Tristeza
A tristeza faz parte da experiência humana, mas a Bíblia nos assegura que Deus está perto dos que sofrem. Ele enxuga as lágrimas e transforma a dor em esperança.
Deus consola os aflitos
O Senhor está perto dos quebrantados de coração. Mesmo no vale mais escuro, sua presença é refúgio e consolo para a alma que chora.
Blessed are those who mourn,
for they will be comforted.
A alegria virá
A dor tem prazo de validade. A manhã de alegria sempre vem depois da noite de choro. Deus promete transformar o luto em dança.
And I heard a loud voice from A,C,K 96.1% ¦ the throne ECM† NA SBL TH WH 1.3%heaven saying, "Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men. He will dwell with them, and they will be his people, and God himself will be with K 36.4% • 𝔐A(18),C PCK RP 26.3% ¦ them as their God 𝔐A(24) TR 22.9% • ECM† NA TH 1.7%them. He will wipe away every tear from their eyes. Death will be no more, and there will no longer be mourning, crying, or A(21),C,K 71.1% • 𝔐A(11) 6% ¦ pain; 𝔐A(13) ECM SBL TH WH 14.9%pain, for the former things have passed away."
They will hunger and thirst no more;
the sun will certainly not beat down upon them,
and neither will any scorching heat,
for the Lamb in the midst of the throne K [43.5%] ¦ will shepherd 𝔐A,C CT TR [56.5%] {Note: Nearly half of the extant 𝔐C manuscripts have will shepherd as the original reading with a correction to have it read shepherds. The text of PCK follows the corrections, which is why PCK deviates from the original 𝔐C reading in this case. This concerted effort to correct 𝔐C manuscripts for this word suggests that 𝔐C manuscripts were produced and circulated in a highly controlled environment. No manuscripts outside of the 𝔐C family make this correction.}shepherds them;
he K [49.3%] ¦ will lead 𝔐A,C ANT CT TR [50.7%] {Note: Again, a number of 𝔐C manuscripts have will lead as the original reading with a correction to have it read leads, and PCK follows the corrections.}leads them to A(21),C,K [83.4%] ¦ living springs of 𝔐A(24) TR [15.2%]springs of living water,
and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes."
as sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, yet possessing everything.
Entregando a dor a Deus
Podemos lançar sobre o Senhor toda nossa ansiedade e tristeza, porque Ele cuida de nós com ternura e não nos abandona.
casting all your anxiety on him, because he cares for you.
Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep.
O choro e o arrependimento
Há tristezas que produzem arrependimento e conduzem à vida. O choro diante de Deus é acolhido e transformado em bênção.
And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.