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Dios nos Bendice para que Podamos Bendecir a Otros

“Todos los creyentes estaban juntos y tenían todo en común: vendían sus propiedades y posesiones, y compartían sus bienes entre sí según la necesidad de cada uno”. Hechos 2:44-45 (NVI)

Nadie se sacrificó como la iglesia primitiva. En Hechos 2:44-45, la Biblia dice: “ Todos los creyentes estaban juntos y tenían todo en común: vendían sus propiedades y posesiones, y compartían sus bienes entre sí según la necesidad de cada uno” (NVI). Estos primeros cristianos no solamente compartían su dinero. Eran generosos con todo lo que tenían. Se podría decir que eran radicalmente generosos.

¿Qué pasaría en nuestras iglesias si fuéramos radicalmente generosos? La Biblia dice que somos mayordomos —o administradores— de todo lo que Dios nos ha dado. Somos responsables de utilizar nuestros recursos de manera que tengan un impacto en el Reino.

Dios nos da recursos no solo para disfrutarlos, sino para hacer la diferencia en el mundo. Dios no nos bendice para acumular, sino para bendecir a otros.

Esta es una verdad llena de esperanza y ánimo, que debemos recordar a lo largo del año, porque la generosidad no es algo que sólo mostramos en Acción de Gracias o en Navidad.

Encuentra maneras de ser radicalmente generoso y genera un impacto en las personas de tu iglesia, tu comunidad, y las que Dios ha puesto estratégicamente en tu vida.

Reflexiona sobre esto

¿Cómo cambiaría tu vida si fueras más generoso? ¿Qué resultado tendría eso?Cuando luchas con la generosidad, ¿qué cosas te hacen dudar de dar más?Basándote en la verdad de que Dios nos bendice para que podamos bendecir a otros, ¿cuál es un paso práctico que puedes dar esta semana?Si todavía no has confiado en Jesús y no te has comprometido a seguirlo, ¿por qué esperar más? Si estás listo para cruzar esa línea y tomar la decisión de creer en Jesucristo y seguirlo; haz esta oración.Más recursos en español y en otros idiomas incluyendo ASL — Lenguaje de Signos Americano RickWarren.org.Síguenos en Instagram & Facebook y comparte Esperanza Diaria con tus amigos y familiares.Recibe durante un mes un versículo de inspiración diario por WhatsAppNota: Desafortunadamente tenemos restricciones para enviar mensajes por WhatsApp a CUBA. .fb-background-color { background: #ffffff !important; } .fb_iframe_widget_fluid_desktop iframe { width: 100% !important; }

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How to Receive the Grace of God

“For the law was given through Moses, but God’s unfailing love and faithfulness came through Jesus Christ.”

John 1:17 (NLT)

In yesterday’s devotional we looked at 10 great benefits of God’s grace in our lives. As you read those benefits, you may have wondered how you can receive God’s grace in your own life—because it would be tragic to discover all God wants to do in you through his grace yet never accept it for yourself.

So how do you receive the grace of God in your life?

There isn’t a 23-part answer to the question. You don’t need to go to seminary to discover it.

The Bible gives an easy, three-word answer for how you receive the grace of God: through Jesus Christ.

The Bible says in John 1:17, “For the law was given through Moses, but God’s unfailing love and faithfulness came through Jesus Christ” (NLT).

God’s grace is entirely wrapped up in a person: Jesus. You can’t get it through religion or ritual. You can’t get it by following the rules.

You get it through Jesus.

God’s grace is free. You simply need to accept it.

But let me be very clear: God’s grace is not cheap. It cost Jesus his life. Grace is the most expensive commodity there is. Jesus died on the cross to pay for it.

Jesus’ death on the cross accomplished three things in our lives:

It paid the penalty for sin. Someone had to pay the penalty for our sin. If you have a relationship with Jesus, he has taken care of your penalty.
It broke the power of sin. Jesus’ death on the cross gives you the power to change the habits, hurts, and hang-ups that derail your life.The presence of sin will be obliterated. One day all who follow Jesus will go to heaven, where there won’t be any sin.

The costly grace God offers will change everything about your life.

You just have to accept it!

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Talk It Over

How does your life demonstration thankfulness to God for his grace?
If the grace of God is relatively easy to understand and its benefits are so amazing, why do you think so many people never accept it?
How can you share the message of God’s grace with a friend or family member this week?

