搭便車基督徒

搭便車基督徒
聖經閱讀：撒母耳記下15:18-22 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年12月2日（五）

　我跟朋友開車時看見一個年輕、搭便車旅行的人，我們接他上車、問他要去哪裡，他說沒關係──他只是出來走走看看！
有許多我稱作是「搭便車基督徒」的人真是糟糕，這些人從一個教會換到另一個教會，還沒委身其中就離開，他們失去了在當地參與事工的機會、不能得到牧師的協助，也沒有跟其他基督徒建立關係。
今天讀的經文跟我們談到以太，他是一名服事大衛王的外國人，當大衛吩咐他回家鄉時，以太回答說（第21節）：「陛下啊，我指著上主的名向你發誓，無論你到甚麼地方，我都要跟隨你，是生是死，我都願意。」於是以太在部隊中擔任指揮官，忠心地服事大衛王。
如果你沒有一個可以參與敬拜和服事的教會，我鼓勵你找一個，然後在那裡委身來成為上帝國度的一份子。 —BL

「要敬畏上主，忠誠盡心地事奉他；要記住他為你們做的大事。」 撒母耳記上12:24b

禱告：天父，我願每天忠心地事奉祢。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(尤榮輝譯)

Hitchhiker Christians
Bible Reading: 2 Samuel 15:18-22
Friday, December 2, 2016

　My friends and I were driving, and we saw a young hitchhiker. We picked him up and asked him where he was going. He said that it didn't make any difference — he was just out looking around!
It is too bad that many people are what I call “hitchhiker Christians.” These people go from church to church, not wanting to be committed to any church. These people are missing out on serving in a local ministry, receiving help from a pastor and developing relationships with other Christians.
Our Bible verses tell us about Ittai. He was a foreigner who served King David. When David told him to return home, Ittai answered (verse 21), “As the Lord lives, and as long as you live, I will stay with you, in life or death!” Ittai faithfully served King David as a commander in his army.
If you do not have a church where you can worship and serve, I encourage you to find one. Then commit yourself to being part of God's kingdom there. —BL

“You must serve him sincerely with all your heart. Remember the wonderful things he has done for you.” 1 Samuel 12:24b

PRAYER: Father, I want to faithfully serve You every day. In Jesus' name. Amen.

信仰之旅 (8)

信仰之旅 (8)
聖經閱讀：歌羅西書3:12-17現代中譯本|合和本
2016年9月14日(三)

透過這些年我先生和我在教會的不同事奉，增長了我對上帝的信心。 我教一個二到四歲小朋友的班已經有22年了，後來教會改變課程，就不再需要我了，我感到很難過，但是我知道上帝會為我預備另一個服事的地方。不久之後，牧師娘就要我和我先生去為大學生開一門課，我們跟這些年輕人有一個美好的事工。
之後，我再度回來帶一個小朋友的班，這雖然是一個疲累的工作，但是我真的享受其中。這個班結束後，我先生和我幫忙照顧參加查經班父母的小孩，這群孩子是另一個從上帝來的祝福。
上帝已經讓我知道，當一個事奉的機會結束時，祂會再告訴我新的、可以服事祂的機會。今天閱讀的經文中，保羅談到在我們事奉上帝時應該要怎麼做，記得今天你做的每一件事都要為上帝而做！ —DF

「無論做甚麼，說甚麼，你們都要奉主耶穌的名，藉著他感謝父上帝。」 歌羅西書3:17

禱告：上帝，謝謝祢賜給我機會來事奉祢。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(李信儀譯

Faith Journey (8)
Bible Reading: Colossians 3:12-17
Wednesday, September 14, 2016

　My faith in God has grown through the years as my husband and I have served God in several different areas in our church.
For 22 years, I taught a class for two to four-year-olds. But the church changed their program, and I was no longer needed. I was sad, but I knew that God had another place of service for me. Soon our pastor's wife asked me and my husband to start a class for college students. We had a wonderful ministry with those young people.
Later I went back to teaching a class for young children. That was a tiring job, but I really enjoyed it. After that, my husband and I took care of children while their parents were in a Bible study. That group was another blessing from God!
God has taught me that when one opportunity for service ends, He will show me something new that I can do for Him. In our Bible verses today Paul talks about how we should act as we serve God. Remember to do everything today for God! —DF

“Everything you say and everything you do should be done for Jesus your Lord. And in all you do, give thanks to God the Father through Jesus.” Colossians 3:17

PRAYER: God, thank You for giving me opportunities to serve You. 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.

