倚靠上帝

倚靠上帝
聖經閱讀:箴言3:5-8 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年11月18日(五)

　有些人不喜歡接受別人的幫助，認為倚靠別人是軟弱的表現，他們甚至在需要幫助時也拒絕請求協助。
身為基督徒，我們需要倚靠上帝，唯有祂不會讓我們失望或難過。今天經文閱讀的第5節提醒我們「要專心信賴上主，不可倚靠自己的聰明。」這節經文讓我們學到什麼是該做的事、什麼是不該做的事。
首先，我們每天都要倚靠上帝，我們可以永遠信靠祂的幫助。上帝愛我們，希望把最好的賞賜給我們，祂會在大事上都幫助我們，也會在小事上幫助我們。其次，我們不可倚靠自己的聰明。有時候我自認該做的事卻是錯的，上帝知道祂對我一生的完整計畫，這也是為什麼我們要完全倚靠祂的原因。
今天你需要幫助嗎？就倚靠上帝吧！ —PD

「無論做甚麼事，都要以上主的旨意為依歸，他就會指示你走正路。」 箴言3:6

禱告：天父，今天我要倚靠祢的帶領。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(李信儀譯)

Depend on God
Bible Reading: Proverbs 3:5-8
Friday, November 18, 2016

Some people do not want anyone’s help. These people think that depending on someone else shows that they are weak. They refuse to ask for help, even when they need it.
As Christians, we need to depend on God. He is the only one who will never fail us or let us down. Verse 5 of our Bible Reading today reminds us of this. “Trust the Lord completely, and don't depend on your own knowledge.” In this verse we learn something that we should do and something that we should not do.
First, we should depend on God every day. We can always trust Him to help us. God loves us and wants what is best for us. He will help us with our big problems and with our small problems. Second, we should not depend on our own knowledge. Sometimes what I think I should do is wrong. God knows His whole plan for our lives. That's why we should completely depend on Him.
Do you need help today? Depend on God! —PD

“With every step you take, think about what he wants, and he will help you go the right way.” Proverbs 3:6

PRAYER: Father, I will depend on You to guide me today. In Jesus' name. Amen.

試探

試探
聖經閱讀：哥林多前書10:12-13 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年11月15日(二)

晾衣服的時候，我養的狗和貓會跑到屋外來陪伴我。
我的貓喜歡跳進放乾淨、摺好的衣服的籃子裡，然後牠喜歡在衣服上翻滾。我的貓知道牠不應該跑進籃子裡，只要我的狗靠近，貓就會避開籃子，但只要狗一離開視線，貓就會偷偷地靠近籃子，然後牠會磨蹭籃子，用爪子去碰衣服，最後，牠會很小心地的溜進籃子裡。
我們常常會像我的貓一樣，生活中有許多引誘我們犯罪的事，我們知道要避開這些事，但我們卻盡可能接近這些試探，然後屈服於試探。今天閱讀的經文告訴我們一個好消息，就是上帝會賜給我們一個避免試探的方法。
當你受試探去犯罪的時候，記得你可以抗拒試探，你要倚靠上帝和祂的話語來幫助祢！ —LL

「當試探來的時候，他會給你們力量，使你們擔當得起，替你們打開一條出路」 哥林多前書10:13b

禱告：上帝，謝謝祢今天幫助我抗拒試探。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(李信儀譯)

Temptation
Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 10:12-13
Tuesday, November 15, 2016

　When I hang clothes on my clothesline, my dog and cat go outside with me.
My cat likes to jump into the basket where I have folded the clean clothes. Then she loves to roll around on the clothes. My cat knows that she is not supposed to get into the basket. As long as my dog is near, the cat will avoid the basket. But as soon as the dog is out of sight, the cat will sneak closer and closer. Then she rubs against the basket and starts touching the clothes with her paw. Finally, she will very carefully crawl into the basket.
Many times we are like my cat. There are things in life that tempt us to sin. We know we should avoid them, but we get as close as we can and then we give in to the temptation. Our Bible Reading today tells us some good news: God will give us a way to escape the temptations we face.
When you are tempted to sin, remember that you can resist the temptation. Depend on God and His Word to help you! —LL

“But when you are tempted, God will also give you a way to escape that temptation. Then you will be able to endure it.” 1 Corinthians 10:13b

PRAYER: God, thank You for helping me resist temptation today. In Jesus' name. Amen.