Will you trust God to give you grace today?

The Bible says you can only get to heaven by trusting in God’s Son, Jesus Christ. You can’t earn your way into heaven: “It is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast” (Ephesians 2:8-9 NIV).

If you’re ready to commit your life to Jesus, start by praying this prayer:

“Dear God, you have promised that if I believe in your Son, Jesus Christ, everything I’ve ever done wrong will be forgiven, I will learn the purpose of my life, and you will accept me into your eternal home in heaven one day.

“I confess I have sinned, and I ask for your forgiveness. I believe that Jesus died to take away my sins and that you raised him to life. I want to trust Jesus as my Savior and follow him as Lord from this day forward. Guide my life and help me to do your will. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.”

If you just prayed to accept Jesus, please email me at Rick@PastorRick.com and let me know about it. I’d like to send you some free materials to help you start your journey with Jesus.

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El Poder de una Vida Enfocada

“Los planes bien pensados y el arduo trabajo llevan a la prosperidad,
pero los atajos tomados a la carrera conducen a la pobreza”. Proverbios 21:5 (NTV)

Si quieres que Dios te use de forma extraordinaria, necesitas enfocarte. Cuanto más enfocado estés, más eficaz serás y más te usará Dios.

Hay un poder impresionante en una vida enfocada. La luz difusa no tiene mucho efecto en lo que toca. Pero cuando enfocas la luz —como los rayos del sol a través de una lupa— puedes encender un trozo de papel o de hierba. Si la enfocas aún más, se convierte en un láser. Un láser puede cortar el acero y destruir el cáncer.

Lo mismo ocurre con tu vida. Si no tienes dirección, te quedarás a la deriva sin mucho impacto. Pero si te centras en unos pocos objetivos clave, entonces puedes hacer un poderoso impacto en el mundo para Dios.

La Biblia dice: “Los planes bien pensados y el arduo trabajo llevan a la prosperidad,

pero los atajos tomados a la carrera conducen a la pobreza” Proverbios 21:5 (NTV).

Uno de los grandes ejemplos de enfoque en la Biblia es la historia de Génesis 24. Dios había prometido crear una gran nación a través de la propia familia de Abraham. Pero Abraham estaba envejeciendo, y su hijo, Isaac, aún no tenía hijos. Ni siquiera se había casado todavía. Así que Abraham le dio a su sirviente la meta de encontrar una esposa para su hijo. Abraham le dijo a su siervo: “No consigas una esposa de los cananeos, que viven por aquí. Vuelve a mi país, a la tierra de mis parientes, y encuentra una esposa para Isaac”.

Como todas las buenas metas, el objetivo del siervo era claro. Sabía que tenía que encontrarle una esposa a Isaac, y sabía exactamente qué tipo de esposa debía buscar. Necesitaba encontrar una esposa de la tierra natal de Abraham. Nunca alcanzarás una meta que no tiene claridad, porque nunca sabrás si la has completado. El siervo de Abraham no tenía ese problema.

Por ejemplo, si tu meta es ser un mejor padre, eso es poco definido. Incluso si te pones la meta de pasar más tiempo con tus hijos, nunca sabrás realmente si has completado la meta.

Pero si te comprometes a pasar una hora cada martes por la tarde con tus hijos, eso es específico. Sabrás si lo has cumplido o no. Ese tipo de objetivos puede cambiar tu vida.

Entonces, ¿qué objetivo específico establecerás para llevar una vida más enfocada?

Reflexiona sobre esto

¿De qué manera tener objetivos específicos te ha permitido completarlos?¿Qué objetivos específicos quieres establecer?¿Con quién puedes compartir tus objetivos para que te animen y puedas rendir cuentas?Si todavía no has confiado en Jesús y no te has comprometido a seguirlo, ¿por qué esperar más? Si estás listo para cruzar esa línea y tomar la decisión de creer en Jesucristo y seguirlo; haz esta oración.Más recursos en español y en otros idiomas incluyendo ASL — Lenguaje de Signos Americano RickWarren.org.Síguenos en Instagram & Facebook y comparte Esperanza Diaria con tus amigos y familiares.Recibe durante un mes un versículo de inspiración diario por WhatsAppNota: Desafortunadamente tenemos restricciones para enviar mensajes por WhatsApp a CUBA. .fb-background-color { background: #ffffff !important; } .fb_iframe_widget_fluid_desktop iframe { width: 100% !important; }

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Ten Ways You Can Rely on God’s Grace

“For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases him.”

