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Desperate times // Tempos de desespero



Faith is a beautiful thing to have. I pity those who rather hope in things they can see and touch, which are finite than in things that we cannot see, for those are eternal. (2 Corinthians 4:18). For it is written: “the LORD answered me: … but my righteous shall live by faith” (Habakkuk 2:4)

We know that many terrible things have been happening all over the world. Most of them by the hands of men who don’t know the LORD. We also know that God is just, although people have no patience and keep asking “where is God when all those bad things happen”. God is Sovereign and patient; He is seeing all of these injustices that have been done to His creation and His children. There will be a day when they will be held accountable for all the evil.

I am in no hurry to see God’s judgment. Sometimes we wish that something happens, the bad people get caught, and that they have the punishment they deserve; because we are human, and we live under the pressure of time. But, God does not. God uses, sometimes, bad situations that happen in our lives to test us, to deliver us from something worse that we could not see. To show us His glory in a little while. So, the bible teaches us to be grateful in all circumstances (1 Thessalonians 5:18). It is a hard task. But because we cannot see all the things, we should trust in God.

So, if you have ever read the bible or heard at least about the wrath of God, you should know that it is something that we don’t want to see it. It takes time, but it comes, and when it comes, you better be on the right side of His table; it is no joke. “How much worse punishment, do you think, will be deserved by the one who has trampled underfoot the Son of God, and has profaned the blood of the covenant by which he was sanctified, and has outraged the Spirit of grace? 30 For we know him who said, “Vengeance is mine; I will repay.” And again, “The Lord will judge his people.” 31 It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.” Hebrews 10:29 – 31

You should ask the Israelites, how is the feeling of being a target by the wrath of their own God? Not funny. So, what should we do? We do what we ought. We obey God’s words and we pray that we are seen as righteous by the LORD. “And without faith, it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him” (Hebrews 11:6)

It is written that every knee will bow, and every tongue will confess that Jesus is the LORD. (Philippians 2:9 -11); so, in my understanding, believing or not, no matter the opinion you hold today, know that your knee might bow in adoration or in horror. I prefer in adoration. I recognize that Jesus is the LORD and the Creator. There is no other God in my life.

I rest in peace and pray that all this evilness that we see everywhere will end. It won’t last forever.

God knows who His children are and, He will not forsake them; there will be hard times, but He is with us and He is just, and He will judge. Don’t despair. It is not for me or you to decide. We do what we ought, nothing more. Leave the judgment, and execution with God, He is mighty, powerful and just.

There is nothing under the sun that God has not seen yet. Your broken city, our burning forests, our polluted oceans. He will come to restore His creation.
A fé é uma coisa bonita de se ter. Tenho pena daqueles que preferem ter esperança nas coisas que podem ver e tocar, que são finitas do que nas que não podemos ver, pois são eternas. (2 Coríntios 4:18). Pois está escrito: “O SENHOR me respondeu: … mas os meus justos viverão pela fé” (Habacuque 2: 4)

Sabemos que muitas coisas terríveis estão acontecendo em todo o mundo. A maioria deles pelas mãos de homens que não conhecem o SENHOR. Também sabemos que Deus é justo, embora as pessoas não tenham paciência e continuem perguntando "onde está Deus quando todas essas coisas ruins acontecem". Deus é soberano e paciente; Ele está vendo todas essas injustiças que foram feitas à Sua criação e a Seus filhos. Haverá um dia em que eles serão responsabilizados por todo o mal.

Não tenho pressa de ver o julgamento de Deus. Às vezes, desejamos que algo aconteça, que as pessoas más sejam apanhadas e tenham o castigo que merecem; porque somos humanos e vivemos sob a pressão do tempo. Mas Deus não. Deus usa, às vezes, situações ruins que acontecem em nossas vidas para nos testar, para nos livrar de algo pior que não podíamos ver. Para nos mostrar Sua glória em pouco tempo. Portanto, a Bíblia nos ensina a ser gratos em todas as circunstâncias (1 Tessalonicenses 5:18). É uma tarefa difícil. Mas porque não podemos ver todas as coisas, devemos confiar em Deus.

Então, se você já leu a Bíblia ou ouviu pelo menos sobre a ira de Deus, deve saber que é algo que não queremos ver. Leva tempo, mas chega, e quando chega, é melhor você estar do lado correto da mesa Dele; não é brincadeira. “Em sua opinião, quanto pior punição será merecida por quem pisou o Filho de Deus e profanou o sangue da aliança pela qual ele foi santificado e ultrajou o Espírito da graça? 30 Pois conhecemos aquele que disse: “A vingança é minha; Eu retribuirei.” E novamente: “O Senhor julgará o seu povo.” 31 É uma coisa terrível cair nas mãos do Deus vivo.” Hebreus 10:29 - 31

Você pode perguntar aos israelitas, qual é o sentimento de ser alvo da ira de seu próprio Deus? Não é engraçado. Então o que deveríamos fazer? Nós fazemos o que devemos. Obedecemos às palavras de Deus e oramos para que sejamos vistos como justos pelo Senhor. “E sem fé, é impossível agradá-lo, pois quem se aproximar de Deus deve acreditar que ele existe e que Ele recompensa aqueles que o buscam” (Hebreus 11: 6)

Está escrito que todo joelho se dobrará e toda língua confessará que Jesus é o SENHOR. (Filipenses 2: 9-11); então, no meu entendimento, acreditando ou não, não importa a opinião que você tem hoje, saiba que seu joelho pode se dobrar em adoração ou horror. Eu prefiro em adoração. Reconheço que Jesus é o Senhor e o Criador. Não há outro Deus na minha vida.

Descanso em paz e oro para que toda essa maldade que vemos em todos os lugares termine. Não vai durar para sempre.

Deus sabe quem são seus filhos e não os abandonará; haverá tempos difíceis, mas Ele está conosco e é justo e julgará. Não se desespere. Não cabe a mim ou você decidir. Fazemos o que devemos, nada mais. Deixe o julgamento e execução com Deus, Ele é poderoso e justo.

Não há nada sob o sol que Deus ainda não tenha visto. Sua cidade destruída, nossas florestas em chamas, nossos oceanos poluídos. Ele virá para restaurar Sua criação.

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