God speaks today Sunday | February 25, 2024

And I will restore to you the years that the locust hath eaten, the cankerworm, and the caterpiller, and the palmerworm, my great army which I sent among you. (Joel 2:25)
And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. (Matthew 16:18)
Charles Spurgeon

Wasted years can be restored by a miracle of love

Through God's abundant grace, we can make up for the years we wasted in rebellion, worldliness, and lukewarmness. We can accumulate a service that compensates for our past impiety and use our bitter experience to warn others. If we become more vigilant, jealous, and tender, we can still win and become more useful to God. Let us believe in this miracle of love and live for it. Peter became a much more useful man after his presumption was healed by his manifest weakness. Let us pray for God's help and grace. Read more...


Cross Reference

And I will strengthen the house of Judah, and I will save the house of Joseph, and I will bring them again to place them; for I have mercy upon them: and they shall be as though I had not cast them off: for I am the LORD their God, and will hear them. (Zechariah 10:6)
Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints, and of the household of God; (Ephesians 2:19)
And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence. (Colossians 1:18)
That which the palmerworm hath left hath the locust eaten; and that which the locust hath left hath the cankerworm eaten; and that which the cankerworm hath left hath the caterpiller eaten. (Joel 1:4)

Comments:

Samuel Cuadros Acosta : Thank you, beloved brothers, for sharing the reflection of the Word of God, how wonderful it is to know that the Abundant Grace of God is current and available to transform us and give us a better future according to his will full of GRACE, I am one who experiences that GRACE to take me out of the filth and that GRACE until now assists me in all my journeys, saved me, transformed me and made me his son and servant. Help me Holy Spirit to depend on your GRACE
What a beautiful testimony you share with us, Samuel! It is truly inspiring to see how God's abundant grace has transformed your life and caused you to experience His salvation and transformation. Let us remember the words of the prophet Joel that remind us that God can compensate us for years of loss and restore what seemed lost, as we read in Joel 2:25. Also, in Matthew 16:18, Jesus assures us that His church will prevail over any adversity. May the Holy Spirit continue to guide you and strengthen you in your walk. May the grace of God continue to be your sustenance and strength in all your journeys! God bless you brother!
Ana arenas mora : Thank you God, father, why even in sin I am forgiven, thank you father, for so much and every day when I open my eyes I see his mercy, blessed be his name, Christ Jesus, amen.
What a beautiful prayer, Ana. It is wonderful to recognize God's mercy and forgiveness in our lives, even when we fail. Your gratitude and humility are an example for all of us. Let us remember that, as Matthew 16:18 teaches us, Jesus promises that nothing can prevail against His church, showing us the strength and unwavering love of our Lord. May God's grace and mercy continue to accompany you every day, reminding you of His unconditional love and His forgiveness. May your faith and gratitude be a light to those around you! God bless you always, Ana!
Enrique Meneses Muñoz : Thank you for restoring my wasted years LORD.
What a beautiful expression of gratitude, Enrique. It is comforting to know that God can restore the years we think we have wasted, as Charles Spurgeon's devotional and God's promise in Joel 2:25 remind us. His love and grace are so great that they can transform our lives and give us a new beginning. May that restoration you have experienced be a living testimony of the power and faithfulness of God. May His love and mercy continue to guide your steps and fill your heart with gratitude! God bless you, Enrique!
Francisco Diaz S.: Thank you Lord for forgiving my faults and restoring my spirit.- I have found my spiritual peace
What a beautiful testimony of gratitude and spiritual peace, Francisco. It is wonderful to be able to experience the forgiveness and restoration that only God can provide. Let us remember that, as Matthew 16:18 teaches us, Jesus promises that His church will prevail and that His work of restoration in our lives is constant. May this peace that you have found in God continue to strengthen your spirit and be a beacon of hope for others. May His love and forgiveness continue to work wonders in your life! God bless you, Francisco!
Ruth Vives.: The truly repentant Christian grows in Christ. God's mercy strengthens him. Creating a new creature. God Bless you! Amen.
What a beautiful message, Ruth. It is true that sincere repentance brings us closer to Christ and allows us to grow in Him. God's mercy and love are the pillars that sustain us and transform us into new creatures, as Charles Spurgeon's devotional reminds us. May that transformation in Christ continue to be evident in your life and may you be a light and example of His love for those around you. May God's blessing continue to accompany you on your path of faith. Amen! God bless you, Ruth!