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Coronavirus (COVID-19) y Lecciones del tiempo del fin

Coronavirus (COVID-19) y Lecciones del tiempo del fin

En estas últimas semanas, mientras la pandemia del COVID-19 ha arrasado al mundo, he recibido muchísimas preguntas sobre la manera en que esta crisis se relaciona con los eventos finales descriptos en el libro de Apocalipsis.

La Biblia nos dice: “Y este evangelio del reino, será predicado a todo el mundo como testimonio a todas las naciones, y entonces vendrá el fin”. (Mateo 24:14 NVI) Muchos se han preguntado: ¿Cómo podrá el mundo entero llegar a oír del evangelio? ¿Podrá ser que esta pandemia sea el catalizador que ayude a propagar el evangelio a todo el mundo? ¿De qué manera llegaran todos al punto de tener que escoger o elegir entre Dios y Satanás, entre el Reino de los cielos o el reino de este mundo?

¿Has escuchado en cuanto a las escenas del tiempo del fin, que describen a ejércitos humanos peleándose en el Medio Oriente, o grupos religiosos controlando a gobiernos para que promulguen leyes imponiendo ciertas doctrinas o prácticas religiosas? En estos escenarios, se sugiere que el mundo sea llevado al punto de tener que elegir a cuál ejército apoyar, o a qué doctrina creer, o qué práctica religiosa aceptar.

Sin embargo, me gustaría sugerir que, la presentación final del evangelio y la prueba final que cada persona tendrá que enfrentar, será mucho más básico y simple. Será una prueba, no sobre doctrinas correctas sino de carácter: ¿Amamos a los demás o nos amamos más a nosotros mismos?

¿Elegiremos sacrificarnos a nosotros mismos en un servicio piadoso por otros, o elegiremos protegernos a nosotros mismos aún cuando esto dañe o perjudique a otros?

Hace dos semanas, publiqué un blog acerca de los virus y describí como el virus no fue parte de la creación de Dios, pero en cambio son manifestaciones del egoísmo. El virus solo busca reproducirse a sí mismo yo, yo, yo, y más yo, sin pensar en otra cosa que no sea su propia reproducción, aun cuando a la larga mata a su huésped y a sí mismo. Los virus son la manifestación física de la ley del pecado y la muerte, del egoísmo y de los principios y métodos del reino de Satanás. Es lo opuesto al reino de amor de Dios, cuyo principio es dar, servir y sacrificarse por los demás.

Jesús dijo:

“Y este es mi mandamiento: que se amen los unos a los otros, como yo los he amado. Nadie tiene amor más grande que el dar la vida por sus amigos. (Juan 15: 12 y 13) NVI

Juan escribió:

“En esto conocemos lo que es el amor: en que Jesucristo entregó su vida por nosotros. Así también nosotros debemos entregar la vida por nuestros hermanos. (1ra de Juan 3: 16) NVI

El reino de Dios es un reino de amor, no es un reino motivado por el temor ni concentrado en uno mismo, no es abusador de otros, en cambio es un reino que sirve, que da, que sana y restaura.

Apocalipsis describe a los seguidores de Dios en el tiempo del fin y que están listos para ver a Jesús, como personas que “no valoraron tanto su vida, como para evitar la muerte” (Apocalipsis 12: 11) NVI.  Estas personas no son motivadas por el miedo o temor. No buscan protegerse a sí mismas. Eligen hacer lo correcto aun cuando esto signifique peligro o dificultad para sus propias vidas. Esto es lo opuesto al mundo del egoísmo, opuesto al instinto de supervivencia, y es solo posible para aquellos que tienen la ley de amor de Dios escrita en sus corazones. (Hebreos 8:10)

Mientras el mundo se acerca cada vez más a la segunda venida de Cristo, la Biblia nos dice que las personas de la tierra estarán atrapadas en los negocios de la vida: el poner comida en la mesa, en la construcción de casas, casándose y siendo entretenidos en los negocios de esta vida a tal punto que no se darán cuenta que el mundo se está acercando a su fin. (Mateo 24: 36-39 y Lucas 17: 26-30)

Dios quiere que todos sean salvos (2ª. Pedro2:10) Dios está “reteniendo los vientos” misericordiosamente, esperando que la gente despierte. Los ángeles retienen los vientos de lucha, para dar a la gente la oportunidad de pensar y actuar; de examinar su carácter y escoger a cuál de los dos reinos desean ellos ser parte. (Apocalipsis 7:1-3)

  • ¿Amarán a otros, o endurecerán sus corazones por el egoísmo?
  • ¿Tomará el miedo o el temor el control de sus corazones, o el “amor que echa fuera al temor” controlará sus vidas?
  • ¿Escogerán las personas el reino de amor a Dios, o elegirán el reino de Satanás basado en el miedo y la supervivencia del más fuerte?

