宣教士 (2)

宣教士 (2)
聖經閱讀：使徒行傳12:1-10 現代中譯本|合和本
2014年5月17日(六)

我們喜歡搭火車，我們曾經在美國、泰國、羅馬尼亞、烏克蘭、瑞士，和義大利搭過火車。 　有些火車很豪華，其它則很普通。有些火車提供私人專屬座位，但其它火車則是很多人共用一個大空間。大多數的火車都很擁擠，有時候我們還必須將行李放在自己的腳上。 　有幾次我們必須在半夜下車，天很黑，沒有人在車站接我們。有人曾經問說：「你們害怕嗎？」我們的答案都是：「不會！」我們永遠知道上帝會保護我們並幫助我們找到合適的人。 　在今天的經文中，我們知道彼得當時被關在監獄中，但是他信靠上帝來照顧他。後來，上帝差派了一個天使幫助彼得離開監獄。 　或許你目前是孤單一人或感到害怕，記得上帝現在就與你同在，你可以永遠信靠祂。 —DK/VLD 「記住！我要常與你們同在，直到世界的末日。」 馬太福音28:20b 禱告：上帝，謝謝祢總是與我同在，求祢幫助我在今天的每一個情況中都信靠祢。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (李信儀譯)

Missionaries (2)
Bible Reading: Acts 12:1-10
Saturday, May 17, 2014

We like riding on trains. We have been on trains in the United States, Thailand, Romania, Ukraine, Switzerland and Italy. 　Some of the trains were fancy; others were very plain. Some trains had private seats while others had one great big room shared by many people. Many of the trains were very crowded. Sometimes we had to hold our luggage on our feet. 　A couple of times we had to get off trains in the middle of the night. It was dark, and there was no one to meet us at the train station. Some people have asked us, “Were you scared?” Our answer was, “No!” We always knew that God would protect us and help us find the right people. 　In our Bible verses we learn that Peter was in jail. But he trusted God to take care of him. God sent an angel to help Peter get out of jail. 　Maybe you are alone or afraid. Remember that God is with you right now. You can always trust Him. —DK/VLD “You can be sure that I will always be with you. I will continue with you until the end of the world.” Matthew 28:20b PRAYER: Father, thank You for always being with me. Help me to trust You in every situation today. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

幫助一個女人 (5)

幫助一個女人 (5)
聖經閱讀：約翰福音4:5-26 現代中譯本|合和本
2014年3月17日(一)

約翰福音第4章告訴我們一個撒馬利亞女人遇見耶穌的故事。大部份的猶太人也許會認為，耶穌跟這個撒馬利亞女人說話是一件奇怪的事。首先，她是一個撒馬利亞人，而大多數的猶太人並不跟撒馬利亞人往來。其次，她是一個女人。第三，她是一個罪人。 　但是耶穌並沒有責備這個女人，祂反而接受原本的她。耶穌跟她分享了上帝的救贖計畫，而這女人相信耶穌就是上帝的兒子，並且去跟很多人傳講耶穌。 　所有人都需要感受到被人接納。或許有一個人或一群人不願跟你往來，但是，就算在人們拒絕接受我們的時候，我們可以知道耶穌總是會赦免我們，並且幫助我們成為上帝的兒女。 　今天你感到孤單嗎？你是否需要某人來接納你、愛你呢？就求助於耶穌，祂會赦免你，並且用祂的平安充滿你。 －BH 「但是，誰喝了我所給的水，誰就永遠不再渴。我給的水……使他得到永恆的生命。」 約翰福音4:14 禱告：上帝，謝謝祢藉著耶穌賜下赦免。奉主的名，阿們！ (陳萍萍譯)

Helping a Woman (5)
Bible Reading: John 4:5-26
Monday, March 17, 2014

John, chapter 4, tells us about a woman from Samaria who met Jesus. Most Jews would think it was strange for Jesus to have a conversation with this woman. First, she was a Samaritan, and most Jews did not associate with Samaritans. Second, she was a woman. And third, she was a sinful woman. 　But Jesus did not condemn this woman. Instead, He accepted her as she was. Jesus shared with her about God’s plan of salvation. The woman believed that Jesus was God’s Son, and she told many people about Him. 　All people need to feel accepted by someone. Maybe there is a person or group of people who will not associate with you. Even when people refuse to accept us, we can know that Jesus is always willing to forgive us and help us become God’s child. 　Are you feeling alone today? Do you need someone to accept you and love you? Turn to Jesus. He will forgive you and fill you with His peace. —BH “But anyone who drinks the water I give will never be thirsty again. The water I give people...will bring them eternal life.” John 4:14 PRAYER: God, thank You for forgiveness through Jesus. In His name. Amen.

