Saturday, May 7, 2022

May 7

BE LIKE JOB

Job 42

I had heard of you by the hearing of the ear, but now my eyes see you;  therefore I despise myself, and repent in dust and ashes

Job 42:5-6 (NRSV)

            If Job thought that everything would always work out for him if he took care of his behavior, he would not have problems or difficulties, how wrong he was!  God had given him many blessings, both material and spiritual, with a beautiful family and an important position. His friends considered him an example of someone who does things well and therefore receives divine blessing.

            But one day bad news knocked on his door: death, catastrophes, illnesses and sadness managed to make his existence bitter. His world changed from one moment to the next. How could something like this happen to Job if he was good?

            The words of his wife and the counsel of his friends did not help him overcome depression. However, talking to God after weeks of drawbacks and discomfort, he understood that no one is exempt from suffering inconveniences and that our Creator is much wiser than we are. He abandoned self-pity and decided to change his attitude. Only then was he able to enjoy a full life.

            Those who decide to trust Jesus as their personal Savior learn to see life from another perspective. They allow God to occupy first place in their interests and trust Him alone.

 

Prayer: Lord, you are the owner of our destinies. May we never doubt that you will always be by our side to accompany us and give us the necessary strength to live. Amen.

Translation by Pat Metcalf

 

 

7 de mayo

SER COMO JOB

Job 42

De oídas te había oído; mas ahora mis ojos te ven. Por tanto me aborrezco, y me arrepiento en polvo y ceniza.

Job 42:5-6

            Si Job pensaba que todo siempre le saldría bien y que mientras cuidara su conducta, no tendría problemas ni dificultades ¡cuán equivocado estaba! Dios le había dado muchas bendiciones, tanto materiales como espirituales, con  una familia hermosa y una posición importante. Sus amigos lo consideraban un ejemplo de alguien que hace las cosas bien y por eso recibe la bendición divina.

            Pero un día las mala noticias llamaron a su puerta: muerte, catástrofes, enfermedades, padecimientos y tristezas lograron amargar su existencia. Su mundo cambió de un momento a otro. ¿Cómo era posible que algo así le ocurriera a Job, si era tan bueno?

            Las palabras de su esposa y los consejos de sus amigos y malestar, comprendió que nadie está exento de sufrir inconvenientes y que nuestro Creador es mucho más sabio que nosotros. Abandonó la autocompasión y decidió cambiar de actitud. Recién entonces pudo disfrutar de una vida plena.

            Quienes deciden confiar en Jesús como Salvador personal, aprenden a ver la vida desde otra perspectiva. Permiten que Dios ocupe el primer lugar en sus intereses, y confían en Él solamente.

 

Oración: Señor, tú eres el dueño de nuestros  destinos. Que nunca dudemos de que siempre estarás a nuestro lado para acompañarnos 

 

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