Cuando ocurre una pandemia, ¿espera la gente hasta que necesita conseguir para sus necesidades básicas, o amontonan recursos en grandes cantidades lo que necesitan y lo que no necesitan, sin tener en cuenta a los demás, privándoles tal vez de algún recurso que puede significar la vida o la muerte?

En general, ¿escoge la gente tomar ventaja y estafar a otros con precios altísimos, o buscarán de compartir y dar a otros de lo que tienen en la casa a aquellos que lo necesitan? Justamente esta semana, uno de mis pacientes me dio dos máscaras N95 que tenía en la casa. Él estaba preocupado por mí y pensó que yo podría tener más necesidad de ellas que él. ¡Esto es el amor divino en acción!

Amor divino no es solo compartir, hace más que esto, el que tiene amor divino puede correr el riesgo de estar en peligro con tal de ayudar a otros. Doctores, enfermeras, policías, ambulancias, y muchos más se preocupan por los necesitados a pesar del riesgo que corren ellos mismos.

El verdadero amor divino puede aún brillar más cuando produce en uno el deseo de sacrificarse por los demás. En medio del desenfrenado temor producido por el “corona virus”, Don Giuseppe Berardelli, un sacerdote italiano de 72 años, el cual contrajo el virus del coronavirus, escogió este amor divino, al rechazar el impulso de salvarse a sí mismo (que es lo que ocurre cuando vivimos con temor) o sea que no amó su vida como para evitar la muerte, en cambio renunció a su máquina de oxígeno, para que un paciente más joven pudiera utilizarla. Tristemente este amoroso sacerdote, falleció. El escogió el amor de Dios por encima de los caminos de este mundo. Su elección no se basó en credos, afiliación religiosa, sino sobre su carácter.  El eligió el reino de amor de Dios por sobre los caminos de este mundo.  Y cuán brillante ha sido su acto de amor.

¿Cómo será la manera en que cada persona en este mundo llegue a tomar una decisión a favor o en contra del reino de Dios? Por eventos como esta pandemia. Cada persona será colocada en situaciones por las que tenga que decidir entre, ceder al temor o amar a los demás.  ¿Se aislarán en sus hogares por amor de otros o se irán de fiesta a la playa llena de gente?  ¿Acumularán máscaras, desinfectantes, papel higiénico, medicamentos, agua y alimentos, o usarán solo lo que necesitan y permitirán que otros, que también tienen necesidades obtengan los suministros necesarios? ¿Se sacrificarán por los demás o sacrificarán a los demás sí mismos?

La mayoría de los libros escritos sobre eventos del tiempo del fin, alegan que el examen final, que las personas enfrentarán, será sobre doctrinas y prácticas religiosas. Sin embargo yo creo que el examen final será sobre el carácter. ¿Amamos a Dios y a otros? ¿Estamos dispuestos a sacrificarnos por otros o dejaremos que el temor endurezca nuestros corazones y solidifique el egoísmo de manera tal que nos neguemos de ayudar a los demás con tal de protegernos a nosotros mismos?

En el futuro, independientemente de cualquier crisis particular, desastre, enfermedad, o plaga que nos golpee, la pregunta será: ¿a quién amas, en quién confías y el carácter de quien tienes? ¿El de Cristo o el de Satanás?

Jesús nos dice “Regreso pronto. El que prevalece aceptando el tratamiento que ofrezco y vive en armonía con los métodos de amor hasta el final; hare de el una columna, una piedra viva en el templo celestial de mi Dios – Una comunidad de seres santos.  Los lazos de conexión con Dios jamás serán cortados.  Reproduciré en sus corazones el carácter de mi Dios.  Los marcare como ciudadanos de la Nueva Jerusalén, la cual bajara del cielo desde la presencia de Dios y también escribiré mi nombre en sus mentes y sus corazones.     (Apocalipsis 3: 11 y 12 The Remedy)


Timothy R. Jennings, M.D (doctor médico), es un psiquiatra certificado, con una maestría en psicofarmacología, orador internacional, miembro distinguido de la Asociación Psiquiátrica de América y de la Asociación Psiquiátrica del Sur (Estados Unidos). Es el presidente y fundador del ministerio “Come and Reason” (Ven y razonemos juntos) y ha servido como presidente de la Asociación Psiquiátrica del Sur y Asociación Psiquiátrica de Tennessee. El Doctor Jennings es el autor de varios libros, incluyendo The God-Shaped Brain (El Cerebro moldeado por Dios), The God-Shaped Heart (El Corazón moldeado por Dios), y The Aging Brain (El Cerebro Envejeciendo).