上帝知道你

上帝知道你
聖經閱讀：詩篇87:1-7 現代中譯本|合和本
2013年6月12日(三)

有時候我們會失望、困惑、挫折、或是灰心，而且我們也會經歷肉體或精神上的痛苦。當我們有這種感覺的時候，今天的聖經閱讀可以安慰我們。 　詩篇第87篇只有7節長，但是裡面充滿了盼望。在第5b節，上帝說：「萬國都是這地的公民」，然後第6節告訴我們：「上主要準備人民的名冊，把他們都當作耶路撒冷的公民。」 　這些經節是在談論住在耶路撒冷的上帝子民，但是從這些經節我們可以知道，上帝知道我們所有的一切。祂知道我們的名字、住哪裡、以及想什麼事情，而且上帝永遠知道什麼是對我們最好的。 　今天，你是否感到孤單或灰心呢？請記住上帝愛你並知道你的一切。祂不會忘記你，上帝會賜給你力量和安慰來面對你的問題。 —BH 「上主啊，你洞察我，你認識我。我工作或休息，你都看見；你知道我的所作所為。」 詩篇139:1, 3 禱告：主，祢知道我的一切，真好。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (EHI譯/台南聖教會英語團契)

God Knows You
Bible Reading: Psalm 87:1-7
Wednesday June 12 2013

Sometimes we may become disappointed, confused, frustrated or discouraged. And, we may also experience physical or emotional pain. When we feel like that, we can be comforted by our Bible Reading today. 　Psalm 87 is only seven verses long, but it is full of hope. In verse 5b, God says, “I know each and every person born there.” Then verse 6 tells us, “The Lord keeps a list of all his people, and he knows where each of them was born.” 　These verses are talking about God’s people who lived in Jerusalem. But from these verses we can learn that God knows all about us. He knows our names, where we live, and what we think. And God always knows what is best for us. 　Are you feeling alone and discouraged today? Remember that God loves you and knows all about you. He will not forget you. God will give you strength and comfort to face your problems. —BH “Lord...you know all about me. You know where I go and where I lie down. You know everything I do.” Psalm 139:1,3 PRAYER: Lord, it is so good that You know all about me. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

春天到了！

春天到了！
聖經閱讀：約翰福音10:7-13 現代中譯本|合和本
2013年3月20日(三)

今天是美國春季的第一天，冬天結束了，一個新的季節正要開始。 　美國的冬天有時候會非常寒冷，氣溫在零度以下而且下很多雪。春天到的時候，天氣比較溫暖，也看到生命成長的新氣象，讓人感覺很好。 　不認識耶穌是生命救主的人，他們的生命就像是漫長、寒冷的冬天，充滿了孤單和不快樂。但是，當他們認識了耶穌並且跟隨祂之後，他們的心就會有春天般的喜樂。 　今天經文的第10節，耶穌說：「我來的目的是要使他們得生命，而且是豐豐富富的生命。」你想要有豐豐富富的生命嗎？只要你跟隨並且遵從耶穌，你就可以有這樣的生命。 　如果你不是基督徒，請想一想耶穌會如何改變你的生命。如果你已經是基督徒了，就去告訴別人如何在耶穌裡得到新生命。—RK* （耶穌說）「我是門；那從我進來的，必然安全，並且可以進進出出，也會找到草場。」 約翰福音10:9 禱告：親愛的上帝，謝謝祢藉著主耶穌賜給我新生命。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (SSL譯/台南聖教會英語團契)

Spring is Here !
Bible Reading: John 10:7-13
Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Today is the first day of spring in the United States. Winter is over and a new season is beginning. 　Sometimes the winters in the United States can be very harsh with subzero temperatures and lots of snow. When spring comes, it feels so good to have warmer weather and signs of new growth. 　People who do not know Jesus as their Savior are like a long, cold winter. Their lives may be filled with loneliness and unhappiness. But when they learn about Jesus and follow Him, they have a spring-like joy in their hearts. 　In verse 10b of our Bible Reading, Jesus said, “I came to give life — life that is full and good.” Do you want to have a life that is full and good? You can have that kind of life if you follow and obey Jesus. 　If you are not a Christian, think about how Jesus can change your life. If you are already a Christian, then show someone how they can have this new life in Jesus. —RK* [Jesus said,] “I am the gate. Whoever enters through me will be saved. They will be able to come in and go out. They will find everything they need.” John 10:9 PRAYER: Dear God, thank You for new life through Jesus. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

沮喪

沮喪
聖經閱讀：詩篇69:1-36 現代中譯本|合和本
2012年12月11日(二)

