God speaks today Friday | July 4, 2025

I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live: (Deuteronomy 30:19)
For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting. (Galatians 6:8)
Faustino de Jesús Zamora Vargas

Deciding for Life

As Christians, we have the freedom to choose in everything we do. Our decisions should be based on God's will and not the world's. God wants us to choose life, which is associated with Jesus in the Scriptures. A decision based on carnal behavior, separated from God, will lead to frustration and self-destruction. Decisions based on motivations such as pride, vanity, self-reliance, and fear have bad consequences. When we make decisions motivated by the Spirit, we can trust that God will supply all our needs and eliminate anxiety and depression. Making decisions God's way is doing His will, trusting Him, and waiting on Him. Read more...


Cross Reference

Behold, I set before you this day a blessing and a curse; (Deuteronomy 11:26)
See, I have set before thee this day life and good, and death and evil; (Deuteronomy 30:15)
And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace. (James 3:18)
And it shall come to pass, when all these things are come upon thee, the blessing and the curse, which I have set before thee, and thou shalt call them to mind among all the nations, whither the LORD thy God hath driven thee, (Deuteronomy 30:1)

Comments:

Wilson : The Lord gives us free will, the Holy Spirit rebukes our hearts, indicating what is best for us, so that our decisions are in obedience to the word of God.
Wilson, thank you for your comment. As Faustino de Jesús Zamora Vargas mentions in his devotional, the Lord has given us free will to choose between life and death, blessing and curse (Deuteronomy 30:19). It's important that, when making decisions, we seek the guidance of the Holy Spirit and allow Him to instruct us so that our choices are in line with God's will. May your decisions reflect obedience to God's word!
Wilson : May the Holy Spirit guide our steps and our decisions be in obedience to God.
Amen, Wilson! May the Holy Spirit guide us in every step we take and in every decision we make, so that we may walk in obedience to God, as Faustino de Jesús Zamora Vargas mentions in his reflection. Let us remember that when we sow to the Spirit, we will reap eternal life (Galatians 6:8). May your decisions be in harmony with God's will!
Cecilia: Thank you so much for today's message. Thank you also for reminding us that we must make decisions that are spiritually grounded and that don't oppose what God wants for us.
Cecilia, what a beautiful comment. It's essential to remember, as Faustino de Jesús Zamora Vargas mentions in his devotional, the importance of making decisions based on spirituality and God's will. By choosing life, as the Lord urges us in Deuteronomy 30:19, we are choosing to follow the path of blessing He has prepared for us. May your decisions reflect your commitment to obey and follow divine direction at all times. Blessings!
Alfio : Good morning, dear brothers and sisters, You will never understand the tremendous blessing you receive from these devotionals. Today, Brother Faustino was touched by the Holy Spirit; his message was wonderful. God bless you.
Good morning, Alfio! What a beautiful message you've shared! It's wonderful to recognize the tremendous blessing we receive through devotionals that bring us closer to the word of God. As Faustino de Jesús Zamora Vargas mentions, it's essential to allow ourselves to be guided by the Holy Spirit in our decisions to reap eternal life (Galatians 6:8). May the message you've received touch your heart and inspire you to continue in obedience to God. May the Lord bless you abundantly! 🙏
Rodolfo Manuel Quirós Ramirez : What a blessing it is to wait on the Lord. Each day that passes is a challenge we must overcome, in the name of the Lord Jesus. As Faustino says in this message, the Lord God in His infinite mercy gave us free will so that we may know how to choose between good and evil. It's wonderful when we feel we've done something wrong and the Holy Spirit rebukes us. It's wonderful to know we have a God who loves us and often corrects us. With much love. May God keep you and bless you always for sharing this word, which fills our souls.
Rodolfo Manuel Quirós Ramirez, what beautiful words you share! It is truly a great blessing to wait on the Lord and face each day trusting in His guidance and love. As Faustino de Jesús Zamora Vargas mentions, the Lord has given us free will to make decisions, but He also guides us through the Holy Spirit to correct and redirect us on the right path. May your heart be filled with gratitude for God's mercy and love that corrects and sustains us. May the Lord keep you and bless you abundantly in your daily journey!
Sabino Marroquin Lopez: My mind and my heart remain inclined to GOD amen.
¡Qué hermosa declaración, Sabino Marroquin Lopez! Mantener nuestra mente y corazón inclinados hacia Dios es clave para vivir una vida en sintonía con Su voluntad y recibir Su dirección. Al elegir a Dios en cada paso que damos, estamos optando por la vida que Él nos ofrece (Deuteronomio 30:19). Que tu firmeza en amar y servir al Señor te llene de paz y bendiciones. ¡Que el amor de Dios siga fortaleciendo tu fe! ¡Amén! 🙏
Luis Alfredo Ramírez Cano: Thank you, Pastor Faustino. God uses you wonderfully. This teaching today is very clear and direct. Only by walking in the Lord, hoping in His Purpose, praying at all times with thanksgiving, and seeking first the Kingdom of God, will everything else come to you. The Lord already knows our needs before we even ask, and in His plan, He has the perfect timing for us to receive His answer. Our decisions must always be aligned with the Word, and we must know how to wait for the Lord's Kairos.
Luis Alfredo Ramírez Cano, ¡qué bello mensaje compartes! Es inspirador ver cómo reconoces la importancia de caminar en el Señor, esperar en Su propósito y confiar en Su perfecto tiempo. Como menciona Faustino de Jesús Zamora Vargas en su devocional, nuestras decisiones deben estar alineadas con la Palabra de Dios para que podamos recibir Su respuesta en el tiempo justo, el Kairós del Señor. Que tu fe y tu sabiduría en buscar primero el Reino de Dios sigan guiando tus pasos y trayendo bendiciones a tu vida. ¡Que el Señor continúe usando tu vida como testimonio de Su amor y fidelidad! 🙏