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聖經閱讀：哥林多後書5:1-8 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年7月26日(二)

　幾年前，我在家裡發生了一件不幸的事，我有很多不好的記憶，甚至讓我不想待在家裡。
星期天教會禮拜結束後，我都會去一個朋友的家，她會為我準備晚餐，我們快樂地說話談心。但是天黑時，她說：「我知道妳不想回家，但是妳還是必須回去。」幾個月後，一場暴風雨摧毁了我的房子，我必須重建它，在房子被摧毁時，我感覺好像所有不好的記憶都被沖走了。
今天的經文閱讀談到跟上帝永遠同住的家，總有一天世上的一切都會被摧毁，就連我們的肉體也一樣。「如果我們所住的這地上的帳棚拆去了，上帝會給我們天上的住宅，是他親自建造、永遠存在的」（第1b節）。
我天天遵從並跟隨耶穌，我現在已經等不及要去天上的家跟上帝永遠同住。 —SAH

「更重要的是，無論在這地上的身體裡，還是穿上屬天的身體，我們都要討主的喜悅。」 哥林多後書5:9

禱告：天父，謝謝祢預備了一個我可以跟祢同住的地方。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(尤榮輝譯)

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Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:1-8
Tuesday, July 26, 2016

　Many years ago, something bad happened to me in my house. I had so many bad memories that I didn't want to even be in my house.
On Sundays I went to a friend's house after church. She cooked dinner for me, and we laughed and talked. But when it became dark she said, “I know you don't want to go home, but you've got to go.” A few months later a hurricane destroyed my house, and I had to rebuild. I felt like all my bad memories were washed away when my home was destroyed.
Our Bible verses talk about our eternal home with God. One day everything here on earth will be destroyed, even our physical bodies. “But when that happens, God will have a home for us to live in. It will not be the kind of home people build here. It will be a home in heaven that will continue forever” (verse 1b).
I obey and follow Jesus every day. Now I can't wait to go to my heavenly home and live forever with God. —SAH

“Our only goal is to always please the Lord, whether we are living here in this body or there with him.” 2 Corinthians 5:9

PRAYER: Father, thank You for preparing a place where I can live with You. In Jesus' name. Amen.

帖撒羅尼迦前書 (3)

帖撒羅尼迦前書 (3)
聖經閱讀：帖撒羅尼迦前書2:13-20 現代中譯本|合和本
2014年9月15日(一)

身為基督徒，我們有上帝的信息在我們心裡面，我們不要因世界的事情而感到沮喪，而應該將心思專注在上帝和祂的話語上。 　保羅非常以帖撒羅尼迦的教會為榮，在第19和20節，他告訴他們：「你們是我們的希望，我們的喜樂。在我們的主耶穌再來的時候，我們所要誇耀的冠冕不正是你們嗎？你們的確是我們的光榮和喜樂！」因著不信的猶太人，這些基督徒遭受了許多苦難，但是他們的信心仍然堅強。 　帖撒羅尼迦的基督徒因為接受了上帝的信息而剛強，他們讓上帝的教導成為他們生活的一部分，並且天天讓這些教導來幫助他們。 　今天上帝的信息就在我們的生命中作工，務必不要讓人的想法阻擋你領受從上帝而來的真理，而要親近上帝和祂的話語，也就是聖經。 —KR 「我們也常常感謝上帝；因為我們所傳的信息，你們聽見了，領受了，並不以為是領受人的信息，而是領受那確確實實出自上帝的信息。」 帖撒羅尼迦前書2:13 禱告：親愛的上帝，求祢幫助我專注在祢和祢的話語上。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (林威妮譯)