Philippians 2:13 (NLT)

As beleivers, we tend to think about grace when it’s connected to our salvation. But grace is about much more than how you come to Christ. Your entire Christian walk must be fueled by the grace of God.

You can do nothing in him or for him that doesn’t ultimately come from his grace. The Bible says, “For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases him” (Philippians 2:13 NLT).

In fact, grace brings 10 great benefits to your life:

You’re saved by grace. The only way to heaven is through the doorway of grace. You can’t earn it. You can’t work for it. You can’t buy it (Ephesians 2:8-9).

You’re forgiven by grace. Though we don’t deserve it, God wipes our slate clean by his grace (Isaiah 43:25).

You’re sustained by grace. God will never ask you to do anything he doesn’t give you the ability and the power to do. That power and ability is called grace (Philippians 2:13).

You’re healed by grace. God heals your broken heart and binds up your wounds even though you don’t deserve it (Psalm 147:3).

You’re liberated by grace. Your relationship with Jesus isn’t a bunch of chores to do. Instead, it’s about resting in what the Lord has already done. If your Christian life is not a life of resting in Christ, you’re moving into legalism (Matthew 11:28-30).

You’re given talents by grace. God has given each of us the ability to do something well, and we’re to use those abilities for him (Romans 12:6).

You’re used by grace. God uses you to fulfill his purposes in this world, not because of anything you’ve done but simply through his grace (Ephesians 3:7).

You’re kept saved by grace. You cannot lose your salvation because it’s a gift of God. If you could earn it, then you could lose it the moment you stopped earning it (Jude 1:24).

You’re transformed by grace. Through his grace, God makes you new through the renewing of your mind (Romans 12:2).

You’re matured by grace. God’s work of making you more like Jesus happens not because you’ve earned it or by your own effort but by the grace of God (2 Peter 3:18).

Remember, God’s grace is real and powerful in your life. It’s God’s grace that brings you to Christ in the first place and that fuels every step of your Christian walk.

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Talk It Over

Which of the 10 benefits above do you find the most difficult to accept? Why?
How can you take one of the benefits of grace mentioned above and help someone else understand and apply it in his or her life?
What does knowing the benefits of grace give you the confidence to do or change in your life?

Will you trust in God’s grace today?

The Bible says you can only get to heaven by trusting in God’s Son, Jesus Christ. You can’t earn your way into heaven: “It is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast” (Ephesians 2:8-9 NIV).

If you’re ready to commit your life to Jesus, start by praying this prayer:

“Dear God, you have promised that if I believe in your Son, Jesus Christ, everything I’ve ever done wrong will be forgiven, I will learn the purpose of my life, and you will accept me into your eternal home in heaven one day.

“I confess I have sinned, and I ask for your forgiveness. I believe that Jesus died to take away my sins and that you raised him to life. I want to trust Jesus as my Savior and follow him as Lord from this day forward. Guide my life and help me to do your will. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.”

If you just prayed to accept Jesus, please email me at Rick@PastorRick.com and let me know about it. I’d like to send you some free materials to help you start your journey with Jesus.

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Entrena tu Mente para Pensar en Dios

“Mi antiguo yo ha sido crucificado con Cristo. Ya no vivo yo, sino que Cristo vive en mí. Así que vivo en este cuerpo terrenal confiando en el Hijo de Dios, quien me amó y se entregó a sí mismo por mí”. Gálatas 2:20 (NTV)

La Biblia nos dice “Oren en todo momento”. 1 Tesalonicenses 5:17 (TLA).

¿Cómo es posible hacerlo? Una forma es utilizar “oraciones de ánimo” a lo largo del día, como han hecho muchos cristianos durante siglos. Se elige una frase breve o una frase sencilla que se pueda repetir a Jesús en una sola respiración: “Tú estás conmigo”, “recibo tu gracia”, “dependo de ti”, “quiero conocerte”, “te pertenezco”, “ayúdame a confiar en ti”.

También puedes utilizar una frase corta de la Escritura: “Cristo vive en mí”, “Tú nunca me dejarás”, “Tú eres mi Dios”.

Ora lo más a menudo posible para que la oración permanezca en lo más profundo de tu corazón. Sólo asegúrate de que estás motivado a honrar a Dios, no para tratar de manipularlo para que haga tu propia voluntad.

