憐憫

憐憫
聖經閱讀：馬可福音8:1-10現代中譯本|合和本
2016年10月28日(五)

　今天閱讀的經文告訴我們，有一次耶穌行神蹟餵飽了4000人，耶穌這麼做是因為祂對這些人心存憐憫。
但耶穌不只是可憐這些人，祂的憐憫之心驅使祂尋求方法來餵飽這一大群人。首先，耶穌找門徒來協助祂，他們將現有的食物集中起來，然後分享給群眾，而耶穌的作法是，祂先為食物祝謝禱告，然後將食物倍增。
今天我們可以看見周遭的基督徒對有需要的人施憐憫，一位年輕的媽媽是隔壁年老寡婦的朋友，在庇護中心工作的青少年幫忙餵食街友，而傳道人勸告那些面臨生活危機的人。
就好像耶穌向那些飢餓的人施憐憫一樣，今天我們可以看見上帝透過基督徒作工，今天就懇求上帝指示你向人分享祂的憐憫的方法。 —SH*

「當他看見一群群的人，動了惻隱之心；因為他們孤苦無助，像沒有牧人的羊群一般。」 馬太福音9:36

禱告：親愛的天父，求祢幫助我對人施憐憫。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(李信儀譯)

Compassion
Bible Reading: Mark 8:1-10
Friday, October 28, 2016

　Today our Bible verses tell us about a time when Jesus miraculously fed 4000 people. Jesus did that because He had compassion for them.
But Jesus did not only feel sorry for the people. His compassion led Him to find a way to feed the large group of people. First, Jesus had his disciples help Him. They gathered the food they had and then gave the food to the people. Jesus’ action was giving thanks for the food and then multiplying it.
We can see Christians around us today showing compassion to people in need. A young mother is a friend to an elderly widow who lives next door. A teen works at a shelter and helps feed homeless people. A preacher counsels others who are facing crises in their lives.
Just as Jesus showed compassion to the hungry people, we can see God working through Christians today. Ask God to show you ways to share His compassion with people today. —SH*

“Jesus saw the many people and felt sorry for them because they were worried and helpless — like sheep without a shepherd to lead them.” Matthew 9:36

PRAYER: Dear Father, help me show compassion to others. In Jesus' name. Amen.

憐憫與恩典

憐憫與恩典
聖經閱讀：以弗所書2:1-10 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年7月13日(三)

　我讀到一則故事，說有一個女孩患了罕見的腎臟病，醫生說她需要移植一顆腎臟，所以她的家人就捐一顆腎臟給她。幾年後，女孩需要另一次腎臟移植，這一次是一個親戚捐了腎臟來救她的命，沒有這些移植手術，女孩恐怕沒命了。
這個故事讓我思想今天所讀的經文，第5節告訴我們：「我們的靈性在違命的罪中死了」，但是透過上帝的憐憫和恩典，祂差派耶穌來為我們受死，上帝並且賜給我們新的生命以及永生的應許，「上帝是我們的創造者；他藉著基督耶穌改造了我們，要我們行善；這是他早已計劃要我們去做的」（第10節）。
我們每天要因著上帝為我們所成就的事感謝祂，沒有祂的憐憫和恩典，我們可能會失落並且永遠與祂隔絶。 —BH

「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。」 以弗所書2:8

禱告：親愛的上帝，謝謝祢透過耶穌向我施憐憫和恩典。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(尤榮輝譯)

Mercy and Grace
Bible Reading: Ephesians 2:1-10
Wednesday, July 13, 2016

　I read a story about a girl who had a rare kidney disease. The doctors said that she needed a kidney transplant, so a family member gave one of their kidneys to the girl. Several years later, the girl needed another transplant. This time another relative gave a kidney to save the girl's life. Without these transplants, the girl would have died.
That story made me think about our Bible Reading for today. Verse 5 tells us that we “were spiritually dead because of all we had done against him.” But through God's mercy and grace, He sent Jesus to die for us. And God gives us a new life and the promise of eternal life with Him. “In Christ Jesus, God made us new people so that we would spend our lives doing the good things he had already planned for us to do”(verse 10).
Every day we need to thank God for what He has done for us. Without His mercy and grace, we would be lost and separated forever from Him. —BH

“I mean that you have been saved by grace because you believed. You did not save yourselves; it was a gift from God.” Ephesians 2:8

PRAYER: Dear God, thank You for showing me Your mercy and grace through Jesus. In His name. Amen.