1 Thessalonians (3)
Bible Reading: 1 Thessalonians 2:13-20
Monday, September 15, 2014

As Christians, we have God’s message in our hearts. We should not let things in the world discourage us. We should keep our focus on God and His Word. 　Paul was very proud of the church in Thessalonica. He told them in verses 19 and 20, “You are our hope, our joy, and the crown we will be proud of when our Lord Jesus Christ comes. You bring us honor and joy.” These Christians were suffering bad things because of the Jews who didn’t believe. But still, the Thessalonians remained strong in their faith. 　The Christians in Thessalonica were strong because they had accepted God’s message. They had made God’s teaching part of their lives and allowed this teaching to help them every day. 　God’s message is working in our lives today, too. Be sure to not let men’s ideas keep you from accepting the truth from God. Stay close to God and His Word, the Bible. —KR “Also, we always thank God because of the way you accepted his message. You heard it and accepted it as God’s message, not our own.” 1 Thessalonians 2:13 PRAYER: Dear God, help me to focus on You and Your Word. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

上帝知道你

上帝知道你
聖經閱讀：詩篇87:1-7 現代中譯本|合和本
2013年6月12日(三)

有時候我們會失望、困惑、挫折、或是灰心，而且我們也會經歷肉體或精神上的痛苦。當我們有這種感覺的時候，今天的聖經閱讀可以安慰我們。 　詩篇第87篇只有7節長，但是裡面充滿了盼望。在第5b節，上帝說：「萬國都是這地的公民」，然後第6節告訴我們：「上主要準備人民的名冊，把他們都當作耶路撒冷的公民。」 　這些經節是在談論住在耶路撒冷的上帝子民，但是從這些經節我們可以知道，上帝知道我們所有的一切。祂知道我們的名字、住哪裡、以及想什麼事情，而且上帝永遠知道什麼是對我們最好的。 　今天，你是否感到孤單或灰心呢？請記住上帝愛你並知道你的一切。祂不會忘記你，上帝會賜給你力量和安慰來面對你的問題。 —BH 「上主啊，你洞察我，你認識我。我工作或休息，你都看見；你知道我的所作所為。」 詩篇139:1, 3 禱告：主，祢知道我的一切，真好。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (EHI譯/台南聖教會英語團契)

God Knows You
Bible Reading: Psalm 87:1-7
Wednesday June 12 2013

Sometimes we may become disappointed, confused, frustrated or discouraged. And, we may also experience physical or emotional pain. When we feel like that, we can be comforted by our Bible Reading today. 　Psalm 87 is only seven verses long, but it is full of hope. In verse 5b, God says, “I know each and every person born there.” Then verse 6 tells us, “The Lord keeps a list of all his people, and he knows where each of them was born.” 　These verses are talking about God’s people who lived in Jerusalem. But from these verses we can learn that God knows all about us. He knows our names, where we live, and what we think. And God always knows what is best for us. 　Are you feeling alone and discouraged today? Remember that God loves you and knows all about you. He will not forget you. God will give you strength and comfort to face your problems. —BH “Lord...you know all about me. You know where I go and where I lie down. You know everything I do.” Psalm 139:1,3 PRAYER: Lord, it is so good that You know all about me. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

盼望：誰？

盼望：誰？
聖經閱讀：希伯來書8:1-13 現代中譯本|合和本
2013年6月6日(四)

我記得當我們遭遇到一場強烈暴風雪的時候，走在冰雪上是非常困難的，當我努力往前走時，風就把我往後吹。 　終於，我進到我的車庫裡面並且發現了一根桿子，它有一端是尖銳的。當我走路時，我就扶著這根桿子並將尖的一端戳進冰裡面，這樣幫助了我抵抗強風而能走在滑溜的冰上。 　我曾經遭遇到「人生的暴風雪」，這些風暴正是我感到迷惑、沮喪、或是挫折的時刻，但是我學習到，在這些時刻中，我必須對耶穌心存盼望，祂就像那根桿子讓我不致跌倒。耶穌幫助我堅強地站立並且不放棄。　 　今天的聖經閱讀告訴我們，耶穌正坐在上帝的右邊，祂永遠與我們同在、幫助我們，並且讓我們看見祂的慈愛和憐憫。 　今天，你可以倚靠耶穌，祂會讓你保持剛強並幫助你面對「人生的暴風雪」。 —BH 「他在至聖所供職當大祭司；這聖所不是人所造，而是主所建立的真聖幕。」 希伯來書8:2 禱告：上帝，今天我願意倚靠耶穌來幫助自己。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (EHI譯/台南聖教會英語團契)

