Pensamientos sobre el Verso de Hoy
"¡No sean presumidos!" ¿Estas palabras son para alguien más no? No creo haber conocido a una persona que se considere presumida. Sin embargo, cuando buscamos a una persona con la cual queremos asociarnos, casi nunca elegimos a alguien olvidado por los demás, especialmente por los que son populares. Normalmente queremos asociarnos con los que son considerados "importantes," "atractivos," o "poderosos." También creemos que merecemos ser reconocidos y valorados. Quizás este versículo habla de nosotros
Thoughts on Today's Verse...
"Don't be conceited!" That's a command for someone else, right? I don't think I've ever met someone who genuinely felt they were conceited. But, when looking for someone we want to associate with, we seldom look for someone ignored by the crowd, forgotten by the pretty people, and easily overlooked by others. We want to "hang around with" those who are important, loved on social media, recognized as superstars, known as successful athletes, or beloved entertainers. We believe we deserve to be noticed and valued, too. Oops, I guess that's why Paul wrote this command for us. Remember who Jesus associated with. Remember what his brother, James, said about not showing favoritism or bias because people are considered "less than" (James 2:1-13). Jesus wants his church to have many different kinds of people because harmony only happens when people sing different notes in tune!
Mi oración
Padre, gracias por crearme a tu imagen, designado personalmente por ti para traerte gloria. A su vez, Padre, no quiero pensar más de mí mismo de lo que debo, dándome importancia. Ayúdame a ver a las personas con las cuales quieres que me asocie. En el nombre de Jesús oro, Amén.
My Prayer...
Father, thank you for making me in your image, designed personally by you to do something to bring you glory. At the same time, Father, I don't want to be a snob, thinking too much of myself and my importance. Please help me see those with whom you want me to associate with. Help me love people as Jesus did! In his name, I pray. Amen.
