Pensamientos sobre el Verso de Hoy
En una época en el que el respeto se conoce poco e incluso no es apreciado, mostrar honor con los mayores es menospreciado. Pero en este lugar, dicho por las propias palabras del Señor, mostrar reverencia a los ancianos es muy importante, casi como mostrar reverencia a Dios. Pero esto no debería sorprendernos ya que honrar a nuestros padres es una de los diez mandamientos y está debajo de los mandamientos que están relacionados con adorar a Dios.
Thoughts on Today's Verse...
In an age where respect is little known and even less practiced, showing honor for those who are older is often overlooked. Yet in this scripture, by the Lord's own word, showing respect for the elderly ranks right up there with reverencing God. But then we shouldn't be surprised since God made honoring parents the very first commandment directed at our relationship with others (Exodus 20:12-17). (The first four commandments were directed at our relationship with him — Exodus 20:1-11). Let's be distinctive in contrast to most of the world: let's honor, respect, and care for those who are older among us!
Mi oración
Dios Santo y Eterno, gracias por mis padres, los de carne y los de fe. Por favor, dales a esos que han sido mis mentores espirituales una bendición especial. Sin su guía no sé dónde hubiese terminado. Ayúdame mientras crezco, no solo a madurar, sino a tener el carácter que necesitaré para guiar a los que pongas en mi camino. Que los jóvenes y adultos, por igual, ayudemos a restaurar la dignidad y el respeto en nuestra relación contigo, En nombre de Jesús. Oro. Amen.
My Prayer...
Holy and Eternal God, thank you for my parents in the flesh and in the faith. Please give those who have been my spiritual mentors a special blessing. Without their guidance, I'm not sure how I would have matured and become useful to your Kingdom. Please help me as I grow older. I want to mature in my faith and gain the character that will be needed by those you have placed before me to influence. May we, your people, both young and old alike, restore dignity and respect to our relationships before you in our generation. In Jesus' name, I ask this. Amen.