Separação
A separação traz dor profunda, mas a Bíblia nos consola com a promessa de que Deus nunca nos abandona. Seja na perda, na distância ou no luto, Ele é nosso refúgio.
Deus está presente na dor
O Senhor está perto dos quebrantados de coração e promete nunca nos deixar órfãos. Na separação, Ele é nosso consolo mais íntimo.
18 Jehovah is near to those whose hearts and minds are humble and contrite. He saves the broken hearted and crushed in spirit.
4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil for you are with me. Your rod and your staff they comfort me.
3 He is the healer of the brokenhearted. He is the one who bandages their wounds.
18 »I will not leave you desolate. I will come to you.
10 Even if my father and mother abandon forsake me, Jehovah will take care of me.
Esperança e conforto
A separação não é o fim. Deus transforma a dor em esperança, e o sofrimento presente produz uma glória eterna que supera toda aflição.
13 I do not want you to be ignorant brothers, concerning those who are asleep in death. You do not need to sorrow like others who have no hope.
18 I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory that will be revealed in us.
4 He comforts us in all our trouble, that we may be able to comfort those who also have trouble, through the comfort with which we are comforted from God.
36 You need to persevere in order to do the will of God and receive what he promises.
7 The proof of your faith is more precious than gold that perishes. Though it is tested by fire, it may be found in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
Amor que persevera
O amor verdadeiro é mais forte que a separação. A fé nos sustenta e nos dá a certeza de que o reencontro virá.
7 »Many waters cannot quench love. Rivers cannot wash it away. If a man would give all the riches of his house for love, it would be utterly despised.«
49 and also Mizpah Watchtower, because he said: »May Jehovah watch between you and me when we are unable to see each other.
27 »I asked him for this child. He gave me what I asked of him.28 »So I am dedicating givinggranting him to Jehovah. As long as he lives, he will belong to Jehovah.« Then they worshiped Jehovah there.
7 Things that offered gain to me I count a loss for Christ.8 I count all things to be loss for the excellence of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord. I suffered the loss of all things. Yet I count them as refuse garbagedung that I may gain Christ.