Pensamento:
Quando pensamos sobre Deus sendo nosso juiz, normalmente pensamos em sermos julgados. Isaías nos lembra que o fato de Deus ser o nosso juiz significa que Ele nos julgará baseado na vontade dEle, no reinado dEle e por Sua graça. Ele está do nosso lado e está procurando nos salvar, não condenar. Usando a linguagem do Novo Testamento, quando estamos diante do nosso Juiz, não vemos o Juiz. Ao contrário, vemos o nosso Pai.
Thoughts on Today's Verse...
When we think about God as our Judge, we normally think of falling under judgment and receiving punishment. Isaiah reminds us that God's being our Judge means he will judge us according to his will, rule, and grace. He is on our side and is looking to save us, not condemn us (John 3:16-17). His commands are rightfully given as our Creator and King, yet given to us to protect us and bless us. Using the New Testament idiom, when we stand before our Judge, we see our loving Father, and at his right hand is our Savior, who gave his life for us (Hebrews 1:3). As Paul so beautifully told us:
For all who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God. For you did not receive a spirit of slavery to fall back in fear, but you received a spirit of adoption. When we cry, "Abba! Father!" it is that very Spirit bearing witness with our spirit that we are children of God (Romans 8:14-16).
We don't obey out of fear, we don't fear the judge, but we obey because of loving appreciation for all that our Father has done to save us!
Oração:
Santo e Piedoso Juiz, estou contente que meu destino, meu futuro e minha vida estão nas suas mãos. Sei sobre o Seu amor por mim por causa do presente de Jesus. Sei sobre o Seu desejo de me salvar por causa da Sua graça amorosa. Sei que a Sua exigência de santidade é satisfeita pelo sacrifício do seu Filho. Então, Deus, confio minha vida, minha alma e meu futuro eterno ao Senhor com alegria no meu coração. Em nome de Jesus eu oro. Amém. || Veja a imagem: http://www.iluminalma.com/img/il_isaias43_2-3.html
My Prayer...
Holy and Righteous Judge, I am glad that my fate, my future, and my life are in your hands. I know about your love for me because of the gift of Jesus. I know about your desire to save me because of your loving grace. I know your demand for holiness in me is met by the sacrifice of your Son. So God, I gladly and willingly trust my life, my soul, and my eternal future to you. I offer you my obedience in humble appreciation for all you have done for me. In Jesus' name, I thank you. Amen.
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