Poner en practica estar en la presencia de Dios es una habilidad, un hábito que puedes desarrollar. Al igual que los músicos practican escalas todos los días para poder tocar música hermosa con facilidad, tú puedes aprender a pensar en Dios en diferentes momentos de tu día. Puedes entrenar tu mente para pensar en Dios.

Al principio tendrás que crear recordatorios para que tus pensamientos vuelvan a la conciencia de que Dios está contigo en ese momento. Comienza colocando recordatorios visuales a tu alrededor. Podrías colocar pequeñas notas que digan: “Dios está conmigo en este momento”.

Si has buscado solo una experiencia de su presencia, te has perdido el verdadero objetivo. No alabamos a Dios para sentirnos bien, sino para hacer el bien. Tu objetivo no es un sentimiento sino una conciencia continua de que Dios está siempre presente.

Ese es el estilo de vida de adoración.

Reflexiona sobre esto

Intenta decir oraciones de ánimo para adorar a Dios a lo largo del día de hoy. Observa qué diferencia experimentas en tu actitud y en tus interacciones con otras personas.¿Qué recordatorios visuales pueden ayudarte mejor a ser consciente de la presencia de Dios?Habla del modo en que aprendiste a tocar un instrumento o a practicar un deporte. ¿Cómo puedes aplicar la misma disciplina y energía para desarrollar un estilo de vida de adoración?Si todavía no has confiado en Jesús y no te has comprometido a seguirlo, ¿por qué esperar más? Si estás listo para cruzar esa línea y tomar la decisión de creer en Jesucristo y seguirlo; haz esta oración.Más recursos en español y en otros idiomas incluyendo ASL — Lenguaje de Signos Americano RickWarren.org.Síguenos en Instagram & Facebook y comparte Esperanza Diaria con tus amigos y familiares.Recibe durante un mes un versículo de inspiración diario por WhatsAppNota: Desafortunadamente tenemos restricciones para enviar mensajes por WhatsApp a CUBA. .fb-background-color { background: #ffffff !important; } .fb_iframe_widget_fluid_desktop iframe { width: 100% !important; }

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How Do You Respond to Grace?

“God says he will accept and acquit us—declare us ‘not guilty’—if we trust Jesus Christ to take away our sins. And we all can be saved in this same way, by coming to Christ, no matter who we are or what we have been like.”

Romans 3:22 (TLB)

Salvation is a free gift. You can have all your sins forgiven and get a free ticket to heaven. But, while salvation is free to you, it is also costly—because somebody had to pay for it. When Jesus went to the cross, he paid the price for your sins to be forgiven.

If there were any other way for you to go to heaven, don’t you think God would have used it? If there were any other way for a holy God to let an imperfect person into a perfect place, don’t you think God would have done it rather than sacrifice his own Son? Of course he would have. 

Some people claim you can go to heaven by being a good person or by believing God exists. But if that’s true, then why did Jesus have to die? He wouldn’t have submitted himself to that kind of agony if it wasn’t necessary.

The truth is, everyone is full of sin. And a perfect God couldn’t let you into his perfect home without an enormous price being paid for that sin. That’s why it’s not enough to be a good person. In fact, there is no truly good person. The Bible says that every single one of us falls short of God’s holiness. That’s why you need a Savior!

The Bible says, “God says he will accept and acquit us—declare us ‘not guilty’—if we trust Jesus Christ to take away our sins. And we all can be saved in this same way, by coming to Christ, no matter who we are or what we have been like” (Romans 3:22 TLB).    

You can come to Christ no matter who you are or what you’ve done. Isn’t that the kindest thing that’s ever been offered to you?

What are you most ashamed of doing? Jesus paid for it. You can stop beating yourself up—because Jesus allowed himself to be beaten up for it instead. You don’t have to pay for something he’s already paid for!

Turn from your sin today, and trust that Jesus has already paid for it by being your substitute on the cross. It is finished! That’s how much Jesus loves you.

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Talk It Over

In the past—or maybe even right now—how have you relied on something other than Jesus (like being a “good person” or just believing God exists) to get you into heaven?
What difference does it make to know that Jesus has paid even for the sin you’re most ashamed of doing?
You can come to Christ no matter who you are or what you’ve done. What does that truth mean to you?

