God speaks today Monday | July 14, 2025

For thou art an holy people unto the LORD thy God, and the LORD hath chosen thee to be a peculiar people unto himself, above all the nations that are upon the earth. (Deuteronomy 14:2)
I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. (Romans 12:1)
Dr. Roberto Miranda

We have to present ourselves each day before the Lord

To live a life that pleases God and corresponds to His plan of salvation, we must present our bodies as a holy sacrifice. The word "present" used by Paul in the original Greek means to take something in your hands and carry it to put in front of someone, in this case, God. We must deliberately and intentionally present ourselves before the Lord every day, recognizing our struggles, contradictions, and sinful tendencies, and surrendering them to God for Him to transform and make us new in Christ Jesus. This surrender and commitment are necessary for us to live a holy life. We must say to the Holy Spirit, "today, Lord, deal with me and do what you want from me. I present my life to you and ask you to continue working on it, perfecting, and purifying me." Read more...


Cross Reference

Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ. (1 Peter 2:5)
Neither yield ye your members as instruments of unrighteousness unto sin: but yield yourselves unto God, as those that are alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness unto God. (Romans 6:13)
I speak after the manner of men because of the infirmity of your flesh: for as ye have yielded your members servants to uncleanness and to iniquity unto iniquity; even so now yield your members servants to righteousness unto holiness. (Romans 6:19)
By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name. (Hebrews 13:15)

Comments:

Martha Eugenia Caro Montañez : Thank you very much for this Word. May the Lord give us the strength to change every day, removing what is not acceptable to His Work in our lives and walking toward Holiness.
What a beautiful comment, Martha! It's true that we must present ourselves before the Lord every day, as Dr. Roberto Miranda's devotional reminds us. It's a constant process of surrender and transformation so that we can live a holy life pleasing to God, as Romans 12:1 exhorts us. May the Lord strengthen you on this path of sanctification. Blessings!
Sabino Marroquin Lopez: My surrender to God is at every moment of my life, when I think of the Lord and thank him for the intelligence and wisdom he gives me. Amen.
What a beautiful testimony, Sabino. It's inspiring to see your constant surrender to God in every moment of your life, recognizing His goodness and giving thanks for His provision of intelligence and wisdom. It's a reminder of the importance of presenting ourselves before the Lord at all times, as Dr. Roberto Miranda's devotional urges us to do. May the Lord continue to guide your steps and reveal His will to you. May God bless you abundantly!
Francisco Diaz S.: First of all, we must accept that there is an almighty, just, and merciful God, and after accepting Him, we must come to Him and offer our lives, begging Him to cleanse us of the bad habits and unbridled customs that exist in the world, to make us worthy of being called children of God. Let God direct our lives; that is total surrender. May God enlighten us.
What a profound reflection, Francisco. Recognizing God's sovereignty and holy character is the first step toward approaching Him in humility and surrender, as you rightly mention. Presenting our lives before the Lord to be cleansed of bad habits and worldly customs is an act of total surrender to His will, as Dr. Roberto Miranda's devotional encourages us. May the Lord continue to illuminate your path and strengthen your faith on your journey of sanctification. God bless you greatly!
Rodolfo Manuel Quirós Ramirez : God bless you always for sharing the word of the Lord God. We must present ourselves before the Lord God just as we are, asking the Lord God for mercy for our weaknesses. Blessings.
What beautiful words, Rodolfo. It's truly essential to present ourselves before the Lord just as we are, recognizing our weaknesses and relying on His mercy. This act of humility and surrender brings us closer to God and allows us to experience His love and forgiveness. May the Lord continue to bless you and guide you on your journey of faith. May God bless you abundantly!