七教會 (3)

七教會 (3)
聖經閱讀：啟示錄2:1-7 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年4月3日(日)

　第一個信息是要送給在以弗所的教會，這個城市有著繁忙的海港，很多人去以弗所膜拜羅馬的神祉雅典娜，而這個城市主要的生意就是製作雅典娜神像。
耶穌告訴這間教會：「我知道你所做的；你怎樣辛勤工作，怎樣忍耐；我也知道你不容忍壞人」（第2a節），但是祂接著警告他們：「但是，有一件事我要責備你：就是你已經失去了當初對我的愛心」（第4節）。
剛信主的時候，我們會很興奮要去跟人分享耶穌的福音，我們等不及要去告訴朋友、家人關於耶穌的事，但是當面臨困難時，我們的熱情有時候就會稍稍減少了。這就是在以弗所教會發生的事。
耶穌說，這些基督徒要改變他們的心，回復起初的作法，這也是對我們的一個警訊。你要確定對上帝的愛和服事一天比一天多。 —DF

「上帝是愛；那有了愛在他的生命裏的人就是有上帝的生命，而上帝在他的生命裏。」 約翰壹書4:16b

禱告：親愛的天父，我愛祢，我願一天比一天更愛祢。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(周維音譯)

Seven Churches (3)
Bible Reading: Revelation 2:1-7
Sunday, April 3, 2016

　The first message is to the church in the city of Ephesus. This city had a busy harbor. Many people traveled to Ephesus to worship the Roman goddess Diana. The main business of the city was making idols of Diana.
Jesus tells this church “I know what you do, how hard you work and never give up. I know that you don't accept evil people” (verse 2a). But then He gives them a warning. “But I have this against you: You have left the love you had in the beginning”(verse 4).
When we first become Christians, we are excited to share the Good News about Jesus. We can't wait to tell our friends and family about Him. But when we face troubles, we sometimes lose some of our excitement. That's what was happening in the church in Ephesus.
Jesus said these Christians should change their hearts and do what they did in the beginning. That is a warning for us, too. Be sure that your love and service for God grows stronger every day. —DF

“God is love. Everyone who lives in love lives in God, and God lives in them.” 1 John 4:16b

PRAYER: Dear Father, I love You. I want my love for You to grow stronger every day. In Jesus' name. Amen.

服事

服事
聖經閱讀：彼得前書4:7-11 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年3月6日(日)

　你是否一直有服事人的心？如果在街頭看見流浪漢，你會走開嗎？或者你會帶著笑容送給他們一些吃的東西呢？當你遇見一個正遭逢不幸的人，你會保持沉默嗎？或者你會給對方一個擁抱和一些鼓勵的話？
有時候，恐懼、懷疑或驕傲阻礙了我們去服事人、愛人，我們可能覺得自己不夠好而足以去幫助別人，或者我們可能覺得自己太優秀了而不值得去幫助別人，但是我們要記得，每一次我們服事人的時候，就有一個機會讓人認識耶穌。今天經文的第10節說：「既然每一個人都是上帝各樣恩賜的好管家，就要照著從上帝所領受的種種恩賜，彼此服事。」
我們每一天都有許多機會去服事別人、幫助他們認識耶穌，今天就用你的才能去服事需要認識耶穌的人。 —EP*

「誰服事，就得本著上帝所賜的力量服事，好使萬事都藉著耶穌基督歸榮耀給上帝。」 彼得前書4:11b

禱告：天父，我願作祢的僕人。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(尤榮輝譯)