No matter what you’ve done or where you’ve been, you’ve got a place in God’s forever family ready and waiting for you. The invitation is wide open. Just believe and receive.

Are you ready to accept God’s offer of salvation? Here’s a prayer you can pray: “Dear God, I know when I die, I’m going to give an account of my life to you. I know I have sinned against you, and I have lived by my plan, not yours. I want that to change, starting right now. I want to turn away from my sins and toward you.

“Thank you for sending Jesus to die for all that I’ve done wrong so that I don’t have to pay the penalty. I know I don’t deserve your forgiveness. I know only your grace can save me, Lord. I could never be good enough to get into a perfect place.

“Jesus, thank you for loving me so much that you took all my guilt on yourself. You made me acceptable for heaven, and I humbly ask you to save me. I believe in you, Jesus. And I believe you will keep your promise to save me instantly, certainly, completely, and eternally. In Jesus’ name. Amen.”

If you prayed the prayer above, please write and tell me at Rick@PastorRick.com. I’d like to send you some materials as you begin your journey with Jesus.

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Necesitas Amigos que te Ayuden a Triunfar

“Preocupémonos los unos por los otros, a fin de estimularnos al amor y a las buenas obras”.  Hebreos 10:24 (NVI) 

Los verdaderos amigos sacan lo mejor el uno del otro. Se animan y se motivan mutuamente para alcanzar sus metas. Los amigos que te animan al éxito son una parte fundamental para cumplir tu propósito en la vida.

Hay un viejo proverbio de Zambia que dice: “Si corres solo, irás más rápido; si corres acompañado, llegarás más lejos”. La vida cristiana no es una carrera de 100 metros. Es una maratón.

Los que corren en maratones saben que llega un momento en el que empiezan a sentir un dolor en su costado que los hace querer rendirse. Pero si tienes otras personas corriendo contigo, puedes encontrar la fuerza para continuar hasta la línea de meta. La única manera de alcanzar los objetivos que Dios te ha dado es rodearte de personas que te apoyen.

“También nosotros, siendo muchos, formamos un solo cuerpo en Cristo, y cada miembro está unido a todos los demás” Romanos 12:5 (NVI).

Reflexiona sobre esto:

Todos tenemos diferentes puntos fuertes cuando se trata de animar a otros. ¿Cuáles son algunas maneras en que puedes alentar a las personas que te rodean en su misión de vida?¿Por qué es importante alentar y celebrar el éxito de tus amigos tanto como el tuyo?Al reflexionar sobre Romanos 12:5, ¿a qué personas en tu vida puedes buscar fácilmente para obtener ayuda?Si todavía no has confiado en Jesús y no te has comprometido a seguirlo, ¿por qué esperar más? Si estás listo para cruzar esa línea y tomar la decisión de creer en Jesucristo y seguirlo; haz esta oración.Más recursos en español y en otros idiomas incluyendo ASL — Lenguaje de Signos Americano RickWarren.org.Síguenos en Instagram & Facebook y comparte Esperanza Diaria con tus amigos y familiares.Recibe durante un mes un versículo de inspiración diario por WhatsAppNota: Desafortunadamente tenemos restricciones para enviar mensajes por WhatsApp a CUBA. .fb-background-color { background: #ffffff !important; } .fb_iframe_widget_fluid_desktop iframe { width: 100% !important; }

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Your Biggest Problem and What to Do about It

“It is your evil that has separated you from your God. Your sins cause him to turn away from you, so he does not hear you.”

Isaiah 59:2 (NCV)

Today, most cultures don’t think sin is ugly. In fact, many people think sin is fun!

Think about entertainment media. TV shows, social media memes, and movies often use sin for humor. This is Satan’s strategy: to get you to laugh at the same things that put Jesus on the cross. Satan disguises sin to make it look attractive. Rarely in media do you see sin’s consequences. 

If you want to know how ugly sin really is, look at the cross. Jesus’ suffering shows how much it takes to pay for your sins.

Sin has all sorts of consequences in your life! Here are three of them:

Sin alienates you from God. Why? Because God is holy, and you are not. Isaiah 59:2 says, “It is your evil that has separated you from your God. Your sins cause him to turn away from you, so he does not hear you” (NCV). Sin always leaves estrangement in its wake, even between you and God. 

