賞賜與奉獻 (5)

賞賜與奉獻 (5)
聖經閱讀：馬太福音6:19-24 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年6月15日(三)

當你奉獻給上帝時就有祝福！首先，上帝使用你的禮物擴張祂的國度，在我們居住的世界中，作上帝的工是需要花錢的。保羅在世時，他的事工是由許多不同的教會支持，當保羅在帖撒羅尼迦宣教時，腓立比教會將奉獻送去給保羅（腓立比書4:15-16），當保羅在哥林多宣教時也是由腓立比信徒資助（哥林多後書11:9）。建造教堂、差派宣教士、印刷聖經，照顧窮人、寡婦、孤兒都需要使用金錢。
其次，上帝使用你的奉獻幫助你在祂裡面成長，要記得上帝擁有一切，當你奉獻給上帝和別人時，你就會越來越像上帝和祂的性格。
不要勉強自己奉獻，而要甘心樂意奉獻！奉獻是因為上帝已經賞賜你！奉獻是因為你想要看見祂的國度擴張，是因為你很渴慕在靈裡成長！ —CPE*

「你的財寶在哪裡，你的心也在那裡。」 馬太福音6:21

禱告：上帝，求祢使用我的奉獻擴張祢的國度，並幫助我在靈裡成長。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(周維音譯)

Giving (5)
Bible Reading: Matthew 6:19-24
Wednesday, June 15, 2016

　There are blessings when you give to God! First, God uses your gifts to expand His kingdom. In this world we live in, it takes money to do God's work. Paul's work was supported by different churches during his time on earth. The church in Philippi sent offerings to Paul while he ministered in Thessalonica (Philippians 4:15-16). Also, the Philippians supported Paul while he preached in Corinth (2 Corinthians 11:9). It takes money to build church buildings, send missionaries, print Bibles and care for the poor, widows and orphans.
Second, God uses your gifts to help you grow in Him. Remember that God owns everything. When you give to God and others you become more and more like God and His character.
Don't give because you have to. Give because you want to! Give because of what God has given to you! Give because you want to see His kingdom expand and because you truly desire to grow spiritually! —CPE*

“Your heart will be where your treasure is.” Matthew 6:21

PRAYER: God, use what I give to You to expand Your kingdom and help me grow spiritually. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.