信靠

信靠
聖經閱讀：約翰福音6:1-13 現代中譯本|合和本
2013年2月28日(四)

當時有很多人來找耶穌，群眾超過5000人，耶穌就問腓力可以去哪裡買到足夠的麵包來餵飽全部的人。 　想像一下腓力當時的心情！他告訴耶穌，他們可能要工作好長一段時間，才能賺到足夠的錢來餵飽這些人。但是，耶穌早已經知道祂要怎麼做了，「他說這話是要試驗腓力」 (第6節) 。 　之後，安得烈帶來一個小男孩的午餐，裡面有五個大麥餅和兩條魚。耶穌拿起那些食物、感謝上帝，然後吩咐門徒把餅和魚分給大家。所有人不但有好多食物可吃，而且還有12籃剩下沒吃完！ 　耶穌是在教導腓力什麼呢？祂是在教腓力信靠上帝。我們也同樣要信靠上帝，祂有我們所有問題的解答。 　今天你正面臨困難的處境嗎？你要信靠上帝，祂會幫助你解決問題。 —GT 「耶穌又對他們說：『你們心裏不要愁煩；要信上帝，也要信我。』」 約翰福音14:1 禱告：上帝，我信祢，也信耶穌，謝謝祢總是幫助我解決問題。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (SSL譯/台南聖教會英語團契)

Trust
Bible Reading: John 6:1-13
Thursday, February 28, 2013

Many people came to see Jesus. There were more than 5000 people in the crowd. Jesus asked Philip where they could buy enough bread to feed all those people. 　Imagine how Philip felt! He told Jesus that they would have to work a long time so they could earn enough money to feed those people. But Jesus already knew what He was going to do. “He asked Philip this question to test him” (verse 6b). 　Andrew brought a little boy’s lunch of five barley loaves and two little fish. Jesus took the food, thanked God and told the disciples to hand out the bread and fish. All the people had plenty to eat and there were twelve baskets of leftovers! 　What was Jesus teaching Philip? He was teaching Philip to trust in God. We need to trust God, too. He has the answers for all of our problems. 　Are you facing a difficult situation today? Trust God. He will help you solve your problems. —GT “Jesus said, ‘Don’t be troubled. Trust in God, and trust in me.’” John 14:1 PRAYER: God, I trust You, and I also trust Jesus. Thank You for always helping me with my problems. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

不要懷疑上帝

不要懷疑上帝
聖經閱讀：雅各書1:2-8 現代中譯本|合和本
2013年2月27日(三)

如果你注視著大海，你會看見波浪，有些波浪大，有些波浪小，但是所有的波浪都會不斷上下起伏。 　今天我們閱讀的經文中，雅各談到波浪，在第6節中他說：「不過，你們要憑著信心求，不可有絲毫疑惑；疑惑的人好像海中的波浪，被風吹動，翻騰不已。」我們的信心不應該像波浪，我們不應該今天有堅定的信心，而明天卻懷疑上帝。我們的信心應該一直都是堅強並且穩定，然後，當我們看見上帝在我們的生命作工時，我們的信心就會成長。 　我們會在生活中面對許多問題，有些是大問題，有些是小問題。但是，我們應該永遠向上帝尋求幫助，並且相信上帝會為我們成就最美好的事。 　今天就不要懷疑上帝，要跟祂保持親近，並且要剛強。—DVH* 「因為知道你們的信心經過了考驗就會產生忍耐。你們要忍耐到底才能達到十全十美，沒有任何缺欠。」 雅各書1:3-4 禱告：親愛的上帝，請賜給我智慧使我的信心堅定。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (SDL譯/台南聖教會英語團契)