Sin creates significant stress in your life. One of the greatest sources of stress is unrecognized and unresolved guilt. King David said, “My guilt has overwhelmed me like a burden too heavy to bear” (Psalm 38:4 NIV). Holding on to sin takes an emotional toll. Breaking God’s laws leads to worry, fear, guilt, and insecurity.

Sin condemns you. When you violate God’s laws, there’s always a penalty—in both self-condemnation and judgment from a righteous God. Psalm 7:11 says, “God is a righteous judge and always condemns the wicked” (GNT). 

You may think your biggest problem is a relationship conflict, health issue, or trouble finding a job. But the reality is, your biggest problem is that you’re at war with God.

That’s why you often get so frustrated! That’s why you sometimes struggle to sleep at night. That’s why you’re stressed out. You weren’t made to live out of harmony with your Creator, who loves you. He made you, and he sent his Son to die for you. He wants you to be in harmony with him.

Repent of your sin today—and every day—so that you can be at peace with God.

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Talk It Over

How do you make light of sin through the TV shows, movies, books, and social media you consume?
When you find yourself laughing at sin, what are the lies you’re telling yourself?
In what ways does understanding the severity of sin affect how you view and understand God’s grace?

If you haven’t yet trusted in Jesus and committed to following him, why wait any longer?

Your sins separate you from God. And it is only God’s grace that can get you back into a right relationship with him.

The Bible says, “It is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast” (Ephesians 2:8-9 NIV).

If you’re ready to make peace with your Creator, then pray this prayer:

“Dear Jesus, I don’t want my sin to separate me from you any longer. You have promised that if I believe in you, everything I’ve ever done wrong will be forgiven, I will learn the purpose of my life, and you will accept me into your eternal home in heaven one day.

“I confess my sin, and I believe you are my Savior. You have promised that if I confess my sin and trust you, I will be saved. I trust you when you say salvation comes by grace, through faith, and not by anything I do. I receive you into my life as my Lord. Today, I’m turning over every part of my life to your management.

“I want to live the way you created me to live and use the rest of my life to serve you instead of serving myself. I commit my life to you and ask you to save me and accept me into your family. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.”

If you just prayed to accept Jesus, please email me at Rick@PastorRick.com and let me know about it. I’d like to send you some free materials to help you start your journey with Jesus.
 

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El Cuerpo de Cristo te Necesita

“Todos ustedes en conjunto son el cuerpo de Cristo, y cada uno de ustedes es parte de ese cuerpo”. 1 Corintios 12:27 (NTV)

Una de las razones por las que necesitas estar conectado con una familia de la iglesia es para cumplir tu llamado de servir a otros creyentes de manera práctica. La Biblia dice: “Todos ustedes en conjunto son el cuerpo de Cristo, y cada uno de ustedes es parte de ese cuerpo” 1 Corintios 12:27 (NTV).

Tu servicio es esencial para el cuerpo de Cristo. Cada uno de nosotros tiene un rol que desempeñar, y cada rol es importante. No hay un servicio pequeño para Dios; todo importa.

Ningún ministerio en la iglesia es insignificante. Algunos son visibles, mientras que otros están ocultos y trabajan detrás de escena, pero todos son valiosos. Los ministerios pequeños u ocultos a menudo hacen la mayor diferencia. En mi hogar, la luz más importante no es la gran lámpara de nuestro comedor, sino la pequeña luz de noche que me impide golpearme el pie cuando me levanto en la oscuridad.

No hay correlación entre tamaño y significado. Cada ministerio importa porque todos dependemos unos de otros para funcionar.

Cuando una parte de tu cuerpo no funciona, te enfermas, y el resto de tu cuerpo sufre. Imagínate si tu hígado decidiera comenzar a vivir por sí mismo: “¡Estoy cansado! ¡Ya no quiero servir a tu cuerpo! ¡Quiero un año de descanso solo para ser alimentado! ¡Tengo que hacer lo mejor solo para mí! ¡Voy a dejar que otra parte se haga cargo!”

¿Qué pasaría? Tu cuerpo moriría.

Hoy en día, miles de iglesias locales están muriendo porque las personas no están dispuestas a servir. Se sientan como espectadores, y el cuerpo sufre.

Dios te llama a un servicio mucho más allá de lo que puedas imaginar. Te creó para una vida de buenas obras, que ya ha preparado para que hagas (consulta Efesios 2:10).

