使壞變好 (2)

使壞變好 (2)
聖經閱讀：創世記 50:15-23 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年1月2日(六)

約瑟一生經歷許多不幸，他被自己的兄弟賣到埃及當奴隸，他主人的妻子誣陷他，害他被關進牢裡，然後當他在牢裡時，有一個人答應要幫助他卻忘了他有兩年之久！
經過所有這些不幸的遭遇，約瑟仍然對上帝忠心。藉著上帝的幫助，約瑟可以解夢，也因為這樣，約瑟在埃及被拔擢到高位。約瑟為將來的飢荒貯藏糧食，之後約瑟才能夠拯救自己的家人免於飢荒，並帶領他們來埃及跟他同住。

在今天閱讀的經文中，約瑟對他的兄弟說話，在第20a節，他說：「你們本來想害我，但是上帝卻化惡為善，為的是要保存許多人的性命。」雖然約瑟經歷了這些不幸的事，他卻可以從中看見上帝對他的祝福和眷顧。
或許你目前也正遭逢不幸，記得要永遠倚靠上帝來照顧你。 —JK

「由於從前所發生的事，今天才有這許多人活著。」 創世記50:20b

禱告：上帝，今天我願倚靠祢。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(李信儀譯)

Good from Bad (2)
Bible Reading: Genesis 50:15-23
Saturday, January 2, 2016

　Joseph had many bad experiences in his life. Joseph was sold into slavery in Egypt by his brothers, his master’s wife lied about him and he was put in prison. Then while he was in prison, someone promised to help him but forgot about him for two years!
Through all these bad experiences, Joseph remained faithful to God. With God’s help, Joseph was able to interpret dreams. Because of that, Joseph was put in a high position in Egypt. Joseph stored up food for a future time of famine. Later Joseph was able to save his own family from starvation and bring them to live with him in Egypt.

In our Bible verses today Joseph talked to his brothers. In verse 20a he said, “It is true that you planned to do something bad to me. But really, God was planning good things.” Even after all these bad things happened to Joseph, he was able to see that God had blessed him and taken care of him.
You may be going through some bad times right now. Remember to always depend on God to take care of you. —JK

“God’s plan was to use me to save the lives of many people. And that is what happened.” Genesis 50:20b

PRAYER: God, I will depend on You today. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

詩歌 (3)

詩歌 (3)
聖經閱讀：詩篇147:1-20 現代中譯本|合和本
2015年5月18日(一)

在感恩節的時候，我們感謝上帝賜下一整年的祝福，但有時候我們會忘記天天感謝祂用奇妙的方式來照顧我們。 　馬丁林卡特（1586-1649）在他的祖國捲入一場可怕戰爭的時候寫了「今來感謝恩主」這首詩歌。戰爭期間，有很多人生病、挨餓，有一年，馬丁為那些死去的人舉辦了超過五千場的葬禮，但是他仍然能夠在這首詩歌裡寫下美妙的文字：「今來感謝恩主，以心、以手、以聲音。」 　詩篇第147篇列出許多上帝為我們成就的奇妙美事──讓草生長、降下雨和雪，並為我們、也為動物供應食物。 　今天就看看四周的世界，你會看見上帝已經為你成就的事，然後感謝祂賜下美好的祝福。 —BH 「要讚美上主！唱歌頌讚我們的上帝是多麼美善！讚美他是多麼愉快，多麼合宜！」 詩篇147:1 禱告：親愛的上帝，祢每天祝福我、照顧我，感謝祢為我所做的一切。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (王熙瑤譯)

Hymns (3)
Bible Reading: Psalm 147:1-20
Monday, May 18, 2015

At Thanksgiving time, we thank God for our blessings throughout the year. But sometimes we forget to thank Him every day for the wonderful ways He takes care of us. 　Martin Rinkart (1586-1649) wrote the hymn, “Now Thank We All Our God,” while his country was involved in a terrible war. There was much sickness and hunger during the war. One year, Martin conducted over five thousand funerals for people who had died! Yet, he was able to write the wonderful words of this hymn: “Now thank we all our God with heart and hands and voices.” 　Psalm 147 lists many wonderful things that God does for us — making the grass grow, sending rain and snow, and providing food for us and for the animals. 　Look around at the world today and see the many things God has done for you. Then thank Him for His wonderful blessings. —BH “Praise the Lord because he is good. Sing praises to our God. It is good and pleasant to praise him.” Psalm 147:1 PRAYER: Dear God, every day You bless me and take care of me. Thank You for all You do for me. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

詩篇第136篇

詩篇第136篇
聖經閱讀：詩篇136:1-26 現代中譯本|合和本
2013年5月6日(一)

詩篇第136篇是一首讚美上帝的美麗詩歌，在這詩篇的每26小節後面，作者都會說：「他的慈愛永遠長存」。 　在整首詩歌裡，作者談到上帝所做的事。這些事告訴我們，上帝愛祂的百姓，並且祂持續愛他們直到永遠。 　第4節說，上帝行了奇妙的神蹟。第5-9節提醒我們上帝的創造——天空、大地、海洋、日、月、星辰。詩篇第136篇其餘的經節則讚美上帝為祂的百姓——以色列民，所做的事。 　身為基督徒，我們應該很容易可以列出上帝為我們所行的奇妙作為。也許今天你可以花一些時間來思想上帝為你所做的事，而且要記得「祂的慈愛永遠長存」。—ECW 「要感謝上主，因他至善；他的慈愛永遠長存。要感謝萬神之神；他的慈愛永遠長存。要感謝萬主之主；他的慈愛永遠長存。」 詩篇136:1-3 禱告：天上的父，祢真實地祝福了我並且照顧我，謝謝祢豐盛的慈愛。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (CCS譯/台南聖教會英語團契)

Psalm 136
Bible Reading: Psalm 136:1-26
Monday, May 6, 2013

Psalm 136 is a beautiful psalm of praise to God. After each of the 26 verses in this psalm, the writer says, “His faithful love will last forever.” 　Throughout the psalm, the writer talks about things that God did. These things show us that God loves His people, and He will continue to love them forever. 　Verse 4 says that God has done wonderful miracles. Verses 5-9 remind us about the things God created — skies, land, seas, sun, moon and stars. The rest of the verses in Psalm 136 praise God for things that He did for His people, the Israelites. 　As Christians, it should be easy for us to list the wonderful things God has done for us. Maybe you can take time today to think about what God has done for you. And remember that “His faithful love will last forever.” —ECW “Praise the Lord because he is good. His faithful love will last forever. Praise the God of gods! His faithful love will last forever. Praise the Lord of lords! His faithful love will last forever.” Psalm 136:1-3 PRAYER: Heavenly Father, You truly have blessed me and taken care of me. Thank You for Your great love. In Jesus’ name. Amen.