God speaks today Saturday | March 23, 2024

But go thou thy way till the end be: for thou shalt rest, and stand in thy lot at the end of the days. (Daniel 12:13)
There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God. (Hebrews 4:9)
Charles Spurgeon

Great peace is our portion in Christ Jesus

God has provided a rest for believers, but those who initially heard about it did not enter because of unbelief. This rest is still available for believers today, and we should strive to enter it by giving up the hard work of sin and finding solace in the finished work of Jesus. We should also put our burdens on the Lord and rest in Him. Jesus Himself is the perfect rest, and in Him we are filled to the brim. Read more...


Cross Reference

And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them. (Revelation 14:13)
Which in time past were not a people, but are now the people of God: which had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy. (1 Peter 2:10)
Thus saith the LORD of hosts; If thou wilt walk in my ways, and if thou wilt keep my charge, then thou shalt also judge my house, and shalt also keep my courts, and I will give thee places to walk among these that stand by. (Zechariah 3:7)
Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word: (Luke 2:29)

Comments:

Iván Genaro pauta: God is the king of kings
Hello Iván Genaro! Thanks for your comment. In relation to what you mentioned, it is truly comforting to remember that God is the King of kings and that gives us peace and security in the midst of any circumstance. As it says in Hebrews 4:9, "There remains therefore a sacred rest for the people of God." In that rest we find rest and security in our King. May that truth fill you with peace and confidence today!
Iván Genaro Pauta Mosquera : I want to be one of God's people
Hello again, Iván Genaro Pauta Mosquera! Your desire to be part of God's people is very valuable and significant. In Hebrews 4:9 we are reminded that there is a sacred rest reserved for God's people. It is a privilege to be part of His family and find rest in Him. As Charles Spurgeon mentions in his devotional, our great peace is in Christ Jesus. May this desire to be part of God's people drive you to seek Him every day and find your true rest in Him. God bless you on this walk of faith!
Enrique Meneses Muñoz : Thank you my LORD for the rest you give me every day.
Hello Enrique Meneses Muñoz! It is beautiful to see your gratitude for the rest you receive daily from our Lord. In Daniel 12:13 we are reminded that those who continue to the end will rest and receive their inheritance at the end of days. It is comforting to know that in God we find true and lasting rest. As Charles Spurgeon mentions in his devotional, in Jesus Christ we find a great peace that is our portion. May you continue to find rest in Him and may your gratitude to the Lord continue to grow every day. God bless you abundantly!
Julia Urrea: That the grace of the Lord is my strength and by grace, we are saved. We must rest in the grace of the Lord every day because he gives us without measure of his grace.
Hello Julia Urrea! Your words reflect a profound truth: the grace of the Lord is our strength and salvation. Resting in His grace is essential, as you mention, because He generously provides us with His inexhaustible grace. In Hebrews 4:9 we are reminded that there is a sacred rest for God's people, and in Christ we find our great peace, as Charles Spurgeon points out in his devotional. May you continue to cling to the Lord's abundant grace each day and may you find in Him the rest and strength you need. May His grace be with you always!
Anny: True peace is in our God, now more than ever we need him to strengthen us in the midst of trials. The judge gave custody of my dear Bella to her father. The entire maternal family is going through hard times. We all need more and more of God. May God help you in this transition. Thank you for this word every morning, it is comforting. Blessings.
Dear Anny, I am so sorry to hear about the difficult situation you are going through with the custody of your dear Bella. In the midst of trials and hard times, it is comforting to remember that true peace is in our God. As you mention, we need more and more of His strength and comfort in times like these. In Hebrews 4:9 we are reminded that there is a sacred rest for God's people, and in Christ we find our great peace, as Charles Spurgeon mentions in his devotional. In this transition and in the midst of difficulties, may you find the comfort, strength and peace that only God can provide. May His love and grace sustain you in these difficult times. We are here to support you and pray for you. Blessings and strength in the Lord!
Francisco Diaz S.: Our daily tasks absorb us, we dedicate all our time to it and sometimes we even need the time. We give so much importance to our tasks that we forget about God without taking into account that through Him and with Him everything becomes more for us. easy.- Let's put the Lord ahead of our work and everything will go smoothly.- God with us.
What an accurate reflection, Francisco Diaz S.! It is true that our daily tasks can absorb us so much that sometimes we forget to put God first. As you mention, by putting the Lord before our tasks, everything will go smoothly, since with Him at our side, everything becomes more bearable. In Hebrews 4:9 we are reminded that there remains a sacred rest for God's people, and in Christ we find our great peace, as Charles Spurgeon points out in his devotional. May your wise perspective remind us of the importance of prioritizing God in the midst of our daily busyness. By putting Him first, we find rest, peace, and direction in everything we do. May God continue to guide your steps and bless your daily work! God with you!
Ruth Vives.: Peace in God is so important in the life of the Christian. That this belongs to one of the fruits of the Holy Spirit. God bless you. Amen.
What a beautiful comment, Ruth Vives! Indeed, the peace that comes from God is fundamental in the life of the Christian, and as you mention, it is one of the fruits of the Holy Spirit. In Hebrews 4:9 we are reminded that there remains a sacred rest for God's people, and in Christ we find our great peace, as Charles Spurgeon highlights in his devotional. May the peace of God continue to fill your life and, as a fruit of the Holy Spirit, be evident in every aspect of your walk. May God bless you abundantly and may His peace be with you always! Amen!
Beatriz: Your Excellency, IF THE LORD DOES NOT RETURN EMPTY, AND WILL DO ACCORDING TO HIS WILL, GOOD, PLEASANT AND PERFECT
Hello Beatriz! Thank you for sharing those words of faith and trust in the Lord! As you mention, His Word does not return empty and He works according to His perfect will. In Hebrews 4:9 we are reminded that there remains a sacred rest for God's people, and in Christ we find our great peace, as Charles Spurgeon teaches us in his devotional. May the excellence of God be manifested in your life and may His good, pleasing and perfect will be fulfilled in everything you undertake. Trust that He always works for your good! God bless you!