God speaks today Tuesday | June 25, 2024

The righteous shall flourish like the palm tree: he shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon. (Psalm 92:12)
I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing. (John 15:5)
Charles Spurgeon

Where do good works come from?

Good works cannot come from a depraved human nature, but only from a real conversion produced by the Spirit of God. They also come from a constant spiritual influence and union with Christ. Good works are gifts from God and cannot be produced by an unjust, unsaved, and ungodly person. Therefore, there can be little merit in them. Read more...


Cross Reference

I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. (Philippians 4:13)
That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God; (Colossians 1:10)
Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord, (2 Peter 1:2)
Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning. (James 1:17)

Comments:

Maximo Ruiz: We have to be connected to Christ all the time, many kisses we disconnect from Christ and we don't realize it, the presence of the Holy Spirit is gone and we don't realize it, and separated from Christ many things come, we stop praying, reading the word, we no longer speak. In new languages ​​we do not rebuke demons and sin does not bother us, so we must be connected to Christ so that things that do not please Christ bother us, make us uncomfortable, we have to feel rebuke when we see or hear things that do not please Christ. Christ when we are connected with Christ there is joy within us and rivers of living waters will flow Amen
Brother Maximo Ruiz, thank you for sharing your reflection on the importance of staying connected to Christ. As you mentioned, when we turn away from Him, we lose sensitivity to the presence of the Holy Spirit in our lives. It is essential to remember what it says in John 15:5, "I am the vine, you are the branches; he who abides in Me and I in him, he bears much fruit, for apart from Me you can do nothing." Your words remind us of the need to maintain this constant communion with Christ, so that His Word guides us, His Spirit strengthens us and we can be sensitive to what pleases or displeases our Lord. As Charles Spurgeon mentions in his devotional, good works spring from that union with Christ, from being grafted into Him and participating in His nature. May this reflection inspire us to seek that deep connection with our Lord every day, so that we can bear fruit that glorifies His name. May the Lord bless you and fill you with His grace! Amen!
Francisco Diaz S.: I am not perfect, no Christian can boast of being perfect, only Jesus Christ, God made man and who is seated at the right hand of the Father because he is perfect and who will return to this world full of glory to rescue the righteous and reject evil. of the world.- I come to his mercy to forgive my sins.
Brother Francisco Díaz S., thank you for sharing your humility and recognizing that as human beings, we are not perfect, but we find our perfection in Jesus Christ, who is our model and perfect Savior. As you mention, He alone is perfect, and it is through His sacrifice on the cross that we find forgiveness and redemption. Your comment reflects a deep dependence on God's mercy and grace to forgive our sins and restore us. This reminds us of the words of Psalm 92:12, "The righteous shall flourish like the palm, he shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon," pointing out that it is in the righteousness of Christ that we find our strength and spiritual growth. May the grace and mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ continue to guide your life and may you find comfort in His unfailing love. Let us continue to trust in His perfection and in His redemptive work in our lives. God bless you abundantly! Amen!
Ruth Vives.: The Christian must understand and understand what the granting of God's grace consists of. That it is not precisely doing good to those who do it that way. What it is doing, having and acting with good faith in accordance with the grace of God. God bless you. Amen.
Dear Ruth Vives, thank you for your thoughtful commentary on the grace of God and the way it manifests itself in our lives as Christians. It is essential to understand that God's grace goes beyond simply doing good to others, as you mention, but involves acting in good faith, in line with His will and purpose for our lives. Your words lead us to remember that God's grace enables us not only to do good works, but also to live with integrity and faith, reflecting His love and mercy in everything we do. As Charles Spurgeon mentions in his devotional, good works spring from a true conversion produced by the Spirit of God, and are the fruit of a constant spiritual influence in our lives. May the Lord continue to reveal His grace to you and strengthen you to live in accordance with His will. God bless you richly! Amen!
Sabino Marroquín López: What I am doing, a job of many years, is for the benefit of the most needy families, who have children and elderly people without resources to support themselves, I do everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, amen.
Dear Sabino Marroquín López, it is inspiring to hear about the work you have dedicated for many years to help the families most in need, especially those who lack basic resources for their livelihood. Your work on behalf of our Lord Jesus Christ reflects the love and compassion He taught us to have for others, especially the most vulnerable. Your actions are a living testimony of how God's grace is manifested through our lives, reaching out to those in need and being an instrument of blessing in their lives. As mentioned in John 15:5, "he who abides in Me and I in him bears much fruit," and your actions are a beautiful fruit of that connection with Christ. May the Lord continue to bless your work, strengthen you, and use your work to bring hope and help to those who need it most. May your dedication in service be richly rewarded in the Kingdom of heaven. God bless you greatly! Amen!
Marielena: God continue to bless you day by day brother. And in truth, you are right, we have to feed ourselves on his word and follow his ordinance and take his hand to walk in obedience and righteousness, with Jesus in our lives we will be more than conquerors and we can do nothing what to do if we do not let his holy spirit guide us since his mercy follows us every day of our blessed life amen
Dear Marielena, thank you for your beautiful words of faith and encouragement. It is true that feeding on the Word of God and following his commandments allows us to walk in obedience and righteousness. As you mention, it is essential to take the hand of Jesus to be more than conquerors in this life, trusting in the constant guidance of His Holy Spirit. Your reminder about the importance of allowing God's mercy to follow us each day is comforting and encourages us to trust in His faithfulness and unfailing love. As Charles Spurgeon mentioned in his devotional, good works emanate from a constant spiritual influence exerted upon us, from the time of conversion to the hour of death. May the Lord continue to bless you and guide you in your walk of faith, strengthening you to be a living testimony of His love and grace. May His Holy Spirit grant you wisdom and discernment at all times. May God continue to bless you abundantly! Amen!
Alba Fuentes : God continue to bless your lives, beloved brothers 🤗 separated from our beloved Savior, nothing good awaits us, so holding his hand everything will turn out well for us, thank you God, I love you 🙏❤️🤗
Dear Alba Fuentes, thank you for your words full of love and blessing. It is true that apart from our Savior we cannot find true hope or goodness, but by holding His hand, everything will work out for us. Your expression of gratitude and love towards God is moving and reflects a deep connection with Him. Remembering the words of John 15:5, where Jesus tells us: "I am the vine, you are the branches; he who abides in Me and I in him, he bears much fruit," we can see the importance of staying united to Christ to May our lives bear fruit that glorifies God. May the constant presence of our Savior guide your steps, fill you with peace and strengthen you every day of your walk. May His love and grace always surround you. God bless you and guard you! Amen! 🙏❤️🤗