Don’t Doubt God
Bible Reading: James 1:2-8
Wednesday, February 27, 2013

If you watch the ocean, you will see waves. Some waves are big and some are small. But all waves go up and down, up and down. 　In our Bible Reading today, James talks about waves. In verse 6, he says, “But when you ask God, you must believe. Don’t doubt him. Whoever doubts is like a wave in the sea that is blown up and down by the wind.” Our faith should not be like waves. We should not have a strong faith one day and doubt God the next day. Our faith should be strong and steady all the time. Then when we see God working in our lives, our faith will grow. 　We will face problems in our lives. Some problems will be big, and others will be small. But we should always turn to God for help and have faith that God will do what is best for us. 　Don’t doubt God today. Stay close to Him, and stand strong. —DVH* “You know that when your faith is tested, you learn to be patient in suffering. If you let that patience work in you, the end result will be good. You will be mature and complete. You will be all that God wants you to be.” James 1:3-4 PRAYER: Dear God, give me wisdom so my faith will be strong. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

難以理解

難以理解
聖經閱讀：詩篇73:12-28 現代中譯本|合和本
2013年2月26日(二)

當我環顧周遭的人們，我看到富裕並擁有很多財產的人，其中有些人驕傲又無禮，他們不跟從上帝和祂的法則。 　我每天都努力要跟從上帝，但祂並沒有用金錢和好東西來祝福我，所以，我很難理解為什麼這些壞人會富有。今天經文的第12a節是這樣說的：「邪惡的人就是這樣；他們已經富足，仍然貪而無厭。我實在徒然潔淨了我的心，徒然洗手表明無辜。」 　然後我又再次思想這些不跟從上帝的人，他們將不會與上帝永遠同住；他們也許在世上能擁有財富，但是他們將永遠與上帝隔絕。 　我同意這詩篇作者所說的，在第28節他說：「至於我，我能夠親近上帝多麼好啊！」。我不需要財富和昂貴的東西，我唯一真正需要的是上帝和祂藉由愛子耶穌所賜下的救恩。—SH* 「義人所擁有的雖少，卻勝過邪惡者的一切財富；因為上主要打斷邪惡人的膀臂；他要保護正直的人。」 詩篇37:16-17 禱告：天父，我唯一的需要是祢和祢的愛子耶穌。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (SDL譯/台南聖教會英語團契)

Hard to Understand
Bible Reading: Psalm 73:12-28
Tuesday, February 26, 2013

I look around at people in the world. I see people who are wealthy and have many possessions. Some of these people are proud and rude. They do not follow God and His rules. 　I try every day to follow God. But He does not bless me with money and nice things. So it is hard for me to understand why these bad people are rich. Verse 12a of our Bible Reading says it this way: “Those proud people are wicked, but they are rich and getting richer. Clearly, then, I gain nothing by keeping my thoughts pure!” 　Then I think again about these people who do not follow God. They will not live forever with Him. They may have riches on earth, but they will be eternally separated from God. 　I agree with the writer of this psalm. He says in verse 28, “As for me, all I need is to be close to God.” I don’t need riches and fancy things. All I truly need is God and salvation through His Son, Jesus. —SH* “A few good people are better than a large crowd of those who are evil. The wicked will be destroyed, but the Lord cares for those who are good.” Psalm 37:16-17 PRAYER: Father, all I need is You and Your Son, Jesus. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

讓上帝高興

讓上帝高興
聖經閱讀：馬可福音4:35-41 現代中譯本|合和本
2013年2月25日(一)

耶穌和祂的門徒正在一條船上，「湖上忽然颳起大風，波浪沖擊，浪花打進小船，船幾乎灌滿了水。」(第37節)門徒都很害怕被淹死，他們對上帝沒有信心。 　但是耶穌一點都不擔心，祂在船上睡著了；如果門徒有信心，他們也可以像耶穌一樣鎮定。後來，耶穌吩附風和浪都安靜，然後「風就停住，湖面平靜下來。」(第39b節) 　「信心」的意思是相信上帝──就算我們不能明白祂會如何照顧我們。當我們對上帝有信心，就是讓上帝高興，希伯來書11:6a說：「人沒有信心就不能得到上帝的歡心。」當我們有信心時，上帝就會高興，並且會祝福我們。 　記住上帝會永遠與你同在，無論今天你在生活中正面對什麼事情，你要對祂有信心，要相信上帝會照顧你。 —JR* 「所以，你們要知道：上主─你們的上帝是惟一的上帝。凡愛他、遵行他誡命的人，他要信實堅守他的約，以不變的愛待他們，直到千代。」 申命記7:9 禱告：天父，我相信祢是愛我的，而且會永遠與我同在。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (EHI譯/台南聖教會英語團契)

