詩篇119 (13)

詩篇119 (13)
聖經閱讀：詩篇119:97-104 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年11月19日(六)

　新約教導我們不要停止禱告（帖撒羅尼迦前書5:17），我們可以在任何時間、任何地點禱告，但是我好奇想知道我們是不是常常查考上帝的話語？
在今天經文閱讀的第97-98a節，作者說：「我多麼愛慕你的法律！我整天不斷地思想它。你的命令時常在我心裡。」這段經文指出，我們要一直不斷地研讀、查考聖經。
你喜愛讀上帝的話嗎？有些人不喜歡讀經，因為聖經會顯示他們做的錯事，有些人則是不想要跟隨上帝去過跟世界不一樣的生活。
聖經是我們的幫助、我們的指引，上帝希望我們天天遵行祂的教導，而不是偶爾這麼做。當我們查考上帝的話語時，就可以記住經節並一直把它們放在心裡面。 —BH

「不聽從惡人的計謀…這樣的人才算真正有福。他只愛慕上主的法律，日夜默誦不倦。」 詩篇1:1-2

禱告：主，謝謝祢賜下聖經，教導我如何為祢而活，謝謝祢天天帶領我。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(尤榮輝譯)

Psalm 119 (13)
Bible Reading: Psalm 119:97-104
Saturday, November 19, 2016

The New Testament teaches us that we should never stop praying to God (1 Thessalonians 5:17). We can pray to God anywhere at any time. But I wonder if we are constantly studying God's Word.
In verses 97-98a of our Bible Reading for today, the writer says, “Oh, how I love your teachings! I talk about them all the time. Your commands are always with me.” These verses indicate that we should be reading and studying the Bible all the time.
Do you love to read God's Word? Some people do not like to read the Bible because it shows them the wrong things they do. And some people do not want to follow God and live differently than the world.
The Bible is our help and our guide. God wants us to follow His teachings every day, not just part of the time. When we study God's Word, we can remember Bible verses and keep them with us constantly. —BH

“Great blessings belong to those who don't listen to evil advice...Instead, they love the Lord's teachings and think about them day and night.” Psalm 1:1-2

Psalm 1:1-2

馬利亞的思想

馬利亞的思想
聖經閱讀：路加福音2:1-20 現代中譯本|合和本
2015年12月3日(四)

上帝的使者告訴馬利亞，她將生下上帝的兒子。這件事發生在馬利亞和約瑟結婚以前，之後他們前往耶穌的出生地伯利恆。在馬利亞懷胎9個月的過程當中，一定充滿了許多驚奇和疑問。 　但馬利亞好像從來沒有懷疑過上帝，她總是感謝讚美祂，馬利亞一定好奇想知道她奇蹟般的懷孕和耶穌的誕生是怎麼回事。在今天經文閱讀中的第19節說：「馬利亞卻把這一切事牢記在心裡，反覆思想。」 　有時候我們看見上帝在我們的生活中行了奇事，或者我們明白上帝終於回應了我們的禱告，或是我們讀了一些經節而得到幫助和鼓勵。不過，我們應該學像馬利亞，把這一切事都牢記在心裡，好讓我們可以在靈命上成長。 　今天就花一點時間來思想上帝賜給你的各種祝福。—BH 「我學習你的教導；我慎思你的訓誨。」 詩篇119:15 禱告：主啊，求祢幫助我思想祢對我生命的各種祝福。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (周維音譯)

Mary's Thoughts
Bible Reading: Luke 2:1-20
Thursday, December 3, 2015

God's angel told Mary that she would give birth to God's Son. This happened before Mary and Joseph were married. Then they traveled to Bethlehem where Jesus was born. Those nine months of Mary's pregnancy must have been filled with excitement and many questions. 　But it seems that Mary never doubted God. She always praised and thanked Him. Mary must have wondered about her miraculous pregnancy and the birth of Jesus. Verse 19 of our Bible Reading says, “Mary continued to think about these things, trying to understand them.” 　Sometimes we see that God has done something special in our lives. Or we may realize that God has answered our prayers. Or we might read some Bible verses that give us help and encouragement. We should be like Mary. We should continue to think about these things so we can grow spiritually. 　Take some time today to think about the many ways God has blessed you. —BH “I will study your instructions. I will give thought to your way of life.” Psalm 119:15 PRAYER: Lord, help me to think about the many ways You bless my life. In Jesus' name. Amen.