小事情

小事情
聖經閱讀：歌羅西書3:12-17 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年7月2日(六)

有一天我和一位同工提著一籃子的好東西去探訪聽障事工隔壁的一個家庭，我們想要謝謝他們為我們所做的一切。有一位手語靈修的忠實讀者每隔幾個禮拜就會打電話給我，只是為了感謝我所寫的靈修文章。在我的主日學校有一位女士，她為生病或是剛從醫院回家休養的人準備膳食。
這些事情有什麼共通的地方呢？這些都是不需要花太多時間或出很多力去做的小事情，但都是我們可以對其他基督徒展現愛的方式。
在今天閱讀的經文中，保羅提醒我們一些可以對其他基督徒展現愛的方式，像是展現憐憫、慈愛、謙遜、溫柔和忍耐，要克制脾氣，要彼此饒恕和相愛。所有這些事都很容易做得到，但有時候我們因為太忙而忘了彼此關愛。
今天就去為一個主內的弟兄或姐妹做一件特別的事來展現你的愛。 —Jk

「無論做甚麼，說甚麼，你們都要奉主耶穌的名。」 歌羅西書3:17a

禱告：主，感謝祢賜下耶穌為我而死。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(李信儀譯)

Little Things
Bible Reading: Colossians 3:12-17
Saturday, July 2, 2016

One day a co-worker and I took a small basket of goodies to a family who lives next door to the Deaf Missions building. We wanted to thank them for all they do for us. A faithful devotion book reader calls me every few weeks just to tell me that he appreciated a devotion that I wrote. The women in my Sunday school class prepare meals for people who are sick or who have just come home from the hospital.
What do all these things have in common? They are all little things that do not require much time or work. But they are all ways that we can show our love for other Christians.
In our Bible Reading today, Paul reminds us of ways we can show love to other Christians — show mercy, be kind, be humble, be gentle and patient, don't be angry, forgive others and love each other. All of these things are easy to do, but sometimes we get busy and forget to show our love for each other.
Do something special today to show your love for a brother or sister in Christ. —JK

“Everything you say and everything you do should be done for Jesus our Lord.” Colossians 3:17a

PRAYER: Lord, thank You for sending Jesus to die for me. In Jesus' name. Amen.

愛人

愛人
聖經閱讀：猶大書1:17-23 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年5月29日(日)

　聖經一再告訴我們要愛人，上帝期待我們愛所有人，但是上帝也期待我們要遠離罪惡。這個問題困惑著我，一直到我讀了今天的經文後才明白。
經文22-23節說：「對那些猶疑不定的人，你們要憐憫他們。有些人，你們要從火中搶救他們；另有些人，你們要憐憫他們，但要戒懼，連他們那沾染情慾的衣服也要厭惡。」這是對基督徒智慧的忠告，我們應該要藉著融入別人的生活、藉著幫助他們來愛他們，但是我們也應該藉著不讓這些人的罪影響我們去做錯事，來顯出我們對上帝的愛。
在跟未信主的人互動時，我們必須很有智慧並且小心，要愛他們、幫助他們認識上帝，但是我們不可陷入他們的生活方式和罪惡之中。 —JP*

「我們既然曉得怎樣敬畏主，就以此勸導人。上帝完全認識我們；我希望你們也從心裡認識我。」 哥林多後書5:11

禱告：天父，我願去愛人、幫助他們認識耶穌，求祢幫助我遠離罪惡、跟隨祢。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(林宏哲譯)

Loving Others
Bible Reading: Jude 1:17-23
Sunday, May 29, 2016

　The Bible tells us many times that we should love other people. God expects us to love all people. But God also expects us to avoid sin. This was confusing to me until I read the verses in our Bible Reading for today.
Verses 22-23 say, “Help those who have doubts. Rescue those who are living in danger of hell's fire. There are others you should treat with mercy, but be very careful that their filthy lives don't rub off on you.” This is wise advice for Christians. We should love other people by being involved in their lives and by helping them. But we should show our love for God by not allowing these people's sins to influence us to do wrong.
We need to be very wise and careful when we interact with people who are not Christians. Love them and help them learn about God. But we should not give into their lifestyle and sin. —JP*

“We know what it means to fear the Lord, so we try to help people accept the truth. God knows what we really are, and I hope that in your hearts you know us too.” 2 Corinthians 5:11

PRAYER: Father, I want to love other people and help them know Jesus. Help me to avoid sin and follow You. In Jesus' name. Amen.