Hope: Who?
Bible Reading: Hebrews 8:1-13
Thursday, June 6 2013

I remember when we had a bad ice and wind storm. Walking on the ice was very difficult. When I tried to walk, the wind blew me backwards. 　Finally, I went into my garage and found a pole that had a sharp end. As I walked, I held onto the pole and poked the sharp end into the ice. This helped me walk against the wind on the slippery ice. 　I have faced many “storms” in life. These storms were times when I was confused or sad or frustrated. But I have learned that during these times, I need to have hope in Jesus. He is like the pole that kept me from falling. Jesus helps me stand strong and not give up. 　Our Bible Reading today tells us that Jesus is sitting on the right side of God. He is always with us, helping us and showing us His love and mercy. 　You can depend on Jesus today. He will keep you strong and help you face the “storms” in your life. —BH “Our high priest serves in the Most Holy Place. He serves in the true place of worship that was made by God, not by anyone here on earth.” Hebrews 8:2 PRAYER: God, I will depend on Jesus to help me today. In His name. Amen.

聖誕節心情 (3)

聖誕節心情 (3)
聖經閱讀：詩篇42:1-11 現代中譯本|合和本
2012年12月18日(二)

或許你認為聖誕節應該是開心和喜樂的日子，但是，有些人在聖誕節的時候並不快樂。 　很多人在聖誕節的時候感到傷心，他們在沮喪中受苦。他們感到悲傷也許是因為遠離了朋友和家人，而有些人傷心則是因為他們沒有錢可以買禮物，還有一些人會感到沮喪，因為他們覺得被排斥或被遺忘了。這些人也許會和詩篇第42篇的作者一樣，在第11節中問同樣的問題：「我為甚麼這樣悲傷？我為甚麼這樣沮喪？」 　身為基督徒，我們有責任鼓勵和安慰別人，如果我們記得耶穌是我們慶祝聖誕節的理由，我們就可以這麼做。慶祝聖誕節是要幫助我們記得，耶穌來到世上是為了活在這裡然後死在十字架上；耶穌來世上受死，我們的罪才可以被赦免。 　今年的聖誕節，看看身邊的人，你有看到傷心或沮喪的人嗎？去安慰他們、幫助他們，並且提醒他們上帝非常愛他們。—GT 「我讚揚你的時候要歡呼高唱；我要高唱，因為你拯救了我。」 詩篇71:23 禱告：天父，我的心充滿了讚美。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (SSL譯/台南聖教會英語團契)

Christmas Emotions (3)
Bible Reading: Psalm 42:1-11
Tuesday, December 18, 2012

You may think that Christmas is a time for joy and happiness. But some people are not happy at Christmas. 　Many people feel sad and suffer from depression at Christmas. Maybe they feel sad because they are away from friends and family. Some people are sad because they don’t have money to buy gifts. Other people are depressed because they feel left out or forgotten. These people may ask the same questions that the psalm writer asked in verse 11. “Why should I be so sad? Why should I be so upset?” 　As Christians, it is our responsibility to encourage and comfort other people. We can do this if we remember that Jesus is the reason that we celebrate Christmas. We celebrate Christmas to help us remember that Jesus came to earth so He could live here and die on the cross. Jesus came to die so our sins could be forgiven. 　Look at the people around you this Christmas season. Do you see someone who is sad or depressed? Comfort them and help them. And, remind them how much God loves them. —GT “You saved my soul. My soul will be happy. I will sing songs of praise with my lips.” Psalm 71:23 PRAYER: Father, my heart is full of praise. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

