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Never Let Them Forget

By on November 21, 2019

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After wandering through the desert for forty years, Joshua led the nation of Israel across the Jordan River and set out to conquer the land of Canaan. Joshua had seen God lead the nation out of slavery in Egypt. He had witnessed the parting of the Red Sea and God’s provision of food while in the desert. As the Israelites were led into the promised land, Joshua and the entire nation saw God answer their prayers and give them many victories in battle.

During this time of conquest, the nation was relatively united as they worshiped and served God. This generation had first hand experience of His majesty and power, of His love and concern for His children. However, when Joshua and the current generation died, things quickly changed.

Judges 2:10
“After that whole generation had been gathered to their fathers, another generation grew up, who knew neither the Lord nor what He had done for Israel.”

In a single generation, the people forgot! In a single generation, the people lost their respect for God, their desire to worship, and their belief that the Lord was the one true God. How could a generation who walked in fellowship with God fail to transfer the message of truth? How could parents who knew God with such intimacy fail to teach their children who He was and how to love Him? How could an entire nation forget that their purpose for existence was to honor God and be a light to the world?

We who have been brought into the Light of Christ must diligently share our faith with others; “Tell it to your children, and let your children tell it to their children, and their children to the next generation” (Joel 1:3). Our children and our friends will never receive the gift of eternal life because of OUR faith; rather, they must be told of God’s love and come to Him through a deep and personal faith in Jesus.

We all know specific individuals who desperately need to know of His saving grace. We all know fellow believers who need to be encouraged in their faith; “And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds” (Hebrews 10:24). Our churches are often gatherings for the depressed and troubled who have forgotten (or never heard) of the miraculous and loving works of God. May we never become silent about what He has done and continues to do!

We must never lose the awe of the incredible gift we have been given in Jesus. His sacrifice radically changed our eternity! An understanding of this gift ought to so fill our heart that we are compelled to share His ongoing gift with those we love and those God places in our path. We who have begun our walk with Christ should continually share our walk with others. We serve an AWESOME God! Let’s be a light to the world and never let them forget.

Have a Christ Centered Day!

Steve Troxel
God’s Daily Word Ministries

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Nov 21 Ezekiel 42:1-43:27; James 5:1-20; Psalm 119:1-16; Proverbs 28:6-7
Nov 22 Ezekiel 44:1-45:12; 1 Peter 1:1-13; Psalm 119:17-35; Proverbs 28:8-10
Nov 23 Ezekiel 45:13-46:24; 1 Peter 1:14-2:10; Psalm 119:36-52; Proverbs 28:11
Nov 24 Ezekiel 47:1-48:35; 1 Peter 2:11-3:9; Psalm 119:53-70; Proverbs 28:12-13

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No Permitan que lo Olviden

By on November 21, 2019

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Después de andar en el desierto por cuarenta años, Josué dirigió a la nación de Israel a cruzar el Río Jordán y se propusieron conquistar la tierra de Canaán. Josué había visto a Dios sacar la nación de la esclavitud en Egipto. Había presenciado la separación del Mar Rojo y la provisión de Dios de comida mientras estaban en el desierto. Mientras que los Israelitas fueron guiados a la tierra prometida, Josué y la nación entera vieron a Dios contestar sus oraciones y les dio muchas victorias en la batalla.

Durante este tiempo de conquista, la nación fue relativamente unida en la manera que alababan y servian a Dios. Esta generación tenía experiencia de primera mano de Su majestad y poder; y de Su amor y preocupación por Sus hijos. Pero, cuando Josué y la presente generación murieron, las cosas cambiaron rápidamente.

Jueces 2:10
“También murió toda aquella generación, y surgió otra que no conocía al Señor ni sabía lo que él había hecho por Israel.”

En una sola generación, la gente olvidó! En una sola generación, la gente perdió su respeto por Dios, su deseo de alabar, y su creencia que el Señor era el único Dios verdadero. ¿Como podría una generación, que caminaban con Dios y tenían comunión con El, fallar en transferir el mensaje de verdad? ¿Como podrían los padres que conocían a Dios íntimamente fallar en enseñarles a sus hijos quién era El y como amarle? ¿Como pudo una nación entera olvidar que su propósito de existencia era honrar a Dios y ser la luz de este mundo?