聖經大部份的版本認為詩篇第69篇是大衛寫的，他寫這詩篇的時候一定非常沮喪，在整首詩裡他寫著像這樣的話：「我落在深水中，波濤淹沒了我」（第2節）、「無故恨我的人比我的頭髮還多」（第4節）、「滿面羞慚」（第7節），以及「他們都嘲笑我」（第11節）。 　但是，即使大衛沮喪憂鬱，他仍記得上帝是愛他的。第13節中，大衛說：「主啊，至於我，我要向你祈求；上帝啊，因著你永恆的大愛，因著你應許要拯救，求你照你所定的時間應答我。」大衛以讚美上帝做為這詩篇的結尾，大衛因上帝為他所做的事而讚美祂。 　我們都會經歷悲傷和沮喪的時刻，也許是因為生病，或是遇到財務問題，或是我們所愛的人過世了。當我們有這樣的感覺時，要記得像大衛一樣親近神，而上帝會幫助我們並且提醒我們──我們並不孤單。 —ECW 「上帝啊，求你保護我，拯救我。我要用詩歌頌讚上帝；我要以感謝宣揚他的偉大。這將使上主歡悅，」 詩篇69:29b-31a 禱告：天父，謝謝祢永遠愛我、幫助我。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (SSL譯/台南聖教會英語團契)

Depressed
Bible Reading: Psalm 69:1-36
Tuesday, December 11, 2012

Most Bibles say that Psalm 69 was written by David. He must have written this at a time when he was very depressed. He said things throughout the psalm like “I am about to drown” (verse 2), “I have more enemies than the hairs on my head” (verse 4), “My face is covered with shame” (verse 7), and “People tell jokes about me” (verse 11). 　But even though David was depressed, He remembered that God loved him. In verse 13, David said, “As for me, this is my prayer to you, Lord: I want you to accept me! God, I want you to answer me with love. I know I can trust you to save me.” David ended this psalm by praising God for all He did for him. 　We all go through times when we are sad or depressed. Maybe we are sick or facing financial problems or someone we love has died. When we feel like this, we need to remember to reach out to God, like David did. God will help us and remind us that we are not alone. —ECW “God, lift me up. Save me! I will praise God’s name in song. I will praise him with a song of thanks. This will make God happy!” Psalm 69:29b-31a PRAYER: Father, thank You for always loving and helping me. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

不再孤單

不再孤單
聖經閱讀：詩篇142:1-7 現代中譯本|合和本
2012年12月7日(五)

詩篇第142篇的作者感到很孤單，所以，他禱告懇求上帝幫助他。在第7b節中，他說他知道上帝會照顧他。 　這就是我最近的感受。我的工作是為學區寫補助申請書，有一天，我被要求要寫一份申請書去資助一件事情，而我知道這件事違反聖經的教導。但我必須作出決定，要寫這份補助申請書嗎？或是遵從上帝的話語呢？ 　所以我決定按照這位作者的方法來做：讀經並向上帝禱告。然後，我決定拒絕寫這份補助申請書，我知道我也許會失去工作，但我覺得順服上帝是更重要的。 　於是，我和我的上司以及地區教育主管開會討論這件事，他們說我可能會被開除，但是上帝幫助我保持鎮靜，我告訴他們我需要順服上帝。最後，他們告訴我會尊重我，並且不會讓我失去工作。 　上帝沒有留下我獨自一人，祂照顧了我。今天，祂也會照顧你。 —SP* 「上帝親近所有求告他的人。」 詩篇145:18a 禱告：親愛的上帝，我願祢成為我生命中最重要的。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (SDL譯/台南聖教會英語團契)

Never Alone
Bible Reading: Psalm 142:1-7
Friday, December 7, 2012

The writer of Psalm 142 felt all alone. So, he prayed and asked God to help him. In verse 7b, he said he knew God would take care of him. 　That’s how I felt recently. My job is to write grant (money) applications for a school district. One day I was asked to write a grant to fund something that I knew the Bible says is wrong. I needed to make a decision. Would I write the grant? Or would I follow God’s Word? 　So I decided to do what the writer of this psalm did. I prayed and I read my Bible. I decided that I would refuse to write the grant. I knew that I might lose my job, but I felt it was more important to obey God. 　I had a meeting with my boss and the superintendent. They told me that I might be fired. But God helped me be calm. I told them that I needed to obey God. In the end, they told me that they respected me and that I would not lose my job. 　God did not leave me alone. He took care of me. He will take care of you today, too. —SP* “The Lord is close to every person who calls to him for help.” Psalm 145:18a PRAYER: Dear God, I want to make You most important in my life. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