詩篇119 (11)

詩篇119 (11)
聖經閱讀：詩篇119:81-88 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年11月13日(日)

　我兒子在學校不太好過，他被一些同學霸凌，所以我先生和我決定讓兒子在家自學。
我們讓兒子在家自學了好幾年，直到我們覺得學校可以幫助他學習和成長。在兒子自學的這些年裡，我們受到朋友和家族的人很多的批評，我先生和我的感受就像詩篇119:86的作者一樣：「他們無故迫害我，求你援助我；你的誡命都可靠。」
我先生和我透過禱告來決定是否在家自學並求上帝幫助我們，當別人批評時，我們知道自己正在做對的事。上帝照顧我們並祝福我們的兒子。
今天在你做困難的決定時，要懇求上帝賜給你智慧，然後倚靠祂來幫祝你、照顧你。 —BH

「求你賜我新生命，永遠愛我，好使我遵行你的法律。」 詩篇119:88

禱告：主，謝謝祢幫助我的家人事奉你，也要謝謝祢在我做決定時指引我。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(尤榮輝譯)

Psalm 119 (11)
Bible Reading: Psalm 119:81-88
Sunday, November 13, 2016

My son was struggling in school and was bullied by some of his classmates. So finally my husband and I made the decision to homeschool my son.
We homeschooled our son for several years until we felt that the school system was ready to help him learn and grow. During those years, we received much criticism from friends and family members about our choice to homeschool. My husband and I felt like the writer of Psalm 119:86. “All your commands can be trusted. Those people are wrong to persecute me. Help me!”
My husband and I prayed about our decision to homeschool and asked God to help us. When people criticized us, we remembered that we were doing what we thought was right. God took care of us and blessed our son.
Ask God to give you wisdom today as you make difficult decisions. Then depend on Him to help you and take care of you. —BH

“Show me your faithful love and let me live. I will do whatever you say.” Psalm 119:88

PRAYER: Lord, thank You for helping my family to serve You. And thank You for guiding my decisions. In Jesus' name. Amen.

箴言 (3)

箴言 (3)
聖經閱讀：箴言2:1-9 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年11月4日(五)

　生活中我們常常倚靠家人或朋友的幫助，大部份時候，他們會樂意幫助我們，但有時候他們會讓我們失望。
今天讀的經文提醒我們可以倚靠上帝，祂幫助我們的方式之一就是賜給我們智慧、知識和理解能力：「你若聽從我，就會知道甚麼是誠實、公平、正直，知道甚麼是你們應當做的」（第9節）。
我們可以如何聽到上帝呢？可以藉著讀祂的話語，也就是聖經。當我們研讀聖經時，上帝會幫助我們明白它，祂也會向我們顯明如何將領會的東西應用到日常生活中。
無論今天發生什麼事，要記得你可以倚靠上帝，祂無時無刻都留意著你、要幫助你，你要信靠祂來賜給你智慧、知識和理解能力。 —BR

「我是上主─你的上帝；我要賜給你力量。我告訴你：不要怕，我要幫助你。」 以賽亞書41:13

禱告：上帝，謝謝你一直願意幫助我，今天在我研讀祢的話語時，求祢向我顯明如何為祢而活。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(尤榮輝譯)

Proverbs (3)
Bible Reading: Proverbs 2:1-9
Friday, November 4, 2016

Many times in life we depend on our family members or friends to help us. Most of the time, these people are willing to help us. But sometimes they may fail and disappoint us.
Our Bible verses today remind us that we can depend on God to help us. One way He helps us is to give us wisdom, knowledge and understanding. “If you listen to him, you will understand what is just and fair and how to do what is right” (verse 9).
How can we listen to God? By reading His Word, the Bible. When we read and study the Bible, God helps us to understand it. And He also shows us how to apply that understanding to our daily lives.
No matter what happens today, remember that you can depend on God. He is always ready to pay attention to you and help you. Trust Him to give you wisdom, knowledge and understanding. —BR

“I am the Lord your God, who holds your right hand. And I tell you, ‘Don’t be afraid! I will help you.’” Isaiah 41:13

PRAYER: Thank You, God, for always being willing to help me. As I study Your Word today, please show me how I can live for You. In Jesus' name. Amen.

