Isaiah, 7
12. And Achaz said: I will not ask, and I will not tempt the Lord.
12. And Achaz said: I will not ask, and I will not tempt the Lord.
Isaiah 7 tells the story of King Acaz of Judah, who is concerned about the attack planned by neighboring nations. God sends the prophet Isaiah to reassure him, promising that he will be protected. The chapter also includes the prophecy of the birth of the Messiah through a virgin. To find verses related to the topics addressed in Isaiah 7, we can seek passages that talk about divine protection, faith in God and the coming of the Messiah.
Psalm 46:1: "God is our refuge and our fortress, aid always present in adversity." This verse highlights divine protection and how God is our refuge in difficult times.
Matthew 1:23: "The virgin will be pregnant and give birth to a son, and will call him Emanuel" (meaning "God with us"). This verse quotes the prophecy of the birth of the Messiah by a virgin, which is mentioned in Isaiah 7:14.
Romans 8:31: "What do we say, for these things? If God is for us who will be against us?" This verse highlights the importance of having faith in God and trusting his protection.
Hebrews 13:5-6: "Be your life exempt from greed, contenting you with what you have; for He said, I will not let you, nor will I help you. And so, with all confidence, we dare to say: The Lord It is my helper, I will not fear; what can the man make me? " This verse emphasizes confidence in God and how it will never abandon us.
1 Peter 1:20-21: "He has been known before the creation of the world, but has been revealed in recent times for your benefit. Through Him you believe in God, who raised it from the dead and glorified it, so that your faith and hope are in God. " This verse highlights the importance of the coming of the Messiah and how he brought faith and hope to people.
“A meditação não é um meio para chegar a Deus, mas um fim. A finalidade da meditação é o amor a Deus e ao próximo.” São Padre Pio de Pietrelcina
