Pensar é inevitável. Thinking is inevitable.
terça-feira, 19 de setembro de 2017
Perguntei a Deus: "Porque é que me estás a levar por águas agitadas?" Ele respondeu: "Porque os teus inimigos não sabem nadar."
I asked God: "Why are you taking me through troubled water?" He replied: "Because your enemies can't swim."
Imagem do Dia # Image of the Day
Uma abelha recolhe pólen num campo de girassóis perto de Lawrence, no Kansas.
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A bee collects pollen in a sunflower field near Lawrence, Kansas.
Dar Tudo # Giving It All Away
Onde é que depositas a tua segurança, na riqueza, no status, na carreira? Se fosses convidado a dar tudo isto, darias? Conseguirias?
Em Mateus, lemos sobre um jovem rico que se aproxima de Jesus. Ele quer segui-Lo. Mas Jesus, sabendo o verdadeiro coração por trás dos motivos e prioridades das pessoas, diz ao homem: "Se quiseres Me seguir, vai e vende todas as tuas riquezas e entregue-as aos pobres. Depois podes vir acompanhar-Me."
Virando as costas para se ir embora, o homem rico está desapontado. Ele sabe que não pode fazer isso. Porquê? Porque a sua segurança está no seu dinheiro. O ídolo da sua vida é o dinheiro. Ele não poderia dar tudo.
Testemunhando este diálogo, os discípulos ficam inseguros. Porque é que Jesus diria isto? O que é que os outros vão pensar? Podem perder seguidores.
Reconhecendo a sua preocupação, Jesus explica quão difícil é para uma pessoa rica entrar no céu. A Sua resposta foi mais do que um pouco alarmante. Provavelmente é alarmante que hoje muitos indivíduos ricos se chamem Cristãos.
Podes pensar que vais ser salvo, mas todo este tempo tens estado a colocar a tua confiança no dinheiro em vez de Deus. Deus sabe que o teu coração não é realmente Dele. Esta é uma afirmação bastante forte.
Escolher seguir Jesus não é fácil. Agora, não fiques com a ideia errada. Jesus não pede a todos que desistam de todos os seus bens terrenos para segui-Lo. Mas, Ele está a dizer que precisamos de estar dispostos a desistir do que é mais importante para nós para segui-Lo. Onde estamos a depositar a nossa segurança, a nossa esperança? É nas coisas deste mundo, coisas que passarão? Ou, estamos a depositar a nossa segurança, a nossa esperança em Cristo? É uma decisão única que precisa de ser renovada diariamente. Que decisão estás a tomar? Vais te afastar de Jesus desapontado, ou vais caminhar com Jesus?
~ Mateus 19:21-23
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Where do you find your security, in wealth, status, career? If you were asked to give it all away, would you? Could you?
In Matthew, we read of a rich young man approaching Jesus. He wants to follow Him. But Jesus, knowing the true heart behind people’s motives and priorities says to the man: "If you want to follow Me, go and sell all your wealth and give it to the poor. Then you can come follow Me."
Turning to leave, the rich man is disappointed. He knows he can’t do that. Why? Because his security is in his money. The idol of his life is money. There is no way he could give it up.
Witnessing this exchange, the disciples become unsettled. Why would Jesus say that? What will others think? They might lose followers.
Recognizing their concern, Jesus explains how difficult it is for a wealthy person to enter heaven. His answer was more than a little alarming. It’s probably alarming many affluent individuals calling themselves Christian, today.
You might think you’re going to be saved, but all this time you’ve been putting your trust in money rather than God. God knows that your heart isn’t really His. That’s a pretty strong statement.
Choosing to follow Jesus isn’t easy. Now, don’t get Him wrong. Jesus isn’t asking everyone to give up all their earthly possessions in order to follow Him. But, He is saying that we need to be willing to give up what is most important to us to follow Him. Where are we putting our trust, our security, our hope? Is it in the things of this world, things that will pass away? Or, are we putting our trust, our security, our hope in Christ? It’s a one-time decision that needs to be renewed daily. What decision are you making? Will you walk away from Jesus disappointed, or will you walk with Jesus?
~ Matthew 19:21-23
segunda-feira, 18 de setembro de 2017
Tauren Wells - God's Not Done With You ... ♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫
Standing in your ruins feels a lot like the end
So used to losing, you’re afraid to try again
Right now all you see are ashes where there was a flame
Truth is that you’re not forgotten
‘Cause Grace knows your name
God’s not done with you
Even with your broken heart and your wounds and your scars
God’s not done with you
Even when you’re lost and it’s hard and you’re falling apart
God’s not done with you
It’s not over, it’s only begun
So don’t hide, don’t run
‘Cause God’s not done with you
There’s a light you don’t notice
Until you’re standing in the dark
And there’s a strength that’s growing
Inside your shattered heart
God’s not done with you
Even with your broken heart and your wounds and your scars
God’s not done with you
Even when you’re lost and it’s hard and you’re falling apart
God’s not done with you
It’s not over, it’s only begun
So don’t hide, don’t run
‘Cause God’s not done with you
He’s got a plan, this is part of it
He’s gonna finish what He started
He’s got a plan, this is part of it
He’s gonna finish what He started
He's not done
God’s not done writing your story
No He's not done
God’s not done with you
God’s not done with you
Even when you’re lost and it’s hard and you’re falling apart
God’s not done with you
It’s not over, it’s only begun
So don’t hide, don’t run
‘Cause God’s not done with you
No He's not done
God’s not done with you
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