Please God
Bible Reading: Mark 4:35-41
Monday, February 25, 2013

Jesus and His disciples were in a boat. “A very bad wind came up on the lake. The waves were coming over the sides into the boat, and it was almost full of water” (verse 37). The disciples were afraid that they would drown. They did not have faith in God. 　But Jesus was asleep in the boat. He was not worried. If the disciples had faith, they would have been calm like Jesus. Jesus told the wind and the water to be quiet. “Then the wind stopped, and the lake became calm” (verse 39b). 　Faith means trusting God, even though we cannot understand how He will take care of us. When we have faith in God, we please Him. Hebrews 11:6a says, “Without faith no one can please God.” When we have faith, God is happy, and He gives us His blessings. 　Remember that God will always be with you. Have faith in Him, no matter what you are facing today in your life. Trust God to take care of you. —JR* “So remember that the Lord your God is the only God, and you can trust him! He keeps his agreement. He shows his love and kindness to all people.” Deuteronomy 7:9a PRAYER: Father, I have faith that You love me and will always be with me. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

守護者

守護者
聖經閱讀：詩篇91:1-16 現代中譯本|合和本
2013年2月24日(日)

幾年前，有一支基督徒樂團唱了一首歌，歌名叫「安息」，歌詞的一部份是這樣寫的：「我安息在祢慈愛的隱密處，也安息在祢奇妙的恩典中。」 　這些歌詞讓我想起今天要閱讀的經文，這詩篇是摩西寫的，在經節中，他提醒我們上帝是我們的守護者，也是我們的避難所。 　上帝應許要保護我們的安全，在第4節，摩西說：「他要用翅膀庇護你」，就像一隻鳥會盡全力來保護牠的幼鳥，上帝也會對我們做同樣的事情。 　今天，很多人努力要從金錢、酒精、和藥物中得到安全感，但是上帝是安慰和力量的最佳來源，祂要我們到祂面前尋求平靜和安息。 　也許，在生活中你已厭倦了面對問題，今天就到上帝面前，並且安歇在祂的同在和聖潔之中。 —ZW 「都可以向上主說：你是我的避難所，是我的堡壘。你是我的上帝，我信靠你。」 詩篇91:2 禱告：天父，我現在來到祢面前，求?安慰我、用愛來待我。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (EHI譯/台南聖教會英語團契)

Security
Bible Reading: Psalm 91:1-16
Sunday, February 24, 2013

>

Several years ago, a popular Christian band sang a song called “Rest.” Here are some of the words from that song. “And I rest in the shelter of Your love. And I rest in the wonder of Your grace.” 　Those words remind me of our Bible verses for today. This psalm was written by Moses. In these verses, he reminds us that God is our security and place of safety. 　God has promised to protect us and keep us safe. In verse 4b Moses says, “He will cover you like a bird spreading its wings over its babies.” A bird will do everything it can to protect its babies. God will do the same for us. 　Many people today try to find security in money, alcohol, or drugs. But God is the best source of comfort and strength. He wants us to come to Him and find peace and rest. 　Maybe you are tired of facing problems in life. Come to God today and rest in His presence and holiness. —ZW “I say to the Lord, ‘You are my place of safety, my fortress. My God, I trust in you.’” Psalm 91:2 PRAYER: Heavenly Father, I come to You now and ask You to show me Your comfort and love. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

讚美上帝

讚美上帝
聖經閱讀：詩篇145:1-21 現代中譯本|合和本
2013年2月23日(六)