Nosotros quienes hemos sido transferidos a la Luz tenemos que compartir nuestra fe con otros; “Cuéntenselo a sus hijos, y que ellos se lo cuenten a los suyos, y éstos a la siguiente generación” (Joel 1:3). Nuestros hijos y nuestros amigos nunca recibirían el regalo de la vida eterna basado en NUESTRA fe; a ellos es necesario que les digan del amor de Dios y que vengan a El a través de una fe profunda y personal en Jesús. Todos conocemos a individuos específicos que necesitan desesperadamente conocer la gracia salvadora de El.

Todos conocemos hermanos creyentes que necesitan ser motivados en su fe; “Preocupémonos los unos por los otros, a fin de estimularnos al amor y a las buenas obras” (Hebreos 10:24). Nuestras iglesias son frecuentemente reuniones de los preocupados y deprimidos que han olvidado (o nunca oyeron) las obras milagrosas y amorosas de Dios. Que nunca lleguemos a callar acerca de lo que El ha hecho y de lo que sigue haciendo!

Nunca debemos perder el sobrecogimiento del regalo increíble que se nos ha sido dado en Jesús. Su sacrificio cambió radicalmente nuestra eternidad! Tenemos que permitir que el entendimiento de este regalo llene nuestros corazones tanto que nos veamos obligados a compartir Su gran regalo con nuestros amados y con aquellos que Dios coloca en nuestro camino. Nosotros quienes hemos comenzado nuestro caminar con Cristo debemos compartir constantemente nuestro caminar con otros. Servimos un Dios IMPRESIONANTE – seamos luz al mundo y nunca permitamos que lo olviden.

Tenga un Dia Centrado en Cristo!

Steve Troxel
Ministerios La Palabra Diaria de Dios

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Cast Out The Net

By on November 20, 2019

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Very early in life (almost from birth) we are trained to be successful according to the world’s definition of success. We are driven by goals and accomplishments from the day we take our first steps and ride our first bike. As we grow older, we are pressured to accumulate knowledge and “things” in order to prove our success. In our Christian walk, Jesus calls us to a new definition of success – one determined not by what we accomplish, acquire or understand, but by our simple yet complete obedience.

The disciples walked and talked with Jesus, but they still faced many challenges with faith and obedience. One morning after fishing all night without a catch, Jesus called from the shore.

John 21:6
“He said, ‘Throw your net on the right side of the boat and you will find some.’ When they did, they were unable to haul the net in because of the large number of fish.”

The disciples were successful that morning. But we must understand that the large number of fish did not define their success. They would have been successful even if the net remained empty. Oh how I wish more in ministry could grasp this truth! The disciples were successful the moment they were obedient and cast the net on the right side of the boat, the moment they walked in step – walked in relationship – with Jesus.

One thousand years earlier, King Saul was told to “attack the Amalekites and totally destroy everything that belongs to them” (1 Samuel 15:3). But Saul allowed the Amalekite king and the best livestock to survive. He tried to hide his disobedience by telling the prophet Samuel that the animals were for a sacrifice to God. “But Samuel replied: ‘Does the Lord delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obeying the voice of the Lord? To obey is better than sacrifice, and to heed is better than the fat of rams'” (1 Samuel 15:22).

In any task we undertake for God, it’s easy to become discouraged by our apparent lack of success. We often feel inadequate, and those feelings increase when our goals seem to be elusive. But we must remember that the outcome of the task is minor compared to our obediently walking by His side. We have almost no ability to determine how our efforts fit into God’s plan. God doesn’t need our fish! He can accomplish His plan with the rocks if He chooses, but He desires our willful obedience and loving trust, though He knows our obedience will never be perfect and our trust will never be complete. Our Father desires a people who will bring Him glory as they love Him with all their heart, soul, mind, and strength.

Let’s take our eyes off the accomplishment of the “catch” and what we can produce. Rather, let’s focus on walking each step according to His leading. Let’s love Him with an uncluttered heart and concentrate all our effort on obeying His call to cast out the net.

