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Reading: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 .

"Neither we, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, [...] like the others who have no hope" 1 Thessalonians 4:13

for fifteen minutes the plane took off when the pilot announced that the aircraft had a serious problem and that the crew was trying to analyze what it was. Shortly afterwards, announced that it had a vibration and that we should return to the airport. Then, the hostess gave a series of detailed explanations to clarify what happened and what would happen as we landed. In a situation that could have been terrifying, fears of the passengers were appeased because they had the correct information.

In the first century, a group of believers at Thessalonica feared their loved ones who were believers and who had died, they would have been lost forever and the second coming of Christ. For that reason, Paul wrote: "Neither we, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, lest you sorrow as others who have no hope" (1 Thessalonians 4:13 ). The comforting words of the apostle were intended to calm their fears by giving them the right information, which marked the whole difference. Although they were saddened by the loss, they could still hope to meet again in the future with those who had believed in Christ.

When we lose someone, we also can find comfort and hope, because the Bible given the correct information.

Reflection: Death is not an endpoint, but only a comma.

THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Numbers 34-36. Mark 9:30-50.

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Reading: Ecclesiastes 2:1-11 .

"All was vanity and vexation of spirit, and no profit under the sun" Ecclesiastes 2:11

After studying the effect of economic boom in Japan after the Second World War, Richard Easterlin concluded that the financial growth does not always produce the greatest satisfaction. On the other hand, Betsey Stevenson and Justin Wolfers surveyed more than 100 countries and found that life satisfaction is higher in richer nations.

So who is right? Let's see what the writer says Ecclesiastes . He should know! It was a really rich man ( 2:8) and had the means to test everything in this world ... And certainly did! Was devoted to the pleasures ( vv. 1-3 ), large projects ( vv. 4-8 ), the entertainment (v. 8 ) and the hard work ( vv. 10-11). However, concluded that all was "vanity and vexation of spirit, and no profit under the sun" (v. 11 ).

lasting satisfaction comes from having no tangible things like a savings account or property. Recent events have shown that these things can suddenly lose their value. To find True happiness, we must look for in someone that is not "under the Sun." And that is Jesus, our Savior.

The Floyd Hawkins hymn writer put it: "I discovered the path to happiness. I found the path to joy. I found relief for sadness [...] when I met Jesus my Lord. " Only He can give full joy (John 15:11 ). __ CPH

Reflection: To know happiness, know Jesus.

THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Numbers 31-33 . Mark 9:1-29.

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Reading: Amos 5:21-27 .

"let justice roll down like waters and righteousness like a mighty stream" Amos 5:24

When I was a teenager, I went with my dad, my uncles and cousins \u200b\u200bto fish trout in the headwaters of the Sacramento River in California. This river is the result of melting snow, so the water was rushing, clear, cold and refreshing. My cousins \u200b\u200band I could not resist getting into the icy stream while we were fishing rainbow trout.

Upon returning home, we stopped to take a dip in a pond quite different. The water was warm and smelled like stagnant. Contrasted greatly with the other stream as fast and exciting.

The prophet Amos uses the metaphor of a stream of water to illustrate the transforming power of justice. Dismayed by the religious rituals and lifeless in Israel, and exploitation that made the poor (Amos 2:6-8 ; 5:21-27), claimed to be trial and impose justice. He noted that the people of God was stuck in the stagnant pool of injustice to others, when they needed was a life marked by "justice as a mighty stream."

Likewise, God wants us to let the trial outbreak of our lives and "run [...] as the waters." One way is to fight for just laws and there advocating for the kind care of the poor. Seek to be part of the mighty stream of justice of God until Christ vuelva.__ HDF

Reflection: Justice appears when the truth is put into action.

THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Numbers 28-30. Mark 8:22-38.

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Reading: Luke 4:16-21 .

"He [God] heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds" Psalm 147:3

Leslie and their two daughters were about to be evicted from your home. Although she believed that God could help them, until then, the Lord had given no indication of how he would. Leslie wondered: Where is God? While heading to the courts, he asked the Lord to intervene. Then he heard a song on the radio, saying: "God is here! Rejoice the brokenhearted. " Would this confirmation from Him that she longed to hear?

Inside the courtroom, Leslie appeared before the judge heard the verdict and signed legal documents, but God still had not responded.

As he walked toward his car, a truck pulled up beside her. "Lady "The driver said," I heard his testimony in court, and I believe God wants to help her. " And he did. Gary helped Leslie to contact a woman in a local church that could intervene between the parties to cancel the case and allow her and her daughters return to their home.

When people ask "Where is God?", The answer is right here. " One of the ways the Lord works is through Gary believers as they continue the task that started Jesus, heal the brokenhearted and bind up their wounds (Psalm 147:3 ). __ JAL

Reflection: When we love God, serve people.

THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: 26-27 numbers. Mark 8:1-21.