信仰之旅 (6)

信仰之旅 (6)
聖經閱讀:羅馬書12:3-8 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年9月12日(一)

　1992年1月9日是我的好日子，那天早上我為教會的婦女班授課，我們談到上帝賜給大家的屬靈恩賜，今天閱讀的經節就是那天我們在課堂上學習的經文。
我的母親也上那堂課，她總認為沒有人需要她，但是在那堂課裡，她明白了上帝已經賜給她施捨和鼓勵他人的恩賜，她很興奮終於有被需要的感覺。 隔天，我的母親心臟病突發過世，我感到很悲傷，回到家、打開收音機，播放的是一首關於天堂的詩歌。上帝用這首詩歌來安慰我、帶給我平安。
雖然經歷親人去世的傷痛，上帝卻幫助我在信仰上成長，我學到可以永遠倚靠祂──就算在傷心的時候。你也可以倚靠上帝！就讓祂帶領你、幫助你更親近祂。 —DF

「既然每一個人都是上帝各樣恩賜的好管家，就要照從上帝所領受的種種恩賜，彼此服事。」 彼得前書4:10

禱告：上帝，謝謝祢帶來安慰和平安。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(李信儀譯)

Faith Journey (6)
Bible Reading: Romans 12:3-8
Monday, September 12, 2016

January 9, 1992 was a good day for me. I taught a women's class at church in the morning. We talked about the spiritual gifts that God gives us. Our Bible verses today are the ones we studied in that class.
My mom was in that class. She always thought that no one wanted her. But during that lesson she realized that God had given her the gifts of giving and encouraging. She was thrilled to finally feel wanted.
The next day, my mother died of a heart attack. I was overcome with grief. I came home and turned on the radio. The song that was playing on the radio was a Christian song about heaven. God used this song to comfort me and give me peace.
Even through the experience of death, God was helping my faith to grow. I learned that I can always depend on Him — even when I am sad. You can depend on God, too! Let Him guide you and help you grow closer to Him. —DF

“God has shown you his grace in many different ways. So be good servants and use whatever gift he has given you in a way that will best serve each other.” 1 Peter 4:10

PRAYER: God, thank You for Your comfort and peace. In Jesus' name. Amen.

不同的恩賜

不同的恩賜
聖經閱讀：羅馬書12:1-6a現代中譯本|合和本
2016年9月3日(六)

我們都有一些想做卻做不了的事，為什麼呢？因為我們沒有做些事的恩賜，舉例來說，我想要畫一幅美麗的畫，但卻沒有把圖畫好的恩賜。
今天讀的經文告訴我們，上帝已經賜給每一個基督徒不同的恩賜，但有時候我們感到洩氣，因為世界說我們的恩賜不重要。保羅在第2a節說：「不要被這世界同化，要讓上帝改造你們，更新你們的心思意念，好明察甚麼是他的旨意。」
上帝已經賜給你在祂的國度裡服事的恩賜，也許你的恩賜是講授一門課，或是用手語唱歌；也許你的恩賜是照顧兒童，或是到醫院探訪；或者你的恩賜是打掃教堂，或是剷除人行道的雪。
今天就使用你的恩賜來服事上帝並祝福祂的國度！ —KG

「我們要按照上帝給我們的恩惠，好好地運用不同的恩賜，做應該做的事。」 羅馬書12:6a

禱告：天父，謝謝祢的恩賜，好讓我可以事奉祢和其他基督徒。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(尤榮輝譯)

Different Skills
Bible Reading: Romans 12:1-6a
Saturday, September 3, 2016

　We all have something we want to do, but we can't do it. Why? Because we don’t have the skill to do that thing. For example, I would love to paint a beautiful picture, but I do not have the skill to draw and paint well.
Our Bible Reading today tells us that God has given each Christian different skills. But sometimes we become discouraged because people in the world tell us our skills are not important. Paul says in verse 2a, “Don't change yourselves to be like the people of this world, but let God change you inside with a new way of thinking. Then you will be able to understand and accept what God wants for you.”
God has given you skills to use in His kingdom. Maybe your skill is teaching a class or signing songs. Maybe your skill is taking care of children or visiting people in hospitals. Or maybe your skill is cleaning the church building or shoveling snow from the sidewalks.
Use your skills to serve God and bless His kingdom today! —KG

“We all have different gifts. Each gift came because of the grace God gave us.” Romans 12:6a

PRAYER: Father, thank You for giving me skills so I can serve You and other Christians. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

恩賜

a恩賜
聖經閱讀：羅馬書12:3-8 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年8月17日(三)