怒氣

怒氣
聖經閱讀：申命記29:24-28 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年3月4日(五)

　你知道上帝也會生氣嗎？聖經跟我們提到好幾次上帝生氣了。在今天閱讀的經文中，上帝因為以色列人膜拜其他神明發怒，第28節說：「在烈怒下，上主從他們的土地上把他們連根拔出，丟在外國。今天他們還在那裏。」
上帝那時發了怒氣，但這代表祂犯罪了嗎？不是的！然而有很多人認為生氣是一種罪，這是不對的觀念，生氣只是一種情感的表達，就像「愛」一樣。生氣並沒有錯，但是生氣會導致我們犯罪，當我們生氣而說了、或做了錯事時，這時怒氣就變成了一種罪。

我們有時會生氣，但是不要讓怒氣導致我們犯罪，求上帝幫助你在生氣時仍然行事得宜，求祂幫助你以愛待人，對人施憐憫。 —GT

「你們若發脾氣，不可因這脾氣而犯罪；也不可生一整天的氣，不可讓魔鬼有機可乘。」 以弗所書4:26-27

禱告：天父，求祢幫助我以愛待人，而不對人發脾氣。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(尤榮輝譯)

Anger
Bible Reading: Deuteronomy 29:24-28
Friday, March 4, 2016

　Did you know that God can become angry? The Bible tells about many times when God became angry. In our Bible Reading today, God became angry with the Israelites because they were worshiping other gods. Verse 28 says, “The Lord became very angry and upset with them. So he took them out of their land. He put them in another land, where they are today.”
God was angry. Does that mean He sinned? No! But many people believe that anger is a sin. That isn't true. Anger is an emotion, like love. It is not wrong to be angry. But anger can lead us to do sinful things. Anger becomes sin when we say or do wrong things because we are angry.

We all become angry at times. But we should not let our anger cause us to sin. Ask God to help you behave in the right way when you become angry. Ask Him to help you show love and mercy to others. —GT

“When you are angry, don't let that anger make you sin, and don't stay angry all day. Don't give the devil a way to defeat you.” Ephesians 4:26-27

PRAYER: Heavenly Father, help me show love, not anger, to others. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

耶穌在乎

耶穌在乎
聖經閱讀：馬可福音6:30-44 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年2月4日(四)

　格雷夫生活在二十世紀初，人們稱他為「陽光大使」，因為他對每個人都是如此仁慈。他寫了一本書和許多聖歌。
在一首聖歌中，格雷夫寫下了：「喔，是的，祂在乎，我知道祂在乎。我悲傷時祂的心也被觸動…我知道我的救贖者在乎。」，這些歌詞提醒我們：耶穌真的在乎我們。

閱讀經文告訴我們耶穌和祂的跟隨者非常忙碌並且需要休息，所以耶穌上了一艘船，帶著祂的跟隨者去到一個安靜的地方。但是許多人仍然跟著耶穌，當祂下了船，群眾正等著祂。
耶穌有生氣並且趕走這些人嗎？沒有！「耶穌…動了惻隱的心，因為他們好像沒有牧人的羊群。」（第34節後半）。耶穌非常在乎這些人，後來還將他們餵飽。

知道耶穌愛我們並且在乎我們，這真是奇妙。今天祂就會照顧你！—BH

「耶穌上岸，看見這一大群人，動了惻隱的心，治好他們的疾病。」 馬太福音14：14

禱告：上帝，為著耶穌愛我並且願意為我而死，我感謝祢。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(林煜茹譯)

Jesus Cares
Bible Reading: Mark 6:30-44
Thursday, February 4, 2016

　Frank E. Graeff lived in the early 1900s. He was known as the “sunshine minister” because he was so kind to everyone. He wrote many hymns and a book.
In one hymn, Mr. Graeff wrote these words, “Oh, yes He cares. I know He cares. His heart is touched with my grief...I know my Savior cares.” These words remind us that Jesus truly cares about us.

Our Bible Reading tells us that Jesus and His followers were very busy and needed to rest. So Jesus got into a boat and led his followers to a quiet place. But many people still followed Jesus. When he got out of the boat, there was a crowd of people waiting for Him.
Did Jesus get mad and send the people away? No! “He felt sorry for them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd to care for them” (verse 34b). Jesus cared so much for these people that later He fed them.

It is wonderful to know that Jesus loves us and cares for us. He will take care of you today! —BH

“When Jesus got out of the boat, he saw a large crowd of people. He felt sorry for them, and he healed the ones who were sick.” Matthew 14:14

PRAYER: God, thank You that Jesus loves me and was willing to die for me. In His name. Amen.