沮喪

沮喪
聖經閱讀：詩篇69:1-36 現代中譯本|合和本
2012年12月11日(二)

聖經大部份的版本認為詩篇第69篇是大衛寫的，他寫這詩篇的時候一定非常沮喪，在整首詩裡他寫著像這樣的話：「我落在深水中，波濤淹沒了我」（第2節）、「無故恨我的人比我的頭髮還多」（第4節）、「滿面羞慚」（第7節），以及「他們都嘲笑我」（第11節）。 　但是，即使大衛沮喪憂鬱，他仍記得上帝是愛他的。第13節中，大衛說：「主啊，至於我，我要向你祈求；上帝啊，因著你永恆的大愛，因著你應許要拯救，求你照你所定的時間應答我。」大衛以讚美上帝做為這詩篇的結尾，大衛因上帝為他所做的事而讚美祂。 　我們都會經歷悲傷和沮喪的時刻，也許是因為生病，或是遇到財務問題，或是我們所愛的人過世了。當我們有這樣的感覺時，要記得像大衛一樣親近神，而上帝會幫助我們並且提醒我們──我們並不孤單。 —ECW 「上帝啊，求你保護我，拯救我。我要用詩歌頌讚上帝；我要以感謝宣揚他的偉大。這將使上主歡悅，」 詩篇69:29b-31a 禱告：天父，謝謝祢永遠愛我、幫助我。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (SSL譯/台南聖教會英語團契)

Depressed
Bible Reading: Psalm 69:1-36
Tuesday, December 11, 2012

Most Bibles say that Psalm 69 was written by David. He must have written this at a time when he was very depressed. He said things throughout the psalm like “I am about to drown” (verse 2), “I have more enemies than the hairs on my head” (verse 4), “My face is covered with shame” (verse 7), and “People tell jokes about me” (verse 11). 　But even though David was depressed, He remembered that God loved him. In verse 13, David said, “As for me, this is my prayer to you, Lord: I want you to accept me! God, I want you to answer me with love. I know I can trust you to save me.” David ended this psalm by praising God for all He did for him. 　We all go through times when we are sad or depressed. Maybe we are sick or facing financial problems or someone we love has died. When we feel like this, we need to remember to reach out to God, like David did. God will help us and remind us that we are not alone. —ECW “God, lift me up. Save me! I will praise God’s name in song. I will praise him with a song of thanks. This will make God happy!” Psalm 69:29b-31a PRAYER: Father, thank You for always loving and helping me. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

上帝的幫助

上帝的幫助
聖經閱讀：詩篇121:1-8
2012年11月14日(三)

我喜歡欣賞群山峻嶺，它們是如此美麗！今天的詩篇談到「山」，第1節說：「我舉目觀望群山；我的幫助從哪裏來？」 　「山」是大而且堅固的，當感到軟弱時，我想也許能從某一個堅強的東西得著力量。但是，「山」並不能幫助我們，當我們沮喪、孤單和軟弱時，只有上帝能真正幫助我們。 　今天的詩篇繼續談到上帝的大能和幫助，第3節說：「他不會讓你跌倒；你的保護者不會打盹。」上帝總是準備好要幫助我們，祂一天24小時都等著我們，我們可以永遠信靠祂。 　現今有很多人依靠藥物、酒精，或者靠人脈關係來得到幫助，但是真正有用的幫助來自上帝。今天，你要祈求上帝保護你，並且賜給你面對問題的力量。—ECW 「你進你出，上主都保護你，從現在直到永遠。」 詩篇121:8 禱告：上帝，我願永遠仰望祢，使我得著力量與保護。今天，謝謝祢幫助我。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (EHI譯/台南聖教會英語團契)

