聖誕的犧牲 (3)

聖誕的犧牲 (3)
聖經閱讀：路加福音2:1-7 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年12月21日(三)

　羅馬皇帝奧古斯都命令所有人回到家鄉辦理戶口登記，約瑟和馬利亞前往約瑟的的家鄉伯利恆。
伯利恆一定有很多人，今天的經文閱讀告訴我們，當約瑟和馬利亞到那裡時，「客棧裡沒有地方讓他們住」（第7b節），所以約瑟和馬利亞就待在一個飼養牲畜的地方。我們不知道這地方是一個穀倉或是一個洞穴，但第7節告訴我們，馬利亞「在馬槽裡」生下了耶穌。
我們不知道是誰幫約瑟和馬利亞找到住的地方，也許是客棧的老闆，這個人必須犧牲自己的時間來找一個可以讓馬利亞生孩子的地方。
這似乎只是一個小小犧牲，但是上帝有時候只需要我們一點點的付出，這些小小的犧牲對上帝在我們生命中的計劃仍然是重要的。今天你真的願意跟隨並順服上帝嗎？ —GT

「不可忘記行善和幫助別人，因為這樣的祭物是上帝所喜歡的。」 希伯來書13:16

禱告：天父，今天我願意服事祢、順服祢。奉主的名，阿們！

(尤榮輝譯)

Christmas Sacrifices (3)
Bible Reading: Luke 2:1-7
Wednesday, December 21, 2016

　Augustus Caesar ordered all people to go to their hometowns to be counted. Joseph and Mary went to Bethlehem, which was Joseph’s hometown.
There must have been a lot of people in Bethlehem. Our Bible verses tell us that when Joseph and Mary arrived there, “the guest room was full” (verse 7b). So Joseph and Mary stayed in a place where cattle lived. We do not know if this place was a barn or a cave, but verse 7 tells us that Mary laid baby Jesus “in a box where cattle are fed.”
We do not know who found Joseph and Mary a place to stay. It may have been the owner of the guest house. But that person had to sacrifice their time to find a place where Mary could give birth to her baby.
This may have seemed like a small sacrifice. But sometimes God asks us to make small sacrifices. These small sacrifices are still important to God’s plan for our lives. Are you willing to really follow and obey God today? —GT

“And don't forget to do good and to share what you have with others, because sacrifices like these are very pleasing to God.” Hebrews 13:16

PRAYER: Father, I am willing to serve and obey You today. In His name. Amen.

愛你的仇敵

愛你的仇敵
聖經閱讀：馬太福音5:43-48 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年11月14日(一)

　1981年美國總統雷根遭約翰辛克利槍擊，幾年後，雷根總統說他已經原諒了辛克利，並希望跟他見面來告訴他已經原諒他了。 我認為這是耶穌在今天的經文閱讀中所教導的一個典範，耶穌在第43和44節說：「你們又聽過這樣的教訓說：『愛你的朋友，恨你的仇敵。』但是我告訴你們，要愛你們的仇敵，並且為迫害你們的人禱告。」耶穌接著又說：「假如你們只向朋友打招呼，那又有甚麼了不起呢？就連異教徒也會這樣做！」（第47節）
有時候要原諒仇敵又要對他們施仁慈是很難的，但這卻是上帝希望我們做的。今天就想一想那個需要你去愛和原諒的人，懇求上帝幫助你對那個人施仁慈。 —ECW

「但是，你們這些聽我話的，我告訴你們，要愛你們的仇敵，善待恨惡你們，為詛咒你們的人祝福，為侮辱你們的人禱告。」 路加福音6:27-28

禱告：天父，謝謝祢天天用祢的活水來充滿我。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(李信儀譯)

Love Your Enemies
Bible Reading: Matthew 5:43-48
Monday, November 14, 2016

In 1981, President Ronald Reagan was shot by John Hinckley, Jr. Several years later, President Reagan said that he had forgiven Mr. Hinckley and wanted to meet with him in person to tell him about his forgiveness. I think that is a good example of what Jesus talked about in our Bible Reading today. In verses 43 and 44 Jesus said, “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I tell you, love your enemies. Pray for those who treat you badly.” Jesus went on to add, “...if you are nice only to your friends, you are no better than anyone else. Even the people who don't know God are nice to their friends” (verse 47).
Sometimes it is very hard to forgive our enemies and show them kindness. But that is what God wants us to do. Think about someone today who needs to receive your love and forgiveness. Ask God to help you show kindness to that person. —ECW

“But I say to you people who are listening to me, love your enemies. Do good to those who hate you...Pray for the people who are mean to you.” Luke 6:27-28

PRAYER: Father, thank You for filling me with Your living water every day. In Jesus' name. Amen.

