詩篇119 (7)

詩篇119 (7)
聖經閱讀：詩篇119:49-56現代中譯本|合和本
2016年10月12日(三)

　過去，我有在不願去的地方坐著等待的經驗，有一次我在診所裡等待看癌症檢驗報告，又有一次我先生發生意外，我坐在醫院裡等著知道他是不是還有救，我也曾經坐在醫生的診間裡等待看兒子的檢驗報告。
在所有這些狀況中，上帝的話給了我平安和希望，當我在這些地方等待時，我想起了一些經節，像是「不害怕……你的上帝一定與你同在」（約書亞記1:9b），以及「不要怕，我與你同在；我是你的上帝，你還怕甚麼呢？」（以賽亞書41:10a）
當我想起聖經裡談到上帝應許的經節時，我就看見希望和力量。在今天經文閱讀的第49節，作者說上帝的應許帶給他盼望。 我希望今天你會倚靠上帝的應許來得到平安、力量和盼望。—BH

「求你記得你向僕人許下的諾言，因為你的話使我有了希望。甚至在患難中我也受了安慰，因為你的應許賜我新生命。」 詩篇119:49-50

禱告：主啊，當我人生遇到困難的時候，求祢幫助我透過祢的應許看見盼望。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(尤榮輝譯)

Psalm 119 (7)
Bible Reading: Psalm 119:49-56
Wednesday, October 12, 2016

In the past, I have sat in rooms where I didn't want to be. One time I waited in a medical clinic to find out if I had cancer or not. Another time I sat in a hospital room, waiting to see if my husband was alive or not after his accident. I also sat in a doctor's office waiting to learn about my son's medical tests.
In all of these situations, God's Word gave me peace and hope. As I waited in these places, I remembered Bible verses like “Don't be afraid, because the Lord your God will be with you” (Joshua 1:9b) and “Don't worry — I am with you. Don't be afraid — I am your God” (Isaiah 41:10a).
When I remember Bible verses that tell me God's promises, I find hope and strength. In verse 49 of our Bible Reading, the writer says that God’s promises give him hope.
I hope you will depend on God’s promises to give you peace, strength and hope today. —BH

“Remember your promise to me, your servant. It gives me hope. You comfort me in my suffering, because your promise gives me new life.” Psalm 119:49-50

PRAYER: Lord, when I face hard times in my life, help me to find hope through Your promises. In Jesus' name. Amen.

耶穌 (4)

耶穌 (4)
聖經閱讀：約翰壹書4:14-16 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年8月25日(四)

　很多人問：「耶穌是上帝的兒子很重要嗎？」有些人認為耶穌是約瑟或其他人的兒子，但今天的經文告訴我們，知道耶穌是上帝的兒子是一件很重要的事。
有誰在乎耶穌是不是上帝的兒子呢？我在乎！如果耶穌不是上帝的兒子，那麼聖經就不是真的（路加福音1:35）；如果耶穌不是上帝的兒子，那麼耶穌就是騙子（路加福音22:70），而且上帝也是騙子（馬可福音1:1）；如果耶穌不是上帝的兒子，那麼邪靈就不會降伏於祂（馬可福音3:11,12）；如果耶穌不是上帝的兒子，我就不會有永生（約翰福音3:16）。這樣就太糟糕了！
我感謝上帝耶穌是祂的兒子，耶穌也是我的救主，祂在天國為我預備了一個地方，有一天耶穌會再來接我回去跟祂同住，如果耶穌只是凡人的兒子，祂就不可能做這些事。我希望你相信耶穌就是上帝的兒子！ —DK

「他們都說：『這樣，你是上帝的兒子了？』 耶穌回答：『你們說我是！』」 路加福音22:70

禱告：親愛的上帝，謝謝祢差派祢的兒子耶穌，我相信祂是祢的兒子。我願信靠祂來拯救自己、賜給我永生。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(周維音譯)

Jesus (4)
Bible Reading: 1 John 4:14-16
Thursday, August 25, 2016

Many people ask, “Does it really matter that Jesus is God's Son?” Some people think Jesus was Joseph's son or another man's son. But our Bible verses today tell us that knowing Jesus is Gods Son is very important.
Who cares if Jesus is God's Son? I do! If Jesus is not God’s Son, then the Bible is not true (Luke 1:35). If Jesus is not God's Son, then Jesus is a liar (Luke 22:70), and God is a liar, too (Mark 1:1). If Jesus is not God's Son, then the evil spirits would not have obeyed Him (Mark 3:11,12). If Jesus is not God's Son, then I cannot have life forever (John 3:16). THAT WOULD BE TERRIBLE!
I thank God that Jesus is His Son. Jesus is also my Savior. He is preparing a place in heaven for me. Someday Jesus will come back to take me to live with Him forever. If Jesus were just the son of some man, He couldn’t do those things. I hope you believe that Jesus is truly the Son of God! —DK

“They all said, ‘Then are you the Son of God?’ Jesus said to them, ‘You are right in saying that I am.’” Luke 22:70