Have a Christ Centered Day!

Steve Troxel
God’s Daily Word Ministries

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Nov 20 Ezekiel 40:28-41:26; James 4:1-17; Psalm 118:19-29; Proverbs 28:3-5

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Echar Las Redes

By on November 20, 2019

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Muy temprano en la vida (casi desde nacer) somos entrenados para ser exitosos de acuerdo a la definición de éxito del mundo. Somos llevados por metas y por logros desde el día que damos nuestro primer paso y montamos nuestra primera bicicleta. Mientras crecemos, se nos apresura para acumular conocimientos y “cosas” para probar nuestro éxito. En nuestro caminar Cristiano, Jesús nos llamó a una nueva definición de éxito – determinada no por lo que nosotros logramos, adquirimos o comprendemos, sino por nuestra simple y completa obediencia.

Los discípulos caminaron y hablaron con Jesús, y aún así enfrentaron muchos retos de fe y obediencia. Después de terminar una noche entera sin una pesca, Jesús llamó desde la playa.

Juan 21:6
“El les dijo: Echad la red a la derecha de la barca, y hallaréis. Entonces la echaron, y ya no la podían sacar, por la gran cantidad de peces.”

Los discípulos fueron exitosos esa mañana. Pero debemos comprender que la gran cantidad de peces no definieron su éxito. Ellos habrían tenido éxito aún si las redes se hubieran mantenido vacías. Oh cuanto deseo que más en los ministerios se podrían comprender esta verdad! Los discípulos tuvieron éxito en el momento que fueron obedientes y echaron la red en el lado correcto del bote.

Mil años antes, el rey Saúl recibió la orden de “Ve, pues, y hiere a Amalec, y destruye todo lo que tiene” (1 Samuel 15:3). Pero Saúl le permitió vivir al rey de los Amalakitas y al mejor ganado. El trató de esconder su desobediencia diciendo que los becerros y las ovejas eran para un sacrificio a Dios: “Y Samuel dijo: ¿Se complace Jehová tanto en los holocaustos y víctimas, como en que se obedezca a las palabras de Jehová? Ciertamente el obedecer es mejor que los sacrificios, y el prestar atención que la grosura de los carneros” (1 Samuel 15:22).

En cualquier tarea que asumimos para Dios, es fácil desanimarnos por la aparente falta de éxito. A menudo nos sentimos inadecuados; y esos sentimientos crecen cuando nuestras metas parecen ser difíciles de conseguir. Pero debemos recordar: el resultado de la tarea es menor comparado con la obediencia. Casi no tenemos la habilidad para determinar como nuestros esfuerzos entran en el plan de Dios. Dios no necesita nuestros pescados! El puede cumplir Su plan con las rocas si El así lo decide; pero el desea nuestra deliberada obediencia y confianza. El desea una persona que lo ame con todo Su corazón, alma, mente y fuerza.

Quitemos nuestros ojos del hecho de cumplir con la “pesca” y lo que podemos producir. En lugar de eso enfoquémonos en dar cada paso de acuerdo a Su guianza. Amémosle con un corazón libre de distracciones y concentremos todo nuestro esfuerzo en obedecer Su llamado de echar las redes.

Tenga un Dia Centrado en Cristo!

Steve Troxel
Ministerios La Palabra Diaria de Dios

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It is Written

By on November 19, 2019

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The Bible is a precious gift; a gift we call, The Word of God. The words of the Bible tell of the creation of the Universe and God’s first “breath of life” into man (Genesis 2:7). They tell of man’s first sin, his separation from God, and the long process of being brought back into a right and loving relationship with the Father; a process made complete through faith in Jesus Christ. These are the lasting words which reveal God’s nature and eternal plan, the words of truth which provide “everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of Him who called us” (2 Peter 1:3).

We can carry His Word as an offensive weapon used to battle the enemy; “the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God” (Ephesians 6:17). But His Word is also used as a fine surgical tool; “Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joint and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart” (Hebrews 4:12). His Word can purify and refine by cutting away all which is offensive and unclean.