天氣 (10)

天氣 (10)
聖經閱讀：出埃及記19:16-20 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年8月9日(二)

　昨天晚上我沒有睡好，因為一場暴雨，以及雷電交加，就算你是聾人、沒聽過雷聲，你也可以感受到打雷所引起的震動。
雷電一直是大能的象徵，今天讀的經文跟我們談到摩西在西奈山上遇見上帝的情形，上帝就在那時把要給以色列人的命令交付摩西，「第三天早晨，雷電交加，一朵密雲在山上出現，號角聲大響。營裡的人民聽到了都發抖。」接著第19節說：「摩西講話，上帝用雷回答他。」
上帝滿有愛心和仁慈，但是祂也大有能力，我們可以在聖經中讀到祂是如何大有能力，而我們今天也可以透過萬物看見上帝的能力。今天就花時間好好看看世界，想一想上帝的能力，並感謝祂賜下祂的美善。 —JK

「日日述說，夜夜傳播。」 詩篇19:2

禱告：天父，謝謝祢向我彰顯祢的愛和大能。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(尤榮輝譯)

Weather (10)
Bible Reading: Exodus 19:16-20
Tuesday, August 9, 2016

　I did not sleep well last night. We had a bad thunderstorm, and there was lots of thunder. Even if you are deaf and have never heard thunder, you have probably felt the vibrations that thunder produces.
Thunder has always been a symbol of great power. Our Bible verses today tell us about the time when Moses met God on Mount Sinai. It was at this time that God gave Moses His commands for the Israelites. “On the morning of the third day, a thick cloud came down onto the mountain. There was thunder and lightning and a very loud sound from a trumpet” (verse 16). Then verse 19b says, “Every time Moses spoke to God, God answered him with a voice like thunder.”
God is very loving and kind. But He is also great and powerful. We can read about His great power in the Bible. And we can see God's power today through creation. Take time today to look at the world. Think about God's power and thank Him for His goodness. —JK

“Each new day tells more of the story, and each night reveals more and more about God's power.” Psalm 19:2

PRAYER: Father, thank You for showing me Your love and power. In Jesus' name. Amen.

耶穌在乎

耶穌在乎
聖經閱讀：馬可福音6:30-44 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年2月4日(四)

　格雷夫生活在二十世紀初，人們稱他為「陽光大使」，因為他對每個人都是如此仁慈。他寫了一本書和許多聖歌。
在一首聖歌中，格雷夫寫下了：「喔，是的，祂在乎，我知道祂在乎。我悲傷時祂的心也被觸動…我知道我的救贖者在乎。」，這些歌詞提醒我們：耶穌真的在乎我們。

閱讀經文告訴我們耶穌和祂的跟隨者非常忙碌並且需要休息，所以耶穌上了一艘船，帶著祂的跟隨者去到一個安靜的地方。但是許多人仍然跟著耶穌，當祂下了船，群眾正等著祂。
耶穌有生氣並且趕走這些人嗎？沒有！「耶穌…動了惻隱的心，因為他們好像沒有牧人的羊群。」（第34節後半）。耶穌非常在乎這些人，後來還將他們餵飽。

知道耶穌愛我們並且在乎我們，這真是奇妙。今天祂就會照顧你！—BH

「耶穌上岸，看見這一大群人，動了惻隱的心，治好他們的疾病。」 馬太福音14：14

禱告：上帝，為著耶穌愛我並且願意為我而死，我感謝祢。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(林煜茹譯)

Jesus Cares
Bible Reading: Mark 6:30-44
Thursday, February 4, 2016

　Frank E. Graeff lived in the early 1900s. He was known as the “sunshine minister” because he was so kind to everyone. He wrote many hymns and a book.
In one hymn, Mr. Graeff wrote these words, “Oh, yes He cares. I know He cares. His heart is touched with my grief...I know my Savior cares.” These words remind us that Jesus truly cares about us.

Our Bible Reading tells us that Jesus and His followers were very busy and needed to rest. So Jesus got into a boat and led his followers to a quiet place. But many people still followed Jesus. When he got out of the boat, there was a crowd of people waiting for Him.
Did Jesus get mad and send the people away? No! “He felt sorry for them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd to care for them” (verse 34b). Jesus cared so much for these people that later He fed them.

It is wonderful to know that Jesus loves us and cares for us. He will take care of you today! —BH

“When Jesus got out of the boat, he saw a large crowd of people. He felt sorry for them, and he healed the ones who were sick.” Matthew 14:14

PRAYER: God, thank You that Jesus loves me and was willing to die for me. In His name. Amen.

