The broken relationship: a journey to the alliance
Imagining a scenario where the people of Israel had maintained their fidelity to the divine designs, the alliance would have been a lighthouse of happiness. If they had not distorted their religion, the connection with God would have blossomed without obstacles. In this ideal context, the need for prophets as messengers of truth would not have been raised.
Prophets: carriers of hope and conversion
The sending of prophets by God becomes an unequivocal sign that conversion is possible and that there is always hope. Through their messages, the prophets not only denounce the deviation of the people, but also offer an invitation to return to God, to rebuild the lost relationship.
Inspirational examples of hope
Several passages remind us of the promise of salvation and the joy that arises from the faith: ‘On that day they will say: Here is your God! We had deposited our hope in him, and he has released us’ (Is 25,9). Prophets remind us that, despite adversity, confidence in God is fundamental.
The conviction of salvation
‘Lord, compade of us, in you we put hope’ (Is 33,2). This feeling resonates in many hearts seeking Consuelo and Salvation in times of difficulty. The promise that ‘The Eternal, Salvador Your, will have pity on you’ (Ba 4,22) motivates us to maintain faith.
The Plenity of Hope through Jesus
The Old Testament prophets did not achieve the culmination of hope, but prepared the way for their realization through figures like John the Baptist. They announced the vinda of the one who would be the incarnation of hope: Jesus of Nazareth.
An open path to faith
‘I send my messenger to open a path in front of me’ (ml 3,1). This statement emphasizes the importance of spiritual preparation and the need to host the new alliance offered by Jesus, which comes as a redeemer for injured humanity.
Final reflections on hope and faith
The history of the prophets and their proclamations teach us that, despite the difficulties and deviations, there is always an opportunity to return. Faith, fueled by hope, becomes a transformative power that can guide us towards a life full of meaning.
