God speaks today Monday | January 31, 2022

And Elijah said unto all the people, Come near unto me. And all the people came near unto him. And he repaired the altar of the LORD that was broken down. (1 Kings 18:30)
But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation; (1 Peter 1:15)
Faustino de Jesús Zamora Vargas

Are you trying to bargain with God?

We should not try to negotiate with God or make promises in exchange for His blessings. Instead, we should trust in His providence and remember three spiritual truths: we must seek forgiveness daily, Christ is our King and Lord, and eternal life is a gift offered in exchange for our surrender and obedience. We should also repair our sacrificial altar, remember the times God has manifested His power, and light our altar of prayer. By seeking God with all our heart, we can live a life of victory in Christ. Read more...


Cross Reference

Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God. (2 Corinthians 7:1)
Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect. (Matthew 5:48)
Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him shew out of a good conversation his works with meekness of wisdom. (James 3:13)
Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord: (Hebrews 12:14)

Comments:

Ricardo : I recognize that although I converted to Christ many years ago, I always have to catch up with God.- Something always escapes me and when I realize it, I feel ashamed to look him in the eye, because I know he saw me first.- I am grateful for your patience and kindness towards me.- I thank God for having read this devotional on this day, which has done me so much good.- Dear Faustino, may the Lord richly bless you. Amen
luisatoroleiva@hotmail.com: Wonderful, knowing that we have a SAVIOR, and that in the tribulation of this time protects us.
Mirian: Thank you Lord because I can turn to you who receive me and give me new strength to continue.
Edgar Álvaro: Seek God with all my heart.
Mario mesarina: Thanks for today's meditation, God is in control blessings
Cardennio cardenas: what an appropriate meditation for me, thanks brothers
GustavoMartinez Afanador: You have to live in holiness and purity to make yourself God, and take the initiative and the conditions. Although we desperately seek it, God is always in control and sets the rules. You have to be obedient to the word of God. Blessings.
mauri: God is our father, and it is sovereign to remember that He loves me and that He will always correct me and I must trust, thank you brother Faustino for this enriching devotional.