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.
17 The righteous cry out, and Jehovah hears, and delivers them out of all their troubles.18 Jehovah is near to those of a broken heart, and saves such as are of a contrite spirit.
8 Jehovah opens the eyes of the blind; Jehovah raises those who are bowed down; Jehovah loves the righteous.
9 Lord, all my desire is before You; and my sighing is not hidden from You.
4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
5 Return and say to Hezekiah the ruler of My people, Thus says Jehovah the God of David your father: I have heard your prayer, I have seen your tears; behold, I will heal you. On the third day you shall go up to the house of Jehovah.
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.
5 For His anger is but for a moment; in His favor is life. Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning.
3 And I heard a loud voice from Heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and He will dwell with them, and they shall be His people. God Himself will be with them and be their God.4 And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away.
16 They shall neither hunger anymore nor thirst anymore; the sun shall not fall on them, nor any burning heat;17 for the Lamb who is in the midst of the throne will shepherd them and lead them to living fountains of waters. And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.
10 as sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing all things.
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.
7 casting all your anxiety upon Him, because He cares about you.
8 And Jehovah, He is going before you. He will be with you; He will not abandon you nor forsake you. Do not fear nor be dismayed.
15 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.
12 Yet even now turn to Me with all your heart, and with fasting, and with weeping, and with mourning, declares Jehovah.
12 The vine is dried up and the fig tree droops, the pomegranate, and the palm tree, and the apple tree; all the trees of the field are dried up, because joy has dried up from the sons of men.
20 Then Job arose, tore his robe, and shaved his head; and he fell down upon the ground and prostrated himself;21 and he said: Naked I have come from my mothers womb, and naked shall I return there. Jehovah has given, and Jehovah has taken away; blessed is the name of Jehovah.
1 The proverbs of Solomon: A wise son makes a father rejoice, but a foolish son is a grief to his mother.
18 For in much wisdom is much grief; and he who increases knowledge increases sorrow.
10 Therefore remove vexation from your heart, and put away evil from your flesh; for childhood and black hair of youth are vanity.
30 And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.