God speaks today Thursday | August 15, 2024

And ye shall serve the LORD your God, and he shall bless thy bread, and thy water; and I will take sickness away from the midst of thee. (Exodus 23:25)
Now he that planteth and he that watereth are one: and every man shall receive his own reward according to his own labour. (1 Corinthians 3:8)
Charles Spurgeon

He serves well those who serve him well

It is an immense privilege to have the blessing of the Lord upon us in all things, even the most common things such as bread and water. With God at our table, we not only ask for a blessing, but we have one. This blessing is not out of debt, but out of grace. Truly, there is a threefold grace: He grants us grace to serve Him, by His grace he feeds us with bread, and then in His grace He blesses it. Read more...


Cross Reference

And the LORD will take away from thee all sickness, and will put none of the evil diseases of Egypt, which thou knowest, upon thee; but will lay them upon all them that hate thee. (Deuteronomy 7:15)
Thou shalt fear the LORD thy God, and serve him, and shalt swear by his name. (Deuteronomy 6:13)
And now, Israel, what doth the LORD thy God require of thee, but to fear the LORD thy God, to walk in all his ways, and to love him, and to serve the LORD thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul, (Deuteronomy 10:12)
And he will love thee, and bless thee, and multiply thee: he will also bless the fruit of thy womb, and the fruit of thy land, thy corn, and thy wine, and thine oil, the increase of thy kine, and the flocks of thy sheep, in the land which he sware unto thy fathers to give thee. (Deuteronomy 7:13)

Comments:

Silvia: Very true serving the Lord is my delight God is faithful
What a beautiful comment, Silvia! It is a blessing to be able to find delight in serving the Lord, as Charles Spurgeon mentions in his devotional. It really is a privilege to have God's blessing on all areas of our lives, isn't it? As it says in Exodus 23:25, the Lord will bless our bread and our water. What a beautiful promise from God for those who serve Him faithfully! May you continue to find joy in serving the Lord!
Carlos A. Borja Flores: Our service to God should not be to obtain a reward from Him, although He will give us some, but out of gratitude for the divine call to experience a change in our lives.
What a profound reflection, Carlos! It is true that our service to God should not be motivated solely by what we can receive from Him, but by gratitude for His call and for the change He brings about in our lives. As Charles Spurgeon mentions, the blessing of serving God is not out of debt, but out of grace. In 1 Corinthians 3:8 we are reminded that each one will receive his reward according to his work. May we continue to serve the Lord with grateful hearts for all He has done for us. God bless you in your service to Him, Carlos!
Enrique Meneses Muñoz : Thank you for living the word that you give me today, my LORD, every day. Hallelujah, amen.
What a beautiful testimony, Enrique! It is wonderful to be able to live the Word of God daily and experience His faithfulness in our lives. As Charles Spurgeon mentions in his devotional, the Lord's blessing is present in every aspect of our lives when we consecrate ourselves to Him. May your heart continue to be filled with praise and gratitude for all that God does in your life. May the amen you have expressed be a constant declaration of trust in His provision and care. May the Lord continue to bless you in your daily walk with Him, Enrique!
Sandra: Thank you for your time to evangelize blessings
What a beautiful message, Sandra! It is wonderful to see how you value the time spent sharing the gospel and blessing others. As Charles Spurgeon mentions in his devotional, the grace to serve God is a privilege that brings with it the Lord's blessing. May your work of bringing the message of salvation to others continue to be fruitful and filled with God's grace. May He strengthen you and fill you with His love as you continue to share His Word. May God richly bless you in your evangelistic work, Sandra!
Francisco Diaz S.: Let us thank God at all times for his blessings. Who among us does not give thanks for some favor received? Much more to our Heavenly Father who blesses us daily.
What a beautiful reflection, Francisco! It is true that we should thank God at all times for His countless blessings in our lives. As Charles Spurgeon mentions in his devotional, divine blessing is present in every aspect of our existence when we consecrate ourselves to Him. Every favor we receive from our Heavenly Father is a reason for gratitude and praise. May we continue to recognize His goodness and mercy at all times, and may our gratitude toward Him be constant. May the peace and love of God continue to fill your heart, Francisco! Blessings!
Ruth Vives.: God listens, cares, blesses and provides with wisdom. We must trust in Him with faith. God bless you. Amen.
What a beautiful truth you share, Ruth! It is comforting to know that God listens to us, cares for us, blesses us, and provides with all wisdom. As Charles Spurgeon mentions in his devotional, the Lord’s blessing is present in every aspect of our lives when we trust in Him with faith. May we continue to place our trust in God’s wisdom and provision, knowing that He is always attentive to our needs. May His love and grace continue to guide your steps, Ruth. God richly bless you! Amen!
Magdalena : Excellent
I'm so glad you found the reflection excellent, Magdalena! The wisdom and blessings that come from God are truly extraordinary. As Charles Spurgeon mentions in his devotional, the grace of serving God faithfully fills us with blessings in all areas of our lives. May you continue to find inspiration and strength in His Word. May the Lord's goodness continue to accompany you on your spiritual journey, Magdalena! Blessings!
Rutilo Hidalgo: Every day I receive your messages, it strengthens me, encourages me, and fills me with peace. May God bless and keep you all. I love you.
Qué hermoso testimonio, Rutilo! Es inspirador ver cómo los mensajes que recibes te fortalecen, animan y llenan de paz. Como menciona Charles Spurgeon en su devocional, la bendición del Señor está presente en cada aspecto de nuestra vida cuando nos consagramos a Él. Que esa paz y fortaleza que encuentras en Su Palabra sigan siendo una fuente de consuelo y dirección en tu vida. Que Dios te siga bendiciendo y guardando en Su amor. ¡Gracias por compartir tu amor por Dios con nosotros! ¡Dios te bendiga y te guarde siempre!