💙 먼저 용서하라
✝ 창세기 33:1-11
"에서가 달려와서 그를 맞이하여 안고" [창세기 33:4]
우리는 서로 “그리스도 안에서 자매”라고 불렀지만, 내 백인 친구와 나는 적처럼 행동하기 시작했습니다. 어느 날 카페에서 아침 식사를 하던 중 우리는 인종 문제에 대해 다른 의견으로 심한 말다툼을 벌였습니다. 그렇게 헤어진 후 나는 그녀를 다시 보지 않겠다고 다짐했습니다. 그러나 일 년 후 우리는 같은 선교 단체의 같은 부서에서 일하게 되면서 다시 마주치지 않을 수 없었습니다. 처음에는 어색했지만 우리는 갈등에 대해 대화를 나눴습니다. 시간이 지나면서 하나님은 우리가 서로 사과하고 상처를 치유하며 사역에 최선을 다할 수 있도록 도와주셨습니다.
하나님은 또한 에서와 그의 쌍둥이 형제 야곱 사이의 가슴 아픈 분쟁을 치유하셨고, 그들의 삶을 축복하셨습니다. 모략가이었던 야곱은 에서에게서 아버지의 축복을 빼앗았습니다. 그러나 20년 후, 하나님은 야곱을 고향으로 돌려보내셨습니다. 그래서 야곱은 에서를 달래려고 많은 선물을 먼저 보냈습니다. “그러자 에서가 달려와 그를 맞으며 목을 끌어안고 입을 맞췄습니다. 그리고서 그들은 서로 울었습니다”(창세기 33:4, 현대인의 성경).
그들의 재결합은 우리가 하나님께 우리의 재능이나 재물을 드리기 전에 형제나 자매와 먼저 화해하라는 하나님의 명령의 전형적인 한 예입니다(마태복음 5:23-24). “먼저 가서 형제와 화목하고 그 후에 와서 예물을 드리라”(24절). 야곱은 에서와 화해함으로써 하나님께 순종하였고, 그 후에 주님께 제단을 쌓았습니다(창세기 33:20). 먼저 용서하고 화해하면 하나님께서 그분의 제단에서 우리를 맞이해 주시는 것, 이 얼마나 멋진 순서입니까?
당신은 누구에게 원한이나 불만을 품고 있습니까? 당신은 화해하려고 어떤 노력을 하고 있습니까?
<사랑하는 하나님, 제가 다른 믿는 사람에게 힘든 마음이 들 때, 하나님 앞에 나아가 먼저 용서를 구하게 하소서.>
💙 First Forgive
✝ Genesis 33:1-11
"Esau ran to meet Jacob and embraced him." [ GENESIS 33:4 ]
We called ourselves “sisters in Christ,” but my white friend and I had begun to act like enemies. Over a cafe break- fast one morning, we argued unkindly over our differing racial views. Then we parted, with me vowing not to see her again. One year later, however, we were hired by the same ministry – working in the same department, unable not to reconnect. Awkwardly at first, we talked over conflicts. Then, over time, God helped us to apologize to each other and to heal and to give the ministry our best.
God also healed the bitter division between Esau and his twin brother, Jacob, and blessed both their lives. A onetime schemer, Jacob had robbed Esau of their father’s blessing. But twenty years later, God called Jacob to return to their homeland. So, Jacob sent ahead bountiful gifts to appease Esau. “But Esau ran to meet Jacob and embraced him; he threw his arms around his neck and kissed him. And they wept” (GENESIS 33:4).
Their reunion stands as a classic example of God’s urging to settle anger with a brother or sister before offering our gifts. talents or treasures – to Him (MATTHEW 5:23.24). Instead, “first go and be reconciled to them; then come and offer your gift” (V. 24). Jacob obeyed God by reconciling with Esau, and later setting up an altar to the Lord (GENESIS 33:20). What a beautiful order: First strive for forgiveness and reconciliation. Then, at His altar, He receives us. PATRICIA RAYBON
Against whom do you hold a grudge or grievance? What steps can you take to reconcile?
<Dear God, when I hold onto hard feelings against another believer, inspire me on the way to Your altar to first forgive.>
1. Jacob looked up and there was Esau, coming with his four hundred men; so he divided the children among Leah, Rachel and the two maidservants. 2. He put the maidservants and their children in front, Leah and her children next, and Rachel and Joseph in the rear. 3. He himself went on ahead and bowed down to the ground seven times as he approached his brother. 4. But Esau ran to meet Jacob and embraced him; he threw his arms around his neck and kissed him. And they wept. 5. Then Esau looked up and saw the women and children. "Who are these with you?" he asked. Jacob answered, "They are the children God has graciously given your servant." 6. Then the maidservants and their children approached and bowed down. 7. Next, Leah and her children came and bowed down. Last of all came Joseph and Rachel, and they too bowed down. 8. Esau asked, "What do you mean by all these droves I met?" "To find favor in your eyes, my lord," he said. 9. But Esau said, "I already have plenty, my brother. Keep what you have for yourself." 10. "No, please!" said Jacob. "If I have found favor in your eyes, accept this gift from me. For to see your face is like seeing the face of God, now that you have received me favorably. 11. Please accept the present that was brought to you, for God has been gracious to me and I have all I need." And because Jacob insisted, Esau accepted it. |
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