詩篇119 (9)

詩篇119 (9)
聖經閱讀：詩篇119:65-72現代中譯本|合和本
2016年10月27日(四)

讀大學時我修了一門數學課，有時候在努力解題時，我感覺好像頭就要爆炸了，我想這些數學題目是我遇過最糟糕的事。
但是過去的幾年中，我曾經歷過許多壞事，自從先生去世之後，我必須扛起照顧孩子的責任並處理自己的健康問題，我必須隨時做重大的決定。
在今天閱讀的經文中，我們學到如何處理重大的決定。首先要做的事就是懇求上帝的幫助和智慧──「求你賜給我智慧和知識」（第66a節），然後我們一定要遵行上帝的話語──「但現在我遵守你的話」（第67b節）。最後，我們要求上帝帶領我們──「求你把你的誡命教導我」（第68b節）。
今天你要做重大的決定嗎？告訴上帝你要做什麼決定並求祂賜給你智慧和力量。 —BH

「我一心遵守你的訓誡。」 詩篇119:69b

禱告：主啊，求祢在我生命中做重大決定時幫助我。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(李信儀譯)

Psalm 119 (9)
Bible Reading: Psalm 119:65-72
Thursday, October 27, 2016

When I was in college, I took a math class. Sometimes when I tried to solve a math problem, I felt like my head would explode. I thought that those math problems were the worst things I would ever experience.
But during the past few years, I have experienced many bad things. Since my husband died, I have had the responsibility of taking care of my sons and dealing with my own health problems. I have to make important decisions all the time.
In our Bible Reading today, we learn how we should handle important decisions. The first thing we should do is ask God for His help and wisdom — “Give me the knowledge to make wise decisions” (verse 66a). Then we need to make sure we are obeying God's Word — “But now I carefully obey everything you say” (verse 67b). Finally, we need to ask God to guide us — “Teach me your laws” (verse 68b).
Do you have important decisions to make today? Talk to God about these decisions and ask Him to give you wisdom and strength. —BH

“But I keep obeying your instructions with all my heart.” Psalm 119:69b

PRAYER: Lord, help me as I make important decisions in my life. In Jesus' name. Amen.

在曠野中 (1)

在曠野中 (1)
聖經閱讀：創世記21:14-21 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年8月18日(四)

　有時候人們會說自己感覺好像在曠野中，這並不是說他們身處在乾旱的地方，而是指他們在生活中正感到困惑、不知道該怎麼辦才好。
今天讀的經文中，有一個叫夏甲的女人正在乾旱的曠野之地，是亞伯拉罕放逐了她和她的兒子以實瑪利。不久，夏甲的水喝完了，她和以實瑪利便哭起來，第17a節說：「上帝聽到了孩子哭的聲音；上帝的天使從天上向夏甲說：『夏甲，你為甚麼煩惱呢？不要怕。』」上帝使夏甲看見一口井好讓她有一些水可喝。當他們還在曠野時，上帝一直照顧著夏甲和以實瑪利。
當遭遇困難的狀況或是心生困惑、不知道該怎麼辦時，我們永遠可以求告上帝的幫助，上帝會幫助我們走過患難並且天天不斷地帶領我們。或許今天你感覺好像身處曠野，但是你並不孤單，上帝正與你同在，就懇求上帝來幫助你吧！ —BH

「是在急難中，他們求告上主，他救他們脫離禍患。」 詩篇107:13

禱告：天上的父，今天我要倚靠你來帶領我。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(李信儀譯)

In the Desert (1)
Bible Reading: Genesis 21:14-21
Thursday, August 18, 2016

　Sometimes people say that they feel like they are in the desert. That doesn't mean that they are in a dry place on earth. It means that they are confused and don't know what to do in life.
In our Bible Reading, a woman named Hagar was in a dry desert place. Abraham had sent her and her son, Ishmael, away. Soon Hagar ran out of water. She and Ishmael started to cry. Verse 17a says, “God heard the boy crying, and God's angel called to Hagar from heaven. He said, ‘What is wrong, Hagar? Don't be afraid!’” Then God allowed Hagar to see a well, and she was able to get some water to drink. God continued to take care of Hagar and Ishmael as they lived in the desert.
When we face a difficult situation or we are confused about what we should do, we can always ask God for help. He will help us through our bad times and continue to lead us every day. Maybe you feel like you are in the desert today. You are not alone. God is with you. Ask Him to help you! —BH

“They were in trouble, so they called to the Lord for help, and he saved them from their troubles.” Psalm 107:13

PRAYER: Heavenly Father, I am depending on You to lead me today. In Jesus' name. Amen.