上帝的幫助

上帝的幫助
聖經閱讀：詩篇121:1-8
2012年11月14日(三)

我喜歡欣賞群山峻嶺，它們是如此美麗！今天的詩篇談到「山」，第1節說：「我舉目觀望群山；我的幫助從哪裏來？」 　「山」是大而且堅固的，當感到軟弱時，我想也許能從某一個堅強的東西得著力量。但是，「山」並不能幫助我們，當我們沮喪、孤單和軟弱時，只有上帝能真正幫助我們。 　今天的詩篇繼續談到上帝的大能和幫助，第3節說：「他不會讓你跌倒；你的保護者不會打盹。」上帝總是準備好要幫助我們，祂一天24小時都等著我們，我們可以永遠信靠祂。 　現今有很多人依靠藥物、酒精，或者靠人脈關係來得到幫助，但是真正有用的幫助來自上帝。今天，你要祈求上帝保護你，並且賜給你面對問題的力量。—ECW 「你進你出，上主都保護你，從現在直到永遠。」 詩篇121:8 禱告：上帝，我願永遠仰望祢，使我得著力量與保護。今天，謝謝祢幫助我。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (EHI譯/台南聖教會英語團契)

God’s Help
Bible Reading: Psalm 121:1-8
Wednesday, November 14, 2012

I love to look at mountains and hills. They are so beautiful! Our psalm today talks about hills. Verse 1 says, “I look up to the hills for help. But where will my help really come from?” 　Hills are big and strong. When I feel weak, I might think that I can receive strength from something that is strong. But hills or mountains cannot help us. Only God can truly help us when we are depressed and lonely and weak. 　This psalm continues to talk about God’s power and help. “God will not let you fall. Your Protector will not fall asleep” (verse 3). God is always ready to help us, twenty-four hours a day. We can always depend on Him. 　Many people today look for help from drugs, alcohol or relationships. But real help comes from God. Ask Him to protect and give you strength to face your problems today. —ECW “The Lord will protect your soul. The Lord will help as you come and go. The Lord will help you now and forever!” Psalm 121:8 PRAYER: God, I want to always look to You for my strength and protection. Thank You for helping me today. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

永遠相信上帝

永遠相信上帝
聖經閱讀：詩篇22:1-21
2012年9月18日(二)

你可曾想過上帝已經離你而去？或者，你感覺到上帝好像不回應你的禱告？當大衛感到沮喪和孤單的時候，他寫下了詩篇第22篇。但是我想，大衛知道上帝愛他，大衛在詩中說：「上主啊...我一出生就投靠你；我一離開母胎，你就是我的上帝。」(9-10節) 這些經文讓我回想起另一段話。在第二次世界大戰的期間，有好幾百萬的猶太人被殺或者被關進集中營裡面，當這些俘虜最後被釋放的時候，士兵們在一面牆上發現了這段話：「我相信太陽，即便它不發光；我相信愛，即便我是孤單一人；我相信上帝，即便祂沉默不語。」 即使大衛感到上帝離他很遠，但他仍然知道，上帝會垂聽他的禱告。大衛並沒有失去對上帝的信心，他堅定持守信心，並且相信上帝一定會照顧他。 今天，你是否像大衛一樣感到沮喪和孤單呢？不要忘記，你可以永遠相信上帝並且倚靠祂。 —AS 今日金句： 「我的上帝，我的上帝，你為甚麼離棄我？我哀號求助，你為甚麼不來幫助我？」詩篇22:1 禱告：親愛的上帝，我要永遠信靠祢。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (EHI譯/台南聖教會英語團契)

Always Believe in God
Bible Reading: Psalm 22:1-21
Tuesday September 18, 2012　

Do you ever think that God has left you? Or do you feel that God is not answering your prayers? Psalm 22 was written by David when he felt discouraged and alone. But I think David knew God loved him. David said, “God, the truth is that you really are the One I depend on...You have been my God since the day I was born” (verses 9-10a). The verses in this psalm remind me of some other words. During World War II, millions of Jews were killed or placed in concentration camps. When the prisoners were finally freed, the soldiers found these words written on a wall: “I believe in the sun, even when it is not shining. I believe in love, even when I am alone. I believe in God, even when He is silent.” Even though David felt that God was far away, he still knew that God would hear his prayer. David did not lose his faith in God. He held on to his faith and trusted God to take care of him. “My God, my God! Why did you leave me? You are too far away to save me! You are too far away to hear my cries for help!” Psalm 22:1 “Now, our God, we thank you. And we praise your glorious name!” 1 Chronicles 29:13 PRAYER: Dear God, I will always trust You. In Jesus’ name. Amen.