　我喜歡欣賞人們的創作，有些人會做精緻的結婚蛋糕，有些人可以用手語表達美麗的詩句，有些人還可以編導一齣感人的聖誕劇。
今天讀的經文中，保羅告訴我們上帝已經賜給每個人不同的恩賜，有些基督徒有教導、講道或勸勉人的恩賜，有些人會翻譯，或是建造漂亮的教堂，有些人會準備營養豐富的膳食，有些人很會接待人到他們家作客。
保羅提醒我們不可因為上帝給我們的恩賜而驕傲：「同樣，雖然我們有許多人，我們在基督裡成為一體，各自彼此聯絡，構成身體不同的部分。」「不要把自己看得太高，倒要謙恭自守，各人按照上帝所賜給他的信心來衡量自己」（第3b節），保羅還說，我們擁有這些恩賜是因為上帝的恩典（第6節）。
無論上帝給你什麼恩賜，你一定為上帝的國度盡力使用它，在你服事上帝時，要找方法來使用你的恩賜。 —LHD

「同樣，雖然我們有許多人，我們在基督裡成為一體，各自彼此聯絡，構成身體不同的部分。」 羅馬書12:5

禱告：上帝，謝謝祢幫助我在祢的國度裡事奉。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(李信儀譯)

Gifts
Bible Reading: Romans 12:3-8
Wednesday, August 17, 2016

　I love to see things that people create. Some people can make fancy wedding cakes. Others can sign beautiful poems. And some people can write and direct an emotional Christmas play. In our Bible Reading, Paul tells us that God has given us different gifts. Some Christians are gifted with teaching, preaching or encouraging. Others can interpret or build a beautiful church building. Some people can prepare a nourishing meal or welcome guests into their home. But Paul reminds us not to become proud of the gifts that God gives us. “Don’t think that you are better than you really are. You must see yourself just as you are. Decide what you are by the faith God has given each of us” (verse 3b). Paul also says that we have these gifts because of God’s grace (verse 6). Whatever gift God has given you, be sure to do your best to use it for God’s kingdom. Find a way to use your gift as you serve God. —LHD

“In the same way, we are many people, but in Christ we are all one body. We are the parts of that body, and each part belongs to all the others.” Romans 12:5

PRAYER: Thank You, God, for helping me serve in Your kingdom. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

美好的事物

美好的事物
聖經閱讀：雅各書1:12-18 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年6月29日(三)

　今天和明天我們要來談一些應該感恩的事，今天我們要談的是，要為生活中的美好事物心存感恩。
我擁有很多很多從上帝來的祝福，我有深愛的丈夫和孩子，他們是信心堅定的基督徒。我在教會裡有一份好的工作，我喜歡寫作，我用這個恩賜為上帝寫作。
今天經文閱讀的第17a節說：「一切美善的事物和各樣完美的恩賜都是從天上來的，是從天父來的。」我知道我生命中所有美好的事物都是上帝賜下的禮物。
上帝也會在你的生命中賜下美好的事物，第12a節告訴我們：「遭受試煉而忍耐到底的人有福了；因為通過考驗之後，他將領受上帝向愛他的人所應許那生命的冠冕。」如果我們忠心地事奉上帝，祂會在我們的生活中賜下美好的事物。
今天就用一些時間為上帝賜給你的所有美好事物感謝祂。 —GT

「你是我的主；你是我一切幸福的源頭。」 詩篇16:2b

禱告：天父，謝謝祢賜下美好的事物，祢真是奇妙！奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(陳沛彣譯)

Good Things
Bible Reading: James 1:12-18
Wednesday, June 29, 2016

　Today and 
tomorrow
we will talk
about things
that we
should be
thankful for.
Today we will
talk about being thankful for the good things in our lives.
I have many, many blessings from God. I have a husband and daughter that I love. They are strong Christians. I have a great job at my church. I love to write, and I use this talent to write for the Lord.
Verse 17a of our Bible Reading says, “Everything good comes from God. Every perfect gift is from him.” I know that all the good things in my life are gifts from God.
God will give you good things in your life, too. Verse 12a tells us, “Great blessings belong to those who are tempted and remain faithful! After they have proved their faith, God will give them the reward of eternal life. God promised this to all people who love him.” If we faithfully serve God, He will give us good things in our lives.
Take time today to thank God for all the good things He has given to you. —GT

“You are my Lord. Every good thing I have comes from you.” Psalm 16:2b

PRAYER: Heavenly Father, thank You for good things. You are wonderful! In Jesus' name. Amen.

