Sunday, August 25, 2024

Sunday, August 25th

WORDS OF LIFE

John 6: 60-69

Simon Peter answered him, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.”

John 6:68 (NIV)

Some had followed Jesus because of the miracles they were able to see, the many amazing signs. But perhaps they couldn’t deeply understand his teachings, and they left him. Jesus asks his disciples, “you do not want to leave, too, do you?” Simon Peter, on behalf of his companions responded to their Master, “Lord, to whom shall we go?”

Your words are words of eternal life. The disciples knew in whom they had placed their trust, he was the true one: “We have come to believe and to know that you are the Holy One of God.” They were convinced that there was no other capable of pronouncing the words that would enliven and fill their spirits.

We, too, receive these words of life. They are encouragement every morning – good news that helps us face the day with courage and strength! They are our daily sustenance.

 

Prayer: Lord, help our lips to speak words of life that will encourage others. Amen.    

 

Translation by Susan Metcalf Smith

 

 

Domingo, 25 de agosto

Palabras de vida

Juan 6: 60-69

Señor, ¿a quiĂ©n podemos ir? Tus palabras son palabras de vida eterna.

Juan 6:68

Algunos habĂ­an seguido a JesĂşs por los milagros que podĂ­an ver, muchas señales asombrosas. Pero quizás no podĂ­an entender de manera profunda sus enseñanzas y le dejaron. JesĂşs pregunta a sus discĂ­pulos: «¿TambiĂ©n ustedes quieren irse?» Pedro en representaciĂłn de sus compañeros respondiĂł a su Maestro: «Señor, ¿a quiĂ©n podemos ir?».

Tus palabras son palabras de vida eterna. Los discĂ­pulos sabĂ­an en quiĂ©n habĂ­an depositado su confianza, Ă©l era el verdadero: «Nosotros ya hemos creĂ­do, y sabemos que tĂş eres el Santo de Dios». Estaban convencidos que no existĂ­a otro capaz de pronunciar palabras que vivificaran y llenaran sus espĂ­ritus. Las palabras de JesĂşs son vida, dan vida espiritual a quienes las escucha, asĂ­ como la palabra de Dios creĂł los cielos y la tierra y dio vida a toda criatura.

Nosotros, tambiĂ©n recibimos esas palabras de vida. Son nuestro aliento cada mañana. ¡Buenas noticias que nos ayudan a afrontar el dĂ­a con valor y fuerza! Son nuestro sustento diario.

 

Oración: Señor, ayuda a que nuestros labios pronuncien palabras de vida que alienten a otros. Amén.

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