Pensamento:
O SENHOR está… perto! …presente! …ao nosso lado! Como sei disso? Ele chegou perto na manjedoura. Ele andou entre nós no ministério. Ele sofreu conosco e por nós no Calvário. Sabemos que em tragédia, tentação, tristeza e quebrantamento, ele está perto de nós para nos salvar. Então, será que nossos corações estarão abertos para Ele e nós estaremos buscando-o para chegar perto? Não deixe os problemas ou desgosto levá-lo a se distanciar de Deus ou duvidar da sua proximidade. Deixe-o chegar mais perto de você.
Thoughts on Today's Verse...
The Lord is near (Philippians 4:5).
How do we know?
He promised his people this long ago and kept his promise. He drew near to us in the manger with Jesus. He walked among us in ministry as Jesus touched, healed, blessed, raised, mended, and loved. He suffered with us, and for us, in Jesus' Passion. Many of us have experienced his nearness in tragedy, trial, heartbreak, and brokenness as he drew near to us to save us. Others of us have experienced his presence as we sought to share the message of Jesus, as he gave us words through the Holy Spirit and strength and courage to stand up to those who opposed us.
The bigger questions are these:
- Will our hearts be open to him and his presence?
- Will we seek him and ask him to draw near?
- Will we obey him and invite him to live in our daily lives?
We must not let troubles and heartache lead us to pull away from God or doubt his nearness. Let's believe the promise that as we draw near to God, he will draw near to us (James 4:8, 10).
Oração:
Ó SENHOR, por favor, esteja perto de mim hoje. Faça sua presença conhecida na minha vida. Pai, também peço que o Senhor abençoe aqueles que sei que estão lutando com a sua fé, e com corações quebrantados e desapontados. Por favor, esteja ativo nas suas vidas, e faça sua presença conhecida nas vidas deles. Em nome de Jesus. Amém. || Não perca a imagem especial de hoje! http://www.iluminalma.com/img/il_salmo34_18.html
My Prayer...
O Lord, please be near me today. Make your presence known in my life. Father, I also ask that you bless those I know who are struggling with their faith and with broken and disappointed hearts. They feel so alone. Please be active in their lives and make your presence known in tangible ways to sustain them in their times of trial. In Jesus' name, I ask you to fulfill this promise in people who are precious to me. Amen.
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