憐憫

憐憫
聖經閱讀：以弗所書2:4-7 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年1月26日(二)

　我們今天閱讀的經文中，保羅談到上帝極大的憐憫。就算我們死在罪中、一點都不完美，上帝依然愛我們，這就是憐憫！
上帝透過差派祂的兒子耶穌來到世上，並為我們的罪死在十字架上，來向我們施展祂極大的憐憫。約翰壹書4:10說：「這就是愛：不是我們愛上帝，而是上帝愛我們，差了他的兒子，為我們犧牲，贖了我們的罪。」上帝原本可以讓我們死來懲罰我們的罪，祂原本可以選擇不拯救我們，但是上帝選擇憐憫我們，就算我們不配，祂依然選擇拯救我們！

每一天當我們向上帝請求饒恕我們的過犯時，祂都向我們施憐憫。希伯來書4:16說：「所以，我們應該大膽地來到上帝恩典的寶座前，好領受慈愛和恩典，作為我們及時的幫助。」要讚美上帝，好讓身為基督徒的我們可以每天經歷祂的憐憫！
祂的憐憫是多麼的美好！ —CPE*

「但是，上帝有豐盛的憐憫；他對我們的愛浩大無窮。」 以弗所書2:4

禱告：親愛的上帝，雖然我不配，但謝謝祢向我施憐憫。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(周維音譯)

Merciful
Bible Reading: Ephesians 2:4-7
Tuesday, January 26, 2016

In our Bible Reading for today, Paul talks about God's great mercy. Even though we are dead in our sins and far from perfect, God still loves us. That is mercy!
God showed His great mercy to us when He sent His Son, Jesus, to come into this world and die on the cross for our sins. 1 John 4:10 says, “True love is God's love for us, not our love for God. He sent his Son as the way to take away our sins.” God could have let us die as punishment for our sins. He could have decided not to save us. But God chose to be merciful. He chose to save us even though we do not deserve it!

God also shows His mercy to us everyday when we ask Him for forgiveness of our sins. Hebrews 4:16 says, “With Jesus as our high priest, we can feel free to come before God's throne where there is grace. There we receive mercy and kindness to help us when we need it.” Praise God that we, as Christians, can experience His mercy every day!
How wonderful is His mercy! —CPE*

“But God is rich in mercy, and he loved us very much.” Ephesians 2:4

PRAYER: Dear God, even though I don't deserve it, thank You for showing me mercy. In Jesus' name. Amen.

讚美上帝

讚美上帝
聖經閱讀：詩篇86:1-17 現代中譯本|合和本
2015年6月19日(五)

在今天閱讀的經文中，我們得知上帝的屬性，祂是一個慈愛的上帝，我們必須敬拜讚美祂。我們知道上帝是慈愛的，因為祂差派祂的獨生子來為我們受死。 　第10節說：「你有大能，你成就奇事；惟有你是上帝。」上帝令人敬畏，祂真的是那唯一的神。我的心得著安慰，當知道上帝是永恆不變的──祂是昔在、今在和永在的。 　第11和12節告訴我們必須敬拜讚美上帝。讚美上帝是我們整天都要做的事，不是只在禱告，或是到教會的時候。最後，第15節告訴我們，上帝是憐憫人的，透過祂的憐憫，上帝賜給我們赦罪之恩，以及永生的恩典。 　今天就花時間停下來讚美上帝，祂拯救了我們，而我們應該為此感謝祂。 —SV 「主啊，你是憐憫仁慈的上帝；你不輕易發怒，充滿信實慈愛。求你顧念我，憐憫我；求你賜力量給我，拯救我，因為我像我母親那樣侍奉你。」 詩篇86:15-16 禱告：天父，求祢幫助我更多讚美祢。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (尤榮輝譯)

Praise God
Bible Reading: Psalm 86:1-17
Friday, June 19, 2015

In our Bible Reading today, we learn about God's character. He is a loving God, and we need to praise and worship Him. We know God is loving because He sent His only Son, Jesus, to die for us. 　Verse 10 says, “You are great and do amazing things. You and you alone are God.” God is awesome, and He is truly the only God. I am comforted when I remember that God is eternal — He always has been and will continue forever. 　Verses 11 and 12 tell us that we need to worship and praise God. Praising God should be something that we do all day, not just when we pray or when we go to church. Finally, verse 15 tells us that God is merciful. Through His mercy, God offers us His forgiveness and gift of eternal life. 　Take time today to stop and praise God. He has saved us, and we should thank Him for that. —SV “My Lord, you are a kind and merciful God. You are patient, loyal, and full of love. Show that you hear me and be kind to me. I am your servant, so give me strength.” Psalm 86:15-16a PRAYER: Heavenly Father, help me to praise You more. In Jesus' name. Amen.

