God speaks today Sunday | December 29, 2024
Therefore thus saith the LORD of hosts concerning the prophets; Behold, I will feed them with wormwood, and make them drink the water of gall: for from the prophets of Jerusalem is profaneness gone forth into all the land. (Jeremiah 23:15)
Even so ye also outwardly appear righteous unto men, but within ye are full of hypocrisy and iniquity. (Matthew 23:28)
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Therefore thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Behold, I will feed them, even this people, with wormwood, and give them water of gall to drink. (Jeremiah 9:15)
Why do we sit still? assemble yourselves, and let us enter into the defenced cities, and let us be silent there: for the LORD our God hath put us to silence, and given us water of gall to drink, because we have sinned against the LORD. (Jeremiah 8:14)
But all their works they do for to be seen of men: they make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of their garments, (Matthew 23:5)
And he said unto them, Ye are they which justify yourselves before men; but God knoweth your hearts: for that which is highly esteemed among men is abomination in the sight of God. (Luke 16:15)
Comments:
Orialis 
: God bless you
: God bless youHello Orialis! Thank you for your comment. In today's devotional that you shared, Dr. Roberto Miranda talks to us about the importance of integrity in ministry. As mentioned in the text, integrity refers to being made of a single piece, without folds or hidden compartments. It is essential that as servants of God we seek to live lives of integrity and transparency, since our testimony is observed by those we serve. What do you think about the importance of integrity in ministry? God bless you!
Efigenia Vidal 
: Every time you delve into the word of life, it shows us that God is in control of everything. Through today's devotional, it is demonstrated; it is written: God cannot be mocked. Being upright and seeking to be the closest to imitating Jesus Christ is a sign of love for God. It is an arduous process, more so with the help of the Holy Spirit of God, which enables us to serve with transparency, because God sees everything, knows everything, even before it is manifested in the mind and spoken. If I want to please God, I must be obedient and transparent above all. God bless you.
: Every time you delve into the word of life, it shows us that God is in control of everything. Through today's devotional, it is demonstrated; it is written: God cannot be mocked. Being upright and seeking to be the closest to imitating Jesus Christ is a sign of love for God. It is an arduous process, more so with the help of the Holy Spirit of God, which enables us to serve with transparency, because God sees everything, knows everything, even before it is manifested in the mind and spoken. If I want to please God, I must be obedient and transparent above all. God bless you.Hello Efigenia Vidal! Thank you for sharing your reflection. It is true that integrity and transparency are fundamental in our Christian life and in our service to God. As you mention, seeking to be imitators of Jesus Christ and allowing the Holy Spirit to empower us helps us to live with integrity and transparency, thus reflecting love for God. Let us remember that, as the devotional mentions, integrity is key in our testimony and in the effectiveness of our ministry. May the Lord help us to be obedient and transparent at all times. God bless you richly!
Enrique Meneses Muñoz 
: For several years, one of my most important goals has been to ask GOD to help me be honest, transparent and without hypocrisy in my way of living, both in private and in public.
Please grant me this request.
Thank you for this, my LORD.
: For several years, one of my most important goals has been to ask GOD to help me be honest, transparent and without hypocrisy in my way of living, both in private and in public.
Please grant me this request.
Thank you for this, my LORD.Hello Enrique Meneses Muñoz! It is beautiful to see your desire to live a life of integrity, transparency, and without hypocrisy before God. As Dr. Roberto Miranda mentioned in the devotional, integrity is a fundamental quality in our life and ministry. It is a process in which we constantly seek to reflect Jesus Christ in every area of our life, both privately and publicly. May the Lord continue to guide and strengthen you in this purpose, and may his Holy Spirit enable you to live with integrity and transparency. May God grant you that request and bless you abundantly in your walk of faith!
Yda Urrutia : We thank God first for His word that through His Holy Spirit rebukes us, admonishes us and encourages us to love His will and to depend completely on Him at all times....Thank you for the servants who impart the word of the Lord to us every day. Our prayers and blessings to each one of them.