God’s Help
Bible Reading: Psalm 121:1-8
Wednesday, November 14, 2012

I love to look at mountains and hills. They are so beautiful! Our psalm today talks about hills. Verse 1 says, “I look up to the hills for help. But where will my help really come from?” 　Hills are big and strong. When I feel weak, I might think that I can receive strength from something that is strong. But hills or mountains cannot help us. Only God can truly help us when we are depressed and lonely and weak. 　This psalm continues to talk about God’s power and help. “God will not let you fall. Your Protector will not fall asleep” (verse 3). God is always ready to help us, twenty-four hours a day. We can always depend on Him. 　Many people today look for help from drugs, alcohol or relationships. But real help comes from God. Ask Him to protect and give you strength to face your problems today. —ECW “The Lord will protect your soul. The Lord will help as you come and go. The Lord will help you now and forever!” Psalm 121:8 PRAYER: God, I want to always look to You for my strength and protection. Thank You for helping me today. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

上帝的恩惠

上帝的恩惠
聖經閱讀：詩篇77:1-20
2012年11月12日(一)

今天的經文談到一個憂慮不安的人，他懷疑上帝是否已經離開了他，他說：「我整夜舉手禱告，但得不到安慰。」（第2b節） 　在第10節中，這個人甚至懷疑上帝是否已經失去了大能。後來，他不再去想上帝是否離開了他，在第11節作者反而說：「我要記住你偉大的作為；我要回憶你往日所成就的奇事。」然後，他列出許多上帝對以色列人所行的恩惠。 　當我沮喪時，我常想起過去發生的一些壞事，甚至會想像未來可能會發生什麼壞事。我不應該這麼想，反而應該把心思專注在上帝過去如何幫助我，以及未來祂會如何繼續堅固我。 　上帝已經為你做了許多美妙的事，祂每天都照顧你，而最重要的是，上帝已經藉著耶穌賜給你救恩的禮物。今天，你要想一想上帝的恩惠。—SH* 「上帝啊，求你聽我的呼求；求你垂聽我的禱告……求你領我到安全的避難所，因為你是我的保護者，是我抗拒敵人的堡壘。」 詩篇61:1-3 禱告：天父，我知道祢愛我，感謝祢差派耶穌為我受死。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (SDL譯/台南聖教會英語團契)

God’s Goodness
Bible Reading: Psalm 77:1-20
Monday, November 12, 2012

Our Bible Reading today is about a man who is troubled. He wonders whether God has left him alone. “I reached out for you all night long. My soul refused to be comforted” (verse 2b). 　In verse 10, the man wonders if God has lost His power. But instead of thinking that God has left him, the writer says in verse 11, “I remember the amazing things that you did long ago.” Then the man lists some things that show God’s goodness to the Israelites. 　When I am depressed, I often think about the bad things that have happened to me. I even imagine bad things that might happen in the future. Instead, I should be focusing on how God has helped me and how He will continue strengthening me. 　God has done many wonderful things for you. He takes care of you every day. And, most importantly, God has given you the gift of salvation through Jesus. Think about His goodness today. —SH* “God, hear my prayer song. Listen to my prayer...You are my place of safety! You are the strong tower protecting me from my enemies.” Psalm 61:1-3 PRAYER: Father, I know that You love me. Thank You for sending Jesus to die for me. In His name. Amen.

信靠上帝

信靠上帝
聖經閱讀：詩篇13:1-6
2012年10月31日(三)

在今天的經文中，作者的情緒低落並且感到沮喪，他認為上帝已經忘記他了，最後，作者在第3節中懇求上帝：「上主─我的上帝啊，求你看顧我，求你應答我；求你恢復我的氣力，使我免於死亡。」 　雖然這詩篇的作者很沮喪，但是他仍然信靠上帝。在第5-6節中，他說：「但我倚靠你的慈愛；我的心因你的救恩快樂。我要向耶和華歌唱，因他用厚恩待我。」 　也許你認為上帝已經遺忘你了，因為祂似乎沒有回應你的禱告。有時候，上帝要我們等候祂的回應；我們需要有耐心，並且持續信靠祂。 　如果我們真的想尋求上帝的幫助，祂會聽我們的禱告。祂也許不會立刻回應我們，但是上帝會按著祂所定的時刻，回應我們的禱告。我們要讚美上帝，因為祂總是知道什麼是對我們最好的。 —DJH* 「上主啊，我信靠你；你是我的上帝。我終身的事在你手中……求你用慈愛待你的僕人，求你救我。」 詩篇31:14-16 禱告：天父，我願永遠愛祢並且信靠祢。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (SDL譯/台南聖教會英語團契)

