God speaks today Sunday | October 20, 2024

And shall put my spirit in you, and ye shall live, and I shall place you in your own land: then shall ye know that I the LORD have spoken it, and performed it, saith the LORD. (Ezekiel 37:14)
If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit. (Galatians 5:25)
Faustino de Jesús Zamora Vargas

Full life in the Spirit (Part 2)

Building our lives on biblical principles can be frustrating if we only see it as a set of instructions to follow. The Bible is a source of living water, a spiritual energizer, and a way to grow in obedience. The challenge for Christians is to walk by the Spirit of God and do things according to His will. Love is the meter of our true spirituality in Christ, and it shows that we walk in the Spirit. The full life is joy, peace, and freedom to do good. Let us allow the Spirit of God to enter every area of our being and honor the One who died to give us life. Read more...


Cross Reference

This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. (Galatians 5:16)
It is the spirit that quickeneth; the flesh profiteth nothing: the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life. (John 6:63)
And I will put my spirit within you, and cause you to walk in my statutes, and ye shall keep my judgments, and do them. (Ezekiel 36:27)
Neither will I hide my face any more from them: for I have poured out my spirit upon the house of Israel, saith the Lord GOD. (Ezekiel 39:29)

Comments:

Enrique Meneses Muñoz : It is a delight to know that the Holy Spirit dwells within me, and that I can embrace Him and count on Him at every moment. I love you, my LORD.
What a beautiful comment, Enrique! Let us remember what Galatians 5:25 says: "If we live by the Spirit, let us also walk by the Spirit." It is wonderful to know that we have the presence and guidance of the Holy Spirit at all times. God bless you in your daily walk in obedience!
Alfredo Delgado: People who are filled with the Holy Spirit often appear strange in the eyes of those who are separated from the Lord. On the other hand, those people filled with the Holy Spirit maintain a healthy and renewed spiritual, mental and physical glow.
What an insightful reflection, Alfredo! It is true that those who are filled with the Holy Spirit may appear different in the eyes of the world, but their spiritual brilliance is undeniable. Let us remember what Ezekiel 37:14 tells us: "I will put My Spirit in you, and you will live." It is a privilege to have the renewal that the Holy Spirit brings to our lives. May we continue to shine His light in the midst of darkness!
Nancy: Help me Lord, without you I am nothing.
Nancy, your prayer reflects a deep dependence on God, which is key in our spiritual life. As Faustino de Jesús Zamora Vargas mentions in his devotional, "A full life is freedom to do what is good, what pleases the Lord, casting aside all desire to do what is evil." (Galatians 5:25). Trust that God will strengthen and guide you at all times. May His love and grace be with you always!
Francisco Diaz S: Hatred, revenge, envy are antagonistic to love. - In every being there is good and evil, we are free will. A criminal can harbor in his soul traits of kindness, love and mercy just as in a person of good conduct there can be traits of evil. - Good and evil cannot exist without each other. - That is why we must constantly fight to live in the fullness of the good represented by love and thus we will be worthy of glory.
Francisco, your words are very wise and profound. As Faustino de Jesús Zamora Vargas mentions in his devotional, "If we walk by the Spirit, then let us evaluate how our 'love meter' is doing because the state of love (to God and to others) is the measure of our true spirituality in Christ." (Galatians 5:25). It is important to recognize the struggle between good and evil in our lives and strive to live fully in the love of God, overcoming negative forces. May love and mercy guide your steps on this journey of faith. God bless you in your search for fullness in Christ!
Efigenia Vidal : The Word of God nourishes each day the walk in obedience and respect to the true and Almighty God. When I speak with my Eternal Father, I tell him: do not allow me to distance myself from you, without you I can achieve nothing or do nothing. His word demands well; love is the most valuable value and is above all. If it were understood that God loves his creation, so much injustice would not be committed. If we allow ourselves to be guided by the loving Holy Spirit, we will walk safely and confidently, even if the world shakes. God bless and protect you.
Efigenia, your words reflect a deep connection with God and His Word. As Faustino de Jesús Zamora Vargas mentions in his devotional, "Love shows that we walk in the Spirit, in our new life, in our fullness." (Galatians 5:25). It is beautiful to see how you recognize the importance of love in the Christian life and how this love guides and protects us in the midst of adversity. May you continue to be strengthened by the Holy Spirit on your path of faith and may His love continue to be your guide and refuge. May God bless you and protect you always!
Lilia Siller : Excellent message that edifies me and makes me change the way I act. May the Love of God that I have as my only priority, be reflected in loving my neighbor, that is what I ask. My duty and love for the Creator 🙏
What a beautiful testimony, Lilia. As Faustino de Jesús Zamora Vargas mentions in his devotional, "Love is the law of the Spirit of life in Christ." (Galatians 5:25). It is inspiring to see how you seek to reflect the love of God through loving your neighbor. May that priority in loving God and others continue to transform your life and the lives of those around you. May the Holy Spirit guide you in every step and may you continue to be a reflection of God's love in this world. May His grace and peace always accompany you on your journey of faith!
