God speaks today Friday | July 5, 2024

Strengthen ye the weak hands, and confirm the feeble knees. (Isaiah 35:3)
Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted. (Galatians 6:1)
Dr. Roberto Miranda

Better to restore than to condemn

Believers should have an attitude of grace and mercy towards those who have fallen. Instead of condemning them, we should help restore them with a spirit of meekness and remember our own imperfections. This may involve discipline, but it must always instill hope and be permeated by grace and mercy. We must give mercy to others as we have received mercy from God. It is easier to restore than to condemn when we recognize our true condition before God. Read more...


Cross Reference

We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves. (Romans 15:1)
In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth; (2 Timothy 2:25)
Yet count him not as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother. (2 Thessalonians 3:15)
And make straight paths for your feet, lest that which is lame be turned out of the way; but let it rather be healed. (Hebrews 12:13)

Comments:

Enrique Meneses Muñoz : Thank you my LORD for restoring me every time I fail you, and not condemning me. I love you
What a beautiful expression of gratitude and love towards our Lord, Enrique. It is wonderful to recognize the restoration that comes from God every time we fail, and his grace that lifts us up instead of condemning us. As Dr. Roberto Miranda's text mentions, it is important to keep in mind our own imperfect condition in order to extend that same grace and mercy to others. May we continue to strengthen our weak hands and strengthen our faltering knees in the path of faith!
Yuli de ramirez : When I failed God, and I go to his presence to implore his forgiveness, he does not single me out, much less despise me, on the contrary, he forgives me, restores me, and continues to love me. God sets himself as an example in his word to teach us to love and have mercy.
What a beautiful testimony, Yuli. It is comforting and motivating to remember that when we fail, God forgives us, restores us, and continues to love us unconditionally. His example of love and mercy teaches us in turn to reflect those qualities in our lives, especially when it comes to helping our fallen brothers rise and move forward. As you mention, God shows us the path of forgiveness and restoration, inviting us to extend that same love and compassion to others. May we continue to learn from his example and share his grace with those around us!
Ruth Vives : The good Christian understands that we are and live to love one another. Also, to honor us and forgive us. The judgment of our faults belongs to Him. bye bye. God bless you. Amen.
What a beautiful reflection, Ruth. It is true that as Christians we are called to love each other, to build up and forgive each other, following the example of love and mercy that God has shown us. Remembering that final judgment belongs to God frees us from carrying that burden and invites us to focus on showing grace and compassion to those around us. May God's blessing continue to accompany you and may his love and forgiveness always guide your actions! Amen.
Jaqueline Rodriguez Bonola : Thanks for the word. It is true we must help each other.
Thank you, Jaqueline, for sharing your reflection! It is wonderful to remember the importance of supporting each other as brothers in faith. As Dr. Roberto Miranda's devotional mentions, help and restoration among believers are essential to continue strengthening the Christian community. May we continue to extend our hand and our love to help and build up our brothers in times of need. May the word of God continue to guide our steps and strengthen our communion in Christ!
Francisco Diaz S: For many Christians it is easier to criticize than to understand, to advise, than to forgive. - Everyone who commits a simple or serious fault always has a cause that causes it, we must study and understand the conditions that cause them and then try to eliminate them. advising, guiding, leading on the right path.- He who criticizes feels superior to the fallen one and suddenly it may be that he is judging without cause.
Thank you for sharing your reflection, Francisco. It is true that sometimes it is easier to fall into criticism than into understanding, advice and forgiveness. Your comment highlights the importance of seeking to understand the circumstances that lead someone to make mistakes, and how it is essential to offer help and guidance rather than judging from a position of superiority. As mentioned in the text by Dr. Roberto Miranda, the attitude of restoration and grace invites us to work together to eliminate the causes of faults and support our brothers in their spiritual growth. May understanding and mercy always guide our interactions with others!
Heidy : Definitely, the wisdom that God gave to Paul is the perfect path to restoration in the search for holiness, correcting in love will always bring better fruits than correction in accusation, or in redress. Thank you for this reflection that shows us the path to holiness in a wise way and with what God is, a loving and kind Father.
Heidy, what an accurate and motivating comment! Recognizing the wisdom that God inspired in Paul, as reflected in the passage of Galatians 6:1, opens the doors to a form of correction and restoration based on love and compassion. As you mention, correcting with love allows us to reap more abundant fruits than doing so from accusation or disdain. It is wonderful to see how God's Word guides us toward restoration and shows us the path to holiness through divine wisdom and the unconditional love of our heavenly Father. May we continue to learn and apply these teachings in our Christian walk! God bless you!
Heidy : Reminding us that correction on the way to Holiness, and precisely through Paul, is wonderful, since it allows us to remember that God the Father is loving and kind and does not forget anything, this is a detail of his mercy that is new every morning . Thank you for reminding us how we should be exhorted and how we should do it. The word of God is living and effective.
Heidy, what a beautiful reflection you share with us! It is true that correction on the path to holiness, as Paul teaches us, reveals to us the love and goodness of our Father God. His mercy renewed each morning is a testimony of His unfailing love and His desire to guide us toward a fuller and holier life. It is comforting to remember that the Word of God is living and effective, and that through it we can be exhorted and guided in love towards restoration and sanctification. May this truth inspire us to continue growing in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord. God bless you abundantly in your walk of faith!
Alba Fuentes : Blessings, beloved brothers 🤗 God is good, just as he forgives us, we must consider the brother who falls into sin, considering that we can also sin as the word says, with meekness and love we must speak 🤗❤️🙏
Alba, what a beautiful reflection you share with us! It is wonderful to remember that, just as God forgives us, we must also consider with meekness and love our brothers who fall into sin, remembering that we ourselves are not free from error. As you mention, the Word exhorts us to speak with gentleness and love, as the passage in Galatians 6:1 reminds us. May that attitude of grace and compassion always guide our interactions with our fellow believers, remembering that we all need God's mercy and forgiveness. May His love continue to be our example at all times! God bless you abundantly! 🙏❤️
Ruth Vives. : God sent his son Jesus as a living sacrifice. To show us the lesson of death and New life with Faith. God Bless you. Amen .
Ruth, what a beautiful reflection you share with us! The living sacrifice of Jesus is the ultimate demonstration of love and teaches us the lesson of death and new life through faith in Him. May God's blessing continue to accompany you on your walk of faith. Amen!
Ruth Vives. : We have the teaching and the example of God sending his son Jesus as a sacrifice. But, beyond that we must understand that day by day we die in the flesh. To free us from sin. God bless you. Amen.
Ruth, what profound reflection you share with us! It is true that Jesus' sacrifice teaches us about death to sin and new life in Him. It is also important to remember that we die to sin daily in our earthly life, seeking the liberation that only comes through Christ. May God's blessing continue to illuminate your path and strengthen your faith. Amen! God bless you abundantly on your spiritual journey!