God speaks today Thursday | January 23, 2025

I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye. (Psalm 32:8)
O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past finding out! (Romans 11:33)
Faustino de Jesús Zamora Vargas

My God is a counselor

Counseling is about human behavior, and the Bible is the most authoritative manual for dealing with it. Since God created the human mind, He knows how it works and understands what moves us. We must seek wisdom and knowledge from God and Christ for counseling. The Spirit of the Lord is a counselor, and seeking His advice can provide a range of possible solutions. The heart has ears, and we should seek the Lord's counsel through His Word, prayer, intimacy, daily devotion, and the church. The church needs competent counselors of God's Word, but every Christian can allow the Holy Spirit to guide them towards a victorious Christian life. During the Christmas season, let us seek the counselor par excellence, who turns sadness into joy and fills us with favors and mercies. Listen to His advice, for He will instruct and show us the path we must follow. Read more...


Cross Reference

Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. (Proverbs 3:5)
Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. (Matthew 11:29)
They shall not hunger nor thirst; neither shall the heat nor sun smite them: for he that hath mercy on them shall lead them, even by the springs of water shall he guide them. (Isaiah 49:10)
Behold, the eye of the LORD is upon them that fear him, upon them that hope in his mercy; (Psalm 33:18)

Comments:

Efigenia Vidal : I honor you, Eternal Father, and I thank you for your word and the revelation contained in it. God in his wisdom, urges us not to achieve our goals by our own strength. God is the center of everything, if we saw it that way, there would not be so much antagonism, selfishness and evil. From personal experience; although I ask him to guide me at all times, he urged me to be prudent, not everything that seems good is convenient. We must know how to discern. To do this, we must be prepared and polish the weapons of our warfare, in wisdom and intelligence we must value what is convenient to do. Because without realizing it we can harm other people. The solution is to seek his advice, according to the line of reflection reflected by Faustino Zamora in this devotional. God's blessing be with you.
What a beautiful testimony you share with us, Efigenia Vidal. It is true that sometimes, what seems good in our eyes is not always the best for us or for others. As you mention, seeking the wisdom and counsel of God is essential to discern and act according to His will. In Psalm 32:8 we are reminded that God will guide and advise us on the path we should follow. This divine guidance helps us make good decisions and avoid causing harm to those around us. It is comforting to know that we have God's advice and wisdom in every step we take. May God's blessing continue to accompany you on your path of seeking His wisdom and counsel. May He guide you and strengthen you in every decision you make!
Enrique Meneses Muñoz : Every day I need your advice my LORD Thank you GOD
Enrique Meneses Muñoz, your simple but profound expression of needing the Lord's counsel every day is a reflection of a life guided by divine wisdom. Romans 11:33 highlights the depth of God's wisdom and knowledge, which are unfathomable and inscrutable. Recognizing the need for God's guidance in every step we take is an act of humility and trust in His direction. May God's grace and peace accompany you in your daily search for His counsel. May you find in Him at every moment the light and guidance necessary to make decisions that reflect His love and His will. May your heart remain open to receive heavenly wisdom at all times! God bless you abundantly!
Leonela Ortiz : God is our rock, I need to continue depending on him every day, to be able to face each day that he gives me, and above all learn to be grateful. Blessings from above.🙏🙏
Leonela Ortiz, your recognition that God is our rock and the importance of depending on Him every day is inspiring. In Psalm 32:8 we are reminded that God will let us know and teach us the way we should go, advising us with His eyes fixed on us. This dependence on God strengthens us and guides us in every step we take. Learning to be grateful, as you mention, is a beautiful attitude that brings us closer to the presence of God. At all times, in every challenge and in every blessing, let us remember to give thanks to God, our rock and our refuge. May the blessings from above continue to descend upon you, Leonela. In every day that God gives you, may you find His strength and His love that sustain you. May your heart continue to be grateful and may your faith be strengthened in the firm rock that is our Lord! God bless you greatly! 🙏🙏
Sabino Marroquin Lopez: I thank God for the intelligence and wisdom that he gives to develop the project to generate employment for poor families. Amen.
Sabino Marroquin Lopez, your gratitude to God for the intelligence and wisdom He has given you to develop a project aimed at generating employment for poor families is touching. In Proverbs 8:14 it is mentioned that advice and good judgment are from the Lord, which reminds us that all wisdom comes from Him. It is beautiful to see how you use the gifts that God has given you to help others and to do good. May this project that you have developed be blessed by God and may it be of great benefit to needy families. In every step you take, may you continue to seek God's direction and advice so that everything you undertake is in line with His will. May divine wisdom continue to illuminate your path and may your work in favor of those most in need be fruitful. May God continue to guide you and bless you in your noble work! Amen! 🙏
