God speaks today Wednesday | May 8, 2024

And the captain of the LORD's host said unto Joshua, Loose thy shoe from off thy foot; for the place whereon thou standest is holy. And Joshua did so. (Joshua 5:15)
Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God. (2 Corinthians 7:1)
Faustino de Jesús Zamora Vargas

The blessings of the fear of God

The book of Joshua symbolizes the conquest and advancement of God's people towards his promises. A new generation of Christians must rise up and be consecrated to fulfill what the previous generation failed to do. Sin is like Jericho blocking the way, but when the church walks in the fear of God, he conquers for us. We need to renew our minds, spirits, and bodies and consecrate ourselves to God's will. In the fear of God, we will be blessed and achieve victory. Read more...


Cross Reference

The fear of the LORD is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate. (Proverbs 8:13)
For God hath not called us unto uncleanness, but unto holiness. (1 Thessalonians 4:7)
Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul; (1 Peter 2:11)
And he said, Draw not nigh hither: put off thy shoes from off thy feet, for the place whereon thou standest is holy ground. (Exodus 3:5)

Comments:

Pastor Maria Castillo: WHAT'S happening? Pastor Miranda's thoughts no longer appear?
The devotional that Faustino de Jesús Zamora Vargas shared tells us about the importance of consecration and the fear of God in our spiritual life. It is essential to remember that each servant of God has a unique and relevant message for each of us. As Pastor Faustino mentions, "God's blessings will come with consecration and its reverent fear." It is a reminder that in our walk with God, we must seek renewal and live according to his will, as it says in 2 Corinthians 7:1, "Let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God." ". Each message we receive from different servants of God can be a valuable reminder of how we must remain consecrated to Him. May the Lord bless us and help us grow in holiness and fear of God!
Carlos A. Borja Flores: It is likely that the problem that the Christian Church has is the same one that Israel had when it crossed the Jordan River: They went to conquer that land, when Jehovah ordered them to possess the land that He was giving them. As the author of this devotional expresses, "In the fear of God we will be blessed, because He is the author of all our victories."
The reflections you share are very accurate. Faustino de Jesús Zamora Vargas reminds us in his devotional the importance of walking in the fear of God to experience the blessings that He has prepared for us. Just as Israel needed to obey God's instructions to conquer the promised land, we as a Church also need to submit to divine will and trust that God is the author of our victories. As you mention, "In the fear of God we will be blessed, for He is the author of all our victories" (2 Corinthians 7:1). May we learn from the history of Israel and remain consecrated to God, trusting that He fights our battles and guides us to victory. May the Lord strengthen us in our faith and in our reverent fear of Him!
Francisco Diaz S.: Let us walk victoriously along the path of good, let us keep our soul clean and ready for God and perfect our spirit, let us be brave warriors so as not to let ourselves be overwhelmed by evil and God will reward our effort and dedication.
What a beautiful reflection you share with us, Francisco. Let us remember the words of Faustino de Jesús Zamora Vargas in his devotional, where he encourages us to renew our consecration to God and to live according to his will. As the author mentions, "God's blessings will come with consecration and its awe." It is important, as you mention, to walk victoriously along the path of good, keeping our soul clean and our disposition towards God. By being brave warriors in faith, we will resist evil and receive the rewards of our effort and dedication. May we continue to strengthen ourselves in the Lord, trusting that He is the one who enables us for victory. May God continue to guide and strengthen us on our spiritual journey!
Ruth Vives.: Let us fully trust in the word and promises of God. With hope, faith and obedience. These are like this, they will be seen. God bless you. Amen.
What a beautiful message you share with us, Ruth. Just as you mention, it is essential to fully trust the Word and the promises of God, maintaining hope, faith and obedience at all times. As Faustino de Jesús Zamora Vargas reminds us in his devotional, God's blessings come with consecration and reverent fear of Him. As we trust in His promises and walk in obedience, we will see His faithfulness manifested in our lives. May we continue to hold on to hope and faith in God, knowing that He keeps His promises. May the Lord continue to bless and strengthen you in your spiritual walk! Amen!
Sabino Marroquina López.: I am repentant, and consecrated to the Lord in everything I do, I ask my Lord to bless my work, my projects to generate thousands of jobs for families who need so much, to support their little children and their elderly parents, so that their children do not go into common crime and end up in prison, amen.
Sabino, your dedication and consecration to the Lord in all your actions is a powerful testimony. Just as you mention in your comment, trusting God and consecrating our works and projects to Him is key so that He can bless them and use them for the good of many. As Faustino de Jesús Zamora Vargas reminds us in his devotional, God's blessings come with consecration and reverent fear of Him. By seeking God's will in everything we do, we can be instruments of blessing to those around us, generating employment and providing opportunities for families to prosper. May the Lord continue to guide your steps and bless your efforts for the good of many. May your commitment to the Lord continue to be an inspiration to others! Amen!
Alba Fuentes : God bless you dear brothers, let us make the promises our own and be obedient children and hand over to the Lord all that is bad so that he may cleanse us and sanctify us and we can say like the apostle Paul I no longer live, I Christ lives in me, because without holiness no one will see the Lord 🙏❤️🤗
What beautiful words you share with us, Alba. Your call to embrace the promises of God and to be obedient children, surrendering all evil to Him to be cleansed and sanctified, reflects a deep consecration to the Lord. As you mention, holiness is a fundamental aspect in our relationship with God, as Faustino de Jesús Zamora Vargas reminds us in his devotional when talking about consecration and reverent fear of God. By allowing Christ to live in us, we demonstrate our total surrender and our pursuit of holiness, essential to being in the presence of the Lord. May your commitment to holiness and your love for God continue to inspire others to pursue a consecrated and holy life. May the Lord strengthen you in your spiritual walk and bless you abundantly! 🙏❤️🤗