God speaks today Monday | June 23, 2025

Nevertheless there are good things found in thee, in that thou hast taken away the groves out of the land, and hast prepared thine heart to seek God. (2 Chronicles 19:3)
Elias was a man subject to like passions as we are, and he prayed earnestly that it might not rain: and it rained not on the earth by the space of three years and six months. (James 5:17)
Dr. Roberto Miranda

God uses your faith, not your perfection

God can use the faith of imperfect people to perform miracles. We don't have to be spiritual giants to see God's glory in our lives. While we should strive for spiritual excellence, we shouldn't think that we have to be perfect for God to work through us. Moses, Abraham, Jacob, Samson, Gideon, and David were all imperfect, but they loved the Lord and allowed His grace and power to flow through their lives. So, remember that God uses your faith, not your perfection, to move in your reality. Read more...


Cross Reference

And Elijah the Tishbite, who was of the inhabitants of Gilead, said unto Ahab, As the LORD God of Israel liveth, before whom I stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these years, but according to my word. (1 Kings 17:1)
And saying, Sirs, why do ye these things? We also are men of like passions with you, and preach unto you that ye should turn from these vanities unto the living God, which made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and all things that are therein: (Acts 14:15)
But I tell you of a truth, many widows were in Israel in the days of Elias, when the heaven was shut up three years and six months, when great famine was throughout all the land; (Luke 4:25)
And when he humbled himself, the wrath of the LORD turned from him, that he would not destroy him altogether: and also in Judah things went well. (2 Chronicles 12:12)

Comments:

Efigenia Vidal : Amen, for the word of life that Pastor Miranda emphasizes today, bringing to our reflection the importance of having faith in the God who gives life and perfects in each one the work of those who seek Him and is willing to be used as an instrument to see His Glory and Power manifested. Even if we have feet of clay, He reminds us that we must return to Him. May God bless you richly and abundantly.
Thank you for sharing your reflection, Efigenia Vidal. It's true that Dr. Roberto Miranda's message reminds us of the importance of having faith in God, who uses us despite our imperfections. As he mentions in his devotional, God delights in moving through ordinary people, like Moses, Abraham, and David, who were also imperfect but loved the Lord. It's comforting to remember that we don't need to be perfect for God to manifest His power through us. May God bless you abundantly!
Anny: My God is a God of miracles; He changes hearts. At my church this Sunday, a young Muslim man testified about how God led him to the truth. Now this young man is studying the Bible. His testimony is beautiful, and we see how God works.
What a beautiful testimony, Anny. God is truly a God of miracles! It's inspiring to see how He can transform lives and change hearts, as in the case of the young Muslim man in your church. His testimony is a clear demonstration of God's power to guide people to the truth and knowledge of His Word. As 2 Chronicles 19:3 mentions, when we set our hearts to seek God, He works good things in us. May this testimony continue to be a source of hope and faith for all who hear it. May God continue to work wonders in the lives of those who seek His truth!
Patricia Campo : Blessings from above! When faith wanes, when we feel the Lord doesn't hear our prayers and we feel He's abandoned us to our fate, these verses come to mind. I often feel the Lord doesn't hear me, that I'm not worthy of receiving what I ask of Him. Today He tells me I'm not just another one. That to Him we are all valuable and that He also hears my prayers. At some point I will receive the answer, and those who persecute me will have to flee through seven gates. Amen.
Patricia Campo, what a beautiful reflection you share. It's understandable to sometimes feel like our faith wavers and that our prayers seem to go unheard. However, as James 5:17 mentions, Elijah was a man of passions similar to ours, and God heard his fervent prayer. It's important to remember that even when we feel unworthy or discouraged, God values us and hears our requests. As Dr. Roberto Miranda's devotional mentions, God delights in using our faith, not our perfection. May this truth fill you with hope and strength in your journey of faith. May the Lord's blessings continue to accompany you and may He give you the answer and victory in His perfect timing!
Francisco Diaz S.: Faith is having confidence in God and being certain that everything we ask for in the name of Jesus Christ will be given to us. But let us not ask for superfluous or worldly things, let us ask for the things that truly make us great physically and spiritually and let us not doubt because God is with us.
Thank you for your comment, Francisco Díaz S. You are absolutely right to highlight the importance of faith and trust in God when praying. As the verse you share mentions, it is vital to pray in the name of Jesus Christ with the certainty that God hears us and will answer us according to His will. It is essential to maintain an attitude of humility and seek those things that strengthen us both physically and spiritually, recognizing that God is always at our side. Let us remember the words of Dr. Roberto Miranda's devotional: God is pleased to use our faith to break down barriers; we don't need to be perfect for Him to act in our lives. May your faith continue to grow and may your prayers be in accord with God's heart!
Rodolfo Manuel Quirós Ramirez : Hallelujah, glory to the Lord God. What a beautiful message from Pastor Miranda. And it's true when one commits a fault that isn't pleasing to the Lord God. One feels very bad. Because it's the Holy Spirit speaking to one, so that one recognizes one's fault and asks God for forgiveness. And faith is the certainty of what is unseen. God bless you always.
Thank you for your comment, Rodolfo Manuel Quirós Ramirez. It's comforting to see how Dr. Roberto Miranda's message resonates in your heart. The conviction of the Holy Spirit helps us recognize our faults and draw closer to God in repentance and humility. As you mention, faith gives us certainty about what is unseen and sustains us in times of difficulty and repentance. May God's blessing continue to accompany you in your journey of faith, and may the voice of the Holy Spirit always guide you toward truth and reconciliation with God. Hallelujah, glory to the Lord God!
Sabino Marroquin Lopez: My GOD, I thank you, my Lord, for the health, intelligence and wisdom that you give me to develop projects to generate employment, so that children do not suffer.
Sabino Marroquín López, your gratitude to God for His provision of health, intelligence, and wisdom is inspiring. It's beautiful to see how you recognize His blessings and how you desire to use your gifts and abilities to create opportunities and care for the most vulnerable, such as children. May God continue to guide you in the realization of your projects to generate employment and well-being, and may His hand continue to protect the little ones. May your commitment to your neighbor be a manifestation of God's love and faithfulness in your life. May your efforts be fruitful and may you continue to be an instrument of blessing in the hands of the Lord! May God bless you abundantly in your work!