小孩子 (3)

小孩子 (3)
聖經閱讀：列王紀下5:1-14 現代中譯本|合和本
2015年12月29日(二)

我喜歡跟小孩子在一起，為什麼呢？因為孩子喜歡所有人，不管對方的皮膚是什麼顏色。

今天閱讀的經文是關於一個叫乃縵的人，他是亞蘭軍隊中的軍官。亞蘭國的軍隊入侵以色列並擄走一些人去當他們的奴隸，其中，他們帶走的一個以色列小女孩成了乃縵的僕人。
乃縵患了痲瘋病，這是一種可怕的皮膚病，這個小女孩跟乃縵談到先知以利沙，她認為以利沙可以醫治乃縵的麻瘋病。這個女僕是從外邦來的奴隸，但是她卻不怨恨乃縵，反而希望乃縵得醫治。

我們應該像這個小女孩一樣，我們不應該歧視外國人或是膚色不一樣的人，基督徒必須記得，上帝愛世上的所有人。

今天就向你所遇到的每一個人分享耶穌吧！ —JK

「所以，你們要去，使萬國萬民都作我的門徒。」
馬太福音28:19a

禱告：上帝，我願用祢愛我的方式愛人。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(周維音譯)

Children (3)
Bible Reading: 2 Kings 5:1-14
Tuesday, December 29, 2015

　I love to be with children. Why? Because children like all people, no matter what color their skin is.
Our Bible Reading today is about a man named Naaman. He was an officer in the army of Aram. Aram's army came into Israel and took some people to be their slaves. The army took a little Israelite girl, and she became a servant to Naaman.
Naaman was sick with leprosy, a terrible skin disease. The little girl told Naaman about the prophet Elisha. She thought that Elisha could heal Naaman's leprosy. That servant girl was a slave, and she was from a different country. But she did not hate Naaman. The little girl wanted Naaman to be healed.

We should be like that little girl. We should not be prejudiced against people who are from a different country or whose skin is a different color. Christians need to remember that God loves all the people in the world.
Share Jesus with everyone you meet today! —JK

“So go and make followers of all people in the world.”
Matthew 28:19a

禱告（英文）

我的錯

我的錯
聖經閱讀：馬太福音7:1-5 現代中譯本|合和本
2013年3月15日(五)

我買了一件新的床罩鋪在我的床上，那天晚上睡覺時，床罩讓我感到不舒服。我又拉、又扯，想讓床罩蓋在我身上保暖，但我不懂到底是哪裡出了問題，總之，我就是責怪製造這床罩的公司。 　第二天早上醒來，我仔細看了那床罩，發現我把床罩鋪反了。那床罩沒問題，是我弄錯了。 　有時候，我們接觸人並對他們做出錯誤的論斷，當我們不用心去認識別人時，就會發生這樣的事。我們今天的經文談到「論斷」，第2節說：「因為，你們怎樣評斷人，上帝也要照樣審斷你們；你們用甚麼量器來量，上帝也要用同樣的量器量給你們。」 　當你想要論斷別人時，要小心謹慎，你要以仁慈和諒解對待他們。—LL 「不要評斷人，上帝就不審斷你們；不要定人的罪，上帝就不定你們的罪；要饒恕人，上帝就饒恕你們。」 路加福音6:37 禱告：主上帝，我願意以慈愛對待別人。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (SSL譯/台南聖教會英語團契)

My Mistake
Bible Reading: Matthew 7:1-5
Friday, March 15, 2013

I bought a new bedspread and put it on my bed. When I went to bed that night, I had a problem with the bedspread. I pulled and yanked and tried to get the bedspread to cover me and keep me warm. I didn’t know what was wrong, but I blamed the company who made the bedspread. 　When I woke up the next morning, I carefully looked at the bedspread. I discovered that I had put the bedspread on the wrong way. The bedspread was fine. It was my mistake. 　Sometimes we meet people and we misjudge them. This happens when we are not careful to get to know someone. Our Bible Reading today talks about judging. Verse 2 says, “If you judge others, you will be judged the same way you judge them. God will treat you the same way you treat others.” 　Be careful when you are tempted to judge someone. Treat them with kindness and understanding. —LL “Don’t judge others, and God will not judge you. Don’t condemn others, and you will not be condemned. Forgive others, and you will be forgiven.” Luke 6:37 PRAYER: Lord God, I want to be kind to other people. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

我的雙手

我的雙手
聖經閱讀：詩篇90:12-17
2012年9月29日(六)