PRAYER: Dear God, thank You for sending Jesus, Your Son. I believe He is Your Son. I will trust Him to save me and give me eternal life. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

聖誕節心情 (8)

聖誕節心情 (8)
聖經閱讀：詩篇39:1-13 現代中譯本|合和本
2012年12月23日(日)

聖誕節時有很多人都會經歷「盼望」的心情，「盼望」的意思是，我們預期上帝會信守祂的應許。 　如果沒有耶穌，我們就沒有了盼望，我們會迷失，並且會永遠和上帝隔絕，但是，耶穌的降生就是要為我們帶來盼望。耶穌選擇離開天堂並且用嬰孩的樣式來到世上，祂選擇以肉身的方式活在人間，然後死在十字架上。因為耶穌的死，我們才不需與上帝隔絕。 　藉著耶穌，我們有了被赦免和永生的盼望，我們可以確信上帝一定會讓這些事發生，而祂所帶來的盼望讓我們天天有力量來服事上帝。 　今天經文的第7節說：「主啊，我還能盼望甚麼呢？我只有仰望你。」上帝是你的盼望，從今年的聖誕節開始到今後的每一天。今天，你要信靠並且跟隨祂。 —GT 「我安靜等候上帝；他是我惟一的希望。只有他保護我，拯救我；他是我的堡壘，我不至於慘敗。」 詩篇62:5-6 禱告：親愛的上帝，謝謝祢總是信守祢的應許，謝謝祢藉著祢的兒子耶穌讓我得著盼望。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (EHI譯/台南聖教會英語團契)

Christmas Emotions (8)
Bible Reading: Psalm 39:1-13
Sunday, December 23, 2012

One emotion that many people experience at Christmas is hope. Hope means that we expect God to keep His promises. 　Without Jesus, we have no hope. We are lost and forever separated from God. But Jesus was born to give us hope. Jesus chose to leave heaven and come to earth as a human baby. He chose to live as a man and die on the cross. Because Jesus died, we don’t need to be separated from God. 　Through Jesus, we have the hope of forgiveness and eternal life. We can be sure that God will make these things happen. And this hope gives us strength to continue serving God every day. 　Verse 7 of today’s Bible Reading says, “So, Master [God], what hope do I have? You are my hope.” God is your hope through this Christmas season and every day of the year. Trust and follow Him today. —GT “My soul, wait patiently for God to save me! God is my only hope. God is my fortress. God saves me. God is my place of safety high on the mountain.” Psalm 62:5-6 PRAYER: Dear God, thank You for always keeping Your promises. And thank You for the hope I have through Your Son, Jesus. In His name. Amen.

上帝幫助我 (5)

上帝幫助我 (5)
聖經閱讀：詩篇34:17-22
2012年9月13日(四)

有一次我的丈夫必須到外地去，留我一個人在家。這讓我想起很久以前我的一段獨處的時光，我生命中一段重要的感情在那時候結束了。我的心碎了，但是沒有醫生能夠修補我的心。 當我感覺傷心與寂寞時，我去了教會。在那裡，一些我完全不認識的人告訴了我上帝的愛和祂在我生命中的計畫。他們鼓勵我、安慰我，並且給了我希望。有一個星期日，牧師邀請人們走向前並且跟隨耶穌。我知道耶穌正在等我，祂醫治了我破碎的心。 大衛在經歷一段困難時(就像我一樣！)寫了詩篇第34篇。在第28節裡，他說：「上主親近灰心喪志的人；他拯救心靈被壓碎的人！」我們難過與心碎時，上帝就在我們身邊。 無論今天你的生命中發生了什麼事，上帝會與你同在並且幫助你。你要求祂愛你並醫治你。—SAH 今日金句： 「凡仰望他的，便有光榮；他們的臉必不蒙羞。」詩篇34:5 禱告：上帝，謝謝祢拯救、醫治我。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (SDL譯/台南聖教會英語團契)

God Helps Me (5)
Bible Reading: Psalm 34:17-22
Thursday September 13, 2012

My husband had to be out of town, and I was alone. That reminded me of another time long ago when I was alone. An important relationship in my life had ended. My heart was broken, but no doctor could fix it. While I was feeling sad and alone, I went to church. People I didn’t even know showed me God’s love and His plan for my life. They encouraged and comforted me and gave me hope. One Sunday the pastor invited people to come forward and follow Jesus. I knew that Jesus was waiting for me. He healed my broken heart. David wrote Psalm 34 when he was going through a bad time — just like me! In verse 18 he said, “When some people have troubles they stop being proud. The Lord is close to those humble people. He will save them.” God is near us when we are sad or broken-hearted. No matter what is happening in your life today, God will be with you and help you. Ask Him to love and heal you. —SAH “Look to God for help. You will be accepted. Don’t be ashamed.” Psalm 34:5 PRAYER: God, thank You for saving and healing me. In Jesus’ name. Amen.