靠自己不能做

靠自己不能做
聖經閱讀：以弗所書2:4-10 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年3月30日(三)

你喜歡畫畫、塗鴉或是裁縫嗎？你喜歡修理壞掉的東西或是發明新玩意嗎？也許你擅長居家DIY（自己動手做）的裝修工作，這是很棒的事！
但有一件事是你無法靠自己完成的，不管你有多好的技術或是多有創意，你還是無法完成這項工作，你知道這是什麼工作嗎？就是救恩！無論你有多好、多常上教會，或多少次讀完整本聖經，你都無法拯救自己！
唯有上帝的恩典可以救你脫離罪惡並使你得赦免。今天經文閱讀的第8節說：「你們是靠上帝的恩典、憑信心而得救的；這不是出於你們自己的行為，而是上帝的恩賜。」
請接受上帝透過耶穌賜下的奇妙救恩，要讀上帝的話語並遵行祂的旨意！ —GT

「因為人人都犯罪，虧欠了上帝的榮耀。然而，上帝白白地賜恩典，藉著基督耶穌救贖他們，使他們跟他有合宜的關係。」 羅馬書3:23-24

禱告：天父，我知道靠自己無法得救，我要接受祢的救恩。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(李信儀譯)

You Can't Do It Yourself
Bible Reading: Ephesians 2:4-10
Wednesday, March 30, 2016

　Do you enjoy painting, drawing or sewing? Do you like to fix broken things or invent something new? Maybe you are good at do-it-yourself projects around the house. That's wonderful!
But there is one project that you can't do by yourself. No matter how skilled or creative you are, you can't do this project. Do you know what that project is? Salvation! No matter how good you are or how often you go to church or how many times you read through the Bible, you can't save yourself!
Only God's grace can save you from your sin and give you forgiveness. Verse 8 of our Bible Reading today says, “I mean that you have been saved by grace because you believed. You did not save yourselves; it was a gift from God.”
Please accept God's wonderful gift of salvation through Jesus. Read His Word and obey it! —GT

“All have sinned and are not good enough to share God's divine greatness. They were made right with God by his grace. This is a free gift. They were made right with God by being made free from sin through Jesus Christ.” Romans 3:23-24

PRAYER: Father, I know I can't save myself. I accept Your gift of salvation. In Jesus' name. Amen.

學像上帝

學像上帝
聖經閱讀：彼得後書1:3-8 現代中譯本|合和本
2014年11月30日(日)

上帝希望我們能夠學像祂。在今天的經文中，彼得告訴我們耶穌已經賜給我們許多美好的恩賜，藉著這些恩賜，我們可以「分享上帝的神性」（第4b節）。因為我們擁有這些恩賜，我們「得以逃避世上那毀滅性的慾望」（第4b節）。 　彼得接著說，我們應該在生命中加上這些品德：信心、美德、知識、節制、忍耐、敬虔、手足之愛和博愛。如果這些品德在我們的生命中不斷增長，我們「就會更積極、更有效地認識我們的主耶穌基督」（第8b節）。 　我們要如何在我們的生命中加上這些品德呢？我們每天都應該找方法去向人行善，在我們受誘惑去做錯事時控制自己，耐心對待別人，並且充滿仁慈和愛心。 　我願意去做這些事來學像上帝，我希望你也願意學像上帝！－DJH* 「有了這些經驗，你們就不至於墮落。這樣，你們會獲得充分的權利，得以進入我們的主和救主耶穌基督永恆的國度裡。」 彼得後書1:10b-11 禱告：上帝，我願每日更像祢。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (林威妮譯)

Being Like God
Bible Reading: 2 Peter 1:3-8
Sunday, November 30, 2014

God wants us to be like Him. In our Bible Reading today, Peter tells us that Jesus has given us some wonderful gifts. With these gifts we “can share in being like God” (verse 4b). Because we have these gifts, we “will escape the ruin that comes to people in the world because of the evil things they want” (verse 4b). 　Then Peter says that we should add these things to our lives: faith, goodness, knowledge, self-control, patience, devotion to God, kindness and love. If these things are growing in our lives, we “will never fail to be useful to God” (verse 8b). 　How can we add these things to our lives? Every day we should look for ways to do good things for other people, to control ourselves when we are tempted to do something wrong, to be patient with other people and to be kind and loving. 　I want to do these things and be like God. I hope you want to be like God, too! —DJH* “If you do all this, you will never fall. And you will be given a very great welcome into the kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, a kingdom that never ends.”2 Peter 1:10b-11 PRAYER: God, I want to be more like You every day. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

箴言 (1)