But for God’s Word to have its intended purpose in our life we must accept it as absolute truth, “not as the word of men, but as it actually is, the Word of God” (1 Thessalonians 2:13). The Bible is not just a collection of interesting stories and somewhat profound writings, it is God’s Word! We are to receive His Word in faith and apply it with power and authority.

Jesus began His ministry on earth when He was thirty years old. He was baptized by John in the Jordan River and then led into the desert and tempted by the devil. Each time the devil tried to tempt Jesus away from the path which God established, Jesus resisted by directly applying the Word of God.

Matthew 4:4
“Jesus answered, ‘It is written: Man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.'”

Three times the devil tempted, and three times Jesus answered, “It is written!” When Jesus spoke these words, with complete faith and as absolute truth, there was no room for debate; “The devil left Him, and angels came and attended Him” (Matthew 4:11).

Yes, we have been given a precious gift. We have the words which are able to prepare our heart for the gift of eternal life. We have the words which can yield a life of contentment and peace, a life with purpose. But this gift is only for those who believe and obey. Let’s fully accept and apply God’s Word today. Let’s trust with all our heart so we can face any trial or temptation with a steadfast assurance. His Word is truth. His Word is our highest authority! Let’s answer this world with a bold confidence by KNOWING that it is written!!

Have a Christ Centered Day!

Steve Troxel
God’s Daily Word Ministries

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Nov 19 Ezekiel 39:1-40:27; James 2:18-3:18; Psalm 118:1-18; Proverbs 28:2

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Escrito Está

By on November 19, 2019

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La Biblia es un precioso regalo. Es la palabra de Dios escrita por manos humanas, pero inspirada por el Espiritu Santo. Estas palabras nos hablan de la creación del Universo y del primer “aliento de vida” de Dios en el hombre (Genesis 2:7). Hablan del primer pecado del hombre, su separación de Dios, y el largo proceso para regresar a la correcta y amorosa relación con el Padre – un proceso hecho completo a través de la fé en Jesucristo. Estas son las palabras que Dios escogió; las palabras perdurables que revelan Su naturaleza y plan eterno; las palabras de verdad que proveen “todas las cosas que necesitamos para vivir como Dios manda” (2 Pedro 1:3).

Podemos llevar Su Palabra como un arma ofensiva usada para batallar contra el enemigo; “la espada del Espíritu, que es la palabra de Dios” (Efesios 6:17). Pero Su palabra también es usada como una fina herramienta de cirugía; “más cortante que cualquier espada de dos filos. Penetra hasta lo más profundo del alma y del espíritu, hasta la médula de los huesos, y juzga los pensamientos y las intenciones del corazón” (Hebreos 4:12). Su palabra puede purificar y refinar, cortando y sacando todo lo que es ofensivo e impuro.

Pero para que la Palabra de Dios tenga un propósito definido en nuestra vida, debemos aceptarla como verdad absoluta, “no como palabra humana sino como lo que realmente es, palabra de Dios” (1 Tesalonisenses 2:13). La Biblia no es solamente una colección de historias interesantes y escrituras con alguna profundidad, son las Palabras de Dios! Debemos recibirlas por fe y aplicarlas con poder y autoridad.

Jesús comenzó Su ministerio en el mundo cuando tenía treinta años de edad. Fue bautizado por Juan en el Río Jordan y luego se dirigió al desierto para ser tentado por el diablo. Cada vez que el diablo trató de tentar a Jesús para alejarlo del camino que Dios estableció, Jesús resistió aplicando directamente la Palabra de Dios.

Mateo 4:4
“Jesús le respondió: Escrito está: ‘No sólo de pan vive el hombre, sino de toda palabra que sale de la boca de Dios.”

Tres veces el diablo lo tentó – y tres veces Jesús respondió, “Escrito Está!” Cuando Jesús habló estas palabras con completa fe y como una absoluta verdad, no hubo espacio para el debate; “Entonces el diablo lo dejó, y unos ángeles acudieron a servirle” (Mateo 4:11).

