Saturday, May 16

 FAITH FEEDS THE SPIRIT

John 16:23-28

Ask and you will receive, and your joy will be complete.

John 16:24 (NIV)

As I reflect upon the biblical text, it occurs to me that when asking God for something, we must possess faith and be certain that he will grant our request, in accordance with his will. But what does it truly mean to have faith?

Faith is trust. It is believing even without having seen; it is the assurance, the certainty that what has been requested will be fulfilled in due time.

I recently experienced this beautiful reality and received a confirmation that when we ask with faith, God fulfills his promise. I urgently needed to buy groceries for that day, yet I had no money. That morning I prayed and asked him to provide for my needs. The day passed, and nothing happened. As night fell, I felt a wave of sadness. With tears in my eyes, I prayed again, this time with great fervor, confident that God never abandons his children. I wept, but my sorrow soon turned to joy, for God fulfilled his promise and provided exactly what I needed in that very moment.

His presence manifested in my life, bearing witness to his love, his greatness, and his power, a power revealed to all those who seek him with faith.

Prayer: Lord, strengthen my faith and my spirit, now and always. Amen.

Translation by John Walter

 

Mayo 16, sábado

LA FE ALIMENTA EL ESPÍRITU

Juan 16:23-28

Pedid y recibiréis para que vuestro gozo sea cumplido

Juan 16:24

Al reflexionar el texto bíblico viene a mí mente que para pedir algo a Dios, debemos tener fe y estar seguros de que Él nos dará lo pedido, según sea su voluntad. Pero, ¿Qué es tener fe?...

La fe es confianza. Es creer, aunque no hayas visto, es la seguridad de saber que lo pedido será cumplido a su tiempo.

Recién viví esa hermosa experiencia y confirmación que cuando pedimos con fe, Dios cumple su promesa. Necesitaba comprar con urgencia alimentos para ese día, no tenía dinero. En la mañana ore y le pedí que supliera mis necesidades. Transcurrió el día y nada sucedió, vi llegar la noche sentí tristeza, con lágrimas en los ojos volví a orar con vehemencia, confiada de que Dios nunca deja desamparados a sus hijos. Lloré, pero mí tristeza se convirtió en gozo porque Dios cumplió de darme lo que necesitaba en ese momento.

Su presencia se manifestó en mi vida para dar testimonio de su amor, grandeza y poder en aquellos que lo buscamos con fe.

Oración:  Señor, fortalece mí fe y mi espíritu, ahora y siempre. Amén.