Serving
Bible Reading: 1 Peter 4:7-11
Sunday, March 6, 2016

　Do you always feel like serving other people? If you see homeless people on the street, do you walk away? Or do you give them some food and a smile? When you meet a person who is going through hard times, do you keep quiet? Or do you share a hug and words of encouragement?
Sometimes fear, doubt or pride stop us from serving and loving other people. We may feel that we are not good enough to help others. Or, we may feel that we are too good to serve other people. But we should remember that every time we serve others, we have an opportunity to show Jesus to them. Verse 10 of our Bible Reading says, “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.”
We have many opportunities each day to serve other people and help them learn about Jesus. Use your talents to serve people who need to know about Jesus today. —EP*

“If your gift is serving, you should serve with the strength that God gives. Then it is God who will be praised in everything through Jesus Christ.” 1 Peter 4:11b

PRAYER: Father, I want to be Your servant. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

不要等待

不要等待
聖經閱讀：使徒行傳24:22-27 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年2月11日(四)

許多人很會善用時間，他們保留時間讀經、去教會，或是幫助別人。
但是有一些人不會善用時間，他們遲遲不決志信上帝，或者遲遲不花時間服事祂。在今天的經文閱讀中，保羅對羅馬總督腓力斯說話，保羅向腓力斯傳講耶穌的事蹟，「又談論關於良善、節制、將來的審判等教訓；腓力斯覺得很恐懼」（第25a節）。
這些經節似乎指出，腓力斯知道自己要改變生命信耶穌，但是他感到害怕，所以他跟保羅說，「你現在去吧，等我有空再叫你來」（第25b節）。聖經並沒有告訴我們腓力斯是否有決定相信上帝。
也許你知道自己必須信上帝，請不要等待──今天就將你的一生獻給祂。或許你知道自己必須花時間服事上帝，請不要等待──現在就開始服事祂吧！ —AT

「聽啊，現在就是接納上帝恩惠的時刻！今天就是上帝拯救的日子！」 哥林多後書6:2b

禱告：上帝，我願善用自己的時間，今天求祢幫助我跟隨祢、服事祢。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(尤榮輝譯)

Don't Wait
Bible Reading: Acts 24:22-27
Thursday, February 11, 2016

Many people use their time wisely. They set aside time for Bible study, going to church or helping others.
But some people do not use their time wisely. Instead, they delay making a decision to follow God or delay using their time to serve Him. In our Bible Reading today Paul spoke to the Roman governor, Felix. Paul told Felix about Jesus. “But Felix became afraid when Paul spoke about things like doing right, self-control, and the judgment that will come in the future” (verse 25a).
These verses seem to indicate that Felix knew that he should change his life and follow God. But he was afraid. So he told Paul, “Go away now. When I have more time, I will call for you” (verse 25b). The Bible does not tell us if Felix ever decided to follow God.
Maybe you know that you need to follow God. Don't wait — give your life to Him today. Or maybe you know that you need to use your time to serve God. Don't wait — start serving Him right now! —AT

“I tell you that the ‘right time' is now. The ‘day of salvation' is now.” 2 Corinthians 6:2b

PRAYER: Lord, I want to use my time wisely. Help me to follow You and serve You today. In Jesus' name. Amen.

帖撒羅尼迦後書 (5)

帖撒羅尼迦後書 (5)
聖經閱讀：帖撒羅尼迦後書3:6-13 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年1月17日(日)

今天我們要繼續思考昨天讀的經文，這些經文讓我想起一個別人告訴我的故事。
有一個人要搬家，所以他找了一些朋友來幫忙。有好幾個朋友來幫他搬家具和家裡的東西，當他們搬完後，這個人就訂披薩來請朋友們吃、感謝他們的幫忙，其中有一個朋友，他太懶惰而沒有幫忙搬，卻認為自己也應該得到一些披薩。
這就是保羅在今天的經文中所說的，有些基督徒不想工作，這些人卻想要其他基督徒來養他們、照顧他們，但是保羅說基督徒應該工作，並 「親手做工來維持生活」（第12b節）。
我們一定要認真工作來照顧好我們自己和家人，並且我們也要願意用我們的時間和精力來幫助他人。 —JP*

「我們在你們那裡的時候說過：『不做工的人不得吃飯。』」 帖撒羅尼迦後書3:10

禱告：親愛的主，我願每天為祢工作。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(周維音譯)

