Pensamento:
Sem dúvida, esta exortação é da época do templo físico de Deus, em Jerusalém. Mas também precisamos lembrar que para nós, o povo da Nova Aliança de Deus, o templo de Deus é a igreja (1 Co 3:16) e nossos próprios corpos (1 Co 6:19). Valorizemos e celebremos com alegria nossa família espiritual, a igreja. Também glorifiquemos a Deus com nossos corpos! Demos graças e louvemos o nome de Deus em público, na intimidade, e em grupo.
Thoughts on Today's Verse...
As we continue reflecting on the call to worship in Psalm 100, we realize that today's exhortation comes from the days when God's physical Temple was in Jerusalem. For us, God's New Covenant people, God's Temple is Jesus' church (1 Corinthians 3:16) as well as our physical bodies (1 Corinthians 6:19). Let's joyfully celebrate God's goodness as we thank him with others in our church family when we gather to worship as a church family. Let's also glorify God with our bodies surrendered wholly to him (Romans 12:1-2; 1 Corinthians 6:20) as we live intentionally, in holiness, to honor and worship God in every area of our lives (Hebrews 12:28-13:16)! Let's give thanks and praise God's name in public, in private, and in the community. Let's each love and worship our God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength (Matthew 22:18-20).
Oração:
Pai, eu entro no lugar mais santo e me aproximo do Senhor graças ao sacrifício de Jesus. Eu fico maravilhado porque o Senhor me escuta. Eu me alegro muito porque o Senhor me acolhe, porque eu posso estar com o Senhor e dizer o quanto aprecio tudo o que o Senhor tem feito por mim. Muito obrigado por se encontrar comigo nesse lugar de oração, até que eu possa ir para a sua casa, e vê-lo face a face. No nome de Jesus Amém. || Veja a imagem especial: http://www.iluminalma.com/img/il_salmo100_4.html
My Prayer...
Father, we enter into the most holy place of your presence as we approach you through the presence and intercession of Jesus and the authorization and presence of the Holy Spirit. We are thrilled to know you listen to our hearts as we sing songs of praise. We are overjoyed that you welcome us into your presence as we come before you with thanksgiving and praise. We are delighted to be with you and tell you how much we appreciate all you have done for us. Thank you for meeting us in this place and time of prayer until we can come home and see you face-to-face with great joy. In Jesus' name, we praise you and anticipate that glorious day. Amen.
