God speaks today Sunday | November 10, 2024

And know ye this day: for I speak not with your children which have not known, and which have not seen the chastisement of the LORD your God, his greatness, his mighty hand, and his stretched out arm, (Deuteronomy 11:2)
And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. (Ephesians 6:4)
Faustino de Jesús Zamora Vargas

The value of the father as a spiritual guide (Part II. The Discipline)

In Psalm 23, David expresses his appreciation for God's discipline. The rod and staff of the shepherd represent discipline and correction. Accepting discipline is a sign of God's love for us. As parents, we need to discipline our children in a way that inspires them rather than discourages them. God has given us a task to lead our children in the fear of God, and we need His help to do so. Discipline is necessary and leads to life. Read more...


Cross Reference

Chasten thy son while there is hope, and let not thy soul spare for his crying. (Proverbs 19:18)
Fathers, provoke not your children to anger, lest they be discouraged. (Colossians 3:21)
Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. (Proverbs 22:6)
And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up. (Deuteronomy 6:7)

Comments:

Mincoli Herrera : Love is character, in the current message it speaks of discipline and part of love, love is character that is mixed with all daily life, each remnant is the expression of the love of the heavenly Father God, for each one of us as earthly and spiritual parents that we are.
Mincoli Herrera, thank you for your reflection on the love and discipline that are intertwined in our daily lives. As Faustino de Jesús Zamora Vargas mentions in his devotional, discipline is a manifestation of God's love for us, both in our relationship with Him and in our work as earthly parents. Let us remember that discipline, when applied with love and wisdom, can be a path to life and spiritual growth, as expressed in the proverb: "The commandment is a lamp, instruction is a light, and discipline is the path to life" (Proverbs 6:23). May the love and discipline we receive from the heavenly Father guide our character and our actions at all times!
Enrique Meneses Muñoz : I thank you, my LORD, because the punishment I have received from you is small compared to my sins. I adore you for all that you have done for me, GOD.
Enrique Meneses Muñoz, your gratitude and adoration of the Lord are examples of humility and gratitude that we should imitate. As Faustino de Jesús Zamora Vargas mentions in his devotional, the discipline we receive from the Lord is a sign of His love and care for us. Let us remember that, despite our mistakes, God loves us and corrects us for our own good, as it says in Revelation 3:19: "As many as I love, I rebuke and discipline." Let us continue to thank and adore the Lord for His unconditional love and for the discipline that helps us grow in His path. May His blessings and His correction always guide us toward a life closer to Him!
Carlos A. Borja Flores: A devotional that should be meditated on deeply by those of us who are parents, especially in a world that does not want to accept that children must be guided by their parents. As Faustino Zamora V. says in this devotional, "To guide our children in the fear of God, it is necessary for them to understand that our discipline, even if it comes from an imperfect parent, is beautifully necessary. We cannot leave everything to God." In other words, we cannot shirk our responsibility as parents.
Carlos A. Borja Flores, your words reflect the importance and challenge of being a parent today. Faustino de Jesús Zamora Vargas reminds us in his devotional that the discipline we impart to our children, even if it comes from imperfect parents, is essential to guide them in the fear of God. As also mentioned in Proverbs 13:24, diligent discipline is a sign of love for children. It is essential to assume our responsibility as parents in the spiritual formation of our children, guiding them with love and firmness. May the Lord grant us the wisdom and strength necessary to fulfill this important role in the lives of our children. May God bless us in this transcendental task!
Francisco Diaz S.: The family is the foundation of society; a family with good moral, ethical and religious principles has good children, just as good plants bear good fruit. Let us accept Christ into our homes, He is the Good Shepherd.
Francisco Díaz S., your words highlight the importance of family values in the formation of good children, as Faustino de Jesús Zamora Vargas mentions in his devotional. The discipline and spiritual guidance we offer as parents have a significant impact on the development of our children. By accepting Christ in our homes as the Good Shepherd, we are laying a solid foundation for our family to grow in moral, ethical, and religious principles. May the presence of Christ in our homes be the foundation upon which we build solid relationships and a parenting that honors God. May his guidance and love continue to strengthen our families on the path of faith!
Sabino Marroquín López: I spent many years without truly knowing God, because when I was a child I did not read the Holy Bible, which is the word by which we know God, today I read Biblical passages and remain on the path of the Lord, I thank God at all times of my life, amen.
Sabino Marroquín López, your testimony reflects the importance of knowing and following the Word of God in our lives, as Faustino de Jesús Zamora Vargas mentions in his devotional. Through reading the Bible and staying on the path of the Lord, we experience his guidance and unconditional love. It is comforting to see how, despite not having had an early introduction to the Word, you have found in it the path to God. May your testimony inspire others to seek the truth and presence of God through the Scriptures. May you continue to grow in your faith and live in communion with the Lord at all times in your life! God bless you!
Ruth Vives.: A good Christian must be willing to follow the biblical commandments and accept the discipline they entail. He must not protest what they require of us before God. God bless you. Amen.
Ruth Vives, your reflection on the willingness to follow the biblical commandments and accept the discipline they imply is fundamental in our Christian life, as Faustino de Jesús Zamora Vargas highlights in his devotional. Recognizing the importance of divine discipline and obedience to the commandments brings us closer to God and helps us grow in our faith. May your commitment to accept what God asks of us in His Word be an example for others and a sign of your surrender to His will. May God continue to bless you and guide you on your journey of faith! Amen!
Moises Mora : Good First of all, instructing a child in his path is real in the way we see it, because that child will stop being a child and when young he will live in fear of the Lord and in respect for this society in which we live today, regardless of the country we live in, what happens is the same, and we have only given him instruction and our model to follow with the rod and the lance to catch him and not get derailed by the challenges that life gives us, thanks to me I am saved and a model to follow, oh instructing was not recommended for a son or for anyone, thank you Lord for everything, and to be able to be a guide of what you give us today at home and outside the home, amen.
Moisés Mora, your comment highlights the importance of instructing our children in the way of the Lord, as Faustino de Jesús Zamora Vargas mentions in his devotional. Guiding children and young people in the fear of the Lord and in respect for society is a fundamental commitment that we as parents must assume. By providing them with instruction based on discipline and a role model, we give them tools to face life's challenges with wisdom and spiritual strength. May your testimony of gratitude to God for his guidance and salvation be an inspiration to other parents. May the Lord continue to strengthen you in your role as a guide at home and in the community. Amen! God bless you!
Martha Eugenia Caro Montañez : Amen Amen, how distorted correction is today, society is in chaos because this generation, yes. Knowledge of the Lord we have lost our way with dysfunctional homes in which correction is understood as abuse. He who does not correct does not love, Thank you Lord for allowing us to fall into our own mistakes to come to ourselves like the prodigal son and repent for not having done well the task of correcting the child so that when he grows up his path is good, Thank you very much 🙏
Martha Eugenia Caro Montañez, your words reflect a profound truth about the importance of loving correction and discipline in the upbringing of our children, as Faustino de Jesús Zamora Vargas mentions in his devotional. In a society where correction is often misunderstood, it is crucial to remember that correcting with love and wisdom is a sign of genuine care and concern. Recognizing our own mistakes and learning from them allows us to grow and improve in the task of guiding our children on the right path. May your testimony inspire others to reflect on correction and discipline, reminding them that correcting with love is part of God’s plan to raise our children in a fair and loving way. May the Lord continue to guide you in your work as a mother and give you wisdom at every step! Thank you for sharing your reflection! 🙏