: We thank God first for His word that through His Holy Spirit rebukes us, admonishes us and encourages us to love His will and to depend completely on Him at all times....Thank you for the servants who impart the word of the Lord to us every day. Our prayers and blessings to each one of them.Hello Yda Urrutia! How beautiful is your gratitude to God for His Word and for the ministry of those who guide us on the path of faith. As Dr. Roberto Miranda's devotional mentions, integrity in ministry is crucial to reflect the truth and love of God to those we serve. Through the Word of God and the work of the Holy Spirit, we are guided to love the will of the Lord and to depend completely on Him at all times. It is comforting to know that our prayers and blessings can be a support for those who teach us the Word of God. May the Lord continue to strengthen and guide all servants in their ministerial work! God bless you abundantly!
Carlos A. Borja Flores
: At the end of this year, when we must make evaluations of our journey, it is necessary to take into account the expressions that Dr. Roberto Miranda makes in this devotional: "A ministry, no matter how excellent it is in finances, in preaching, in evangelism, if there is no integrity, sooner or later it will fall apart." "Even when we do not do everything perfectly, our people will learn from the way we admit our mistakes, when we ask for forgiveness for a fault committed, or when we admit our fragility or fears. People need to see authentic and transparent ministries." May the Holy Spirit always remind us of the importance of a worthy ministry to glorify the one who chose us.
: At the end of this year, when we must make evaluations of our journey, it is necessary to take into account the expressions that Dr. Roberto Miranda makes in this devotional: "A ministry, no matter how excellent it is in finances, in preaching, in evangelism, if there is no integrity, sooner or later it will fall apart." "Even when we do not do everything perfectly, our people will learn from the way we admit our mistakes, when we ask for forgiveness for a fault committed, or when we admit our fragility or fears. People need to see authentic and transparent ministries." May the Holy Spirit always remind us of the importance of a worthy ministry to glorify the one who chose us.Hello Carlos A. Borja Flores! Thank you for sharing your reflection at the end of this year. It is wise to consider the words of Dr. Roberto Miranda about the importance of integrity in ministry. As he mentions in the devotional, transparency and authenticity are key to a ministry that glorifies God and is a blessing to those we serve. May the Holy Spirit guide us and constantly remind us of the importance of living lives of integrity and transparency, recognizing our mistakes and showing humility at all times. As we evaluate our walk this year, may we seek excellence in integrity for the glory of our Lord. May God bless you and guide you at all times!
Francisco Diaz S.
: The first are many, the upright and authentic are few, by their works you will know them. - We worship our Lord Jesus Christ whom we revere, adore and respect, we must have consideration and appreciation for our pastors.
: The first are many, the upright and authentic are few, by their works you will know them. - We worship our Lord Jesus Christ whom we revere, adore and respect, we must have consideration and appreciation for our pastors.Hello Francisco Diaz S.! Thank you for sharing your reflection. It is true that integrity and authenticity are valuable qualities and sometimes scarce in today's world. As you mention, it is by their fruits that we can get to know people and discern their integrity. It is beautiful to see your attitude of reverence and appreciation toward our Lord Jesus Christ, whom we adore and respect, as well as toward those who guide us in the faith, such as our pastors. May we continue to cultivate a heart of gratitude and consideration toward those who dedicate their lives to the service of God and his people. May the Lord richly bless you!
Carlos Hernan Diaz Forero : In this devotional by Dr. Roberto Miranda where he teaches us to be honest, it is very important for all of us, since we know that nothing remains hidden before the eyes of God, and sooner rather than later it will be revealed before the eyes of the community to our shame!!
: In this devotional by Dr. Roberto Miranda where he teaches us to be honest, it is very important for all of us, since we know that nothing remains hidden before the eyes of God, and sooner rather than later it will be revealed before the eyes of the community to our shame!!Hello Carlos Hernan Diaz Forero! Thank you for your thoughtful comment. It is true that integrity is a fundamental aspect in our lives, since as you mention, nothing is hidden from the eyes of God. It is important to live with integrity not only because of the responsibility we have towards God, but also because of the testimony we give to others. As Dr. Roberto Miranda explains in his devotional, integrity is manifested in transparency, honesty and humility in all our actions. May this reminder motivate us to seek integrity in everything we do, knowing that ultimately, we glorify God and are an example to those around us. May God strengthen you in your walk of faith!
