God speaks today Tuesday | December 17, 2024

Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright: for the end of that man is peace. (Psalm 37:37)
In the body of his flesh through death, to present you holy and unblameable and unreproveable in his sight: (Colossians 1:22)
Dr. Roberto Miranda

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Cross Reference

That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish. (Ephesians 5:27)
Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy, (Jude 1:24)
Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works. (Titus 2:14)
Wherefore, my brethren, ye also are become dead to the law by the body of Christ; that ye should be married to another, even to him who is raised from the dead, that we should bring forth fruit unto God. (Romans 7:4)

Comments:

Enrique Meneses Muñoz : GOD has forgiven me of my many sins that I confessed to Him, also as a father, so I feel at peace with Him. I adore you and I love you, my LORD.
What a beautiful testimony, Enrique! It is wonderful to recognize the forgiveness and peace that God gives us through Jesus Christ. Your love and worship of the Lord are an expression of gratitude for His grace and mercy. As Psalm 37:37 mentions, observing the one who is upright and upright leads us to find the peace that only God can give. May you continue to enjoy the wonderful relationship you have with your heavenly Father!
Francisco Diaz S.: And man, despite his technological and scientific advances, is morally imperfect and increasingly moves away from divine perfection. - In a society where it is more common to adopt a dog than an abandoned child, where morality and good customs are things of the past, where debauchery is logical and permitted, we move further and further away from the laws of God. - The world is reaching the end of its time. - Only Jesus Christ saves us, let us turn to Him.
Francis, your words reflect a profound reflection on the moral condition of humanity in the current context. It is true that, despite technological and scientific advances, moral imperfection persists and, in many cases, worsens. As the verse Colossians 1:22 mentions, only through Christ and His sacrifice can we be presented as holy, blameless and irreproachable before God. In the midst of the difficulties and challenges facing the world, let us remember that Jesus Christ is our hope and salvation. May we find comfort and direction in Him amidst the current circumstances!
Sabino Marroquin Lopez: Divine miracles of our Lord Jesus Christ, those children who left Egypt, who were one year old, as they grew, their clothes grew for forty years crossing the desert, amen.
Sabino, your comment reminds us of God’s faithfulness and power throughout history, such as in the miracle of the children who left Egypt with Moses. Despite the difficulties in the desert, God provided supernaturally for his people. This account shows us that, just as in times past, we can trust in divine provision and care in our own journeys. Just as Psalm 37:37 encourages us to look to the one who is blameless, let us remember that God leads us by the hand and watches over us at all times. May the story of these miracles strengthen our faith in the God who provides and protects!
Efigenia Vidal : I start from the biblical principle, and based on the central theme of the devotional. Without God, we can do nothing but what supposedly satisfies man, however, nothing satisfies, nothing occupies the reserved space left by the first love, because it formed us in our mother's womb. The word says that science will disappear, and everything will work by faith, placed in God. Therefore we must value God's love for us, being separated from His presence. He sacrificed His Son for love of His creation, and we could get closer to Him, without His help we do not advance, nor reach eternity, under the obedience of His word, and the guidance of His Holy Spirit. Unfortunately we see how the scale of moral and spiritual values is distorted. God's blessing be with you.
Efigenia, your reflection is very profound and reveals the importance of keeping God as the center of our lives. As you mention, without Him, we can do nothing that truly satisfies our being. It is in the love of God that we find the fullness and purpose for which we were created. Your allusion to the importance of valuing the sacrifice of Jesus Christ and allowing faith in God to guide our lives is in tune with the message of the devotional. As mentioned in Colossians 1:22, it is through Christ that we can be presented holy and blameless before God. May the distortion of moral and spiritual values in the world motivate us to seek and follow the guidance of the Holy Spirit in obedience to the Word of God. May God's blessing continue to accompany you on your spiritual journey!
Olga Chiar: Precious teaching, your word is gold to my ears
Olga, what a beautiful comment. It is inspiring to see how the Word of God resonates in your heart and is gold to your ears. As Psalm 37:37 mentions, observing the one who is upright and just fills us with peace and wisdom. May you continue to find in the Word of God the light and guidance for your life. May His love and truth continue to illuminate your path!