敵人

敵人
聖經閱讀：詩篇76:1-12 現代中譯本|合和本
2013年1月12日(六)

在詩篇第76篇中，作者告訴我們上帝打敗了以色列的敵人。第3節說：「在那裏，他折斷仇敵的弓箭，毀壞他們的盾牌、刀劍、各種武器。」然後，作者為上帝所做的事讚美祂。 　為什麼上帝要打敗以色列的敵人呢？因為上帝應許以色列要審判並且摧毀他們的敵人，但先決條件是，以色列人必須對上帝忠心並持守祂的命令。 　也許你會認為自己並沒有任何敵人，但是，如果你是基督徒，那麼魔鬼就是你的敵人。彼得前書5:8b告訴我們：「你們的仇敵─魔鬼正像咆哮的獅子走來走去，搜索可吞吃的人。」上帝應許以色列人打敗他們的敵人，同樣的，祂也會幫助我們抵擋魔鬼和牠的誘惑。 　上帝知道什麼是對你最好的，今天，你要倚靠祂來幫助你更加堅強。 —SH* 「上主的規範純真，永遠留存；上主的判斷準確，始終公道。」 詩篇19:9 禱告：主，因著?的智慧和大能我讚美祢，謝謝祢幫助我抵擋魔鬼。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (EHI譯/台南聖教會英語團契)

Enemies
Bible Reading: Psalm 76:1-12
Saturday, January 12, 2013

In Psalm 76, the writer tells us that God defeated Israel’s enemies. Verse 3 says, “He shattered the arrows, shields, swords, and other weapons of war.” Then the writer praises God for what He has done. 　Why did God overcome Israel’s enemies? Because God promised to judge and destroy the enemies of Israel. But first, Israel had to remain faithful to God and His commands. 　Maybe you think you don’t have any enemies, but if you are a Christian, the devil is your enemy. 1 Peter 5:8b tells us that the “devil is your enemy, and he goes around like a roaring lion looking for someone to attack and eat.” God promised to help the Israelites with their enemies. In the same way, He will help us resist the devil and his temptations. 　God knows what is best for you. Depend on Him today to help and strengthen you. —SH* “Learning respect for the Lord is good. It will last forever. The Lord’s judgments are right. They are completely fair.” Psalm 19:9 PRAYER: Lord, I praise You for Your wisdom and power. Thank You for helping me resist the devil. In Jesus’ name. Amen.