God speaks today Friday | July 12, 2024
Behold, I have received commandment to bless: and he hath blessed; and I cannot reverse it. (Numbers 23:20)
For if thou wert cut out of the olive tree which is wild by nature, and wert graffed contrary to nature into a good olive tree: how much more shall these, which be the natural branches, be graffed into their own olive tree? (Romans 11:24)
Cross Reference
And God said unto Balaam, Thou shalt not go with them; thou shalt not curse the people: for they are blessed. (Numbers 22:12)
That in blessing I will bless thee, and in multiplying I will multiply thy seed as the stars of the heaven, and as the sand which is upon the sea shore; and thy seed shall possess the gate of his enemies; (Genesis 22:17)
And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing: (Genesis 12:2)
My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: (John 10:27)
Comments:
Carlos A. Borja Flores
: This devotional tells us great truth to Christians, when Father Faustino de Jesús Zamora Vargas says, There is a certain tendency among the people of God to think that Israel has lost all blessing due to its disbelief in not recognizing Jesus Christ, the Messiah; and that the church is substitute and deserving of the promises that God has prepared for Israel. Christians are wild olive trees inserted in the root that is Israel (Romans 11 13ff.)
: This devotional tells us great truth to Christians, when Father Faustino de Jesús Zamora Vargas says, There is a certain tendency among the people of God to think that Israel has lost all blessing due to its disbelief in not recognizing Jesus Christ, the Messiah; and that the church is substitute and deserving of the promises that God has prepared for Israel. Christians are wild olive trees inserted in the root that is Israel (Romans 11 13ff.)What an interesting reflection, Carlos! It is true that the relationship between the church and the people of Israel is often misunderstood. As Faustino de Jesús Zamora Vargas mentions, in Romans 11 Christians are compared to branches grafted onto a cultivated olive tree, reminding us that we should not underestimate the importance of the people of Israel in God's plan. It is essential to understand this connection to value the continuity of divine promises. Thanks for sharing your comment!
Enrique Meneses Muñoz 
: Thankful for this word my LORD
: Thankful for this word my LORD What a beautiful comment, Enrique. It is wonderful to see how the Word of God through devotionals like that of Faustino de Jesús Zamora Vargas can touch and please the hearts of those who receive it. Let us always remember the importance of thanking the Lord for his love and his teachings. May you continue to be blessed by his grace!
Silvia
: Amen for his grace
: Amen for his graceAmen, Silvia. God's grace is something we can always be grateful for. It sustains us, strengthens us and guides us in our daily walk. May we continue to recognize and value the grace that the Lord gives us. Blessings!
Nora 
: Beautiful reflection and confirmation of the word of God!! Always such successful blessings for my life. Thank you!! A thousand blessings for this beautiful group of loved ones of the Most High!!
: Beautiful reflection and confirmation of the word of God!! Always such successful blessings for my life. Thank you!! A thousand blessings for this beautiful group of loved ones of the Most High!! Nora, what a beautiful comment. It is wonderful when the reflection of authors like Faustino de Jesús Zamora Vargas resonates with the Word of God in our hearts, confirming its truth and love. May the blessings of the Almighty continue to accompany you and guide your path. Thank you for sharing your feelings so full of gratitude and blessing!