Размышление над стихом дня

ГОСПОДЬ – …рядом! …присутствует! …близко! Откуда я знаю? Он пришел близко в ясли. Он ходил среди нас, совершая служение. Он страдал с нами и за нас на Голгофе. Мы знаем, что в трагедии, испытании, разочаровании и унижении – Он рядом с нами, чтобы избавлять нас. Но будут ли наши сердца открыты для Него, и будем ли мы стремиться, чтобы Он приблизился к нам? Не позволяйте горю и душевным мукам увести себя от Бога или заставить сомневаться в Его близости. Позвольте Ему приблизиться к вам.

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).

Моя молитва

О, ГОСПОДИ, пожалуйста, будь рядом со мной сегодня. Помоги ощутить Твое присутствие в моей жизни. Отче, я также прошу, чтобы Ты благословил тех моих знакомых, кто сокрушен сердцем и разочарован. Пожалуйста, действуй в их жизни и дай им ощутить твое присутствие. Во имя Иисуса. Аминь.

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.

Размышления и молитва, связанные со стихом дня, написаны Филиппом Варе. Свои вопросы или комментарии можете направлять на phil@verseoftheday.com

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Inspirational illustration of Псалтирь 33:19

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