聖經裡的動物 (5)

聖經裡的動物 (5)
聖經閱讀：路加福音10:25-37 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年5月19日(四)

　在聖經記載的年代裡，有很多人騎驢子。今天的聖經故事就談到一個從撒馬利亞來的人，他有一隻驢子。
猶太人跟撒馬利亞人向來不和，如果猶太人看見撒馬利亞人，會避開對方、不跟他說話。耶穌說了一個故事，談到一個猶太人正在旅行，「途中遇到強盜。他們剝掉他的衣服，把他打個半死，丟在那裡」（第30節），有兩個猶太人經過那個受傷的人卻沒有幫助他。
最後，一個撒馬利亞人來到這條路上，他同情那個人，所以就包紮他的傷口，「把他扶上自己的牲口，帶他到一家客棧，在那裡照顧他」（第34b節）。雖然是他的敵人，但這個撒馬利亞人仍然停下來幫助那個猶太人。

我們應該要幫助別人──包括我們的敵人。去幫助我們不喜歡的人並不容易，但是上帝會賜給我們力量與智慧，好使我們能夠遵行祂的話語。 —JK

「你要全心、全情、全力、全意愛主─你的上帝。」 路加福音10:27b

禱告：上帝，求祢用祢的愛來充滿我，好使我能夠去愛別人。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(林煜茹譯)

Bible Animals (5)
Bible Reading: Luke 10:25-37
Thursday, May 19, 2016

　In Bible times, many people rode donkeys. Our Bible story today tells about a man from Samaria who had a donkey.
The Jews and the Samaritans did not get along. If a Jew saw a Samaritan, he would avoid him and not speak to him. Jesus told a story about a Jewish man who was traveling. “Some robbers surrounded him, tore off his clothes, and beat him. Then they left him lying there on the ground almost dead” (verse 30b). Two Jewish men walked past the hurt man and did not help him.
Finally a man from Samaria came down the road. He felt sorry for the man. So he took care of the man's wounds and “put the hurt man on
his donkey, and he took him to an
inn. There he cared for him” (verse 34b). Even though these men were enemies, the Samaritan man stopped and helped the Jew.

We should help other people
— even those people who are our enemies. It is not easy to help a person that we do not like. But God will give us strength and wisdom so that we can obey His Word. —JK

“Love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your strength, and all your mind.” Luke 10:27b

PRAYER: God, fill me with Your love so I can love other people. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

水的神蹟 (6)

水的神蹟 (6)
聖經閱讀：約翰福音2:1-11 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年4月23日(六)

　耶穌在世上時，祂行了許多神蹟。耶穌能夠行這些神蹟是因為祂是上帝的兒子。耶穌行了許多神蹟來幫助人。
在今天的經文中，我們讀到耶穌、祂的母親，還有一些祂的門徒正在參加婚禮，所有的酒都喝完了，大家卻不知道該怎麼辦。耶穌叫僕人將六個大水缸裝滿水，然後祂叫他們舀出一些水給管筵席的人。那人嚐了後，說耶穌竟然將水變成了酒！ 經文第11b節告訴我們耶穌藉由這個神蹟「顯示了他的榮耀；他的門徒都信了他。」這個神蹟顯示出耶穌是多麼大有能力，也幫助耶穌的門徒相信祂。每一天，耶穌的門徒都更認識祂。
現今耶穌已不在世上行神蹟了，但是我們可以在聖經中讀到祂的神蹟。當讀到這些事蹟時，我們就可以了解耶穌的能力有多大！ —JK

「你是基督，是永生上帝的兒子。」 馬太福音16:16b

禱告：天父，謝謝祢賜下祢大有能力的兒子耶穌。奉主的名，阿們！

(林煜茹譯)

Water Miracles (6)
Bible Reading: John 2:1-11
Saturday, April 23, 2016

　While Jesus
was on earth,
He did many
miracles. 
Jesus could
do these
miracles
because He is
God's Son. Jesus did many miracles to help people.
In our Bible Reading today, we read that Jesus, His mother and some of His followers were at a wedding. All the wine was gone, and the people did not know what to do. Jesus told the servants to
fill six large water pots with water. Then Jesus told them to take out some water and give it to the man in charge of the feast. The man tasted it. Jesus had changed the water into wine! Verse 11b tells us that by this miracle Jesus “showed his divine greatness, and his followers believed in him.” This miracle showed how powerful Jesus was. And this miracle helped Jesus' followers believe in Him. Every day Jesus' followers learned more about Him.
Jesus is not living on earth today and performing miracles. But we can read about His miracles in the Bible. When we read these things, we can understand how powerful Jesus is! —JK

“You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.” Matthew 16:16b

PRAYER: Heavenly Father, thank You for Your Son, Jesus, who is powerful. In His name. Amen.

