Pensamientos sobre el Verso de Hoy
Los cristianos en cada época que viven están llamados a defender los derechos de los débiles, hablar por los desamparados y proteger la vida de aquellos que son vulnerables. Este llamado comprehensivo es el aviso de que las bendiciones, los derechos, la riqueza y el poder que podamos tener no vienen solos; es un regalo de Dios para que lo usemos para bendecir a aquellos que no tienen poder para hablar por sí mismos, o defenderse o protegerse a sí mismos.
Thoughts on Today's Verse...
God's people in every era are called to defend the rights of the weak, speak up for the disenfranchised, and protect the life of those who are vulnerable — born or unborn, regardless of race or nationality, similar to us or different, and whether they are in their right mind or emotionally disturbed. This comprehensive call is God's great reminder that the blessings, rights, wealth, and power we have are not ours; they are gifts on loan from God to be used to bless those who have no power to speak, defend, or protect themselves. We as God's people are to be conduits of grace, mercy, and redemption (1 Peter 2:8-11). Yes, I know this is not a popular point of view or a particularly comfortable one for many of us — and I include myself in that group. But the second commandment that sums up all of God's desires for us is to love our neighbor as ourselves (Matthew 22:36-40; Galatians 5:14; James 2:8). The parable of the "Good Samaritan" reminds us that this means being a neighbor to someone who might make us uncomfortable but needs our help (Luke 10:25-27).
Mi oración
Padre, aviva en tu gente, aviva en mí, una pasión por proteger a aquellos que son vulnerables al abuso, al abandono, y a los ataques. Por favor, úsanos y especialmente Padre, úsame como fuerza redentora en el círculo de influencia en el cual vivo. En el nombre de Jesús, oro. Amén.
My Prayer...
Father, please rouse in your people, rouse in me, a holy passion to stand up for those who are vulnerable to abuse, caught in abandonment, and under unfair attack. Please use us, and especially use me, Father, to be a redemptive force in the time and the circle of influence in which I live and to the people you place in my path. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.
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