Pensamento:
Devemos estar prontos e capazes de contar para pessoas sobre a esperança que Jesus trouxe às nossas vidas! Mas quando compartilharmos esta esperança, duas coisas são importantes: nossa credibilidade (Jesus realmente é Senhor dos nossos corações?) — e nosso caráter (Mostramos gentileza e respeito quando aproximamos alguém?) O alvo não é ganhar discussões, e sim, corações ao Deus de caráter!
Thoughts on Today's Verse...
Peter, the great apostle, is calling us to be ready and able to tell folks about the hope that Jesus has brought into our lives. This must be an "always readiness" because we don't know when the opportunity to share our hope may come our way. Two things are incredibly important as we share this hope:
- Our Credibility: Is Jesus really Lord of our hearts or not? The reality of our passion, or lack of passion, for Jesus' lordship in our lives will shine through in our daily lives, as well — the way we treat people, the language we use, our hope for the future, and our kindness to those who need grace.
- Our Character: Do we show gentleness and respect in the way we approach and treat others, especially those who question us? The goal is not to win arguments but to win hearts to the grace and goodness of God through our daily lives.
Oração:
Santo e Amoroso Pai, obrigado por expressar Sua graça em Jesus. Não tenho certeza se teria ouvido qualquer outra mensagem. Dê-me a convicção que preciso para compartilhar minha esperança em Jesus de maneira que reflita a Sua graça. Através da minha Esperança Vida eu oro. Amém. || http://www.iluminalma.com/img/il_1pedro3_15.html
My Prayer...
Holy and Loving Father, thank you for speaking your grace into my heart through the gift of Jesus. I'm not sure I would have heard any other message. Please give me the conviction to share my hope in Jesus passionately, yet in ways that reflect your grace, patience, and kindness. Through Jesus, my Living Hope, I pray. Amen.
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