Deus nos chamou: o que significa e qual o seu propósito
O que significa dizer que Deus nos chamou
Quando a Bíblia diz que Deus nos chamou, ela afirma que a iniciativa da salvação e do propósito de vida parte dEle, não dos méritos humanos. Esse chamado é o ato pessoal da graça divina que convida a pessoa a sair da alienação espiritual e entrar em comunhão com Cristo.
Não se trata de uma ideia vaga sobre o destino, mas de um plano consciente estabelecido por Deus desde a eternidade para redimir e conduzir Seus filhos.
And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose. For those whom He foreknew, He also predestined to become conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters;and these whom He predestined, He also called; and these whom He called, He also justified; and these whom He justified, He also glorified.(Romans 8:28-30)
"Before I formed you in the womb I knew you,
And before you were born I consecrated you;
I have appointed you as a prophet to the nations."(Jeremiah 1:5)
Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord or of me His prisoner, but join with me in suffering for the gospel according to the power of God, who saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His own purpose and grace, which was granted to us in Christ Jesus from all eternity, but has now been revealed by the appearing of our Savior Christ Jesus, who abolished death and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel,(2 Timothy 1:8-10)
I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you will know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints, and what is the boundless greatness of His power toward us who believe. These are in accordance with the working of the strength of His might(Ephesians 1:18,19)
A quem Deus costuma escolher
Deus não distribui o Seu chamado baseado no status social, no poder financeiro ou na capacidade intelectual que o mundo valoriza. As Escrituras mostram o oposto: Ele chama os simples, os humildes e os quebrantados para demonstrar que o poder pertence à Sua graça, não à autoimagem humana.
Ninguém busca a Deus por pura iniciativa própria. É o Pai quem primeiro move o coração humano em direção a Cristo.
For consider your calling, brothers and sisters, that there were not many wise according to the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble; but God has chosen the foolish things of the world to shame the wise, and God has chosen the weak things of the world to shame the things which are strong,(1 Corinthians 1:26,27)
Listen, my beloved brothers and sisters: did God not choose the poor of this world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom which He promised to those who love Him?(James 2:5)
No one can come to Me unless the Father who sent Me draws him; and I will raise him up on the last day.(John 6:44)
O propósito da vocação e como responder
O chamado divino tem um rumo prático: tirar o ser humano da escuridão do pecado e inseri-lo no Reino de Deus. Isso exige uma resposta consciente em arrependimento, fé e renovação de conduta no dia a dia.
For He rescued us from the domain of darkness, and transferred us to the kingdom of His beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.(Colossians 1:13,14)
Peter said to them, "Repent, and each of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. For the promise is for you and your children and for all who are far away, as many as the Lord our God will call to Himself."(Acts 2:38,39)
O chamado recebido deve ser confirmado por uma vida que reflete os frutos dessa nova identidade. A segurança de quem atende à voz de Deus não repousa na própria força, mas na fidelidade dAquele que começou a obra e promete sustentá-la até o fim.
For many are called, but few are chosen."(Matthew 22:14)
Therefore, brothers and sisters, be all the more diligent to make certain about His calling and choice of you; for as long as you practice these things, you will never stumble; for in this way the entrance into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ will be abundantly supplied to you.(2 Peter 1:10,11)
For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work among you will complete it by the day of Christ Jesus.(Philippians 1:6)
After you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself perfect, confirm, strengthen, and establish you.(1 Peter 5:10)
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