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🗓️ June 23
Seeds Still Grow in Summer
Scripture:

“So let’s not get tired of doing what is good…” – Galatians 6:9 NLT

Daily Teaching:

Growth is often happening even when we cannot immediately see it.

Seeds planted beneath the surface require:
• Time
• Water
• Patience
• Consistency

Spiritual growth works the same way.

At Grace Point Fellowship, we must remember:
Faithfulness always matters, even when results seem slow.

Sometimes believers become discouraged because they do not see immediate change:
• In themselves
• In their families
• In situations they are praying about

But God is always working beneath the surface.

Every prayer…
Every act of obedience…
Every moment spent in God’s presence…
Plants seeds that eventually produce fruit.

The danger is quitting too soon.

Summer can become a season where spiritual effort relaxes.
But faithful believers continue sowing spiritually regardless of the season.

Consistency matters more than instant results.

God honors faithful obedience.

Do not become discouraged if growth feels slow.
Healthy growth often happens gradually.

Keep planting.
Keep praying.
Keep trusting.

God is still working.

Reflection Questions:

• Where have I become discouraged spiritually?
• Am I remaining faithful even when results seem slow?
• What spiritual seeds am I planting consistently?

Grace Point Application:

This week:
• Stay faithful in spiritual disciplines
• Encourage someone who feels discouraged
• Trust God’s timing and process

Faithfulness produces fruit over time.

Prayer:

Father, help me remain faithful even when I cannot see immediate results. Strengthen my trust in Your timing and continue producing spiritual growth in my life. Amen.

James Talarico es un político demócrata de aspecto afable y muy sonriente que se presenta como candidato al Senado de los Estados Unidos por Texas. Se autodenomina «pastor».

¿Cuál debe ser nuestra postura como creyentes en Jesucristo?

Hay cuatro tipos de personas en el mundo:
1) una persona amable que hace cosas buenas;
2) una persona ruda que hace cosas buenas;
3) una persona amable que hace cosas malas;
4) una persona ruda que hace cosas malas.

La más peligrosa de todas [n.º 3] es la «persona amable que hace cosas malas».

El Sr. Talarico, que se autodenomina «cristiano», es esa «persona amable» y sonriente quien habla de «Jesús», cita las Escrituras y redefine las palabras y los conceptos bíblicos. Es precisamente de quien Jesús nos amonestó diciendo:

“Guardaos de los falsos profetas, que vienen a vosotros con vestidos de ovejas, pero por dentro son lobos rapaces.” (‭‭San Mateo‬ ‭7‬:‭15‬ ‭RVR1960‬‬)

El Sr. Talarico puede parecer una «persona amable» con una gran sonrisa, pero los cristianos comprometidos no se dejan influir por lo que dice, sino por lo que defiende y representa. Desde la idea contraria a la Biblia de llamar a Dios «no binario» hasta su total aceptación y promoción de la homosexualidad [que las Escrituras condenan como pecado], hasta apoyando la mutilación física e irreversible total de niños pequeños bajo el pretexto del «cuidado de afirmación de género», el Sr. Talarico defiende y se suma a muchos otros tipos de cosas impías que Jesús y la Biblia condenan.

Escucharemos a Jesús, tal y como nos lo presenta la Biblia, quien nos ordena que tengamos cuidado con la «persona amable» y sonriente que promueve el mal y las cosas impías [a través de sus políticas] vestido de oveja. Las Escrituras ya lo han juzgado como un falso profeta y, en su interior, como un lobo voraz.

James Talarico is a smiley, Democrat politician running for the U.S. Senate in Texas. He touts himself a “pastor.”

As believers in Jesus Christ, what should our stand be as to his candidacy?

There are four kinds of people in the world:
1) a Nice person who does good things;
2) a Rough person who does good things;
3) a Nice person who does evil things;
4) a Rough person who does evil things.

The most dangerous of all [ #3] is the “nice person who does evil things.”

Mr. Talarico, who calls himself a “christian,” is the smiling, “nice person” who speaks of “jesus,” quotes scripture and redefines biblical words and ideas. He is precisely whom Jesus told us to “beware of [as] false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly are ravenous wolves.” [Matt. 7:15].

Mr. Talarico may seem the “nice person” with a big smile, but committed Christians are not swayed by what he appears to say, but by what he truly advocates and stands for. From the unbiblical idea of calling God “non-binary” to his total embrace and promotion of homosexuality [which scripture condemns as a sin], and the total physical mutilation of young children under the guise of “gender-affirming care,” Mr. Talarico stands for, and with, many other sorts of ungodly things which Jesus and the Bible condemns.

We will listen to the Bible Jesus who commands us to BEWARE the “nice person” who promotes evil, ungodly things [through political policies]. Scripture has already judged him a false prophet and an inwardly evil, ravenous wolf.

L A L E Y
Nadie puede acercarse CONFIADAMENTE al trono de la gracia de Dios para obtener misericordia sin haberse presentado primero ante el tribunal del Juez de toda la tierra: el santo Dios de la justicia —para escuchar el veredicto de culpabilidad que le corresponde por su pecado. Allí, el pecador, tras haber visto que ha violado deliberadamente la Ley del santo y justo Dios, se ve condenado sin esperanza alguna.