詩篇中許多章節告訴我們要讚美上帝，但是，我們為什麼要讚美上帝呢？ 　今天的聖經閱讀給了我們幾個要讚美上帝的理由：第一，上帝慈悲，充滿憐憫 (第8a節)；第二，祂不輕易發怒，滿有不變的愛 (第8b節)；第三，祂恩待每一個人 (第9a節)；第四，祂的恩慈及於一切被造物 (第9b節)；第五，祂豐豐富富地供給他們，滿足他們一切的需要 (第16節)；第六，祂垂聽他們的呼求，成全敬畏祂的人的心願 (第19節)。 　當我們讚美上帝時，就表示我們信靠祂來幫助我們度過美好或難過的日子，也同時告訴上帝，我們相信耶穌死而復活，並且有一天我們將永遠與祂同住。 　詩篇146:6說：「上帝創造天、地、海，和其中萬物」，「萬物」就包含了你和我，我們應該隨時準備好向上帝表達我們的讚美。 —DJH* 「我的上帝啊，我要宣揚你的偉大；我的君王啊，我要永遠感謝你。」 詩篇145:1 禱告：天父，謝謝祢為我所做的一切，幫助我天天讚美祢。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (KCC譯/台南聖教會英語團契)

Praise God
Bible Reading: Psalm 145:1-21
Saturday, February 23, 2013

Many chapters in the book of Psalms tell us to praise God. But why should we praise God? 　Our Bible Reading today gives us several reasons why we should praise God. 1) God is kind and merciful (verse 8a); 2) He is patient and full of love (verse 8b); 3) He is good to everyone (verse 9a); 4) God shows His mercy to everything He made (verse 9b); 5) He gives every living thing all that it needs (verse 16); and 6) God listens to His followers and answers their prayers (verse 19). 　When we praise God, we show Him that we trust Him to help us through good times and bad times. We also show God that we believe that Jesus died and rose and that someday we will live with Him forever. 　Psalm 146:6 says that God “made heaven and earth. He made the sea and everything in it.” Everything includes you and me. We should always be ready to show our praise to God. —DJH* “I will tell of your greatness, my God and King. I will praise your name forever and ever.” Psalm 145:1 PRAYER: Father, thank You for all You have done for me. Help me to praise You today and every day. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

享受今天！

享受今天！
聖經閱讀：傳道書3:9-13 現代中譯本|合和本
2013年2月22日(五)

今天經文的作者鼓勵我們要享受生活，在第13節，他說：「我們都應該吃喝，享受辛勞的成果。這是上帝的恩賜。」如果我們想要跟從這樣的教導，下面有幾件事是你今天可以做的。 　你要喜愛你的家人！你可以抽時間跟你的小孩一起散步、騎車、或玩遊戲，也花一些時間陪陪你的另一半；你也要感謝上帝賜給你家人。 　你要享受工作！這點也許對某些人有困難，但是無論你喜不喜歡你的工作，你仍然可以感謝有一份工作。你也可以求上帝讓你看見那些需要鼓勵和安慰的同事。 　你要享受上帝創造的世界！你可以欣賞雪花從空中飄下，可以在院子裡跟蹤一隻揹著東西跑的螞蟻，或者在雲朵中發現有趣的造型；你也可以仰望夜晚的天空，同時想著宇宙有多麼的大。 　上帝愛你，你就好好享受今天吧！—JK 「他使我們有永恆的意識，卻不讓我們完全明白他一切的作為。所以我想，人不如時常歡樂，一生享福。」 傳道書3:11a, 12 禱告：親愛的主，幫助我享受祢所賜給我的東西。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (EHI譯/台南聖教會英語團契)