運動

運動
聖經閱讀：希伯來書12:1-3 現代中譯本|合和本
2015年7月6日(一)

在夏天的時候，愛荷華州很多人會玩棒球，或是去跑馬拉松。這樣棒的天氣是去戶外運動的完美時刻。 　如果有人想要賽跑，他們就必須每天做跑步訓練，他們也必須專注在臝得比賽的目標上，而不被其他事分心。在今天閱讀的經文中，希伯來書的作者談到賽跑，但這不是真正身體的賽跑，而是一場臝得與上帝共享永生獎賞的賽跑。 　這些經節告訴我們幾件應該要去做的事。第一，我們應當努力除去生活中的罪；第二，我們應當「注視耶穌」（第2a節）；以及第三，我們應當思想耶穌的事蹟，這樣才不會灰心。 　我希望你會永遠記得上帝是多麼的愛你。你要天天持續跟從祂，不要放棄！ —JK 「想一想他的經歷。他怎樣忍受罪人的憎恨！所以你們不要灰心喪志。」 希伯來書12:3 禱告：天父，求?今天幫助我專注於耶穌。奉主的名，阿們！ (尤榮輝譯)

Sports
Bible Reading: Hebrews 12:1-3
Monday, July 6, 2015

During the summer, many people in Iowa play baseball or run in a marathon. The nice weather is a perfect time to get outside and get some exercise. 　If a person wants to run in a race, they need to train by running every day. They also need to focus on the goal of winning the race and not let other things distract them. In our Bible Reading today, the writer of Hebrews talks about running a race. But this is not a physical race. This is the race to receive the prize of eternal life with God. 　These verses tell us several things we should do. First, we should try to remove sin from our lives. Second, we should “never stop looking to Jesus” (verse 2a). And third, we should think about Jesus so that we will not become discouraged. 　I hope that you will always remember how much God loves you. Keep following Him every day, and never give up! —JK “Think about Jesus. He patiently endured the angry insults that sinful people were shouting at him. Think about him so that you won’t get discouraged and stop trying.” Hebrews 12:3 PRAYER: Father, help me to keep focused on Jesus today. In His name. Amen.

好的意念

好的意念
聖經閱讀：腓立比書4:4-9 現代中譯本|合和本
2014年8月10日(日)

有好的意念對我來說經常是一件困難的事，甚至當我坐在教會裡時，我有時會開始心不在焉，其他時候我也會一再去想生命中的困難。 　在今天的經文中，保羅告訴我們要「留意那些美善和值得讚揚的事」（第8b節）。接著保羅繼續在同一節裡補充說，我們應該要去思想「一切真實、高尚、公正、純潔、可愛，和光榮的事。」如果我們想要這麼做，我們就必須操練自己的思想。 　當我開始有負面的思想時，我就努力回想曾經發生在我生命中的美好事情。我會去想上帝曾經祝福我的各種方式，我也喜歡回想我五個孩子出生時的情形，這些都是發生在我生命中的美好時光。 　當撒旦引誘你去思想壞事時，就懇求上帝幫助你回想曾發生過的美好事情。因著上帝所成就的美好事情，你要讚美祂！－JL* 「上帝所賜那超越人所能理解的平安，會藉著基督耶穌，保守你們的心懷意念。」 腓立比書4:7a 禱告：天父，我願讚美祢並思想美好的事情。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (林威妮譯)