遺失 (3)

遺失 (3)
聖經閱讀：路加福音15:11-24 現代中譯本|合和本
2015年2月23日

耶穌說的第三個故事是我特別喜愛的，這個故事是關於一個拿了家產、離開家鄉的兒子。那時這個兒子揮霍所有的金錢、「過放蕩的生活」（第13b節），當所有的錢都花光了，唯一他可以找到的工作就是去餵豬。這個兒子因為太餓了，以致於想去吃豬的飼料！ 　最後，這個兒子決定回家找父親、求他原諒：「他離家還遠，父親望見了他，就充滿愛憐，奔向前去，緊抱著他，不停地親吻」（第20節）。這兒子並不配得父親的原諒，但是父親仍然接納他是他的兒子。 　我們所有人都犯了罪並違背上帝，我們並不配得上帝的赦免，但是上帝仍然賜給我們愛和憐憫。無論你認為你的罪有多麼糟糕，上帝可以赦免你、使你成為祂的家庭的一份子。 　今天就回轉向上帝──祂愛你，並且會赦免你所有的罪。 —JF 「因為人人都犯罪，虧欠了上帝的榮耀。」 羅馬書3:23 禱告：天父，我知道我現在迷失、沒有了祢，求祢赦免我並幫助我親近祢。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (尤榮輝譯)

Lost (3)
Bible Reading: Luke 15: 11-24
Monday, February 23, 2015

The third story that Jesus told is my favorite. This story is about a son who took his family money and went away. Then this son wasted all his money “living like a fool” (verse 13b). When all his money was gone, the only job he could find was feeding pigs. This son was so hungry that he wanted to eat the pigs’ food! 　Finally the son decided to go home to his father and ask for forgiveness. “While the son was still a long way off, his father saw him coming and felt sorry for him. So he ran to him and hugged and kissed him” (verse 20). The son did not deserve his father’s forgiveness, but the father accepted him back as his son. 　We have all sinned and disobeyed God. We don’t deserve God’s forgiveness. But God still offers us His love and mercy. No matter how bad you think your sins are, God can forgive you and make you part of His family. 　Turn to God today — He loves you and will forgive all your sins. —JF “All have sinned and are not good enough to share God’s divine greatness.” Romans 3:23 PRAYER: Father, I know that I am lost without You. Please forgive me and help me stay close to You. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

特別喜愛的經節 (1)

特別喜愛的經節 (1)
聖經閱讀：羅馬書12:1-2 現代中譯本|合和本
2015年2月6日(五)

今天和接下來的幾天，我要跟你分享一些特別喜愛的經節，也要分享從這些經節中學到的東西，以及在跟隨耶穌時，我如何將它們應用到自己的生活中。 　當讀羅馬書12:1-2時，它使我想起上帝極大的憐憫，祂差派耶穌死在十字架上好使我的罪得赦免。因著上帝為我賜下憐憫和贖罪祭，鼓勵了我為祂成為活祭；因著祂所成就的事，使我在生活的每一個領域都敬拜祂。 　這些經節也挑戰我不要去學像世人，相反地，我學習讓上帝改變我的內心。我願接受上帝對我和我的生命的期待，當我跟從祂時，我就能夠知道什麼是好的、是蒙祂喜悅的事。祂的計劃永遠是完美的。 　請將這些經節應用到你的生活中，將你的生命完全獻給上帝。跟從祂，並信靠上帝和祂為你準備的計劃。 －CPE* 「惟有我知道我為你們安排的計劃：我計劃的不是災難，而是繁榮；我要使你們有光明的前程。」 耶利米書29:11 禱告：親愛的上帝，謝謝祢賜下極大的憐憫，因著祢所成就的事，我將生命獻給祢。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (尤榮輝譯)

Favorite Verses (1)
Bible Reading: Romans 12:1-2
Friday, February 6, 2015

Today and the next few days, I will share with you some of my favorite Bible verses. I will also share what I have learned from these verses and how I apply them to my own life as I follow Jesus. 　When I read Romans 12:1-2, I am reminded of God’s great mercy. He sent Jesus to die on a cross so that my sins can be forgiven. Because of God’s mercy and sacrifice for me, I am encouraged to be a living sacrifice for Him. Because of what He has done, I am led to worship Him in every area of my life. 　These verses also challenge me to not be like people of this world. Instead, I am learning to let God change me inside. I want to accept what God wants for me and my life. And when I follow Him, I will be able to know what is good and pleasing to Him. His plans are always perfect. 　Apply these verses to your life. Give your life fully to God. Follow Him. Trust God and His plans for you. —CPE* “This message is from the Lord. ‘I have good plans for you. I don’t plan to hurt you. I plan to give you hope and a good future.’” Jeremiah 29:11b PRAYER: Dear God, thank You for Your great mercy. Because of what You’ve done, I give my life to You. In Jesus’ name. Amen.