Jeremiah, 30
6. Inquire and see, does a male give birth? Then why have I seen every man with his hand on his lower back, like a woman bearing a child? And why have all of their faces turned pale?
6. Inquire and see, does a male give birth? Then why have I seen every man with his hand on his lower back, like a woman bearing a child? And why have all of their faces turned pale?
Jeremiah 30 presents a message of hope for the people of Israel, who had suffered a lot due to their disobedience to God. In this chapter God promises to restore his people and bring them back to the promised land. He also speaks of the coming of a new leader, who will rule with justice and wisdom. The following verses address issues similar to what is presented in Jeremiah 30.
Psalm 107:28-30: "Then they cried to the Lord in his anguish, and he delivered them from his difficulties. He stopped the storm, and the waves were calmed. Then they rejoiced with the bonanza; and he guided them to desired port. " This Psalm talks about God's power to save his people from adversity and guide them to a safe place, which is similar to God's promise in Jeremiah 30 to bring his people back home.
Isaiah 41:10: "Do not fear, because I am with you; do not haunt yourself, because I am your God; I strengthen you, and help you, and I support you with my faithful right hand." This verse talks about God's protection and its power to help those who seek Him. This is similar to God's promise in Jeremiah 30 that his people will be restored and protected.
Isaiah 43:18-19: "Do not remember past things, nor do you consider the ancient. Behold, I do something new; now, it is going out in light; wilderness. " This verse talks about God's ability to bring change and renewal. This is similar to the message of hope in Jeremiah 30, which talks about the restoration and renewal of the people of Israel.
Zechariah 9:9: "Rejoice a lot, O daughter of Zion; exulta, O daughter of Jerusalem; behold, your king comes to you, just and saved, poor and mounted on a donkey, over a donkey, son of the donkey . " This verse talks about the coming of a new leader to rule Israel. This is similar to God's promise in Jeremiah 30 that a new leader will emerge to rule with justice and wisdom.
Isaiah 61:1: "The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me, for the Lord has anointed me to preach good news to the meek; he sent me to restore the contrite of heart, to proclaim liberation to the captives and the opening of prison to the prisoners . " This verse talks about the mission of an anointed God to preach good news and bring restoration to the broken. This is similar to God's promise in Jeremiah 30 to bring restoration and liberation to the people of Israel.
“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
