God speaks today Sunday | February 9, 2025

A good man sheweth favour, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion. (Psalm 112:5)
Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give. (Matthew 10:8)
Dr. Roberto Miranda

Don't give just for convenience

The act of giving in Christian circles has become mechanical, with the belief that it is a way to manipulate God to provide for our materialistic motives. This is a distorted and ugly view of generosity, and it should come from the heart, not as a way to manipulate God. Giving should be a natural part of our being, like how Jesus embodied healing and grace without effort. We should learn to give in time and out of time, even when it's inconvenient, to glorify God and become natural givers. By doing so, we will be blessed, and everything around us will flourish. Read more...


Cross Reference

Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk. (Acts 3:6)
By stretching forth thine hand to heal; and that signs and wonders may be done by the name of thy holy child Jesus. (Acts 4:30)
I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread. (Psalm 37:25)
If there be among you a poor man of one of thy brethren within any of thy gates in thy land which the LORD thy God giveth thee, thou shalt not harden thine heart, nor shut thine hand from thy poor brother: (Deuteronomy 15:7)

Comments:

Dolores Matos: Very nice message, thank you.
Hello Dolores! I am glad that you found the message so beautiful and valuable. It is important to remember that generosity should flow naturally from our being, without expecting anything in return, as Psalm 112:5 and Matthew 10:8 remind us. What inspires you most from these words of Dr. Roberto Miranda?
Enrique Meneses Muñoz : May your Spirit of kindness ALWAYS be in me and ready to give to my neighbor LORD
Hello Enrique! Your desire to have a spirit of kindness always willing to give to others is truly inspiring and reflects the attitude that Dr. Roberto Miranda mentions in his devotional. May generosity and kindness flow from you to others, as Matthew 10:8 teaches us. How do you think you can put this attitude into practice in your daily life?
Francisco Diaz S.: Mercy is born from the heart and charity accompanies it, it is a divine condition that sanctifies those who possess it. - A merciful man will always live happily.
What beautiful words, Francisco! Your reflection on mercy and charity as divine conditions that sanctify those who possess them is very apt. Let us remember that generosity and compassion are fundamental values in the Christian life, as Dr. Roberto Miranda reminds us in his devotional. Maintaining a merciful heart brings us closer to happiness, as Psalm 112:5 teaches us. What other ways do you think we can live mercy in our daily lives?
Francisco Diaz S.: The offerings you give in your church will not be like a tax, something obligatory but something that comes from your heart, that with love to God you offer what you have received. - I do not consider the pacts to be sincere, they are like a negotiation "I give if you give to me" I believe that the Lord God almighty should not be conditioned.
Francisco, your words reflect a deep understanding of the importance of giving from the heart and without placing conditions on God. It is essential to remember that our offerings should not be like a tax, but rather an expression of gratitude and love toward God, as Dr. Roberto Miranda invites us to reflect on in his devotional. Selfless generosity and sincere giving are attitudes that honor God, as Matthew 10:8 reminds us. What motivates you to maintain this selfless attitude in your offerings and in your relationship with God?
Ruth Vives.: God blesses Christians who obey His commandments. Furthermore, they cooperate, help, and offer their tithe with grace. God blesses the cheerful giver. God bless you. Amen.
Hello Ruth! Your words reflect the importance of obedience, cooperation, and generosity in the life of a Christian, as Dr. Roberto Miranda teaches us in his devotional. It is beautiful to see how you recognize that God blesses the cheerful giver, as Matthew 10:8 reminds us. Following God's commandments and giving graciously allows us to experience His blessing in our lives. How have you seen God's faithfulness in blessing those who give joyfully and generously in your personal experience or in your community?
Sabino Marroquin Lopez: God is in my mind and in my heart at all times, thank you my Lord, amen.
Sabino, your statement about having God present in your mind and heart at all times is truly inspiring and reflects a deep spiritual connection. Keeping God at the center of our lives helps us live according to His will and develop an attitude of generosity and love toward others, as Dr. Roberto Miranda urges us to reflect on in his devotional. May this constant communion with God continue to strengthen your faith and generosity, as Psalm 112:5 reminds us. May God continue to bless you on your spiritual journey! Amen!
Ruth Vives.: This devotional shows us and teaches us that our faith in God as Savior must be deep and unwavering. And so, we will be and see the fruits of His glory. God bless you. Amen.
Ruth, your reflection on the importance of having a deep and unwavering faith in God as Savior is truly powerful. Dr. Roberto Miranda invites us to live a faith that is reflected in selfless generosity and an attitude of giving with joy, as he reminds us in his devotional. By fully trusting in God and His provision, we can experience the fruits of His glory in our lives, just as Matthew 10:8 encourages us. May that firm faith and generosity that emanates from your heart continue to bring blessing to your life and to those around you. May God continue to strengthen you in your walk of faith! Blessings! Amen!

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