箴言 (1)
聖經閱讀：箴言1:1-19 現代中譯本|合和本
2014年10月22日(三)

箴言是教導我們智慧和美善的諺語，每一種文化都有自己的箴言。大部分的箴言是正確的，並且對我們的生活有幫助。 　所羅門是所有歷史中最有智慧的人，他寫了很多箴言和智慧的諺語，其中的一些箴言收錄在舊約聖經的箴言一書中。列王紀上3:1-15告訴我們所羅門如何得到他的智慧。所羅門的大智慧其實是從上帝而來的恩賜。 　今天經文的第7節告訴我們，所羅門知道他的智慧來自於上帝：「敬畏上主是智慧的開端。愚蠢的人輕視智慧，也不願意學習。」當我們敬畏上帝並將眼目專注於祂時，我們就可以得著智慧。 　今天你是否想要得到上帝的平安呢？那麼就留意上帝賜下的智慧並且遵循祂的道路。 —KP 「無知的人因拒絕智慧而喪命。愚蠢的人因逍遙自得而毁滅。但那聽從我的人必然安全；他要享受康寧，不怕災害。」 箴言1:32-33 禱告：天父，今天我願留心專注於祢並跟隨祢。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (尤榮輝譯)

Proverbs (1)
Bible Reading: Proverbs 1:1-19
Wednesday, October 22, 2014

A proverb is a saying that teaches us something wise and good. Every culture has its own proverbs. Most proverbs are true and are useful for our lives. 　Solomon was the wisest man in all history. He wrote down many proverbs and wise sayings. Some of these proverbs are in the Old Testament book of Proverbs. 1 Kings 3:1-15 tells us how Solomon received his wisdom. Solomon's great wisdom was truly a gift from God. 　Verse 7 of our Bible Reading shows us that Solomon knew that his wisdom came from God. “Knowledge begins with fear and respect for the Lord, but stubborn fools hate wisdom and refuse to learn.” We can find that knowledge when we respect God and keep our eyes on Him. 　Do you want God's peace today? Then pay attention to the wisdom that God gives and follow His ways. —KP “Fools die because they refuse to follow wisdom. They are content to follow their foolish ways, and that will destroy them. But those who listen to me will live in safety and comfort. They will have nothing to fear.” Proverbs 1:32-33 PRAYER: Father, I want to pay attention to You and follow You today. In Jesus' name. Amen.

蘋果樹

蘋果樹
聖經閱讀：哥林多前書12:4-11 現代中譯本|合和本
2014年10月7日(二)

我曾經開車經過一個蘋果園，我看到那些樹長得很不一樣，有些樹的枝幹長得又高又直，而有的樹已經很老，扭曲的樹幹上長滿了樹瘤。這些蘋果樹都長得不一樣，但是我的確看見了一個共同點：所有的樹都長出了多汁的紅蘋果！這些樹的年齡或外表似乎不重要，因為它們都可以結出果子。 　在教會裡也是一樣。也許有位先生不會講道，但是他的笑容可以鼓勵其他人。也許有位女士因為關節炎而不能站著唱歌，但是她的教導幫助其他人了解上帝的話。 　在今天的經文中，保羅談到上帝賜給信徒的恩賜：「為了使大家都得到好處，聖靈在我們每一個人身上所彰顯的也各不相同」（第7節）。教會中的每一個人也許看起來都不太一樣，但是上帝已經將恩賜賞賜給每一個人來拓展祂的教會。 　今天就使用你的恩賜來服事上帝。 —NM 「恩賜有多種，卻是同一位聖靈所賜；事奉有多種，卻是同一位主所賜。」 哥林多前書12:4-5 禱告：上帝，求祢幫助我今天能服事祢。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (林煜茹譯)

Apple Trees
Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11
Tuesday, October 7, 2014

I was driving by an apple orchard. I noticed that the trees were very different. Some had tall and straight branches, while others were old and gnarled with twisting limbs. The apple trees were different, but I did see one thing that was the same. All of the trees were producing juicy red apples! The age or appearance of the trees didn't seem to matter. They were all making fruit. 　It is the same in the church. Maybe a man can't preach a sermon, but his smile can encourage others. Maybe a woman with arthritis can't stand to sing a song, but her teaching helps others understand God's Word. 　In our Bible verses, Paul talks about the spiritual gifts that God gives to believers. “Something from the Spirit can be seen in each person. The Spirit gives this to each one to help others” (verse 7). Every person in the church may look different, but God has given each one gifts to grow His church. 　Use your gifts to serve God today. —NM “There are different kinds of spiritual gifts, but they are all from the same Spirit. There are different ways to serve, but we serve the same Lord.”1 Corinthians 12:4-5 PRAYER: God, help me to serve You today. In Jesus' name. Amen.