2 Thessalonians (5)
Bible Reading: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13
Sunday, January 17, 2016

　Today we will continue to think about the same Bible verses we read yesterday. These verses remind me of a story someone told me.
A man needed to move to a new house, so he asked some friends to help him. Several friends showed up to help him move his furniture and household goods. When they were finished moving, the man ordered pizza to feed his friends and to thank them for their help. One friend, who was too lazy to help move, thought he should get some pizza, too.
That is what Paul was talking about in our Bible verses. Some Christians were refusing to work. These people wanted other Christians to feed them and take care of them. But Paul said that Christians should work and “earn their own food” (verse 12b).
We need to make sure that we are working hard to take care of ourselves and our families. And we should be willing to use our time and energy to help others. —JP*

“When we were with you, we gave you this rule: ‘Whoever will not work should not be allowed to eat.’” 2 Thessalonians 3:10

PRAYER: Dear Lord, I want to work for You every day. In Jesus' name. Amen.

誕生的故事 (3)

誕生的故事 (3)
聖經閱讀：馬太福音20:25-28 現代中譯本|合和本
2015年12月14日(一)

在第一個聖誕節，馬利亞生下了一位僕人。在今天經文閱讀的第28b節，耶穌談到祂自己：「正像人子一樣，他不是來受人侍候，而是來侍候人，並且為了救贖眾人而獻出自己的生命。」耶穌說祂出生是要來作僕人。
耶穌服事上帝、也服事人，怎麼說呢？耶穌醫治人，祂教導上帝國度的事情；耶穌為人禱告，祂向人宣講上帝的救贖計畫；耶穌裝備祂的門徒在祂回天國後能繼續祂的工作，而最重要的是，耶穌順服上帝並完全遵守上帝的律法。耶穌使我們跟祂永遠同住成為一件可能的事。
上帝也希望我們成為僕人，就像耶穌一樣，我們出生是為了服事上帝和彼此服事。我希望你會效法耶穌的榜樣，並忠心地服事上帝和其他人。 —GT

「弟兄姊妹們，上帝選召你們，要你們成為自由人。只是不可用這自由作放縱情慾的藉口，卻要以愛心互相服事。」 加拉太書5:13

禱告：天上的父，求祢幫助我忠心地服事祢和其他人。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(周維音譯)

Birth Story (3)
Bible Reading: Matthew 20:25-28
Monday, December 14, 2015

On that first Christmas, Mary gave birth to a servant. In verse 28b of our Bible Reading today, Jesus talked about Himself. “The Son of Man did not come for people to serve him. He came to serve others and to give his life to save many people.” Jesus said that He was born to be a servant.
Jesus served both God and people. How? Jesus healed people. Jesus taught about God's kingdom. Jesus prayed for people. Jesus told people about God's plan of salvation. Jesus prepared His disciples to continue His work after He returned to heaven. Most importantly, Jesus obeyed God and kept God's law perfectly. Jesus made it possible for us to live forever with Him.
God wants us to be servants, too. Like Jesus, we are all born to serve God and each other. I hope you will follow Jesus’ example and faithfully serve both God and other people. —GT

“My brothers and sisters, God chose you to be free. But don't use your freedom as an excuse to do what pleases your sinful selves. Instead, serve each other with love.” Galatians 5:13

PRAYER: Heavenly Father, help me to faithfully serve You and other people. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

耶穌 (4)

耶穌 (4)

聖經閱讀：馬太福音26:26-30

2015年11月16日(一)

聖經中描寫了許多猶太人的儀式，有些儀式需要喝一杯葡萄酒；接受並喝下一杯葡萄酒代表承諾或是保證。

在今天閱讀的經文中，耶穌和祂的門徒共享逾越節的晚餐，耶穌知道這是祂最後一次跟他們一起吃晚餐慶祝逾越節，當耶穌拿起杯喝下酒，祂是在承諾會遵行上帝對祂的計畫。上帝的計畫是要祂受死，耶穌願意接受上帝希望祂去做的事，耶穌願意為我們的罪受死！