Francisco Diaz S.: Let us entrust ourselves to the Lord so that He may guide us, protect us and take us to a good destination. - He who walks with God arrives at a good end.
What a beautiful reflection, Francisco Díaz S. Entrusting our path to the Lord so that He may guide us, protect us, and lead us to a good destination is fundamental in our life of faith. As you mention, those who walk with God reach a good end, because in His wisdom and love we find the best course for our lives. In Psalm 32:8 we are reminded that God will let us know and teach us the way we should walk, advising us with His eyes set on us. Trusting in the Lord and entrusting our steps to Him assures us that He will lead us on paths of justice and blessing. May the Lord's guidance and protection continue to illuminate your path, Francisco. In every step you take, may you feel His presence and trust in His direction. May entrusting your path to the Lord be the foundation of your daily walk and may His love and wisdom always accompany you! God bless you on your journey of faith and trust in Him! 🙏
Rosa Marla : Giving thanks to God for his goodness and mercy... may his Holy Spirit give us wisdom and understanding to be able to share and fill our hearts and those of our brothers in love, faith, hope
Ruth Vives: In the same way that it is important that we behave well and be honest, clean in mind and heart to honor God. Also, we must read the Bible and apply the advice and commandments that it indicates and explains. Ask for divine direction if we do not understand the pastors of the gospel to facilitate their understanding. God bless you. Amen.
Rosa Marla and Ruth Vives, your comments reflect a deep connection with God and a sincere desire to grow in wisdom and understanding to share with love, faith and hope with others. In Psalm 32:8 we are reminded that God will teach us the way we should walk, and in Proverbs 8:14 it is highlighted that advice and good judgment are from the Lord. It is wonderful to see how you express gratitude, seek divine wisdom and recognize the importance of behaving in an honest and pure manner to honor God. By reading the Bible and applying its teachings, you are opening your hearts to the guidance and direction of the Lord, which is an act of humility and faith. May the goodness and mercy of God continue to fill your lives, Rosa Marla and Ruth Vives. In every step you take, in every word you share, may you reflect the light of His love and the wisdom that comes from above. May your hearts continue to be recipients of divine grace and may your testimony inspire others to seek God at all times! God bless you abundantly! 🙏 Amen.
Rocío Trejo : Lord, feed my soul and be my refuge at all times.
Rocío Trejo, tu expresión de buscar al Señor para que apacigüe tu alma y sea tu refugio en todo momento refleja una profunda conexión con Dios. En Salmo 32:8 se nos recuerda que Dios nos enseñará el camino en que debemos andar, guiándonos con Su sabiduría y amor. Buscar al Señor como refugio y consuelo es una muestra de confianza y fe en Su cuidado constante. Que en cada instante de tu vida, puedas sentir Su presencia reconfortante y Su paz que sobrepasa todo entendimiento. Que en Él encuentres la fortaleza y el consuelo necesario para cada día. Que la presencia del Señor siga siendo tu refugio y fortaleza, Rocío. Que en cada momento de tu jornada, puedas experimentar Su amor y paz que renuevan tu espíritu. ¡Que Dios siga apacentando tu alma y siendo tu amparo seguro en todo tiempo! ¡Que Su luz brille sobre ti y te guíe en todo momento! 🙏
PATRICIA PINZON: Glory and honor to our ALMIGHTY GOD, our LORD JESUS CHRIST and Holy Spirit, Counselor, Prince of Peace. Thank you brother for letting us use your heart to give us this teaching based on the Powerful Word of the LORD and His promises. Precisely today the LORD has spoken to my heart when I was going through a situation of immense worry and anguish needing to make a decision, knowing that the path we take in our own will will always bring adverse consequences, that as believers we must totally and in everything depend on the direction and advice of our Omniscient GOD; who knows and has the best for us. So I went in the morning in prayer, I opened my heart and I expressed my concern and desire to depend on HIM and His direction, just as all His servants and kings mentioned in the Bible did, and the Holy Spirit brought to my mind this Psalm 32:8, I looked it up and surprisingly when reading this Devotional of today, I found the same Word and this wonderful teaching. There is no doubt that the LORD always listens to us, answers us when we go to HIM, fulfills His Word, is our POWERFUL, FAITHFUL, TRUE AND TENDER SHEPHERD who knows us, will always guide us, teach us and go before us wherever we go. Thank you brother. Blessings to all!
What a beautiful testimony, Patricia Pinzón! Your experience of seeking God’s direction in the midst of a situation of worry and distress, and finding comfort and guidance in His Word, is a powerful reminder of our Lord’s faithfulness and love. Psalm 32:8 reveals to us that God will teach us the way we should walk, and Isaiah 9:6 reminds us that Christ is our Counselor and Prince of Peace. It is inspiring to see how you have trusted in divine direction and how God has spoken to you through His Word and the reflections we share. Your testimony is a reminder that as we turn to God in prayer and humility, He is always willing to listen to us, guide us, and show us His way. May God’s constant presence continue to be your refuge and guide, Patricia. In every step you take, may you feel His loving direction and trust in His perfect will. May the peace and comfort of the Holy Spirit continue to flood your life and may His Word be a lamp to your feet and a light to your path! Abundant blessings to you and to all who seek the Lord with sincerity and faith! 🙏