Viernes 11 de marzo
La creación [humana] fue sujetada a futilidad [...] sobre la base de la esperanza (Rom. 8:20).
La primera profecía de la Biblia habla de una “descendencia” que magullaría la cabeza de la serpiente (Gén. 3:1-5, 15). Esa promesa dio la esperanza de que Dios seguiría adelante con su propósito. Pensemos ahora en el caso de Abrahán. Cuando fue puesto a prueba, este hombre fiel “ofreció, por decirlo así, a Isaac, [...] su hijo unigénito” (Heb. 11:17). ¿Por qué estuvo dispuesto a sacrificarlo? (Heb. 11:19.) Porque creía en la resurrección. Y tenía muy buenas razones para hacerlo. Jehová había restaurado las facultades reproductivas de él y de su esposa, Sara, para que pudieran tener un hijo a pesar de su avanzada edad (Gén. 18:10-14; 21:1-3; Rom. 4:19-21). Además, Jehová le había dado su palabra: le había prometido que su descendencia vendría “por medio de Isaac” (Gén. 21:12). En efecto, Abrahán tenía motivos de sobra para confiar en que Dios resucitaría a su hijo
Friday, March 11
The [human] creation was subjected to futility . . . on the basis of hope.—Rom. 8:20.
The very first prophecy of the Bible pointed to a “seed” that would ‘bruise the serpent in the head.’ (Gen. 3:1-5, 15) That promise provided a basis for hope that God would not abandon his purpose for mankind. Consider Abraham. When being tested, Abraham “as good as offered up Isaac, . . . his only-begotten son.” (Heb. 11:17) Why was he willing to do this? (Heb. 11:19) He believed in the resurrection! Abraham had a basis for his belief. After all, Jehovah had brought back to life Abraham’s reproductive powers and had made it possible for him and his wife, Sarah, to produce a son in their old age. (Gen. 18:10-14; 21:1-3; Rom. 4:19-21) Abraham also had Jehovah’s word. God had said to him: “It is by means of Isaac that what will be called your seed will be.” (Gen. 21:12) Therefore, Abraham had sound reasons for expecting that God would resurrect Isaac.
Examining the Bible Scriptures Daily, Such instructions gave Jesus ‘the tongue of the taught ones’ so that he would ‘know how to answer the tired one with a word.’ (Isa. 30:20; 50:4; Matt. 11:28-30) Being awakened to timely counsel from the Word of God each morning will not only help you to cope with your own problems but also equip you with ‘the tongue of the taught ones’ to help others.”
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