¡Cuando sirves a otros, en realidad estás sirviendo a Dios!

Reflexiona sobre esto:

¿Por qué es difícil cumplir tu llamado dado por Dios, sin otros creyentes a tu alrededor?El tamaño de tu ministerio no refleja la importancia de tu ministerio. ¿Encuentras esa idea fácil o difícil de aceptar? ¿Por qué?¿Cómo has visto a Dios usando un ministerio aparentemente insignificante para hacer una diferencia en tu vida o en la vida de alguien que conoces?Si todavía no has confiado en Jesús y no te has comprometido a seguirlo, ¿por qué esperar más? Si estás listo para cruzar esa línea y tomar la decisión de creer en Jesucristo y seguirlo; haz esta oración.Más recursos en español y en otros idiomas incluyendo ASL — Lenguaje de Signos Americano RickWarren.org.Síguenos en Instagram & Facebook y comparte Esperanza Diaria con tus amigos y familiares.Recibe durante un mes un versículo de inspiración diario por WhatsAppNota: Desafortunadamente tenemos restricciones para enviar mensajes por WhatsApp a CUBA. .fb-background-color { background: #ffffff !important; } .fb_iframe_widget_fluid_desktop iframe { width: 100% !important; }

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Somebody Has to Pay for Sin

“Your eyes are too pure to look on evil; you cannot tolerate wrongdoing.”

Habakkuk 1:13 (NIV)

In Greek and Roman mythology, all the gods—like Zeus, Jupiter, and Apollo—have human frailties. They get angry. They lust. They’re impatient. They zap people with lightning bolts. They are inconsistent and unreliable.

But the real God, the God who created the universe, is 100 percent just and unpolluted. He’s never done anything wrong, impure, or imperfect. He’s holy. Habakkuk 1:13 says, “Your eyes are too pure to look on evil; you cannot tolerate wrongdoing” (NIV).

Because God is perfect, you can trust him. But his perfection also means that he cannot tolerate sin. So, at the cross, God, the Father, took every sin of the world and poured it all on his perfect Son, Jesus Christ, who volunteered to take it on.

God sent Jesus to be your substitution. If Jesus hadn’t been your substitute on the cross, then you would’ve had to pay for your own sins. But Jesus satisfied the law. He did what justice demands. He accomplished this because he is God himself who lived a perfect life without sin.

But it wasn’t easy for Jesus. In fact, it was torture. You know how guilty you feel over one sin? How would you like to carry the guilt of every sin—from the sins done in secret to the public, horrific ones? That would be mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual torture.

On the cross, Jesus cried out, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” (Matthew 27:46 NIV). Jesus was experiencing physical agony—and the torment of being separated from his Father.

A holy God could not stand even to look at his Son, full of the sins of the world. God looked away because he is perfect. Can you imagine what this cost Jesus?

But he was willing to go through that pain because he wanted to provide a way for you to be in fellowship with a holy God.

Somebody had to take the punishment, and Jesus did it for you. Jesus became your substitute so that, when God looks at you, he doesn’t see your sin. He sees the righteousness of Jesus Christ. 

And because of that, you can experience both eternal life and a full, purposeful life here on earth.

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Talk It Over

Why is it loving for God to also be full of justice?
God sent Jesus to be your substitution—and Jesus willingly paid the price for your sins. What does that reveal about God’s character?
What does it mean to you today to know that Jesus suffered and died for you on the cross?

If you haven’t yet trusted in Jesus and committed to following him, why wait any longer?

You don’t have to earn God’s love or work your way into heaven. The Bible says, “It is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast” (Ephesians 2:8-9 NIV).


If you’re ready to commit your life to him, then pray this prayer:

“Dear Jesus, you have promised that if I believe in you, everything I’ve ever done wrong will be forgiven, I will learn the purpose of my life, and you will accept me into your eternal home in heaven one day.

“I confess my sin, and I believe you are my Savior. You have promised that if I confess my sin and trust you, I will be saved. I trust you when you say salvation comes by grace, through faith, and not by anything I do. I receive you into my life as my Lord. Today I’m turning over every part of my life to your management.

“I want to use the rest of my life to serve you instead of serving myself. I commit my life to you and ask you to save me and accept me into your family. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.”

If you just prayed to accept Jesus, please email me at Rick@PastorRick.com and let me know about it. I’d like to send you some free materials to help you start your journey with Jesus.

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