教會

教會
聖經閱讀：以弗所書5:21-30 現代中譯本|合和本
2014年9月9日(二)

上帝呼召每一個基督徒來事奉祂，上帝賜給我們每一個人能力，好讓祂可以發展祂的教會。上帝期待我們一起同工來傳揚耶穌的福音。 　今天的經文中，保羅把教會比喻作婚姻，第27節經文談到這一點，他說基督的死是為了要讓教會像新娘一樣「榮美、聖潔、沒有瑕疵、沒有任何污點或皺紋，好獻給自己。」 　如果教會要聖潔、沒有瑕疵，我們就必須做一些事情。第21節說我們要彼此服事，另外在第29節，保羅說我們應該要互相照顧。 　你目前在教會做什麼呢？你有分享你的恩賜嗎？你有服事並幫助其他基督徒嗎？就藉著在教會的服事來表現你對耶穌的愛和尊敬。 —DVH* 「好像基督愛教會，為教會捨命一樣。他這樣做是要藉著他的話、用水來潔淨教會。」 以弗所書5:25b-26 禱告：親愛的天父，謝謝祢賜下耶穌的身體──教會。奉主的名禱告，阿們！ (李信儀譯)

The Church
Bible Reading: Ephesians 5:21-30
Tuesday, September 9, 2014

God calls every Christian to serve Him. God gives each of us abilities so that He can grow His church. God expects us to work together to spread the Good News about Jesus. 　In our Bible verses today, Paul compares the church to marriage. Verse 27 talks about this. “Christ died so that he could give the church to himself like a bride in all her beauty. He died so that the church could be holy and without fault, with no evil or sin or any other thing wrong with it.” 　If the church is to be holy and without sin, we need to do some things. Verse 21 says that we should serve each other. And in verse 29 Paul says that we should take care of each other. 　What are you doing in the church? Are you sharing your talents? Are you serving and helping other Christians? Show your love and respect for Jesus by serving His church. —DVH* “Christ loved the church and gave his life for it. He died to make the church holy. He used the telling of the Good News to make the church clean by washing it with water.” Ephesians 5:25b-26 PRAYER: Dear Father, thank You for Jesus’ body, the church. In His name. Amen.

大比大

大比大
聖經閱讀：使徒行傳9:36-43 現代中譯本|合和本
2014年7月30日(三)

今天的經文跟我們談到大比大，她擁有從上帝而來的美好恩賜。大比大能夠為別人縫製衣服，這是大比大向其他人表達上帝之愛的方式。 　今天的經文也跟我們談到大比大死了，所有認識她的人都非常傷心。大比大的朋友拜託彼得幫助她，有了上帝的幫助，彼得能夠使大比大從死裡復活。也因著這個神蹟，更多人信了耶穌。 　你的恩賜是什麼呢？你會縫紉嗎？烹飪？修理東西？寫作？清掃？上帝已經賜給你可以去服事別人的特別技能和能力。你的恩賜或許看起來很平凡，但是上帝會幫助你使用它們去愛別人。 　我希望你今天用恩賜去幫助別人。 —GT 「無論做甚麼，你們都要專心一意，像是為主工作，不是為人工作。要知道主會把他為自己的子民所保存的賞賜給你。」 哥羅西書3:23-24a 禱告：天父，我願用我的恩賜來服事祢。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (王亭惠譯)

Tabitha
Bible Reading: Acts 9:36-43
Wednesday, July 30, 2014

Our Bible verses tell us about Tabitha. She had a wonderful talent from God. Tabitha was able to sew and make clothes for other people. This was how Tabitha showed God’s love to other people. 　Our Bible verses also tell us that Tabitha died. All of the people who knew Tabitha were very sad. Tabitha’s friends asked Peter to help her. With God’s help, Peter was able to raise Tabitha from the dead. Because of this miracle, many more people believed in Jesus. 　What is your talent? Can you sew? Cook? Fix things? Write? Clean? God has given you special skills and abilities that you can use to serve others. Your talents may seem ordinary, but God will help you use them to show love to other people. 　I hope you use your talents to help others today. —GT “In all the work you are given, do the best you can. Work as though you are working for the Lord, not any earthly master. Remember that you will receive your reward from the Lord, who will give you what he promised his people.” Colossians 3:23-24a PRAYER: Heavenly Father, I want to use my talents to serve You. In Jesus’ name. Amen.