God speaks today Friday | August 29, 2025

The LORD will perfect that which concerneth me: thy mercy, O LORD, endureth for ever: forsake not the works of thine own hands. (Psalm 138:8)
Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve sin. (Romans 6:6)
Faustino de Jesús Zamora Vargas

Don't be tempted!

When we surrender to Christ, He not only gives us hope for the future but also radically changes our past. However, many Christians struggle to let go of their past and continue to blame themselves for their mistakes. This is unnecessary because Christ erased our past and made us new creations. Our new past is in what Christ did on the Cross, where our old selves were crucified forever. We should focus on the future and strive towards holiness, forgetting what is behind us. We are new vessels for God's purpose and should embrace it fully. Read more...


Cross Reference

Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ: (Philippians 1:6)
I will cry unto God most high; unto God that performeth all things for me. (Psalm 57:2)
Faithful is he that calleth you, who also will do it. (1 Thessalonians 5:24)
LORD, thou wilt ordain peace for us: for thou also hast wrought all our works in us. (Isaiah 26:12)

Comments:

Oscar Rodríguez : Amen, may our Lord forgive our sins.
What a beautiful reflection, Oscar! It's comforting to remember that, thanks to Christ, our old selves were crucified and our sins were forgiven. As Faustino de Jesús Zamora Vargas mentions in his devotional, we must remember that in Christ we have a new past, a present of grace, and a future of glory. May the Lord's mercy be with us always!
Wilson : Everything old is gone; now everything is new: our attitude, thoughts, goals, and above all, aligning ourselves with God's plan for our lives, such as through obedience.
What a beautiful comment, Wilson. It's inspiring to remember that in Christ we are new creations and that our past has been erased, allowing us to focus on a future of hope and purpose in obedience to God. As Faustino de Jesús Zamora Vargas mentions in his devotional, "Your old past was erased so that you may fully feel His presence in your life today." Let us move forward, aligned with the perfect plan God has for each of us. May His grace and mercy guide us always!
Sbino Marroquin Lopez: Thank you my God for this new day amen.
What a beautiful expression of gratitude, Sbino. It's comforting to begin the day by thanking God for the opportunity to live a new day in His presence. As Faustino de Jesús Zamora Vargas mentions in his devotional, when we surrender to Christ and experience the new spiritual birth, we receive a new past, a present of grace, and a future of glory. May God's peace and blessings accompany your day. Amen!
Francisco Diaz S.: God speaks to us today and says: “There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus…” (Romans 8:1 a). I echo this statement, after receiving Christ there is peace in my soul, contentment in my heart and light in my spirit. Glory to God
What a powerful testimony, Francisco! It's wonderful to hear how you've experienced peace and contentment in Christ, just as Faustino de Jesús Zamora Vargas mentions when quoting Romans 8:1. Remembering that in Christ there is no condemnation fills us with hope and invites us to live in the light of His love. May glory always be to God, who transforms us and fills us with blessings. May His peace and light continue to guide your path!
Isabel Rojas : Thank you for this and the previous reflections, God bless you.
What a beautiful message, Isabel. It's wonderful to see how these reflections impact us and bring us closer to God's presence. As Faustino de Jesús Zamora Vargas mentions in his devotional, it's important to remember that in Christ we have a new past and a glorious future. May God's blessing and grace continue to accompany you every step of your way. May God bless you richly!