Si, se nos ha dado un precioso regalo. Tenemos las palabras que son capaces de preparar nuestro corazón para el regalo de la vida eterna. Tenemos las palabras que pueden producir una vida de contentamiento y paz – una vida con propósito. Pero este regalo es solo para aquellos que creen y obedecen. Aceptemos y apliquemos completamente la palabra de Dios ahora. Confiemos con todo nuestro corazón para que podamos enfrentar cualquier prueba o tentación con una firme seguridad. Su Palabra es verdad y la autoridad final! Respondamosle a este mundo con total confianza SABIENDO que escrito está!!

Tenga un Dia Centrado en Cristo!

Steve Troxel
Ministerios La Palabra Diaria de Dios

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Food Baskets

By on November 18, 2019

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Our school in Kenya continues to progress and impact many lives in the community of Mathare, outside of Nairobi. There are archived messages detailing the work over the past many years at:
http://gdwm.org/category/update-message/

We now have 250 kids in our school from pre-school to grade 6. We will include grade 7 after the first of the year. The education system in Kenya will limit the school to grade 8. After grade 8, kids must test to be allowed to progress to the next level of education. Our goal for the school is to provide a Christ-centered education which prepares kids to excel and have the opportunity to continue.

As we enter the end of year season, I will detail several projects which will assist our work with the school. The first project is our annual food basket program.

Every year, just before the Christmas break, we have the opportunity to bless the families of our kids and our teachers with food baskets. This brings great relief and joy to the families as many are facing reduced work opportunities and have concern about how to provide basic food. The season of joy is often accompanied by terrible anxiety. A simple food basket can provide much needed relief!

Our goal this year is to provide 150 baskets – actually, bags which will be used to transport the supplies. The content of the bags will depend on the funds we can raise for this project in the next few weeks. Ideally, we would like to include $30 worth of supplies in each bag for a project total of $4500. Here is what $30 would supply:

2kg rice – $3
2kg beans – $4
4kg wheat – $5
4kg corn meal – $5
2lit oil – $5
2 large bar soap – $3
Bread – $1
Margarine – $2
1kg sugar -$1.50
Salt – $.50
TOTAL = $30

These supplies will last a single family 2 weeks during an important time of the year.

There will be additional projects during the month of December, but if you are led to provide much needed relief to families in the form of food, please make a donation through the Donate Now button or by sending a check to:

God’s Daily Word Ministries
PO Box 12441
Jackson, TN 38308

Have a Christ Centered Day!

Steve Troxel
God’s Daily Word Ministries

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Here am I – Send Me

By on November 18, 2019

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In the beginning of Isaiah’s ministry, he was allowed to see a vision of God seated on the throne in Heaven. He was allowed to witness the full majesty of God and hear His Heavenly praise; “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord Almighty; the whole earth is full of His glory” (Isaiah 6:3). The vision of God was so pure and so holy that Isaiah was immediately confronted with his own sinful condition; “I am ruined! For I am a man of unclean lips, and I live among a people of unclean lips” (Isaiah 6:5).

But God comforted Isaiah by letting him know his sin had been removed; “Your guilt is taken away and your sin atoned for” (Isaiah 6:7). God had a purpose for revealing Himself to Isaiah. He was looking for a messenger to deliver His Word to the people of Israel: “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” (Isaiah 6:8).

If we were asked such a question, we might be tempted to request a few details before answering. We might like to know where we would be sent and what we would be doing. But Isaiah had just experienced the full glory of the Lord. He had seen absolute perfection, recognized his utter sinful condition, and received complete forgiveness from a loving Father. With this understanding of the One who was asking, Isaiah had only one reply.

Isaiah 6:8
“And I said, ‘Here am I. Send me!'”

Isaiah had no way of knowing his reply would be the start of sixty years of ministry. He had no way of knowing the many hardships his answer would cause, nor the many joys he would experience through walking in the presence of God. But Isaiah knew the One who was calling…and that was enough!

As a child of God who has seen and understands His glory, there should be only one response when our Father calls. There is no need for lengthy questions regarding the how, why, or what. When the Creator of the Universe calls, we can assume He has made a wise and perfect choice. And that should be enough!