上帝與我們同在

上帝與我們同在
聖經閱讀：以賽亞書7:14-16 現代中譯本|合和本
2015年12月2日(三)

馬太福音1:23說：「有童女將懷孕生子，他的名字要叫以馬內利。（以馬內利的意思就是『上帝與我們同在』。）」這節經文出自今天所閱讀的經節，以賽亞預言有一位童女（馬利亞）將會生下一個嬰孩（耶穌），還說馬利亞的孩子會被稱為「以馬內利」。 　耶穌以嬰孩的形象來到世上，這件事表示上帝來到世上、住在人們當中。耶穌生下來就像你我一樣，祂成長、吃東西，並且工作，但是耶穌有一點不同，祂既是人、也是神。 　上帝以耶穌的形象來到世上，祂像我們一樣受苦。上帝和耶穌明白悲傷、飢餓、孤單或遭受試探的感受，因為上帝和耶穌了解這一切，所以祂們可以幫助並安慰我們。 　感謝上帝賜下耶穌──這是祂賜給全世界所有人的美好禮物！ —ECW 「我們的大祭司並不是不能同情我們的軟弱。相反地，我們的大祭司曾經像我們一樣在各方面經歷過試探，只是他沒有犯罪。」 希伯來書4:15 禱告：天父，謝謝祢差派耶穌來到世上成為我們的救主。奉主的名，阿們！。 (周維音譯)

God With Us
Bible Reading: Isaiah 7:14-16
Wednesday, December 2, 2015

Matthew 1:23 says, “The virgin will be pregnant and will give birth to a son. They will name him Immanuel. (Immanuel means ‘God with us.’)” This verse is a quote from our Bible Reading today. Isaiah prophesied that a virgin (Mary) would give birth to a baby (Jesus). Isaiah also said that Mary’s baby would be called “Immanuel.” 　Jesus came to earth as a baby. This event was God coming to live among people. Jesus was born just like you and I were born. He grew up, He ate food, and He worked. But Jesus was different. He was a man, and He was also God! 　God came to earth in the form of Jesus. He suffered like we suffer. God and Jesus understand what it feels like to be sad or hungry or lonely or tempted. Because God and Jesus understand these things, they can give us help and comfort. 　Thank God for Jesus — His wonderful gift for all people in the world! —ECW “Jesus, our high priest, is able to understand our weaknesses. When Jesus lived on earth, he was tempted... in the same ways we are tempted, but he never sinned.” Hebrews 4:15 PRAYER: Father, thank You for sending Jesus to live on earth and be our Savior. In His name. Amen.

愛人卻不喜歡他們？

愛人卻不喜歡他們？
聖經閱讀：路加福音10:25-37 現代中譯本|合和本
2015年10月21日(三)

許多基督徒說：「你必須愛每一個人，但你不一定要喜歡他們。」當有人這麼說的時候，他們大概想著那些跟自己處不好的人。說這話的人是在找藉口，為什麼呢？因為他們並不想跟那些人往來。 　這種看法跟我們在聖經裡讀到的愛是一樣的嗎？不一樣！聖經教導我們不要擔心去喜歡人，相反地，我們應該出去接觸所有人，甚至是那些不願愛我們的人！ 　在今天閱讀的經文裡，耶穌教導我們不應該拒絕跟我們不一樣的人，我們應該藉著幫助他們來表達對他們的愛。在經文中的撒馬利亞人原本可以不理會那個受傷的人，但他卻幫助了他。 　耶穌希望我們像那個撒瑪利亞人一樣，對於其他人，我們應該「去，照樣做」（第37b節）。 —MK 「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，求祢饒恕我拒絕別人，求祢幫助我反過來愛他們。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (江惠蓉譯)

Love But Not Like?
Bible Reading: Luke 10:25-37
Wednesday, October 21, 2015

Many Christians say, “You have to love everyone, but you don't have to like them.” When a person says this, they are probably thinking about someone they do not get along with. The person who says this is making an excuse. Why? Because they do not want to associate with that person. 　Does this agree with the kind of love we read about in the Bible? No, the Bible teaches us to not worry about liking someone. Instead, we should reach out to all people, even someone who refuses to love us! 　In today's Bible Reading, Jesus taught us that we should not reject people who are different than we are. We should show these people our love by helping them. The Samaritan in our Bible verses could have walked away from the injured man. Instead, he helped him. 　Jesus wants us to be like the Samaritan. We should “go and do the same” for other people (verse 37b). —MK “My children, our love should not be only words and talk. No, our love must be real. We must show our love by the things we do.” 1 John 3:18 PRAYER: Father, please forgive me for rejecting other people. Help me to love them instead. In Jesus' name. Amen.