God speaks today Tuesday | August 5, 2025

Though an host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear: though war should rise against me, in this will I be confident. (Psalm 27:3)
We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; (2 Corinthians 4:8)
Dr. Roberto Miranda

Peace in the middle of the storm

Horacio Spafford, a hymnologist, went through a series of terrible sufferings, including the death of his only son, financial ruin in the Great Chicago Fire, and the sinking of the Ville du Havre ship, which resulted in the death of his four daughters. His wife survived and sent him a telegram with the words, "The only one saved." He was inspired to write the famous hymn "I Reached Salvation." Despite his sufferings, he and his wife founded The American Colony in Jerusalem to serve the poor. Spafford had learned what it means to have peace in the midst of a storm. Read more...


Cross Reference

For, when we were come into Macedonia, our flesh had no rest, but we were troubled on every side; without were fightings, within were fears. (2 Corinthians 7:5)
Mine enemies would daily swallow me up: for they be many that fight against me, O thou most High. (Psalm 56:2)
I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, that have set themselves against me round about. (Psalm 3:6)
Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? (Romans 8:35)

Comments:

Ma. José Jiménez : Thank you, beloved God, for the powerful testimony of your servant. Bless my life and remind me that you are great and powerful, that nothing is impossible for you. In the midst of my struggles and pain, I know that you are working, fighting for me, because you love justice. Thank you, Holy Spirit, because you are my refuge and my comfort, because I have the faith to proclaim PEACE IN THE MIDST OF THE STORM. Thank you for this Ministry because it has been a blessing to my life, because I have been edified through your word that you share daily. God bless you greatly.
What a beautiful testimony of faith and trust in God Ma. José Jiménez shares with us. It is inspiring to see how she finds comfort and strength in the midst of trials, remembering that God is great and powerful. The story of Horace Spafford teaches us that, despite adversity, we can achieve salvation and experience peace in the midst of the storm, just as the hymn he composed expresses. May Spafford's example and God's promise in Psalm 27:3 and 2 Corinthians 4:8 inspire us to maintain faith and hope in the midst of our own difficulties. May the peace of Christ, which surpasses all understanding, fill our hearts at all times!
Sabino Marroquin Lopez: Thank you my God for this new day, may it be well blessed for me, God bless you, amen.
What a beautiful expression of gratitude and trust in God Sabino Marroquin Lopez shares with us. It's wonderful to begin the day recognizing God's goodness and power, trusting that He will guide and bless us at all times. May your prayer be heard and may God's peace and protection accompany you throughout this journey. May the Lord grant you wisdom, strength, and joy in this new day! May God bless you abundantly!
Francisco Diaz S.: In times of anguish and torment, when the soul is in pain and the spirit is distressed, it is when the strong in faith will overcome and not falter, the weak will yield.
It's true what Francisco Díaz S. mentions: it's in moments of anguish and torment that our faith and spiritual strength are put to the test. Let's remember that, as 2 Corinthians 4:8 says, we can be afflicted in every way, but not in despair. It's in these difficult moments that we can experience the peace that only God can give, as Horace Spafford experienced and captured in his hymn "I Have Found Salvation." In the midst of trials, may we cling to faith, knowing that in God we find comfort and strength to endure any situation. May the peace of God fill our lives at all times!
Dominica Navarro : When we trust and believe in His promise, even when we're broken to the bone, He always lifts us up and sustains us with His healing power and love, restoring us from pain. God is wonderful.
What a beautiful reflection Dominica Navarro shares with us. It's comforting to remember that by trusting in God's promises, we can find comfort and restoration even in the midst of the most difficult trials. As she mentions in Psalm 27:3, when we trust in God, our hearts have no need to fear, for He sustains us with His power and healing love. May faith in God's faithfulness allow us to experience His wonderful work in our lives, bringing healing and restoration to our being. God is truly wonderful and is always willing to lift us up and sustain us in the midst of adversity!
Priscilla : God has not forgotten me, I just have to be patient.
Priscilla, your comment reflects a deep trust in God despite the circumstances you may be facing. Remember, as 2 Corinthians 4:8 says, even when we are afflicted, we are not despairing. Trust that God never forgets you and that in His perfect timing, He will work in your life in a marvelous way. Remain steadfast in waiting and patience, knowing that God has a perfect plan for you. May God's peace and strength be with you at all times! God bless you!
Luis Alfredo Ramírez Cano: If God is for us, who can be against us? The Lord is our protector, as we read in Psalm 23. Today's story is reminiscent of Job's life. God has a purpose, His plans for us. Even though we often don't understand them at the moment, they always have a greater purpose: blessing for us and glory for Him. The journey may be painful, but its end is glorious and full of blessing. Glory be to the Father.
What beautiful words Luis Alfredo Ramírez Cano shares with us. It's comforting to remember that when God is by our side, nothing and no one can prevail against us, as mentioned in Romans 8:31. Just like in the story of Job, we can trust that God's plans are perfect, even if we sometimes don't understand them at the moment. As 2 Corinthians 4:8 mentions, we can be afflicted but not despair, trusting that God's faithfulness will lead us to a glorious and blessed end. In the midst of trials, may we keep our eyes fixed on God, recognizing His sovereignty and trusting in His love and purpose for our lives. May glory be to our heavenly Father! God bless you, Luis Alfredo!
Eunice: Thank you, God, for the powerful words of encouragement I receive every day. They give me strength in the midst of my journey, in the midst of the desert. I ask God and the Holy Spirit to hear my prayers, to guide me every step of the way, and to go before me, protecting me from my adversaries.
What a beautiful prayer Eunice shares with us. It's inspiring to see how, in the midst of her desert, she finds strength in the words of encouragement God gives her. Let us remember that, as Psalm 27:3 says, even when we face adversity, we can trust that God goes before us, protecting us from our enemies. May that trust in God's guidance and protection accompany us every step of the way. Let us continue to raise our prayers to the Lord, knowing that He hears us and walks beside us at all times. May peace and divine guidance be upon you, Eunice! May God bless you abundantly!
Martha Adames Aparicio de Alfaro : Difficult times and battles will come, but I will not fear because since I was little I have always trusted in my Father God 🙏🙏
Martha Adames Aparicio de Alfaro, your words reflect a deep trust in God that endures over time. It's inspiring to see how, since you were little, you have placed your trust in our heavenly Father. As Psalm 27:3 says, in the midst of difficult battles, we have nothing to fear when we trust in God. May the faith you have cultivated since childhood be a firm anchor in times of adversity, reminding you that God is always with you, protecting and guiding you. May that trust in God continue to strengthen you and carry you through every challenge you face! God bless you, Martha! 🙏

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