上帝對你生命的計畫是什麼呢？你願意參與教會的事工嗎？你願意成為一個忠實的配偶以及孩子的好父母嗎？你願意向鄰居分享福音嗎？

想一想耶穌，以及祂願意去做任何上帝希望祂做的事，然後答應每天會服事上帝、順服上帝。 —JK

「這是我的血，是印證上帝與人立約的血，為了使眾人的罪得到赦免而流的。」馬太福音26:28

禱告：上帝，求祢讓我知道我可以如何每天服事祢、順服祢。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(林威妮譯)

Jesus (4)

Bible Reading: Matthew 26:26-30

Monday, November 16, 2015

The Bible describes many Jewish ceremonies. Some of these ceremonies required drinking a cup of wine. Accepting and drinking a cup of wine showed commitment or a promise.

In our Bible Reading for today, Jesus shared the Passover meal with His disciples. Jesus knew that this was the last time He would celebrate this meal with them. When Jesus took the cup and drank from it, He was promising to follow God’s plan for Him. God’s plan was for Him to die. Jesus was willing to accept what God wanted Him to do. Jesus was willing to die for our sins!

What does God have planned for your life? Are you willing to serve as part of a ministry in your church? Are you willing to be a faithful marriage partner and a good parent to your children? Are you willing to share the Good News with your neighbors?

Think about Jesus and His willingness to do whatever God wanted Him to do. Then promise to serve and obey God every day. —JK

“This wine is my blood, which will be poured out to forgive the sins of many and begin the new agreement from God to his people.” Matthew 26:28

PRAYER: God, show me how I can serve and obey You every day. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

誰是老闆？

誰是老闆？

聖經閱讀：歌羅西書3:22-55

2015年11月11日(三)

上班的時候，我經常會經過別人的電腦，我看見他們在線上購物、看影片，或是上網瀏覽，而沒有在工作。這些人只做了一點點工作，為什麼呢？也許他們偷懶，或是他們不尊重同事，或許他們看見老闆也不怎麼努力。

今天閱讀的經文讓我們看見一個完全不同的工作態度。第23-24節告訴我們：「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……你們事奉的是主基督。」身為基督徒，我們的工作要蒙上帝喜悅，祂是我們工作真正的老闆。

也許你在世上的老闆並不好，但是要記得，我們所服事的耶穌了解我們、愛我們，而且會慷慨地賞賜我們，我們活在世上是為了要服事祂、榮耀祂！ —BL

「我感謝我們的主基督耶穌；因為他賜給我力量，以我為可信任的，指派我來事奉他。」提摩太前書1:12

禱告：親愛的上帝，我禱告求自己在工作時有正確的態度，並且祈求我的工作能蒙祢喜悅。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(尤榮輝譯)

Who is the Boss?

Bible Reading: Colossians 3:22-25

Wednesday, November 11, 2015

At my job, I often walk by other people’s computers. I can see that they are shopping online, watching videos or surfing the Internet instead of working. These people only do a little work. Why? Maybe they are lazy or they do not respect their co-workers. Or maybe they see that their boss doesn’t do much work either.

Our Bible Reading today shows us a completely different attitude about work. Verses 23-24 tell us, “In all the work you are given, do the best you can. Work as though you are working for the Lord, not an earthly master...Yes, you are serving Christ. He is your real Master.” As Christians, we should work to please Jesus. He is the One we are truly working for!

Maybe you don’t have a good earthly boss. But remember that we serve Jesus who knows and loves us and rewards us generously. We are here on earth to serve and honor Him! —BL

“I thank Christ Jesus our Lord because he trusted me and gave me this work of serving him. He gives me strength.” 1 Timothy 1:12

PRAYER: Dear Lord, I pray that I will have the right attitude when I work and that I will work to please You. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

愛是服事別人

愛是服事別人
聖經閱讀：加拉太書5:13-18 現代中譯本|合和本
2015年10月20日(二)

