La idea del Alfarero "¿NO PODRÉ YO HACER CON VOSOTROS COMO ESTE ALFARERO...?" (Jeremías 18:6) En las épocas de bonanza es fácil ver que estamos progresando, pero en las difíciles tendemos a pensar que estamos estancados. Reaccionamos ante el dolor, la pérdida y la adversidad consultando con nuestros sentimientos y no con la fidelidad de Dios. Debes saber que en todo momento estás seguro en las manos de Dios. "Como el barro en manos del alfarero, así sois vosotros en mis manos..." (Jeremías 18:6). Eres una obra inacabada y lo que importa no son ni tus circunstancias ni tus sentimientos, sino el compromiso del alfarero para concluir lo que ha empezado. "...El que comenzó en vosotros la buena obra la perfeccionará hasta el día de Jesucristo" (Filipenses 1:6). Dos cosas que recordar mientras das vueltas en el torno del Alfarero: 1) El Alfarero tiene derecho a moldearte como mejor le parezca. Nada le podrá impedir hacer de ti lo que se ha propuesto. Es experto en transformar un poco de masa de arcilla en objetos de valor y utilidad. "¿Acaso no tiene potestad el alfarero sobre el barro para hacer de la misma masa un vaso para honra...?" (Romanos 9:21). Lo único que debes hacer es quedarte en el torno y dejar que Dios haga lo que desea hacer contigo. 2) El Alfarero tiene un plan personalizado para cada masa. Es el Alfarero, y no la arcilla, quien determina el producto final, al igual que el Espíritu Santo dispone tu lugar y función en el Cuerpo de Cristo (1 Corintios 12:18). ... Leer más »

“Be careful not to fall.” 
1Co 10:12 CEV Affair-Proof Your Relationship Most people don’t plan on getting into an affair. They just happened to be with the wrong person, at the wrong time, in the wrong frame of mind. The Bible plainly warns, “Even if you think you can stand up to temptation, be careful not to fall.” When you think, “It couldn’t happen to me,” you’re a target for Satan! So how can you affair-proof your marriage? By consistent communication. (1) Communicate regularly with God. Jesus said, “When you pray, [say]…Give us this day our daily bread” (Mt 6:7,11 NKJV). Daily communication with God arms you against marital mischief. He also knew you’d need to pray together. “Our Father…Give us…forgive us our sins” (vv. 9-12 NLT) assumes we’re needy people praying together. Couples praying together are harder to pry apart. (2) Communicate faithfully with God’s Word. Books about marriage can inform you, but only the Bible, God’s marriage manual, has the power to transform your life together. Shared Bible reading illuminates your understanding; it exposes, sensitizes, and purifies your hearts’ intentions; it safeguards your relationship. (3) Communicate openly with each other. Build “relationship hedges” so that temptation doesn’t get a foothold. Establish sensible guidelines for interacting with the opposite sex. Be open and honest with each other about your social, workplace, and church relationships. Anything that makes your partner uncomfortable should be noted, and ... Leer más »

“Be careful not to fall.” 
1Co 10:12 CEV Affair-Proof Your Relationship Most people don’t plan on getting into an affair. They just happened to be with the wrong person, at the wrong time, in the wrong frame of mind. The Bible plainly warns, “Even if you think you can stand up to temptation, be careful not to fall.” When you think, “It couldn’t happen to me,” you’re a target for Satan! So how can you affair-proof your marriage? By consistent communication. (1) Communicate regularly with God. Jesus said, “When you pray, [say]…Give us this day our daily bread” (Mt 6:7,11 NKJV). Daily communication with God arms you against marital mischief. He also knew you’d need to pray together. “Our Father…Give us…forgive us our sins” (vv. 9-12 NLT) assumes we’re needy people praying together. Couples praying together are harder to pry apart. (2) Communicate faithfully with God’s Word. Books about marriage can inform you, but only the Bible, God’s marriage manual, has the power to transform your life together. Shared Bible reading illuminates your understanding; it exposes, sensitizes, and purifies your hearts’ intentions; it safeguards your relationship. (3) Communicate openly with each other. Build “relationship hedges” so that temptation doesn’t get a foothold. Establish sensible guidelines for interacting with the opposite sex. Be open and honest with each other about your social, workplace, and church relationships. Anything that makes your partner uncomfortable should be noted, and ... Leer más »