God never makes mistakes and will never call us without also providing the tools to accomplish everything in His plan: “And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work” (2 Corinthians 9:8). We have received His forgiveness and are seeking to abide in the glory of His presence. We must now learn to trust Him more and follow wherever He leads.

God always calls the right person for the job and always provides all we need to fulfill the calling. When God calls, let’s trust Him and boldly answer: Here am I – send me!

Have a Christ Centered Day!

Steve Troxel
God’s Daily Word Ministries

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Nov 18 Ezekiel 37:1-38:23; James 1:19-2:17; Psalm 117:1-2; Proverbs 28:1

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Heme Aquí – Envíame a Mí

By on November 18, 2019

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En el comienzo del ministerio de Isaías, a él se le permitió ver una visión de Dios sentado en su trono en el Cielo. A él se le permitió presenciar la completa majestad de Dios y escuchar su adoración Celestial; “Santo, santo, santo es el Señor Todopoderoso; toda la tierra está llena de su gloria” (Isaías 6:3). La visión de Dios fue tan pura y tan sagrada que Isaías fue inmediatamente confrontado con su propia condición de pecado; “Ay de mí, que estoy perdido! Soy un hombre de labios impuros y vivo en medio de un pueblo de labios blasfemos” (Isaías 6:5).

Pero Dios confortó a Isaías dejándole saber que sus pecados habían sido removidos; “tu maldad ha sido borrada, y tu pecado, perdonado” (Isaías 6:7). Dios tenía un propósito al revelarse a Isaías: Estaba buscando un mensajero para entregar Su palabra al pueblo de Israel; “¿A quién enviaré? ¿Quién irá por nosotros?” (Isaías 6:8).

Si se nos hiciera tal pregunta, podríamos estar tentados a solicitar algunos detalles antes de responder. Quizá nos gustaría saber a donde seríamos envíados y que deberíamos estar haciendo. Pero Isaías recién había experimentado la gloria completa del Señor. El vio absoluta perfección, reconoció su completa condición de pecado, y recibió completo perdón de un Padre amoroso. Con este entendimiento de Aquel que estaba preguntando, Isaías tenía una sola respuesta.

Isaías 6:8
“Heme aquí, Envíame a mí.”

Isaías no tenía forma de saber que su respuesta sería el principio de sesenta años de ministerio. El no tenía forma de saber las muchas dificultades que su respuesta ocasionaría, tampoco las muchas alegrías que experimentaría a través de su caminar en la presencia de Dios; pero el sabía quién lo estaba llamando…y eso le bastó!

Como hijo de Dios quien ha visto y quien entiende Su gloria, solo debe haber una respuesta cuando nuestro Padre llama. No hay necesidad de alargar las preguntas con relación a ¿como?, ¿por que? o ¿que? Cuando el Creador del Universo llama, podemos asumir que El sabe lo que esta haciendo y que ha hecho una sabia y perfecta elección. ¡Y eso debe ser suficiente!

Dios nunca se equivoca y nunca nos va a llamar sin darnos las herramientas necesarias para cumplir todo en su plan: “Y Dios puede hacer que toda gracia abunde para ustedes, de manera que siempre, en toda circunstancia, tengan todo lo necesario, y toda buena obra abunde en ustedes” (2 Corintios 9:8). Hemos recibido Su perdón y estamos intentando permanecer en la gloria de Su presencia. Ahora tenemos que aprender a confiar en El y seguirlo a donde quiera que nos lleve.

Dios siempre llama a la persona correcta para el trabajo y siempre provee todo lo que necesitamos para cumplir Su llamado. Cuando Dios llama, confiemos en El y con seguridad respondamos: Heme aquí, envíame a mi!

Tenga un Dia Centrado en Cristo!

Steve Troxel
Ministerios La Palabra Diaria de Dios

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Created To Do His Will

By on November 14, 2019

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In the message “We Are The Created” we were reminded that God is the Creator and we are the clay being molded by the loving hands of the Potter; “We are all the work of Your hand” (Isaiah 64:8). Our Father is shaping us into the likeness of His Son, but what is our purpose during this shaping process?