耶穌說：「你們要別人怎樣待你們，就得怎樣待別人」（馬太福音7:12a），耶穌又說最重要的誡命是「愛主－你的上帝」，另一個最重要的誡命是「愛鄰人，像愛自己一樣」（馬太福音22:37-39）。 　耶穌向我們示範了遵守這些誡命的方法。耶穌藉著聽從上帝的話、透過禱告跟上帝溝通，以及抗拒罪的誘惑來向上帝表達祂的愛。耶穌同時藉著愛人來展現祂愛上帝。 　耶穌藉著服事人來向人施展祂的愛。當有人餓了，耶穌就餵飽他們；當有人病了，耶穌就醫治他們。耶穌也分享上帝的話語給那些需要聽的人，最後，當耶穌死在十字架上時，祂為人的罪接受了刑罰。 　看看耶穌展現愛的方式，然後想一想今天你可以如何效法祂的榜樣。 —MK 「因為全部法律都綜合在『愛人如己』這條命令裡面。」 加拉太書5:14 禱告：親愛的主，我願效法耶穌的榜樣。奉主的名，阿們！ (江惠蓉譯)

Love Serves Others
Bible Reading: Galatians 5:13-18
Tuesday, October 20, 2015

Jesus said, “Do for others what you would want them to do for you” (Matthew 7:12a). Jesus also said that the most important command is to “love the Lord your God,” and the second most important command is to “love your neighbor the same as you love yourself” (Matthew 22:37-39). 　Jesus showed us the way to obey these commands. Jesus showed love for God by always obeying God’s Word, by communicating with God through prayer and by resisting temptations to sin. Jesus also showed His love for God by loving other people. 　Jesus showed His love for other people by serving them. When people were hungry, Jesus fed them. When people were sick, Jesus healed them. Jesus also shared the Word of God with people who needed to hear it. Finally, Jesus took the punishment for people’s sins when He died on the cross. 　Look at the ways Jesus showed His love. Then think about how you can copy His example today. —MK “The whole law is made complete in this one command: ‘Love your neighbor the same as you love yourself.’” Galatians 5:14 PRAYER: Dear Lord, I want to follow Jesus’ example. In His name. Amen.

搬家 (5)

搬家 (5)
聖經閱讀：馬太福音6:33-34 現代中譯本|合和本
2015年10月4日(日)

買我們地的那個人也同時擁有那塊地四周的所有農地，他準備要拆掉我們的房子和建築物，然後翻土來種玉米和黃豆。 　我記得住在那房子裡的許多美好往事，我先生跟我種了很多樹和灌木，我們也重新裝潢了幾個房間，想到所有這一切都要被毁真是令人傷心。 　但我們的房子和財物其實並不重要，當我們去世時，我們無法帶走任何東西，真正重要的是我們跟上帝的關係，以及我們在世上如何服事祂。 　在今天的經文閱讀中，耶穌說，最重要的東西是「要先追求上帝主權的實現，遵行他的旨意」（第33a節），所以不要擔心你在世上擁有的財物，而要專心跟隨並遵從上帝。 —JK 「所以我告訴你們，不要為了生活上所需的飲食，或者身上所穿的衣服操心。難道生命不比飲食重要，身體不比衣服重要嗎？ 」 馬太福音6:25 禱告：親愛的天父，今天我願跟隨祢、遵從祢。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (尤榮輝譯)

Moving (5)
Bible Reading: Matthew 6:33-34
Sunday, October 4, 2015

The man who bought our acreage also owns all the farm land around the acreage. He plans to tear down our house and buildings, plow up the soil and plant corn and soy beans. 　I remember many good things about living in that house. My husband and I planted many trees and bushes. We remodeled several rooms in the house. It is sad to think that all of that will be destroyed. 　But our houses and our possessions are not really important. When we die, we can't take anything with us. What is really important is our relationship with God and how we serve Him here on earth. 　In our Bible Reading, Jesus says that the most important thing is “God's kingdom and doing what he wants you to do” (verse 33b). So don't worry about your possessions here on earth. Instead, focus on following and obeying God. —JK “So I tell you, don't worry about the things you need to live — what you will eat, drink, or wear. Life is more important than food, and the body is more important than what you put on it.” Matthew 6:25 PRAYER: Dear Father, I want to follow and obey You today. In Jesus' name. Amen.