God speaks today Wednesday | April 23, 2025

Cursed be he that smiteth his neighbor secretly. And all the people shall say, Amen. (Deuteronomy 27:24)
But it shall not be so among you: but whosoever will be great among you, let him be your minister; (Matthew 20:26)
Dr. Roberto Miranda

We have to be imitators of Christ to resolve conflicts

In Matthew 20:20-28, the disciples James and John ask for a preferential position in the Kingdom of God, which causes the other disciples to be offended. Jesus confronts them all and explains that in the Kingdom of God, leadership is processed in a very different way than in the world. He contrasts the pride, selfishness, and ambition of the disciples with His own attitude of service, self-denial, and surrender to the Will of the Father. He exhorts them to imitate His generous and selfless way of life, which exemplifies the values of the Kingdom of God. If our churches and ministries were conducted according to these principles, they would be places of peace, harmony, and blessing instead of conflict. Read more...


Cross Reference

And he sat down, and called the twelve, and saith unto them, If any man desire to be first, the same shall be last of all, and servant of all. (Mark 9:35)
But so shall it not be among you: but whosoever will be great among you, shall be your minister: (Mark 10:43)
For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many. (Mark 10:45)
Moreover ye shall take no satisfaction for the life of a murderer, which is guilty of death: but he shall be surely put to death. (Numbers 35:31)

Comments:

Oscar Rodríguez : Amen so be it..
Hello Oscar! Thank you for your comment. It's powerful when we recognize the importance of following the example of humility and service that Jesus Christ teaches us in Matthew 20:26 and that Dr. Roberto Miranda explains in his devotional. It's a daily challenge to imitate Christ in our way of life, showing generosity and selflessness in all we do. May we be true imitators of Christ at all times! Blessings!
Efigenia Vidal : Amen for the living and manifest word of the power of God, in exhorting us to follow the example of the Lord Jesus Christ, who having all power, to use it for his own benefit, gave everything to demonstrate his love and with humility and authority demonstrated that being obedient has a greater blessing in the kingdom of God than being served, because there should be no respect of persons among all, but we should walk with love and servility without harming another, because it is nothing more than helping each other, because the purpose of everything. The blessing of the Almighty be with you. Amen
What a beautiful reflection, Efigenia! It's inspiring to see how you emphasize the importance of following the example of humility and service of our Lord Jesus Christ, as Dr. Roberto Miranda exhorts us in his devotional. Remembering that true power lies in serving others with love and without harming anyone is crucial in our Christian life. May the blessing of the Almighty be with you always. Amen! Thank you for sharing your wisdom and faith!
Francisco Diaz S.: Humility is a quality we must cultivate. Being humble does not mean being poor. Anyone who owns property or exercises power can be humble because humility is reflected in love for one's neighbor and the desire to be useful to others.
Hello Francisco! Thank you for your insightful comment. It's true, humility is a fundamental virtue that we should all cultivate, regardless of our social or economic status. Being humble implies loving our neighbor and being willing to serve and be useful to others, as shown by the example of Jesus Christ in Matthew 20:26 and explained by Dr. Roberto Miranda in his devotional. May we continue to grow in humility and love for our fellow human beings. Blessings!
Vicente Meza: Excellent word is the correct way to express service and gratitude leaving aside all contention and just being seen
Hello Vicente! Thank you for your comment. It's true that the way we express service and gratitude reflects our commitment to imitating Christ in humility and love, as Matthew 20:26 teaches us and Dr. Roberto Miranda invites us to reflect on in his devotional. By setting aside disputes and displaying a spirit of selfless service, we can reflect the light of Christ in our daily walk. May we continue to grow in this attitude of generosity and gratitude! Blessings!
Sabino Marroquin Lopez: GOD is my Shepherd, I shall not want, amen
Hello Sabino! What a beautiful declaration of faith in God as our Shepherd, remembering that He supplies all our needs. Your comment reflects the trust and security we have in God, who cares for us and provides at all times. May we continue to trust in His faithfulness and unfailing love, just as Psalm 23:1 teaches us and Dr. Roberto Miranda reminds us in his devotional. Amen! May God bless you abundantly!
Rodolfo Manuel Quirós Ramirez : What a beautiful word. About humility and the gift of service, which we who know the Lord Jesus Christ should possess. Only when one has knowledge of the Lord. That's when one is transformed. For one's own good. Because the Lord Jesus Christ teaches us to have the gift of service and, above all, to have humility. God bless you always.
Hello Rodolfo Manuel! Thank you for sharing your insightful reflection. It is true that knowing the Lord Jesus Christ transforms us, teaching us the importance of humility and selfless service, as Dr. Roberto Miranda shows us in his devotional based on Matthew 20:26. May we continue to grow in these virtues that reflect the character of Christ and draw us closer to Him. May God bless you abundantly in your journey of faith! Thank you for your beautiful comment!
Ruth Vives.: A good Christian performs his work and service with the intention of helping others. Not exactly for his own good, but rather for others. Following the teachings and doctrines of Jesus Christ and the commandments of the Holy Bible. God bless you. Amen.
Hello Ruth! Thank you for sharing your wise reflection! I completely agree with you. As you mention, the true Christian spirit compels us to serve others with selflessness and love, following the examples and teachings of Jesus Christ, which guide us to live in humility and generosity, as Dr. Roberto Miranda points out in his devotional based on Matthew 20:26. May we continue to grow in this attitude of selfless service that glorifies God and blesses those around us. May God continue to strengthen you in your journey of faith! Blessings!
Carlos González.: I sincerely thank you for this profound and instructive meditation and reflection, which makes it very clear what our attitude should be towards our fellow men. When our Lord made himself present in the world, he made it very clear that the authentic and important reason for being must focus on the fact that the only value is in the spirit and not in the distorted way of acting based on material things and the possible privileges that a position can generate in our human relationships. Thank you, Pastor. Blessings.
Hello Carlos! Thank you for your enriching and thoughtful comment! It's wonderful to see how you value the importance of the attitude we should have toward our fellow human beings, inspired by Jesus Christ's teachings on humility and service, as Dr. Roberto Miranda shares in his devotional based on Matthew 20:26. It's essential to remember that true value lies in our spirit and in the way we reflect Christ's love through our selfless actions. May we continue to grow in this attitude that glorifies God and edifies others. May God bless you abundantly in your journey of faith! Thank you for your appreciation and reflection!