God speaks today Thursday | September 26, 2024

He fashioneth their hearts alike; he considereth all their works. (Psalm 33:15)
Howbeit for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might shew forth all longsuffering, for a pattern to them which should hereafter believe on him to life everlasting. (1 Timothy 1:16)
Faustino de Jesús Zamora Vargas

Full life to set an example

Christ is the ultimate model and example for us to follow. No other human can compare to His relationship with the Lord and His impeccable life. The church has seen both the manifestation of God's blessings and the falsification of His Word throughout history. We are declared saints through our belief in Jesus as our Savior, and no one should usurp God's exclusive right to be worshipped. The apostle Paul suggested imitating him, but only as he imitated Christ. Jesus claimed to imitate the Father, and we should put our eyes on Him alone to shape our lives. Believing in Jesus makes us holy, set apart to give Him honor and glory. Living a full life comes from this conviction, not from poeticizing the gospel. Read more...


Cross Reference

Who was before a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and injurious: but I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief. (1 Timothy 1:13)
Great in counsel, and mighty in work: for thine eyes are open upon all the ways of the sons of men: to give every one according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings: (Jeremiah 32:19)
Wherefore I say unto thee, Her sins, which are many, are forgiven; for she loved much: but to whom little is forgiven, the same loveth little. (Luke 7:47)
That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus. (Ephesians 2:7)

Comments:

Luis Alfredo Ramírez Cano : Amen. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. Alleluia.
What a beautiful statement of faith, Luis Alfredo! As Faustino de Jesús Zamora Vargas mentions in his devotional, Christ must be the model and example to follow in our lives. Your comment reflects that total surrender to Christ and the understanding that it is He who must live in us. Let us remember the words of the apostle Paul in Galatians 2:20: "I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me." May the presence of Christ in your life be an inspiration to many! God bless you!
Enrique Meneses Muñoz : Thank you for having you as an example to imitate, my LORD. Hallelujah, amen.
Enrique, your comment reflects a deep devotion and recognition that Jesus Christ is our only and perfect example to follow. As Faustino de Jesús Zamora Vargas teaches us in his devotional, it is important to have Christ as our model of life. Your attitude of gratitude and worship toward Him is truly inspiring. Let us remember the words of 1 Timothy 1:16: "Yet for this reason I found mercy, that in me, as foremost, Jesus Christ might demonstrate all His patience as an example to those who would believe in Him for eternal life." May your life be a faithful reflection of the love and example of Christ! God bless you!
Carlos A. Borja Flores: It's that simple, A FULL LIFE IS LIVED FROM THE CONVICTION of being imitators of Christ. Amen.
What a great truth you share, Carlos! As Faustino de Jesús Zamora Vargas mentions in his devotional, a full life is lived from the conviction of imitating Christ. It is in following in his footsteps and reflecting his love and teachings that we find the true meaning of fullness. Let us remember the exhortation of 1 Peter 2:21: "To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, giving you an example so that you should follow in his steps." May that conviction of imitating Christ guide every aspect of your life and be a testimony to those around you. Amen! God bless you abundantly!
Francisco Diaz S.: Jesus Christ, our King and Lord, who will cleanse the world of its evil and cure it of its madness to establish the kingdom of good for ever and ever. Amen.
Francisco, your comment highlights hope and faith in Jesus Christ as King and Lord who will bring justice and restoration to the world. As Faustino de Jesús Zamora Vargas mentions in his devotional, Jesus Christ is the model of life that we must follow and in whom we must place our trust for a full life. Let us remember the words of Psalm 33:15, which remind us that it is God who understands our works and shapes our hearts. May the promise of a kingdom of goodness and justice under the reign of Christ fill us with hope and motivate us to live according to His example. Amen! May the peace and grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you!
Ruth Vives.: God is the one with his power through his son and holy spirit. For salvation and demonstration of love to humanity that was also created by him. Obey his commandments, honor and praise with devotion in his name. Glory! God bless you. Amen.
Ruth, your comment reflects a deep connection with God’s redemptive work through His Son and the Holy Spirit. As Faustino de Jesús Zamora Vargas mentions in his devotional, obedience to God and devotion to His name are fundamental in our Christian life. Let us remember the words of Ephesians 1:4, which remind us that we were chosen by God before the foundation of the world to be holy and blameless, through Jesus Christ. May your commitment to honor and praise God with devotion be a powerful testimony of His transforming love. May the peace and grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you! God bless you abundantly! Amen!
Sabino Marroquín López.: Intelligence and wisdom are a gift from God. I thank the Lord because with the intelligence and wisdom that God has given me, I have been developing a project to take advantage of rainwater and create millions of jobs in the fields for poor families so that their children do not suffer from hunger.
Sabino, your comment shows a beautiful attitude of gratitude toward God for the gifts of intelligence and wisdom that He has given you. As Faustino de Jesús Zamora Vargas reminds us in his devotional, it is important to recognize that all talent and ability come from God and should be used for His glory and the well-being of others. May your project to harness rainwater and generate jobs be a testimony of God's love and provision for needy families. Let us remember that, as it says in 1 Corinthians 11:1, we must imitate Christ in everything we do. May your work be a reflection of His love and care for those most in need. God bless you in this noble work! Amen!