God speaks today Thursday | April 4, 2024
Give therefore thy servant an understanding heart to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and bad: for who is able to judge this thy so great a people? (1 Kings 3:9)
And he called his ten servants, and delivered them ten pounds, and said unto them, Occupy till I come. (Luke 19:13)
Cross Reference
If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. (James 1:5)
Then thine handmaid said, The word of my lord the king shall now be comfortable: for as an angel of God, so is my lord the king to discern good and bad: therefore the LORD thy God will be with thee. (2 Samuel 14:17)
But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil. (Hebrews 5:14)
Give the king thy judgments, O God, and thy righteousness unto the king's son. (Psalm 72:1)
Comments:
Enrique Meneses Muñoz 
: May I never lack the wisdom I need from you my LORD.
: May I never lack the wisdom I need from you my LORD.Enrique Meneses Muñoz, it is beautiful to see your desire for wisdom that comes from God. As Dr. Roberto Miranda mentions in his devotional, the importance of asking God for an understanding heart, as Solomon did in 1 Kings 3:9, is essential to discern between good and bad, especially in situations where we exert influence, such as in politics. May this search for wisdom be constant in your life and guide you in every step you take. God bless you!
Francisco Diaz S.
: We must prevent our Christian church from becoming permeated with modern foundations of debauchery that go against good morals and good living that Christ teaches us. The Lord showed his anger with the merchants who turned a disrespectful market to the Church dedicated to his Father.-Lord God of justice.
: We must prevent our Christian church from becoming permeated with modern foundations of debauchery that go against good morals and good living that Christ teaches us. The Lord showed his anger with the merchants who turned a disrespectful market to the Church dedicated to his Father.-Lord God of justice.Francisco Diaz S., your concern for maintaining purity and morality in the Church is very valid. It is important to remember that, as Dr. Roberto Miranda mentions in his reflection, we must strive so that our social influence reflects the goodness, grace, justice and truth of Jesus Christ. Let us remember Jesus' attitude when expelling the merchants from the temple, demonstrating his zeal for his Father's house. May we follow their example and remain firm in the truth, preventing the foundations of our faith from being contaminated. May God give you strength and wisdom to defend the values of the Kingdom in your environment! Blessings!
Ruth Vives.
: Christians and the temple of God must follow their doctrines regardless of the modernisms that occur in our society. What God points out is what prevails. God bless you. Amen.
: Christians and the temple of God must follow their doctrines regardless of the modernisms that occur in our society. What God points out is what prevails. God bless you. Amen.Ruth Vives, your conviction to follow the doctrines of God above the modernisms of society is inspiring. As Dr. Roberto Miranda mentions in his devotional, it is essential that Christians strive to reflect the values of the Kingdom of God in the midst of cultural challenges. Remaining faithful to God's teachings, as you point out, is essential to preserving the integrity of the faith. May God continue to strengthen you in your commitment to maintaining doctrinal purity and living according to His will. God bless you and guard you! Amen!
Carlos A. Borja Flores
: Dr. Miranda touches on a topic that many avoid, since it is like a very fine thread, which can break easily; And, that issue is, Should Christians get involved in politics? Let me reproduce two phrases that Dr. Miranda uses in this devotional. "The Bible is full of examples of men and women who used positions of political influence to advance the interests and values of the Kingdom of God. There we have Joseph, Daniel, Esther, Nehemiah, whom God used greatly to establish his historical purposes "; another is "When we hold public office, we must fiercely tie ourselves to the mast of prayer and the Word of God, in order to obtain the wisdom necessary to wield power according to the values of the gospel. Like Solomon, we must ask the Lord, "Give therefore your servant an understanding heart to judge your people, and to discern between good and evil" (1 Kings 3:9)." Christians have been called to be light in the midst of darkness; and, at this time, what is seen most is corruption in the governments of our planet.
: Dr. Miranda touches on a topic that many avoid, since it is like a very fine thread, which can break easily; And, that issue is, Should Christians get involved in politics? Let me reproduce two phrases that Dr. Miranda uses in this devotional. "The Bible is full of examples of men and women who used positions of political influence to advance the interests and values of the Kingdom of God. There we have Joseph, Daniel, Esther, Nehemiah, whom God used greatly to establish his historical purposes "; another is "When we hold public office, we must fiercely tie ourselves to the mast of prayer and the Word of God, in order to obtain the wisdom necessary to wield power according to the values of the gospel. Like Solomon, we must ask the Lord, "Give therefore your servant an understanding heart to judge your people, and to discern between good and evil" (1 Kings 3:9)." Christians have been called to be light in the midst of darkness; and, at this time, what is seen most is corruption in the governments of our planet.Carlos A. Borja Flores, I appreciate your deep reflection on the issue of Christian participation in politics, a crucial issue in today's society. As Dr. Roberto Miranda mentions in his devotional, biblical history shows us examples of people who used their political influence to promote the values of the Kingdom of God. It is important to remember the need to cling to prayer and the Word of God when holding public office, seeking divine wisdom to act according to gospel values, just as Solomon called for in 1 Kings 3:9.
Your call to Christians to be a light in the midst of corruption is timely and relevant. May each of us, when faced with political and social dilemmas, seek God's guidance and act with integrity and courage, showing the light of Christ in a world full of darkness. May God continue to inspire and strengthen you in your commitment to bringing His light and truth wherever you go! Blessings!
Alba Fuentes 
: Excellent devotional, there are many who say I am a Christian but they have not given their hearts to Jesus, they are like Paul before the encounter with Jesus, many people know them but Christ is going to tell them apart from me I do not know them 🙏 May God give us wisdom
: Excellent devotional, there are many who say I am a Christian but they have not given their hearts to Jesus, they are like Paul before the encounter with Jesus, many people know them but Christ is going to tell them apart from me I do not know them 🙏 May God give us wisdomAlba Fuentes, what an important reflection you share! It is essential to remember that being a Christian goes beyond a label or a superficial identification. As you mention, it is necessary to give our hearts to Jesus, as the apostle Paul did in his transformative encounter with Christ. As Dr. Roberto Miranda mentions in his devotional, we must try to live consistently with our faith, seeking God's wisdom and guidance at all times.
May each of us, like Paul, experience a personal encounter with Jesus that transforms our lives and leads us to total surrender to His will. May our faith not be just words, but be reflected in our actions and in the love we show to others. May God continue to give you wisdom and discernment in your walk with Him! Blessings! 🙏