Our transformation begins the moment we trust in Jesus, and we soon learn that our Salvation is never earned by “doing” anything; “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith” (Ephesians 2:8). But we also learn that eternal life is for those who do God’s will; following Him is not an optional part of the Christian walk. We cannot truly accept Jesus as Savior without also beginning a journey of trust while walking in His steps. Faith means trusting Him enough to follow!

1 John 2:17
“The world and its desires pass away, but the man who does the will of God lives forever.”

We generally like the idea of “new birth” when we think of being born into God’s Kingdom as His child. But we become uncomfortable when we hear, “You are not your own; you were bought at a price” (1 Corinthians 6:19-20). We get uneasy when we read, “You have been set free from sin and have become slaves to God” (Romans 6:22). There is no Salvation without a willful transfer of ownership, and we need to face the difficult truth that this means a transfer of control.

Giving up control is never easy. It can be extra scary to face the unknown from the passenger seat, and it can be an offense to our pride to allow someone else (even God!) to take the lead. The roots of “self” go very deep! But as we learn to completely trust, God brings us to that wonderful place of peace where we can say, “Whom have I in Heaven but You? And earth has nothing I desire besides You” (Psalm 73:25). Though sometimes difficult, there is great joy in a complete surrender to the will of our Heavenly Father.

As we give Him control over every area of our life, He will show us how to use ALL for His glory; “For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works” (Ephesians 2:10). He will give us the tools to accomplish His will and, in the process, meet every need and fulfill our deepest desires.

He is the Potter and we are the clay. He is the Creator and we are definitely “the created.” But we have been created with an awesome purpose. We have been given gifts, talents, and abilities, which when given back to God are used to bring Him glory and honor. This IS our purpose! We have been created to glorify His Name as we love Him and trust Him with all our heart. Let’s bring Him glory and honor as we walk in the understanding that we have been created to do His will.

Have a Christ Centered Day!

Steve Troxel
God’s Daily Word Ministries

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Nov 14 Ezekiel 29:1-30:26; Hebrews 11:32-12:13; Psalm 112:1-10; Proverbs 27:17
Nov 15 Ezekiel 31:1-32:32; Hebrews 12:14-29; Psalm 113:1-114:8; Proverbs 27:18-20
Nov 16 Ezekiel 33:1-34:31; Hebrews 13:1-25; Psalm 115:1-18; Proverbs 27:21-22
Nov 17 Ezekiel 35:1-36:38; James 1:1-18; Psalm 116:1-19; Proverbs 27:23-27

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Creados Para Hacer Su Voluntad

By on November 14, 2019

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En el mensaje “Nosotros Somos los Creados” se nos recordó que Dios es el Creador y nosotros somos el barro siendo moldeados por las manos del Alfarero; “Todos somos obra de tu mano” (“Isaías 64:8). Nuestro Padre nos esta formando a la semejanza de Su Hijo; ¿pero que es nuestro propósito durante este proceso?

Nuestra transformación empieza en el momento que confiamos en Jesús, y que muy pronto aprendemos que nuestra Salvación nunca se puede ganar por “hacer” algo; “Porque por gracia ustedes han sido salvados mediante la fe” (Efesios 2:8). Pero también aprendemos que la vida eterna esta reservada para aquellos que hacen la voluntad de Dios – siguiéndole a El no es una parte opcional del caminar Cristiano. No podemos verdaderamente aceptar a Jesús sin comenzar un viaje de confianza y caminar en Sus pasos. La fe significa confiar en El lo suficiente para seguirle!

1 Juan 2:17
“El mundo se acaba con sus malos deseos, pero el que hace la voluntad de Dios permanece para siempre.”

Generalmente nos gusta la idea de “nacimiento nuevo” cuando pensamos en nacer en el Reino de Dios como Su hijo. Pero llegamos a sentirnos incómodos cuando escuchamos: “Ustedes no son sus propios dueños; fueron comprados por un precio” (1 Corintios 6:19-20). Nos ponemos nerviosos cuando leemos; “Pero ahora que han sido liberados del pecado y se han puesto al servicio de Dios” (Romanos 6:22). No hay Salvación sin una deliberada y voluntaria transferencia de propiedad – y tenemos que enfrentar la difícil verdad que ese significa la transferencia de control.

