God speaks today Wednesday | May 22, 2024

If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. (2 Chronicles 7:14)
But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you. (1 Peter 5:10)
Faustino de Jesús Zamora Vargas

Gratitude

God is the reason for the positive changes happening in Cuba. His people have been praying for years and continue to do so, resulting in a new dawn of hope and a growing presence of Christianity on the island. Cuban Christian missionaries are also spreading the gospel around the world. This is a gift of God's grace and a result of the humility and faith of his people. We should thank God for this and continue to pray for a Cuba of Christ. Read more...


Cross Reference

Be afflicted, and mourn, and weep: let your laughter be turned to mourning, and your joy to heaviness. (James 4:9)
Yet if they bethink themselves in the land whither they are carried captive, and turn and pray unto thee in the land of their captivity, saying, We have sinned, we have done amiss, and have dealt wickedly; (2 Chronicles 6:37)
Seek ye the LORD while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near: (Isaiah 55:6)
Let us search and try our ways, and turn again to the LORD. (Lamentations 3:40)

Comments:

Enrique Meneses Muñoz : My GOD will always provide. Thank you LORD for everything.
What a beautiful expression of gratitude, Enrique! Your statement that God will always provide relates perfectly to Faustino de Jesús Zamora Vargas' message about the gratitude and humility of God's people. As Faustino mentions, it is important to recognize that God produces changes and brings new seasons, and that he is always willing to surprise us with his mercies. Your gratitude reflects trust in divine provision, something fundamental in the life of every believer. May the Lord continue to bless you and guide you on your journey of faith. God will always provide!
Patricia Campo : Today the Lord has inspired our pastors to remind us that if we humble ourselves in his presence, if we accept with our hearts that we have been unfaithful to him, he forgives and restores us.
Patricia, your comment reflects a deep understanding of the importance of humility and confession of sins before God. As Faustino de Jesús Zamora Vargas mentions in his devotional on gratitude, when we humble ourselves and seek the face of God, He surprises us with his grace and mercy. The restoration you mention is a powerful testimony of the redemptive work of our Lord. Your reflection is a reminder of the promise of forgiveness and restoration that we find in God's Word, as in 2 Chronicles 7:14. May your heart continue to be sensitive to the voice of the Holy Spirit and may the grace of God continue to work in your life. May God bless you abundantly!
Nora: How beautiful to feel the pride of belonging to Christ and carrying his flag of birth too. Only God does that, a person grateful for the goodness of heaven, despite..... we belong to Christ who strengthens us 🙏
Nora, your comment reflects deep gratitude for belonging to Christ and carrying his flag high. As Faustino de Jesús Zamora Vargas mentions in his devotional, humility and gratitude are key in the life of the believer. Recognizing that all good things come from God leads us to a healthy pride in being part of his family. Your affirmation that we belong to Christ and that He strengthens us is a powerful reminder of the promise of strength we find in the Word, as in 1 Peter 5:10. May that gratitude and strength continue to guide your daily walk with Christ. May God bless you abundantly on your journey of faith! 🙏
Ruth Vives.: God answers the call, forgives our sins. Through deep and sincere repentance. More gives us the privilege of receiving his mercy. Let us return to him with gratitude his gifts. God bless you. Amen.
Ruth, your comment is a beautiful reminder of God's loving and merciful response to our sincere repentance. As Faustino de Jesús Zamora Vargas mentions in his devotional on gratitude, when we humble ourselves and sincerely seek God, He surprises us with His mercies and forgives us. Your call to gratefully return God's gifts is an appropriate response to the goodness and grace we receive from Him. May your heart remain sensitive to the work of the Holy Spirit and may you share that gratitude with those around you. May the peace and blessing of God always accompany you. Amen! 🙏
Francisco Diaz S.: God delays but does not forget.- God exalts the humble, protects the just. protects his subjects.- God also humiliates the proud, banishes the wicked, punishes the unjust.- Everything in due time.- God's times are perfect
Francis, your reflection on the way God works in people's lives reflects a deep understanding of His sovereignty and justice. As Faustino de Jesús Zamora Vargas mentioned in his devotional, God produces changes and surprises in response to the humility and prayer of His people. Your words about the exaltation of the humble and the humiliation of the proud connect with the idea of ​​gratitude and humility presented in the aforementioned text. Recognizing that God's timing is perfect invites us to trust in His divine plan, knowing that He will act at the right time. May you continue to hold on to the truth that God does not forget and that His justice prevails. May His peace and wisdom be with you always! God bless you abundantly! 🙏
Luis Fernando Bautista: Our prayer is for the word of God to reach hard-to-reach places and fulfill God's purpose in those places. God bless you today and every day of your life.
Luis Fernando, your prayer for the spread of the Word of God in places that are difficult to access is powerful and reflects a heart sensitive to missionary work. As Faustino de Jesús Zamora Vargas mentions in his devotional, God's grace is manifested in various ways, including through missionaries who bring the gospel to remote corners of the world. Your desire for the Word to reach those places and fulfill God's purpose there is an expression of love and compassion for those who have not yet heard the message of salvation. May your prayer be like a seed that sprouts and bears fruit in missionary work. May the blessing and favor of God be with you every day of your life. May God keep you and strengthen you in your intercession for the lost! 🙏
Alba Fuentes : Thank God for the pioneers of the gospel because they did not give up despite how difficult it was, now we worship God freely ❤️🙏🤗
Alba, your recognition and gratitude for the pioneers of the gospel who have paved the way so that today you can worship God freely is moving. As Faustino de Jesús Zamora Vargas points out in his devotional, the persistence and humility of those who humbled themselves and sought God have brought fruits of blessing and freedom in worship. Your grateful heart reflects the importance of remembering and valuing the work of those who have sacrificed so that others may know Christ. May that gratitude translate into a renewed commitment to continue worshiping God with freedom and dedication. May His love and peace continue to fill your life. May God bless you greatly on your journey of faith! ❤️🙏🤗