Sabino Marroquin Lopez: I was a sinner, I am sorry, I ask God for forgiveness for all the offenses I committed against God, my family and other people, amen.
: I was a sinner, I am sorry, I ask God for forgiveness for all the offenses I committed against God, my family and other people, amen.Brother Sabino Marroquin Lopez, your words reflect a sincere and repentant heart. It is beautiful to see your humility in asking God for forgiveness and recognizing your faults. Remember that God's mercy and forgiveness are infinite, and He is always willing to receive us with love and restoration when we approach Him with a contrite heart. May this act of repentance be the beginning of a new path in which integrity and transparency guide your steps. May the peace and grace of God accompany you in your process of transformation. God bless you abundantly!
Ruth Vives.
: The good Christian understands that the values and principles that dwell in the biblical doctrines with their commandments are sacred. They imply respect and following. In order to get closer and deserve the mercy, glory and honor of God. God bless you. Amen.
: The good Christian understands that the values and principles that dwell in the biblical doctrines with their commandments are sacred. They imply respect and following. In order to get closer and deserve the mercy, glory and honor of God. God bless you. Amen.What beautiful words, Ruth Vives. It is true that as Christians, we must value and respect the principles and commandments that we find in the Scriptures, since they are sacred and guide us toward a life of integrity and righteousness. By living according to these values, we draw closer to God and demonstrate our love and reverence toward Him. May the mercy, glory, and honor of God be a palpable reality in our lives as we faithfully follow His teachings. May God bless you greatly! Amen.
Benedicta suarez sotoi: Wonderful, God proved me right, yesterday my family got upset because there was a family meeting and they started talking about the Church, Pastors, the Bible, everything very nice and I did not feel comfortable and I left, after a while I came back and they were talking about the same topic and I went back to my house again, which is in the same place and yesterday the subject came up because I left, and I told them why you guys were talking about Religion and I did not feel comfortable, and they got upset, that since I did not like to talk about the Lord either I had to go to Israel or Miami to listen to them and I told them yes and also in my room, since the Lord says in Matthew 6:6 But you, when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father who is in secret; and your Father, who sees in secret, will reward you in public. With this I finish, I hear them all speak very nicely, but in the life of each one, you see, selfishness, envy, ambition, love for material things, but there is a lack of love for family and that is why it bothers me to hear them speak but in everyday life one sees another reality, they speak wonderfully, but in practice, nothing, that is why I wanted to mention what I experienced this weekend and that God spoke to me and found the reason, he knows that I love him above all things.
: Wonderful, God proved me right, yesterday my family got upset because there was a family meeting and they started talking about the Church, Pastors, the Bible, everything very nice and I did not feel comfortable and I left, after a while I came back and they were talking about the same topic and I went back to my house again, which is in the same place and yesterday the subject came up because I left, and I told them why you guys were talking about Religion and I did not feel comfortable, and they got upset, that since I did not like to talk about the Lord either I had to go to Israel or Miami to listen to them and I told them yes and also in my room, since the Lord says in Matthew 6:6 But you, when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father who is in secret; and your Father, who sees in secret, will reward you in public. With this I finish, I hear them all speak very nicely, but in the life of each one, you see, selfishness, envy, ambition, love for material things, but there is a lack of love for family and that is why it bothers me to hear them speak but in everyday life one sees another reality, they speak wonderfully, but in practice, nothing, that is why I wanted to mention what I experienced this weekend and that God spoke to me and found the reason, he knows that I love him above all things.Dear Benedicta Suarez Sotoi, I appreciate your sincere words and for sharing your personal experience. It is understandable that you felt uncomfortable in that family situation, where spiritual matters were discussed but daily reality showed other attitudes. It is important to remember that true faith is reflected not only in words, but in actions and attitudes that manifest love for God and for others. By quoting Matthew 6:6, you remind us of the importance of intimacy in the relationship with God, as well as the coherence between what we profess and how we live. May God strengthen you in your faith and guide you on the path of true love, which is the foundation of every relationship and community. May the peace and love of God fill your heart!