Enjoy Today!
Bible Reading: Ecclesiastes 3:9-13
Friday, February 22, 2013

The writer of our Bible verses today encourages us to enjoy life. In verse 13 he says, “God wants everyone to eat, drink, and enjoy their work.” If we want to follow this advice, here are some things you can do today. 　Enjoy your family! Take time to go for a walk, bicycle or play a game with your children. Spend some time with your spouse. Thank God for the family He has given you. 　Enjoy your job! Some people might have a problem doing this. But whether you like your job or not, you can still be thankful that you have a job. Ask God to show you coworkers who need encouragement and comfort today. 　Enjoy the world God made! Watch snowflakes as they fall to the ground. Follow an ant as he carries his load in your yard. Find interesting shapes in the clouds. Look at the night sky and think about the vastness of the universe. 　God loves you. Enjoy today! —JK “God gave us the ability to think about his world. I learned that the best thing for people to do is to be happy and enjoy themselves as long as they live.” Ecclesiastes 3:11a, 12 PRAYER: Dear Lord, help me to enjoy the things You have given me. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

3

刺

刺
聖經閱讀：約翰一書3:1-10 現代中譯本|合和本
2013年2月21日(四)

最近，我在我先生的一項建築工程中幫忙，我負責搬木材並把它們堆好。晚上的時候，我發現有一根刺插在我手指裡面。 　這是一根很細的刺，我好不容易才把它弄出來，我想我應該已經把刺清除乾淨了。但是過了幾天，我注意到我的手指頭紅腫而且開始痛起來，我發現皮膚裡面還有一小片木屑，那時我才確實把刺清除乾淨。 　　今天的經文提醒我們，身為基督徒，我們不可以一再犯罪，因為「那活在基督生命裏的人都不犯罪；那繼續犯罪的人沒有見過基督，也不曾認識他」(第5節)。我們必須找出生命中的罪，然後除去它們，否則的話，這些罪就會不斷成長，以致於傷害我們和上帝的關係。 　今天就檢視一下你自己的生命，你要求上帝赦免你的罪，並且幫助你為祂活出聖潔的生命。—JK 「所以，那活在基督生命裏的人都不犯罪；那繼續犯罪的人沒有見過基督，也不曾認識他。」 約翰一書3:6 禱告：上帝，請幫助我看見我生命中的罪；請赦免我並且幫助我順服祢。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (EHI譯/台南聖教會英語團契)

The Splinter
Bible Reading: 1 John 3:1-10
Thursday, February 21, 2013

Recently I was helping my husband with a building project. I carried pieces of wood and stacked them. Later that evening I noticed that I had a spinter of wood in my finger. 　The splinter was very small, and I had a hard time getting it out. I thought that I had removed all of the splinter. But a couple of days later, I noticed that my finger was red, and it started to hurt. I found a tiny piece of wood under my skin. That time I made sure I removed all the splinter. 　Our Bible Reading reminds us that as Christians, we cannot continue to sin. “You know that Christ came to take away people’s sins. There is no sin in Christ” (verse 5). We need to find the sins in our lives and remove them. If not, these sins will grow and hurt our relationship with God. 　Examine your life today. Ask God to forgive your sins and help you live a pure life for Him. —JK “So whoever lives in Christ does not continue to sin. If they continue to sin, they have never really understood Christ and have never known him.” 1 John 3:6 PRAYER: God, help me to see the sin in my life. Please forgive me and help me to obey You. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

有信心

有信心
聖經閱讀：羅馬書10:11-17 現代中譯本|合和本
2013年2月20日(三)

有很長一段時間，我懷疑自己對上帝是否真的有信心。我相信上帝，但我不知道這是否就是「有信心」。希伯來書11:1說：「信心是對所盼望的事有把握，對不能看見的事能肯定。」這節經文幫助我了解，雖然我看不見上帝，但是我知道祂是真實的。我怎麼能夠知道呢？因為聖經告訴我祂是真實的。 　今天經文的第17節說：「可見信是從聽而來的，而聽是從基督的話語來的。」我聽過很多次關於耶穌的事了，而且我也每天讀聖經，聖經中充滿著關於耶穌的福音，以及祂為了將我們從罪中拯救出來所做的一切。 　如果你已經聽過關於耶穌的福音並且相信祂，那你就可以快樂了，為什麼呢？因為你有信心。現在，你需要向那些不認識耶穌的人傳福音，然後他們也會和你一樣有信心！—MS 「我們要注視耶穌，因為他是我們信心的創始者和完成者。」 希伯來書12:2a 禱告：天父，雖然我看不見祢，但是我相信祢是真實的。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (SDL譯/台南聖教會英語團契)