我們的雙手是身體非常重要的部分，我們可以用雙手做各樣的事情，例如控制方向盤、清洗碗盤，或是撒種。當然，全世界的人都用雙手來打手語。 　我是一名手語翻譯者，我做手語翻譯來服事上帝；我使用雙手幫助聽障者能在敬拜中分享。在翻譯之前，我都向上帝禱告，求上帝使用我的雙手，讓信息可以清楚、正確地被傳達。每次，當我舉起雙手打手語時，我就將雙手交給上帝，我知道，上帝是仁慈的，祂會幫助我做好翻譯的工作。 　今天經文的第17節說：「主─我們的上帝啊，求你賜福給我們！求你使我們一切的工作順利；求你使我們所做的一切成功。」這詩篇是摩西寫的，在這段經文中，摩西祈求上帝祝福以色列人用雙手所做的各樣工作。 　你會用雙手做什麼呢？也許是在電腦上打字，也許是蓋房子，也許是抱小孩。當你使用雙手來服事上帝的時候，你要祈求上帝祝福你。 —SAH 今日金句： 「上主啊…求祢憐恤祢的僕人。每日清晨，求祢使我們飽享祢的慈愛，使我們一生充滿歡欣喜樂。」 詩篇90:13-14 禱告：上帝，祝福我今日所做的工。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (CNY譯/台南聖教會英語團契)

My Hands
Bible Reading: Psalm 90:12-17
Saturday, September 29, 2012

Our hands are a very important part of our bodies. Our hands help us do all kinds of things like holding a steering wheel, scrubbing dishes or planting seeds. And of course, people all over the world use their hands to communicate in sign language. 　I serve God as a sign language interpreter. I use my hands so deaf people can share in a worship experience. Before I interpret, I pray God will use my hands to communicate clearly and accurately. Every time I raise my hands to sign, I surrender them to God. I know that God will be kind and help me interpret well. 　Verse 17 of our Bible Reading says, “May the things we make with our hands establish us, and may He [God] establish the things we make with our hands.” This psalm was written by Moses. In this verse he asked God to bless the things that the Israelites did with their hands. 　What do you do with your hands? Maybe you type on a computer, build a house or hold a baby. Ask God to bless you as you use your hands to serve Him. —SAH “Lord...be kind to your servants. Fill us with your love every morning. Let us be happy and enjoy our lives.” Psalm 90:13-14 PRAYER: God, bless the things I do today. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

上帝幫助我 (3)

上帝幫助我 (3)
聖經閱讀：詩篇25:4-10
2012年9月11日(二)

學校裡有基督信仰的老師真是我們的祝福，他們分享知識並且引導我們做對的事情。基督徒老師解答我們的疑問，並且在我們犯錯的時候指正我們。 在詩篇第25篇中，作者就好像是一個學生，他想要向宇宙中最棒的老師──上帝來學習，所以作者請求上帝教導他如何生活，並請求上帝帶領他。作者知道，他可以將上帝看作是引導者，每天都倚靠祂；他也請求上帝原諒他的過犯並且愛他。在第8節的經文裡，作者說：「上主至善、公義；他指示罪人該走的路。」 你每天都有讀聖經嗎？你有向上帝禱告，並且專心聆聽祂的回應嗎？你有遵守上帝的命令嗎？如果有，那麼上帝就是你的老師。 如果讀經和禱告不是你生活中固定的一部份，那麼就從今天開始，讓上帝成為你的老師。上帝是美好的、公平的，祂也是仁慈的、真實的上帝(8-10節) —SAH 今日金句： 「我把你的話存在心裏，免得我得罪你。求你把你的法則教導我。我要高聲傳述你所立的一切法則。」 詩篇119:11-13 禱告：天父，我想要更加認識祢。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (CNY譯/台南聖教會英語團契)

God Helps Me (3)
Bible Reading: Psalm 25:4-10
Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Christian teachers are a real blessing to us. They share their knowledge and guide us to do right things. Christian teachers answer our questions and correct us when we are wrong. In Psalm 25, the writer was like a student. He wanted to learn from God, the best Teacher of all! So the writer asked God to teach him about life and to lead him. The writer knew that he could depend on God to be his guide every day. He asked God to forget his mistakes and to love him. In verse 8, the writer said, “The Lord is truly good. He teaches sinners the right way to live.” Are you studying the Bible every day? Are you praying to God and paying attention to His answers? Are you obeying God’s commands? If you are, then God is your Teacher. If Bible study and prayer are not a regular part of your life, then start today by allowing God to teach you. He is good, fair, kind and true (verses 8-10). —SAH “I study your teachings very carefully. Why? So I will not sin against you...Teach me your laws. I will talk about all your wise decisions.” Psalm 119:11-13 PRAYER: Father, I want to learn more about You. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