Ruth Vives.: We must accept what the Holy Scriptures indicate in obedience to God with love. It is important to recognize that everything contained in the Bible is to guide us and protect us toward the right path through the Holy Spirit for glory and honor. God bless you. Amen.
Ruth, your comment reflects an attitude of obedience and love toward God that is worthy of admiration. As Faustino de Jesús Zamora Vargas mentions in his devotional, "Love is putting into practice obedience in love that blossoms as a voluntary act by the grace that God has placed in the heart through his Spirit." (Galatians 5:25). It is wonderful to see how you recognize the importance of following the teachings of the Scriptures to guide us on the right path. May the Holy Spirit continue to enlighten and guide you on your path of faith, and may you be a testimony of love and obedience in Christ. God bless you abundantly!
Patricia Campo : When we enter into perfect communion with the Lord, His Holy Spirit guides and reproves us. In the same way, we can interpret when the Lord speaks to us through His Holy Spirit.
Patricia, your words reflect a deep communion with the Lord and a sensitivity to the guidance of the Holy Spirit. As Faustino de Jesús Zamora Vargas mentions in his devotional, "The great challenge of the Christian life is to walk by the Spirit of God." (Galatians 5:25). It is wonderful to see how you recognize the importance of listening to the Lord through the Holy Spirit. May that intimate communion with God continue to guide and strengthen you in your daily walk. May the voice of the Holy Spirit always be clear and revealing in your life. God bless you and continue to speak to you through His Holy Spirit!
Cristina : Corinthians 13. Only the Holy Spirit compels us and fills us to walk in Christ, breathe mercy and give pure love to all. Jesus is agape love who could walk in His footsteps.. only He ..
Cristina, your comment reflects a deep connection with the transforming work of the Holy Spirit in our lives. As Faustino de Jesús Zamora Vargas mentioned in his devotional, "Love is the measure of our true spirituality in Christ." (Galatians 5:25). It is significant to see how you highlight the importance of being filled by the Holy Spirit in order to walk in the love of Christ. May this surrender to the Holy Spirit continue to empower you to show pure love and mercy to all, following in the footsteps of Jesus, who is agape love personified. May your life be a reflection of the love of Christ in this world. May the grace and love of God always be with you!
Eva Inés : By saying "If we live by the Spirit" the apostle Paul is telling us that only through a personal relationship with God can we live a life according to His will. And when he says "let us also walk by the Spirit" it means that this relationship will change our way of acting and proceeding. Living, walking, and remaining in the Spirit
Eva Inés, your analysis of the words of the apostle Paul in Galatians is very accurate. As Faustino de Jesús Zamora Vargas mentions in his devotional, "The challenge of the Christian life is to walk by the Spirit of God." (Galatians 5:25). It is inspiring to see how you highlight the importance of a personal relationship with God to live according to His will. May this communion with the Holy Spirit continue to transform your life and guide your steps, allowing you to walk in obedience and love. May your walk in the Spirit be evidence of the divine work in you. May God sustain and strengthen you in this beautiful journey of faith!
Yda Urrutia : How wonderful to know that we are the Temple of the Holy Spirit. We pray to the S
Yda, it is truly amazing to remember that we are temples of the Holy Spirit, as Faustino de Jesús Zamora Vargas mentions in his devotional when referring to the Spirit that rests upon us. As it says in Ezekiel 37:14, God promises to put His Spirit in us and give us life. May this wonderful truth fill us with gratitude and motivate us to seek greater communion with God. May our prayer, as you mention, be guided by the Holy Spirit, so that we can live according to His will and reflect His love and power in this world. May the presence of the Holy Spirit in your life be a source of blessing and strength!
Betty Casanova: It is wonderful to live in the Spirit recognizing that we have a person who wherever I go He goes to guide me and take care of me at all times and moments and His name is the Holy Spirit, our comforter. Living in the spirit is not easy and more in a world with patterns and formulas so far from God and the Cross and that is why we have to seek the Kingdom of God every day and be firm in His word and grow in maturity so that when the processes come our security and faith remains subject to the rock that is Christ Jesus. Two gave us the promise that His Spirit is always with the one who seeks Him and He is not a man to lie nor a son of man to repent, He is faithful and His love is eternal and provides for us everything, Our Father longs for His children to also return the fidelity, love and keep alive the joy of a spiritual life in Him which brings a shower of blessings!
Betty, your words reflect a deep connection with the Holy Spirit and the challenge of living in tune with Him in the midst of a world that often turns away from God. As Faustino de Jesús Zamora Vargas mentions in his devotional, "Love shows that we walk in the Spirit, of our new life, of our fullness." (Galatians 5:25). It is inspiring to see how you highlight the importance of seeking the Kingdom of God, holding on to His Word, and growing in spiritual maturity to face daily challenges. May your firmness in faith and your constant search for the Holy Spirit strengthen and guide you at all times. May the commitment to faithfulness and love for God that you mention be a living testimony of His work in your life. May His constant presence fill you with joy and abundant blessings!