Trust God
Bible Reading: Psalm 13:1-6
Wednesday, October 31, 2012

In our Bible Reading today, the writer is depressed and discouraged. He thinks God has forgotten him. Finally, the writer pleads with God in verse 3. “Lord my God, look at me! Answer my question! Let me know the answer or I will die!” 　Although the psalm writer is depressed, he still trusts God. In verses 5-6 he said, “Lord, I trusted in your love to help me. You saved me and made me happy! I sing a happy song to the Lord because he did good things for me.” 　Perhaps you think that God has forgotten you because He does not seem to answer your prayers. Sometimes God wants us to wait for our answers. We need to be patient and continue to trust Him. 　If we truly ask for God’s help, He will hear us. Our answer may not come right away, but God will answer our prayers in His time. Then we will praise God, because He always knows what is best for us. —DJH* “Lord, I trust you. You are my God. My life is in your hands...be kind to me and save me!” Psalm 31:14-16 PRAYER: Heavenly Father, I want to always love and trust You. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

與上帝隔絕

與上帝隔絕
聖經閱讀：詩篇88:1-18
2012年10月25日(四)

今天的詩篇談到一個人向上帝禱告、祈求幫助。這個人心情很糟糕，在第5節，他說：「我被丟棄在死人當中，好像被宰殺的人躺在墳墓裏；我成為你完全遺忘了的人，再也得不到你的扶助。」 　這個人很沮喪，他感覺上帝與他隔絕，當耶穌被釘在十字架時，也許有同樣的感覺。那時，祂被敵人和控告祂的人包圍著，當耶穌承擔了我們的罪，祂感覺上帝與祂隔絕。 　有時，我們會感到沮喪，以為沒有人了解我們的感受，但耶穌了解我們。人們傷害耶穌，甚至許多跟隨者離棄祂，而且最後祂被釘死在十字架上。 　今天，你是否感到寂寞、沮喪呢？耶穌了解你！你要禱告並且祈求上帝幫助你，讓你感受到祂的慈愛與寬恕，然後相信祂會照顧你。 —SH* 「我們心中充滿喜樂，因為我們信靠他的聖名。上主啊，我們仰望你；願你的慈愛常與我們同在。」詩篇33:21-22 禱告：上帝，我很高興耶穌了解我的感受，今天，請讓我感受到祢的慈愛。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (EHI譯/台南聖教會英語團契)

Separated from God
Bible Reading: Psalm 88:1-18
Thursday, October 25, 2012

Our psalm today talks about someone who is praying to God for help. He feels so bad that he said in verse 5, “Look for me among the dead people. I am like a dead body lying in the grave, one of the dead people you forgot, cut off from you and your care.” 　This person was depressed and felt that he was separated from God. That is probably how Jesus felt when He was on the cross. Jesus was surrounded by His enemies and accusers. As He accepted our sins, Jesus felt separated from God. 　Sometimes we feel depressed, and we think no one understands how we feel. But Jesus knows how we feel. People hurt Him. He was even rejected by some of His followers. And finally, Jesus was crucified on a cross. 　Are you feeling lonely and depressed today? Jesus understands. Pray and ask God to help you feel His love and forgiveness. Then trust Him to take care of you. —SH* “God makes us happy. We truly trust his holy name. Lord, we truly worship you! So show your great love for us.” Psalm 33:21-22 PRAYER: God, I am glad that Jesus understands how I feel. Please show me Your love today. In Jesus’ name. Amen.