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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