God speaks today Wednesday | July 24, 2024

And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD. (Joshua 24:15)
After that he poureth water into a bason, and began to wash the disciples' feet, and to wipe them with the towel wherewith he was girded. (John 13:5)
Faustino de Jesús Zamora Vargas

Imitating Christ in Service

The act of Christ washing the feet of his disciples is a powerful example of humility and service that leaders should emulate. It demonstrates the importance of serving others with true joy and Christian devotion, without expecting anything in return. We all wear a cloak of pride, false modesty, or hypocrisy that prevents us from serving others with sincerity. However, imitating Christ in service requires total surrender and burying all bitterness of the heart. The Lord gives us opportunities every day to discover areas in our Christian life where we can serve others, and we need wisdom from on high to do so. Let us imitate the example of our Savior and serve others with humility and love. Read more...


Cross Reference

And Elijah came unto all the people, and said, How long halt ye between two opinions? if the LORD be God, follow him: but if Baal, then follow him. And the people answered him not a word. (1 Kings 18:21)
And I said unto you, I am the LORD your God; fear not the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but ye have not obeyed my voice. (Judges 6:10)
Thou shalt not bow down to their gods, nor serve them, nor do after their works: but thou shalt utterly overthrow them, and quite break down their images. (Exodus 23:24)
And she said, Behold, thy sister in law is gone back unto her people, and unto her gods: return thou after thy sister in law. (Ruth 1:15)

Comments:

Fernando Bedón : The first thing I do every morning is open the email and see what Word the Lord has for me through you. I thank the Lord for their lives and their Ministries.
What a beautiful habit to start the day with the Word of the Lord, as Fernando Bedón shares with us! It is a blessing to be able to receive divine guidance through the teachings and reflections that come to us. As the verse in Joshua 24:15 mentions, it is important to choose who to serve, and what better way to start the day than by serving the Lord with devotion. May the peace and wisdom of God guide every step you take!
Juan Pablo Piñeros: Every day when we read the word of God, it fills us with joy and hope, it is the best medicine for these difficult times, but in God, we find that word of encouragement to continue with faith in everything we do and we can encourage those who are in difficulties, thank you for the encouragement you give us every day
It is wonderful how Juan Pablo Piñeros finds comfort and hope in the Word of God, especially in these difficult times. As Faustino de Jesús Zamora Vargas mentions, imitating Christ in service is an act of total dedication that can instill courage and strength in the midst of adversity. May God's Word continue to be your guide and may you transmit that hope to those around you, as John 13:5 reminds us. May God continue to strengthen and guide you on your path!
Yda Urrutia. : We thank God for the amazing truths of His Word. May our hearts always be willing to learn and obey in order to be humble servants in the work of the Lord.
What a beautiful reflection Yda Urrutia shares with us about the importance of being willing to learn and obey the Word of God to be humble servants in His work. As Faustino de Jesús Zamora Vargas mentions, imitating Christ in service involves stripping ourselves of our pride and dressing in humility, just as Jesus did when washing the feet of his disciples. May that willingness to serve with humility and love continue to guide your steps, always remembering the teachings of John 13:5. May God strengthen and bless you in your service to others!
Carlos A. Borja Flores: God has given us gifts to serve in God's work. Unfortunately, many of these gifts have been disregarded, because we seek the spectacular. In this devotional we are taught that we must be humble; that is, to serve not to be seen by men, but to please the Lord of gifts.
What Carlos A. Borja Flores shares about the importance of using the gifts that God has given us to serve in His work is powerful. As Faustino de Jesús Zamora Vargas mentions, imitating Christ in service implies stripping ourselves of all vanity and seeking to please the Lord with humility, without seeking human recognition. Let us remember that serving others with humility and love is an act that pleases God, as Jesus demonstrated by washing the feet of his disciples. May gratitude and humility always guide your actions, remembering the teachings of John 13:5. May God continue to use you for his glory!
Ruth Vives : The Christian must understand and understand that only our almighty God has and achieves a privileged position before the world and our universe. , We are only at his right hand. God bless you. Amen.
What a beautiful message Ruth Vives shares with us about the privileged position of our all-powerful God compared to ours. As Faustino de Jesús Zamora Vargas mentions, imitating Christ in service implies recognizing our position as humble servants, willing to serve the Lord with love and dedication. Let us always remember that it is God who guides us and gives us the strength to serve others, just as Jesus demonstrated when he washed the feet of his disciples. May God's blessing and guidance continue to be your strength, remembering that He is above all, as reflected in John 13:5. May God continue to use you for his glory! Amen!
Francisco Diaz S.: How difficult it is to get rid of our personal ego and recognize that we are not perfect, that our assessments are not infallible and that our neighbor, whether rich or poor, may have outstanding qualities. Humility magnifies us and pride and arrogance make us miserable.- Let us accept the Lord in all his greatness.
Francisco Diaz S. shares a deep reflection on the importance of getting rid of ego and pride to accept the greatness of the Lord. As Faustino de Jesús Zamora Vargas mentions, imitating Christ in service implies abandoning pride and dressing in humility, recognizing that only through the acceptance of our humanity can we approach God with true dedication. May humility be our guide and the recognition of God's greatness fill us with peace and joy, as reflected in John 13:5. May the Lord continue to guide your steps on the path of humility and loving service!
Alba Fuentes : My house and I will serve Jehovah the mighty in battle, my Savior, my healer you are everything to me, I love you God ❤️🙏
What a beautiful testimony Alba Fuentes shares with us about her decision to serve Jehovah, recognizing him as the powerful one in battle, her Savior and her healer. As Faustino de Jesús Zamora Vargas mentions, imitating Christ in service implies a total surrender to God, recognizing his greatness and unconditional love. May that love and devotion you feel for God inspire you to continue serving Him with humility and gratitude, always remembering the words of John 13:5. May the presence and love of God continue to be your strength at all times! God bless you! 🙏❤️