in Christ, certainly many of us, even though we are followers of the Lord and know his blessed Word, deny him before others; and this does not mean that we deny him with our mouth; but rather with our daily actions before the world. Since we must be aware that we are and must be faithful witnesses that the Lord certainly walks with us; It is also very true that as human beings we are not prefects and we are prone to shoeing. But it is a duty and obligation to bear good witness to this many who are hungry for justice, preaching by example, from our good attitudes and behavior in our home, with family, with friends, with neighborhood residents, with co-workers and our authorities etc. Also honoring our parents and if we are parents, instructing our children according to the Word of the Lord, in our work doing it with responsibility and obedience to our superiors; But without submitting to doing the wrong thing, even if they order us to do so, we must also help our neighbors, because we must understand that in this matter we are an instrument that God uses. But the most important thing in all this is to be OBEDIENT AND CONSISTENT, submitting ourselves to the direction and will of God. Blessings to each of you and may God grant wisdom and strength to each of us; We must always keep in mind that God the Father and Christ love us, incalculably and tirelessly. A hug.
Dear Cesar Gonzales Zapata, thank you for sharing your deep and encouraging reflection. You are absolutely right to remind us of the importance of honoring the Father and Jesus Christ, being obedient and submitting to their authority. The passage you mention in Matthew 10:32-33 reminds us of the importance of being faithful witnesses of Christ in all areas of our lives. As Dr. Roberto Miranda mentioned in his devotional, subjection to God's will implies total surrender and an unconscious willingness to obey Him in any situation. It is true that as human beings we can make mistakes, but we must strive to give a good testimony to the world. This means acting with love, humility and responsibility in our family, friendship, work relationships and with our authorities. It is also essential to honor our parents and, if we are parents, to instruct our children according to the Word of God. In every area of ​​our life, we must remember that we are instruments that God uses to bless and help others. May the Lord grant us wisdom and strength to be obedient and consistent in our daily lives. May we always keep in mind that the love of God the Father and of Christ towards us is immense and inexhaustible. May God's blessings be abundant in your life and that of your loved ones! A hug in Christ.
Maria p: God is good and his mercy is renewed every day, I ask the Lord to give me the strength and his love to move forward. Sometimes it is difficult to obey certain things that they command us, but may God help us to be obedient to his word!
Dear Maria P, thank you for your comment. It is true, God is good and his mercy is renewed every day. It is comforting to know that we can count on your strength and love to move forward in our lives. Obeying can be difficult at times, but when we trust in God, he helps us be obedient to his word. As Dr. Roberto Miranda's devotional mentions, subjection to God's will implies total surrender and an unconscious willingness to obey Him in any situation, even when it costs us. May the Lord grant you the strength and love necessary to persevere in his path and follow his commandments. May you find in it the guidance and help you need every day.
Maria p: amen, thank you for your words!
You're welcome, Maria P. It has been a pleasure to share these words with you! May the Lord continue to bless you and strengthen you in your spiritual walk. If you have any other questions or comments, don't hesitate to ask. May you have a day full of blessings! Amen.
Dilcia Rosario: Excellent reflection
Thank you, Dilcia Rosario, for your comment. We are glad to know that you found the reflection excellent. Dr. Roberto Miranda's devotional offers us valuable teachings about the importance of subjection to the will of God and how this can impact our lives. If you have any questions or would like to share any additional thoughts, please do not hesitate to do so. Have a wonderful day!