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Testimony 69

After reading your book, ‘Could It Be This Simple,’ someone was explaining Christianity in a way that made sense to me for the first time in my life. One morning, I simply prayed “I’m sorry and I love you.” As soon as I silently said that, I could literally feel God’s presence and light flood down on me from above and fill me up with love and joy. I sat there crying my eyes out, because I was so overpowered with this feeling of love and joy. It was just so incredible. I hope that more people can read this book and get a blessing from it. It’s really amazing.

Rachael H.

Testimony 42

I am just writing to say that I have been so blessed by the teachings of Come And Reason Minitries recently. I watched last week’s bible study lesson on Youtube and am thankful that the error in the printed lesson guide you use was pointed out and this week’s study was of equal benefit, if not more so. My understanding of God’s nature has been very confused of late and I am so grateful for clarity in this matter. I have never really fully understood previously how a good God can cause bad things to happen and now I realise that He doesn’t, it’s a natural consequence of sin. May the almighty Father and His Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ, continue to bless your ministry.

Laura P., United Kingdom

 

Testimony 62

I would like to express my thanks to the C&R team for creating a platform from which people can learn to trust in God and grow. My life is a witness to the effectiveness of this ministry. Without believing the truth about God as you have shown, I don’t know what my life would be like. I had given up on God helping me with certain sins – it was all useless. Given that the scripture is clear and God is so good, how could I have betrayed him so many times? I was a yo-yo christian; spinning up and down. My faith and enthusiasm was driven by discoveries/threats that prophecy is about to be fulfilled. But when I watched your “Healing the Mind” seminar, it was like a light finally went on. I could see God had no plan to hurt me, the danger came from sin, and that He is working to protect me and strengthen me. Thank you for allowing God to use you. The message God gave C&R saved my life!

Antony N. – Hobart, Australia

 

Testimony 52

Your unique way in spreading the truth is what we all need today. Most of us don’t recognize the contamination coming from all the lies and selfishness in the world. Because of our fear of death, we forgot how to live. Lies left and right. I was losing hope and faith, because of so many ideas that are always contradicting each other – so many questions answered by other, more complicated, questions – until I found your channel on YouTube.

You did not just give me answers, you also taught me how to answer new questions that arise in my mind. Now I see things differently. I see God’s mercy, grace, and Love everywhere, in spite of all the chaos that we all have done as humans. I don’t fear death anymore. Accepting the Truth and Love about God is truly a genuine Freedom from all the confusions, sufferings, selfishness, pain, and death.

I just wanted to say, thank you, sooooo much for revealing the real Remedy for our infected life. I have a new hope and now see the world in a different perspective!

Wheinny P., University Place, WA, USA

 

Testimony 64

I’ve been reading the bible and walking with Jesus since I was around 16. I’m 42 now. I’ve mostly been alone in my walk although I went to several churches in different denominations. For the past 3 years God has been showing me His character of agape. It’s been a blessing and changed how I view God and my walk with Jesus. About a year ago I came across the power of love and the principles of design law. These teachings changed how I read scripture and have been such a beautiful blessing. I’m very excited and grateful for these truths. We share these truths of agape, design law and the reality of the principles of the two trees in the garden of Eden with people on Facebook and YouTube. People all over are learning to trust God and His agape design law which makes life possible. Thank you for everything you shared with me. May God continue to bless your ministry and lives.

Bradley M., Hinsdale, NY, USA

 

Testimony 56

I cannot thank you enough for opening my understanding to the beautiful truth of God’s Law of Love and how it applies to everything. I have been a Christian for over forty years, but I feel like I am only now seeing with my eyes open. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!

Tammy Cinzio, Australia

 

Testimony 53

I was so blessed by a friend who gave me your book, “The God Shaped Brain,” while I was sitting in church asking God to please help me learn more about Him and help me not to be so confused and scared. That was about 2 years ago. Your books have helped me to love God even more. I’m not confused or scared anymore! I have listened to all of your bible study classes and feel like I know the wonderful people that attend every week. Thank you for all that you’re doing in spreading the true message about God and His law of love. God bless you and your whole class.

Elssy P., Modesto, CA, USA

 

Testimony 60

Just watched watched lesson 10 in the 1st quarter 2021 bible study classs on Isaiah. I want to thank you for your intellectual spirituality; it’s not an oxymoron! From the point of view of a teacher I also enjoy seeing how much personal pleasure you clearly take in not just tasting, but feasting on God’s word – it reminds me of Jeremiah not being able to hold it in! It makes me smile that your cup is so full and overflowing that you make it to Tuesday’s lesson (on a good day). It just goes to show the richness of God’s Word.

God bless the Come and Reason Team from our church here in Great Britain.