Good Thoughts
Bible Reading: Philippians 4:4-9
Sunday, August 10, 2014

It is often hard for me to think good thoughts. Even when I am sitting in church, my mind sometimes begins to wander. Other times I think and think about bad times in my life. 　In our Bible Reading, Paul tells us to “think about what is good and worthy of praise” (verse 8b). Then Paul goes on in that verse to add that we should think about “what is true and honorable and right and pure and beautiful and respected.” If we want to do that, we need to discipline our thoughts. 　When I start to think bad thoughts, I try to remember good things that have happened in my life. I think about the many ways God has blessed me. I also like to think about the births of my five children. Those were good times that happened in my life. 　When the devil tempts you to think about bad things, ask God to help you remember good things that have happened to you. Praise God for the good things He has done. —JL* “And because you belong to Christ Jesus, God’s peace will stand guard over your thoughts and feelings.” Philippians 4:7a PRAYER: Father, I want to praise You and think about good things. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

最重要的事

最重要的事
聖經閱讀：詩篇46:1-11 現代中譯本|合和本
2013年5月29日(三)

傳道書12:13b說：「要敬畏上帝，謹守他的命令，因為這是人人應盡的義務。」 　如果我們想要敬畏上帝並且遵從祂，那麼找時間來思想上帝是重要的。我們應該想一想上帝的樣式、祂為我們所做的事、以及祂為我們的將來所預備的。 　 今天的經文告訴我們許多關於上帝的事：祂是我們的保護和力量的來源(第1節)、上帝是全能的(第7節)、以及祂掌管全世界(第8節)。我們也應該花時間想一想這些事情。 　我鼓勵你今天坐下來，花一些時間思想上帝。讀一些祂為別人成就事情的經文，並將上帝在你生命中所成就的事列一張清單。這段時間將會使你重新得力，並讓你更熱切想要服事祂。 　我希望今天你會敬畏和遵從上帝，並記得花時間與祂同在！—NW 「他說：要停止戰爭，承認我是上帝。我在萬國被尊崇；我在地上受敬奉。」 詩篇46:10 禱告：上帝，我敬畏祢、也願遵從祢；今天請幫助我榮耀祢。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (YUDL譯/台南聖教會英語團契)

Most Important Thing
Bible Reading: Psalm 46:1-11
Wednesday May 29, 2013

Ecclesiastes 12:13b says, “The most important thing a person can do is to respect God and obey His commands.” 　If we want to respect God and obey Him, it is important that we find time to think about Him. We should think about what God is like, what He has done for us and what He has prepared for us in the future. 　Our Bible Reading today tells us many things about God. He is our protection and source of strength (verse 1). God is all-powerful (verse 7). And, He controls the world (verse 8). We should take time to think about these things, too. 　I encourage you to sit down today and spend some time thinking about God. Read Bible verses that tell what He has done for other people. Make a list of things God has done in your life. This time will refresh you and make you more excited about serving Him. 　I hope that you will respect and obey God today. And remember to spend time with Him! —NW “God says, ‘Stop fighting and know that I am God! I am the one who defeats the nations; I am the one who controls the world.’” Psalm 46:10 PRAYER: God, I respect You and want to obey You. Help me to honor You today. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

上帝的教導

上帝的教導
聖經閱讀：詩篇78:12-25 現代中譯本|合和本
2013年2月15日(五)

