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Believe

04 Thursday Feb 2016

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Authority Jesus Final

Today’s Reading: 1 Corinthians 2:9-11, Matthew 11:27 Version NIV
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Speaking about the mysteries of God’s revelation to us, theologian, author and American pastor Robert Charles Sproul says: “There are many truths that God reveals to us about Himself that are beyond our capacity to understand. Given the difference between the exalted character of God and our status as created beings, this difficulty should not surprise us. We may come to greater understanding of many of these mysterious truths at some future point in redemptive history. However, even then we may never fully understand some truths.” [Sproul, R. C. (2011). What Is the Trinity? (Vol. 10, pp. 55–56). Orlando, FL: Reformation Trust.]

We do not have an intellectual, moral, or supernatural ability to know God. However, God is revealed to us. He, on his own free will lets us know a little of what He is, who He is and what He wants from us. Still, we do not know God well. Insecurity takes the place of tranquility, distrust the place of faith and despair the place of serenity.

When we learn about God’s authority, we conclude that He directs all things. Nothing escapes his knowledge, and could not be otherwise: the fate of your life is in God’s hands, nothing will happen by chance!

Let uncertainties in the hands of God. He and only He can guarantee peace, tranquility and security. To approach God, we need to take a small step: a step of faith.

Believe and rest! God exists and cares for your life! He will be with you all the way!

The true disciple of Christ lives to serve.

Ildefonso Torres

The Universe, By Faith

03 Thursday Dec 2015

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See & Believe Not
Reading Today: Hebrews 11:3 Version CEV

In 1977 the American robotic space probes named Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 were launched into space. Among some of the missions of the probes there was a twenty-two hours tour around the rings of the planet Saturn. From there he sent many photos to NASA laboratories.

In amazement, the scientists received new information. The words most often heard were “Incredible” “Amazing” “Marvelous”. One of them said: “In the strange world of Saturn’s rings, the strange things are normal, defying the imagination that this actually exists. Tracings rings are difficult to understand. We see but we don’t believe”.

If a small planet like Saturn leaves scientists intrigued, have you thought about what would happen if we had much more details about the millions of planets, stars and galaxies that populate the universe?

How did all this come about? Was it by chance? No doubt the universe speaks of God’s existence. But one must believe to see; as the Bible says: “Because of our faith, we know that the world was made at God’s command. We also know that what can be seen was made out of what cannot be seen.”

If you can believe, you know that God exists and that He created all things. And most importantly, He created your life and is interested in it!

Ildefonso Torres

Believe or Not Believe

24 Thursday Sep 2015

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Doubts
Today’s Reading: John 20:26-28
The resurrection of Christ was an incredible event for his disciples. They saw him nailed to the cross, tied hand and foot; they saw the soldier’s lance penetrate his body; and they witnessed his burial.

Thomas expressed disbelief at the first appearance of Christ, and when he heard the stories, said he would not believe unless he saw the prints of the nails and put his hand into Jesus’ side. Then Jesus appears again and challenges him to put his finger in the wounds in his hands in his side. “Do not doubt,” Jesus said, “but believe.”

We may have doubts about many things, but there is a historical fact on which we cannot have any doubt: the fact of the resurrection of Jesus. It was a miracle, there is no doubt that it happened; and if we believe in that fact, we receive eternal life. Tomas finally believed; excited he said: “My Lord and my God!”

Jesus requires the same of us: “… blessed those who have not seen and have believed.” By faith, we will live eternally in the presence of our risen Lord.

Ildefonso Torres

Emotional Religiosity

19 Saturday Sep 2015

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Believe And Feel
We are in the era of sentimental and emotional religiosity. Although we must also recognize that there is formal and mechanical lifeless religiosity, devoid of human warmth and positive results. But we should not confuse the empty and formal religion with emotional feelings. Strong emotions such as tears, sighs, enthusiasm, laughter and applause are not proof that someone is sincere. God knows and looks inside our hearts.

We are always running the risk of placing feelings above faith. The risk of condemning people who do not go through the same religious experiences we’ve been through.

It is good to remember: belief and feeling are not antagonistic. However, we need to be aware that a person can feel something without having the true faith in God.

Faith does not depend on feelings, but feelings must depend and be grounded in faith.

If you approach God with faith, seek to live by faith, not by feelings. This will give security because even if you do not feel anything, God will be there, directing his steps, guaranteeing eternal life.

Ildefonso Torres