Andrew H., Great Britain

 

Testimony 46

Over the past couple of years God has been expanding my view of Himself and His character. Along my approximately 40-year journey, I have often had questions, but was hesitant to voice these and step outside the traditionally accepted thinking, for fear of admitting that I may in fact be eternally lost. In the recesses of my thinking has been the thought – if one blindly accepts (which is widely regarded as “real faith”) and does not question, is this really ‘truth?’ I often find it challenging to grapple with very theological ‘speak,’ but Dr. Jennings has a real gift of explaining spiritual concepts with clear practical examples. The weekly discussions are growing my Christian experience and slowly changing my view of how to live as a child of God in today’s complex world. Finally the whole Old Testament sanctuary teaching moved in my mind from fantasy to reality!

Beverly S., South Africa

 

Testimony 45

I have been confused for years about what [christianity] calls [its] most disgusting teaching. It has never made much sense to me and for that reason has been evermore empty. I have listened to your class off and on and have struggled determining what is truth, because of the resistance design law encounters in the church. So, I thank God for your ministry. What you teach makes sense. It’s logical and backed up by the power of love. I have never seen that in Christ until now. I am astounded by the insight that is found when we look at God’s ministry through design law. All strength to this message, as I believe it to be the power of God.

Brendon S.

 

Testimony 30

God lead me to your book “The God-Shaped Brain” while I was searching for another book about the brain and then to your interview about your book on HeartWise Ministries [where] I found out about [Come And Reason Ministries]. I’m now devouring the webcasts of your Bible studies. I have been so greatly blessed and I thank God so much for your courage to speak the Truth in love no matter what. Listening to you contrast the two opposing systems (laws) and digging deep to unearth the hidden treasures in the Bible makes me so incredibly happy and I feel very blessed to be part of your Bible Study Group although I live far away. I am just so excited that there is a group of people that is spreading the Truth about the character of God and it saddens me how few realize what our Father in Heaven is really like.

Kessy B., Australia

 

Testimony 19

I truly believe that to know who God really is the first step to understand ourselves in a balanced and kind way, so the healing can take place. Your approach really makes sense – Thank you for your ministry!

A.M., Pittsburg, PA, USA

Testimony 57

You have helped make sense of thirty two years of confusion. The material you freely provide reorganized so much of my life into such a beautiful pattern that has always been hinted at from within, but misguided with my training and what I was experiencing externally. My filipno parents, who were converted from Catholicism to SDA, were sincere and did their best to raise me the right way and I have deep respect for them. However, being immigrants and not understanding the language made for a difficult transition as I was growing up, which also applied to my spiritual growth as I learned the patterns of religion. I have been listening to as many bible study classes and reading blog posts as my time in a work truck will allow, searching for the practical applications of where spirituality and reality meet, and I thank you for helping me find that. You have helped me reach a point in which I can truly say that I love God, that I believe He loves me, and, like David, I delight in His law. God bless.

Emmanuel V., Calgary, AB Canada

Testimony 20

I just wanted to personally thank you for your teachings and insight into scripture. I came across your website via my cousin who suggested I look into “Healing the Mind” information. My youngest daughter has been struggling over the last couple of years and it all came to a head this spring. When I started listening to the “Healing the Mind” lectures my own life began to be transformed. I began sharing with all my daughters the concepts you laid out so clearly. I ordered your book and soaked it up. I just want to say “Thank You!” My walk with the Lord has been refreshed and renewed. Your obedience to the Lord is a blessing to so many.

R. K., Anderson, SC, USA

 

Testimony 71

When I was 9 years old, I remember setting at our devotional table with a hunger and thirst for God that wanted more, deeper, BETTER. I can remember literally crying and pounding on the table, “I know these teachers didn’t mean to give us error. They taught what THEY had been TAUGHT, but didn’t ANYBODY READ THE BOOK?!?!?” It mattered to me then. It mattered to me as a teenager. It matters now as I teach bible classes. It didn’t have to be so hard as I watched so many give up and lay God’s great plan and gift of salvation aside as being “impossible.” Then, a friend sent me a link to Come And Reason’s website. I grew excited. YES! FINALLY! Then another friend told me to stay away, saying her son had just broken up with a girl because she was involved with Come And Reason and that “Tim Jennings preaches a false gospel.” But, AFTER many years of developing an authentic and, dare I say FUN relationship with Jesus, through the Holy Spirit I see this message has been around a LONG time, since the apostle Paul, Ellen White, Graham Maxwell, Ray Foucher, and yourself (though I admit, you’ve made me back up, rewind and replay the clips, and get out my well-worn Bible on a few things.) I’m so thankful I have found LIGHT during these DARK days. I am not alone.

Vicki DiNitto