在我們的生命中，上帝給我們上了很多課，但有時候我們並沒有從這些課程中有所學習，所以我們就一再犯同樣的錯誤。 　在今天的經文中，作者告訴我們上帝為以色列民所做的奇妙事情：上帝分開紅海，並且每天帶領他們，然後上帝從岩石供應他們水喝。但是，以色列民並沒有信靠上帝，他們反而說：「他固然擊打磐石，使水如泉滾滾湧出；可是他也能夠供給我們糧食、為他的子民預備肉食嗎？」(第20節) 這些人並沒有學到「上帝是信實的」。 　我有一位朋友，總是擔心未來的日子，他告訴我上帝在他生命中的奇妙作為，但是，我的朋友並沒有學到，上帝也會在未來照顧他。 　從以色列民的歷史來學習對我們很重要。我們不可懷疑上帝，反而應該去思想上帝所做的奇妙事情，這樣，我們就能有安全感，知道上帝將持續愛我們、保護我們。—SH* 「他們忘記了他的作為，忘記了他顯給他們看的神蹟。」 詩篇78:11 禱告：上帝，我知道祢會永遠照顧我。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (SDL譯/台南聖教會英語團契)

Lessons from God
Bible Reading: Psalm 78:12-25
Friday, February 15, 2013

God teaches us many lessons throughout our lives. But sometimes we fail to learn from these lessons. Then we keep making the same mistakes again and again. 　In our verses today, the writer tells us about the wonderful things God did for the Israelites. God parted the Red Sea, and He led them every day. Then God gave them water from a rock. But instead of trusting God, the Israelites said (verse 20), “Yes, he struck the rock and a flood of water came out. But can he give us bread and meat?” These people had not learned the lesson about God’s faithfulness. 　I have a friend who is always worried about the future. He tells me about the wonderful things God has done in his life. But my friend hasn’t learned that God will take care of him in the future, too. 　It is important for us to learn from the Israelites. Instead of questioning God, we should think about the wonderful things He has done. Then we should feel safe, knowing that God will continue to love and protect us. —SH* “They forgot the great things he had done and the amazing things he had shown them.” Psalm 78:11 PRAYER: God, I know that You will always take care of me. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

聖潔

聖潔
聖經閱讀：帖撒羅尼迦前書4:3-8
2012年8月31日(五)

聖潔的意思是，控制我們的思想與身體，讓我們可以順服上帝。但是，我們要如何做到呢？ 首先，我們需要研讀聖經，這樣我們就知道上帝要我們做什麼，並且知道如何抗拒誘惑。第二，我們不應該有不聖潔的思想；如果我們腦子裡想著做不好的事，我們可能就會去做。 第三，我們需要記得，我們的身體屬於上帝。今天經文閱讀的第7節說：「上帝選召我們，不是要我們生活在污穢中，而是要我們聖潔。」上帝要我們讓祂來掌管我們的思想與身體。 第四，我們可以幫助彼此活出純潔與神聖的生命。基督徒應該互相提醒要保持聖潔。加拉太書6章1a節告訴我們：「弟兄姊妹們，如果有人偶然犯了過錯，你們這些屬靈的人就要用溫和的方法糾正他。」 我希望你為了上帝而讓自己保持聖潔。—GT 「每一個人要曉得依照聖潔合宜的方法控制自己的身體。」 帖撒羅尼迦前書4:4 禱告：天父，我願擁有聖潔的生命。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (林煜茹譯/台南聖教會英語團契)

Purity
Bible Reading: 1 Thessalonians 4:3-8
Friday, August 31, 2012

Purity means controlling our minds and bodies so that we obey God. But how can we do this? First, we need to study the Bible. Then we will know what God wants us to do and how we can resist temptation. Second, we should not think impure thoughts. If we think about doing something wrong, we will probably do it. Third, we need to remember that our bodies belong to God. Verse 7 of our Bible Reading says, “God called us to be holy. He does not want us to live in sin.” God wants us to let Him control our thoughts and our bodies. Fourth, we can help each other live pure and holy lives. Christians should remind each other to stay pure. Galatians 6:1a tells us, “Brothers and sisters, a person in your group might do something wrong. You people who are spiritual should go to the person who is sinning. You should help to make him right again.” I hope you are keeping yourself pure for God. —GT “God wants each one of you to learn to control your own body. Use your body in a way that is holy and that gives honor to God.” 1 Thessalonians 4:4 PRAYER: Father, I want to have a pure life. In Jesus’ name. Amen.