Monthly Archives: June 2014

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Creando algo de nada

“Dios, en el principio, creó los cielos y la tierra.” (Génesis 1:1)

Los eruditos judíos indistintamente conectaban “la Palabra de Dios” con el Dios de Israel. Usaron esta frase en el Antiguo Testamento para apuntar a las personas al Dios Verdadero y describir el poder creativo de Dios. Este es el poder que crea algo de nada. En otras palabras, da vida y trae toda materia a la existencia, proveyendo la forma perfecta y el ambiente para su supervivencia. Es el mismo poder que hace la vida una realidad. La Palabra es la fuerza, el poder detrás de lo que sostiene toda la vida y provee la estructura necesaria para que la vida prospere abundantemente.

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Creating Something Out of Nothing

“In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth” (Genesis 1:1). The Jewish teachers interchangeably connected the “word of God” with the God of Israel. They used this phrase to point their people to the One True God. Throughout the Old Testament, God’s creative power is described as the “word of God.”

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A Timeless God and Savior

“In the beginning was the Word” (John 1:1). Imagine not having to worry about setting your alarm clock or being on time for your next appointment. Picture what your life would be like if you lived without any time limitations whatsoever. What would you do differently if your life were not governed by the laws of time? What new adventures would you plan? It’s hard to even imagine, isn’t it?  

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Un Dios y Salvador Eterno

“En el principio ya existía la Palabra.” (Juan 1:1)

Imagínese no tener que preocuparse por activar una alarma o llegar a tiempo para su próxima cita. Imagínese si usted pudiera dibujar un cuadro de su vida sin ninguna limitación de tiempo. ¿Qué haría usted diferente si su vida no fuera gobernada por las leyes del tiempo? ¿Cuál nueva aventura pondría en el calendario?  

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Andando con Jesús, Introducción Parte Dos

Este devocional diario fue diseñado para ser leído una vez al día durante cinco días a la semana durante un periodo de un año. Deliberadamente deja dos días libres para que usted pueda hacer algo diferente como revisar toda la semana, memorizar pasajes bíblicos claves, tener un tiempo prolongado de oración, asistir a un grupo pequeño y participar o acudir a un servicio de adoración en vivo.

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Walking with Jesus, Introduction Part Two

This daily devotional is designed for you to read five days a week for an entire year. It purposely leaves out two days for you to do something different such as review the entire week, memorize key scriptures, have an extended time of prayer, participate in a small group or attend a live worship service. Please don’t rush through each devotional. Let God’s Word sink deep within your heart. Allow God’s Word to work in you and change you from the inside out. Prayerfully reflect on the progression as we unfold the book of John section-by-section, and include other important scriptures for you to meditate on. Each devotional is followed by a three-fold plan for personal reflection:

READ
Reading the scriptures is very important. Reading parallel passages is very helpful to further understand the section being studied. I encourage you to read each parallel scripture out loud at least twice. Think through the relationship between the daily devotional being read and the parallel scriptures provided. Ask yourself, “How does one compliment the other?”

REFLECT
This section helps you analyze the Scripture from multiple angles with a sharp focus on personal application. It is designed to help you discover more about the text through the use of questions and observations. You will learn more about God’s characteristics, and the unique ways that He works through His Son, Jesus. Finally, personal application is highlighted to help you start applying these truths in your life right away.

RESPOND
As we grow in our personal time with the Savior, we have to be willing and ready to respond to His inner promptings. This involves asking the Lord, “What do I need to change, and how do I begin making these changes?” In other words, our response requires a plan of action. Every change takes a step of action. The question we have to ask is, “What is my next step in obeying God’s Word?” This is often where spiritual breakthrough takes place—through our obedience to the Living Word of God—as the Spirit of God uses the Word of God to transform our heart for God.

My prayer is that you would experience more of God’s presence and power working in and through your life as you seek Him more each and every day. May you serve Him more as He reveals His love and His good work in your life day-by-day, and moment-by-moment.

Marcel Sanchez
www.MarcelSanchez.com

The source of this content comes from our book, Walking with Jesus.

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Walking with Jesus, Introduction Part One

It is by far one of the biggest challenges faced by believers worldwide. It does not matter whether you are married or single, young or old, educated or uneducated, rich or poor. This struggle does not make any distinctions. It is common to all believers. “What is this great challenge?” you might ask. This struggle, we all face is to start and develop a daily personal time with the Savior, to grow in our love for God, our knowledge of His Word, and to receive spiritual nourishment. It is the struggle to set aside time every day to be alone with the Savior. Spiritual replenishment is not automatic and it is never easy. You have to work at it moment-by-moment.

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Andando con Jesús, Introducción Parte Uno

Es uno de los mayores desafíos que enfrentan los creyentes en todo el mundo. No importa si usted es soltero o casado, joven o viejo, educado o ignorante, rico o pobre. Esta lucha no hace distinciones. Es común a todos los creyentes. Usted puede preguntar, “¿Cuál es este gran desafío?” Es la lucha para iniciar y desarrollar un tiempo personal diario con el Salvador para crecer en su amor a Dios, su conocimiento de su Palabra y recibir alimento espiritual. Es la lucha de separar tiempo todos los días para estar a solas con el Salvador. El reabastecimiento espiritual no es automático. Usted tiene que trabajar para ello intencionalmente.