Pensamento:
Qual foi o alvo de Paulo para os novos cristãos com quem trabalhava? Ele queria que chegassem à plena maturidade em Cristo (Veja Colossenses 1:28-29). Ele sabia que o Espírito Santo os ajudaria nesse processo, se eles focassem seus corações em Jesus e buscassem refletir o caráter de Jesus nas suas vidas (2 Coríntios 3:18). Então, ao realizar nossas atividades diárias, vamos honrar esse alvo – vamos deixar Jesus viver dentro de nós.
Thoughts on Today's Verse...
Paul had a clear goal for new followers of Jesus; he wanted Jesus to be formed in them. He wanted them to become fully mature in Christ (Colossians 1:28-29). He knew the Holy Spirit would help them in this process if they would focus their hearts on Jesus and seek to reflect Jesus' character in their lives (2 Corinthians 3:18). So, as we go through our daily activities, let's honor Paul's goal — let's invite Jesus to come to life in us and bring us to full maturity of his likeness.
We've included Phil's ToGather video from four years ago as an added blessing to our verse today.
Oração:
Santo e Justo Deus, que a presença de Jesus cresça na minha atitude, comportamento e conversa, e que o mundano e deturpado diminua. Que isso seja a verdade hoje, mas ainda mais, querido Pai, que seja visto mais nitidamente a cada dia. No nome do meu Salvador e alvo, Jesus, eu oro. Amém. || Veja a imagem de hoje! http://www.iluminalma.com/img/il_galatas4_19.html
My Prayer...
Holy and Righteous God, may the presence of Jesus increase in me so I can display more of Jesus in my life. At the same time, dear Father, I want my attitude, behavior, and speech to escape the warped ways of our broken world. May this be true today, but even more, dear Father, may it be more clearly seen each day. In the name of my Savior and goal, Jesus, I pray. Amen.