Have Faith
Bible Reading: Romans 10:11-17
Wednesday, February 20, 2013

For a long time, I wondered if I really had faith in God. I believed in God. But I didn’t know if that was the same as having faith. Hebrews 11:1 says, “Faith is what makes real the things we hope for. It is proof of what we cannot see.” This verse helped me understand that even though I can’t see God, I know He is real. How can I know this? Because the Bible tells me He is real. 　Verse 17 of today’s Bible Reading says, “So faith comes from hearing the Good News. And people hear the Good News when someone tells them about Christ.” I have heard about Jesus many times, and I read the Bible every day. The Bible is full of the Good News about Jesus and what He did to save us from our sin. 　If you have heard the Good News about Jesus and you believe in Him, then you can be happy. Why? Because you have faith. Now you need to share that Good News with someone who does not know about Jesus. Then they will have faith, too! —MS “We must never stop looking to Jesus. He is the leader of our faith, and he is the one who makes our faith complete.” Hebrews 12:2a PRAYER: Heavenly Father, even though I cannot see You, I have faith that You are real. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

正確的道路

正確的道路
聖經閱讀：詩篇1:1-6 現代中譯本|合和本
2013年2月19日(二)

當我十幾歲時，我參加教會的主日學，有一個禮拜天老師問我們：「有誰想要被上帝祝福？」我們都把手舉起來。然後老師又問：「有誰想要在白天和晚上不停地想著上帝的教導？」，這聽起來不怎麼有趣，所以我們都沒有舉手。 　那天，老師鼓勵我們將詩篇第1篇背起來，他說這詩篇是有關如何選擇正確朋友，以及如何走在人生正確道路上的教導。 　我在那個班級上課，這大約是50年前的事了，那時我們的誘惑比較少，因為還沒有藥物濫用的問題，也沒有身分盜用或是網路色情。但是今天我們有太多壞事發生在這個世界，我們要面對更多的誘惑，所以用詩篇第1篇來引導我們選擇正確的道路，就格外重要了。 　請花時間來研讀詩篇第1篇，並且要像那棵「移植溪水邊的果樹」(第3a節)。—AS 「不聽從惡人的計謀，不跟隨罪人的腳步，不與侮慢上帝之徒同夥，這樣的人才算真正有福。」 詩篇1:1 禱告：親愛的上帝，請幫助我永遠與祢同行。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (SDL譯/台南聖教會英語團契)

The Right Path
Bible Reading: Psalm 1:1-6
Tuesday, February 19, 2013

When I was a teenager, I was part of a class at my church. One Sunday the teacher asked us, “Who wants to be blessed by God?” We all raised our hands. Then he asked us, “Who wants to think about God’s teachings day and night?” That didn’t sound like much fun, so none of us raised our hands. 　That day our teacher encouraged us to memorize Psalm 1. He said that this psalm was about choosing the right friends and staying on the right path in life. 　I was in that class about 50 years ago. Back then we had fewer temptations because there were no drug problems, identity theft or Internet pornography. But today we have many bad things happening in the world. We face more temptations. Psalm 1 is even more important today to guide us in choosing the right path. 　Take time to study Psalm 1 and be like the “tree planted by a stream” (verse 3a). —AS “Great blessings belong to those who don’t listen to evil advice, who don’t live like sinners, and who don’t join those who make fun of God.” Psalm 1:1 PRAYER: Dear God, please help me to always walk with You. In Jesus’ name. Amen.