Rendir el control nunca es fácil. Puede ser más asustadizo tener que enfrentar lo desconocido desde la silla del pasajero; y también puede ser una ofensa a nuestro orgullo movernos y permitir que alguien mas (aún Dios!) maneje. Las raíces de “Yo” son muy profundas. Pero en la manera que nos rendimos completamente y confiamos, Dios nos lleva a un lugar maravilloso de paz donde podemos decir; “¿A quién tengo en el cielo sino a ti? Si estoy contigo, ya nada quiero en la tierra” (Salmo 73:25). Aunque a veces es difícil, encontraremos gran gozo en un rendimiento completo a la voluntad de nuestro Padre Celestial.

En la manera que soltamos cada area de nuestra vida, nos mostrará como usar TODO para Su gloria; “Porque somos hechura de Dios, creados en Cristo Jesús para buenas obras” (Efesios 2:10). El nos dará las herramientas para cumplir Su voluntad, y en el proceso nos suplirá cada una de nuestras necesidades y llenará nuestros deseos más profundos.

El es el Alfarero y nosotros somos el barro. El es el Creador y definitivamente somos “los creados.” ¡Pero hemos sido creados con un gran propósito! Se nos ha sido dadas dones, talentos, y habilidades, los cuales, cuando los volvemos a Dios, son usados para traerle a El gloria y honor. ¡Este ES nuestro propósito! Hemos sido creados para glorificar Su Nombre mientras le amamos a El y confiamos en El con todo nuestro corazón. Traigámosle a El gloria y honor en la manera que caminamos con el entendimiento que hemos sido creados para hacer Su voluntad.

Tenga un Dia Centrado en Cristo!

Steve Troxel
Ministerios La Palabra Diaria de Dios

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We Are The Created

By on November 13, 2019

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We spend a great deal of our time and energy attempting to create various areas of our life. We strive to create the ideal work environment in order to provide the necessary resources to create the ideal social and home life. We plan the details of our free time in hopes of creating the ideal leisure. We even go so far as working hard to create the ideal “religious” experience.

Psalm 100:3
“Know that the Lord is God. It is He who made us, and we are His; we are His people, the sheep of His pasture.”

No amount of our own effort will ever create the “ideal.” For if we are striving to create, we are chasing after the world’s elusive, ever changing, false definition of what is really ideal and fulfilling. Our only hope at finding the true ideal is in understanding we are the created, not the Creator. The absolute best in life begins with knowing whose life we really live; “I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me” (Galatians 2:20). Our life belongs to Christ and it must be left with Him to create the life He desires.

Jesus is the only One who has ever truly been in the creation business; “All things were created by Him and for Him” (Colossians 1:16). We were created by Jesus for His sovereign purpose; “We are the clay, You are the potter; we are all the work of Your hand” (Isaiah 64:8). Somehow we have begun to consider ourselves as the work of our own hands. We try to create a life according to the world’s system and fulfill “needs” and “rights” based on this false world view. Not only is this self centered world view wrong – not only does this value system pull our heart away from God and grieve the Holy Spirit as we fail to follow His leading – but it can also send us into bondage as we chase a lie which will never satisfy.

The truth that will set us free is that our needs are extremely small and we actually have NO rights – at least not in this world; “You are not your own; you were bought at a price” (1 Corinthians 6:19-20). We have been purchased with the blood of Jesus and given eternal life as joint heirs with Christ in God’s Kingdom. We have the “right,” the privilege, and the great honor of praising Him for all eternity. We need and deserve nothing more.

If we truly want the ideal, we will stop trying to create our life and place every area in the Hands of a loving Creator. God defines and shapes the ideal, and His ideal is ours for the asking. The ideal job, home, marriage, ministry, fun, and friends are all ours; but only through releasing our rights, redefining our needs, and humbly understanding that we are the created.

Have a Christ Centered Day!

Steve Troxel
God’s Daily Word Ministries

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Nov 13 Ezekiel 27:1-28:26; Hebrews 11:17-31; Psalm 111:1-10; Proverbs 27:15-16

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