…恩慈

…恩慈
聖經閱讀：創世記13:5-18
2012年8月22日(三)

接下來，聖靈要賜給基督徒的是「恩慈」。當孩子還小時，我們就開始教導他們對人要有恩慈，例如：「分享你的玩具」、「讓其他人先」、「要常說『請』和『謝謝』」。 當我想到恩慈，我就想起亞伯拉罕。今天的聖經閱讀告訴我們，亞伯拉罕與羅得決定分手並分開他們的牛群羊群，亞伯拉罕恩慈地對待羅得，他讓羅得優先選擇要哪一塊土地，而羅得選擇了一塊水源充足的好地。但是，羅得選擇的土地上住滿了罪惡的人，因為他的選擇，讓羅得必須面對很多的問題。 亞伯拉罕則留在山丘上，但是上帝因為亞伯拉罕的恩慈而祝福他。上帝應許亞伯拉罕，要給他大片的土地和眾多的後裔（孩子、孫子女、曾孫、曾孫子女）。 上帝也會因為我們的恩慈而祝福我們。當我們以恩慈對待他人，我們就取悅了上帝，而我們自己也會感到開心。今天就開始以恩慈對待你在工作、在家、在學校時遇見的人。—JK 「並要以恩慈相待。」以弗所書4:32a 禱告：天父，我願永遠以恩慈對待他人。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (林煜茹譯/台南聖教會英語團契)

...Kindness
Bible Reading: Genesis 13:5-18
Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Kindness is the next thing that the Spirit gives to Christians. When children are small we start teaching them to be kind. “Share your toys.” “Let other people be first.” “Always say ‘please’ and ‘thank you.’” When I think about kindness, I think about Abraham. Our Bible Reading tells us that Abraham and Lot decided to separate their flocks of animals. Abraham was kind to Lot. Abraham let Lot choose which land he wanted. Lot chose the best land with lots of water. But the place Lot chose was full of sinful people. Lot faced many problems because of his choice. Abraham stayed in the hills. But God blessed Abraham for his kindness. God promised Abraham much land and many descendents (children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren). God will bless us for our kindness, too. When we are kind to other people, we please God and we are happy. Start today and be kind to the people you see at work, at home and at school. —JK “Be kind and loving to each other.” Ephesians 4:32a PRAYER: Heavenly Father, I want to always be kind to other people. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

我的奶奶 (4)

我的奶奶 (4)
聖經閱讀：馬太福音25:34-40
2012年8月2日(四)

我的奶奶是個非常仁慈、有愛心的人。記得我小時候，奶奶接她的父母來跟她一起住。她的父母年紀很大，身體狀況也不好，但是奶奶想要照顧他們。 有時候，我的曾祖父母會感覺不舒服、會鬧彆扭，但是，奶奶對他們仍然很有耐心。她會為他們準備健康的飲食，並且確定他們足夠暖和及舒適，奶奶完全表現出對父母親的愛。 今天的經文裡，耶穌說了個故事，祂告訴我們上帝非常喜悅內心仁慈並且會照顧別人的人。當我們幫助生病的人，或者把食物和衣服分享給別人，我們就是把這些事做在耶穌身上了。 你知道今天有誰需要幫助嗎？不要只是對他們說你愛他們，想一些方法來表現你對他們的愛。 —CW* 「孩子們，我們的愛不應該只是口頭上的愛，必須是真實的愛，用行為證明出來！」約翰一書3:18 禱告：天父，我願意今天就服事人，請告訴我如何愛他們。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (林淑熹譯/台南聖教會英語團契)

My Grandma (4)
Bible Reading: 1 Matthew 25:34-40
Thursday, August 2, 2012

My grandmother was a very kind and caring person. I remember when I was young, Grandma brought her parents to live with her. Her parents were very old and in poor health. But Grandma wanted to take care of them. Sometimes my great-grandparents were grouchy and didn’t feel well. But Grandma was very patient with them. She prepared healthy meals for her parents and made sure that they were warm and comfortable. Grandma really showed that she loved her parents. In our Bible Reading today, Jesus told a story about how God is pleased with people who are kind and take care of others. When we help sick people or give food and clothes, we are doing those things for Jesus. Do you know someone who needs help today? Don’t just tell them that you love them. Think of ways that you can show them your love. —CW* “My children, our love should not be only words and talk. No! Our love must be true love. We should show our love by the things we do.” 1 John 3:18 PRAYER: Heavenly Father, I want to serve other people today. Show me how I can love them. In Jesus’ name. Amen.