«Pues por medio de la Ley viene el conocimiento del pecado» [Rom. 3:20 LBLA]

«Porque todos nosotros debemos comparecer ante el tribunal de Cristo, para que cada uno sea recompensado … de acuerdo con lo que hizo» (2 Cor. 5:10 LBLA)

«[Dios] ha establecido un día en el que juzgará al mundo en justicia» [Hechos 17:31 LBLA]

«Por cuanto todos pecaron, y no alcanzan la gloria de Dios» [Rom. 3:23 LBLA]

«Porque la paga del pecado es muerte» [Rom. 6:23 LBLA]

E L E V A N G E L I O
Al escuchar las Buenas Nuevas de Jesucristo y darse cuenta de su estado pecaminoso donde habita sin esperanza, el pecador puede, en primer lugar, clamar por misericordia como pecador y creer que Jesucristo murió en su lugar.

«Bienaventurados aquellos cuyas iniquidades han sido perdonadas, y cuyos pecados han sido cubiertos. Bienaventurado el hombre cuyo pecado el Señor no tomará en cuenta» [‭‭Romanos‬ ‭4‬:‭7-‭8‬ ‭LBLA‬‬]

«Pero la dádiva de Dios es vida eterna en Cristo Jesús Señor nuestro» [Rom. 6:23 LBLA]

El pecador necesita ambos, la Ley Y el Evangelio. Sin la Ley, lo único que ve es su propia «bondad»; no vé su necesidad del Evangelio de la gracia.

La Ley diagnostica la condición perdida del pecador: merecedor de muerte.

¡El Evangelio trae gracia al que cree e ilumina la gloria del Dios, que salva!

Ahora, el creyente —que conoce verdaderamente a Cristo como salvador— puede acercarse con CONFIANZA al trono de la gracia para obtener misericordia y hallar gracia que le ayude en sus momentos de necesidad.

T H E L A W
No one can come BOLDLY to the throne of God’s grace to obtain mercy who has not first come to the courtroom before the Judge of the whole earth: the holy God of justice — to hear the guilty verdict due his sin. There the sinner, having seen that he has willfully violated the Law of the holy God of justice, sees himself condemned with no hope.

“For through the Law comes the knowledge of sin” [Rom. 3:20 NASB]

“For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive … according to what he has done…” [2 Cor. 5:10 NKJV]

“[God] has appointed a day on which He will judge the world in righteousness” [Acts 17:31 NKJV]

“For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” [Rom. 3:23 NKJV]

“For the wages of sin is death” [Rom. 6:23 NKJV]

T H E G O S P E L
Upon hearing the Good News of Jesus Christ and seeing his hopeless sinful state, the sinner may first call out for mercy as a sinner and believe that Jesus Christ died in his place.

“Blessed are those whose lawless deeds are forgiven, And whose sins are covered; Blessed is the man to whom the Lord shall not impute sin.” [‭‭Romans‬ ‭4‬:‭57-‭8‬ ‭NKJV‬‬]

“[The] gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord” [Rom.6:23]

The sinner needs the Law AND the Gospel. Without the Law all he sees is his own “goodness”. Without the Gospel of grace, he has no hope.

The Law diagnoses the sinner’s lost condition: worthy of death.

The Gospel brings grace to the one who believes and ilumines the glory of the God, who saves!

Now, the believer —who knows Christ truly as savior —can come come with BOLDNESS to the throne of grace to obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need!

🗓️ June 22
Bloom on Vacation Too
Scripture:

“But blessed are those who trust in the Lord… They are like trees planted along a riverbank…” – Jeremiah 17:7–8 NLT

Daily Teaching:

Healthy plants continue growing because they remain connected to a source of water.

The same principle applies spiritually.

At Grace Point Fellowship, we must continue growing spiritually in every season—not only during structured routines.

Summer should not become a season of spiritual pause.

God desires believers who continue:
• Growing
• Learning
• Trusting
• Producing spiritual fruit

Jeremiah described believers as trees planted near water—stable, nourished, and fruitful regardless of surrounding conditions.

Strong spiritual roots create lasting stability.

People with shallow spiritual roots often struggle when difficulties arise.
But believers deeply connected to God remain steady even during changing seasons.

Growth happens through consistency.

The healthiest believers continue pursuing God:
• During vacations
• During busy schedules
• During peaceful seasons
• During difficult seasons

Wherever you are this summer, continue growing spiritually.

Healthy roots produce healthy fruit.

Reflection Questions:

• Am I continuing to grow spiritually consistently?
• What strengthens my spiritual roots most?
• Have I become spiritually stagnant in any area?

Grace Point Application:

This week:
• Spend intentional time with God daily
• Continue pursuing spiritual growth
• Stay rooted in Scripture and prayer

Healthy roots create lasting strength.

Prayer:

Lord, help me remain spiritually rooted and growing. Strengthen my faith and teach me to continue pursuing You faithfully in every season. Amen.