夏天 (7)

夏天 (7)
聖經閱讀：約翰壹書4:7-10 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年7月21日(四)

　年輕的時候，我在夏天有很多空閒的時間，雖然每天有一些家事要做，但是我也有時間去做一些喜歡的事。
有一件我喜歡做的事就是去拜訪愛瑪，她是一個住在對街的年長寡婦。愛瑪很寂寞，大部份的時間都待在家裡，她常常一個人坐在門廊的椅子上。
我喜歡縫紉，所以我會把最近的縫紉工作拿去愛瑪的前廊做、跟她坐在一起，有時候我也會帶一些我母親做的餅乾送給她。我跟愛瑪有很多共處的時間，我們說話、縫紉，跟愛瑪在一起的時間很特別。
我鼓勵你用一些時間來思考今天經文閱讀中約翰說的話：「親愛的朋友們，我們要彼此相愛，因為愛是從上帝來的」（第7a節），然後去找一個你可以分享上帝之愛的人。 —CW*

「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。」 約翰壹書4:10

禱告：主，謝謝祢愛我，求祢幫助我今天向人施展祢的愛。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(尤榮輝譯)

Summer (7)
Bible Reading: 1 John 4:7-10
Thursday, July 21, 2016

some chores to do every day, but I also had time to do things I enjoyed doing.
One thing I liked to do was visit with Emma. She was an elderly widow who lived across the street from our house. Emma was lonely and stayed home most of the time. Often she would sit alone on her porch.
I liked to sew, so I would take my latest sewing project and sit on the porch with Emma. Sometimes I took her cookies my mother had made. Emma and I shared many hours together talking and sewing. Those times with Emma were very special.
I encourage you to take some time today and think about John's words from our Bible Reading — “Dear friends, we should love each other because love comes from God” (verse 7a). Then find someone that you can share God's love with. —CW*

“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.” 1 John 4:10

PRAYER: Thank You, Lord, that You love me. Help me show Your love to someone today. In Jesus' name. Amen.

新命令

新命令
聖經閱讀：約翰福音13:34-35 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年5月3日(二)

在今天的經文閱讀中，耶穌給祂的門徒們一個新的命令，耶穌吩咐他們，要像祂愛他們一樣地彼此相愛。這個命令也適用現今的我們，我們要愛其他的基督徒，約翰壹書3:23說：「他的命令就是：我們必須信他的兒子耶穌基督的名，而且照基督的命令彼此相愛。」。

為什麼基督徒彼此相愛是這麼重要呢？首先，上帝命令基督徒要彼此相愛；其次，耶穌在第35節說：「如果你們彼此相愛，世人就知道你們是我的門徒。」如果我們愛主內的弟兄姊妹，別人看見就會知道我們是跟隨耶穌的人。
我們要如何向其他基督徒表達我們的愛呢？約翰壹書3:18b告訴我們「真實的愛，用行為證明出來！」我們可以分擔彼此的重擔、彼此鼓勵並且彼此饒恕。
我願人們都知道我信耶穌，我希望你也是這樣！ —DJH*

「所以，基督這樣命令我們：那愛上帝的，也必須愛自己的弟兄和姊妹。」 約翰壹書4:21

禱告：親愛的上帝，求祢讓我知道要如何愛其他的基督徒。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(林煜茹譯)

A New Command
Bible Reading: John 13:34-35
Tuesday, May 3, 2016

In our Bible Reading, Jesus gave His followers a new command. Jesus told them that they should love each other the same way that He loved them. This can be applied to us today. We should love other Christians. 1 John 3:23 says, “This is what God commands: that we believe in his Son Jesus Christ, and that we love each other as he commanded.”

Why is it important for Christians to love each other? First, God commands Christians to love one another. Second, Jesus said in verse 35, “All people will know that you are my followers if you love each other.” If we love our Christian brothers and sisters, other people will see this and know that we follow Jesus.
How can we show our love to other Christians? 1 John 3:18b tells us that we “should show our love
by the things we do.” We can share each other's burdens, encourage each other and forgive each other.
I want people to know that I follow Jesus. I hope you do, too! —DJH*

“God gave us this command: If we love God, we must also love each other as brothers and sisters.”
 
1 John 4:21

PRAYER: Dear God, show me how I can love other Christians. In Jesus' name. Amen.

上行之詩 (10)

上行之詩 (10)
聖經閱讀：詩篇132:1-134:3 現代中譯本|合和本
2015年9月19日(六)

當朝聖者到達耶路撒冷時，他們唱這最後三首關於聖殿和耶路撒冷的詩歌。 　在詩篇第132篇，朝聖者唱到聖殿：「讓我們進上主的居所吧；讓我們到他的寶座前下拜」（第7篇）。詩篇第133篇談到上帝的子民一起敬拜是多麼的美好，第1節說：「弟兄姊妹和睦相處是多麼幸福，多麼快樂！」而詩篇第134篇鼓勵人讚美上帝。 　我喜歡跟其他基督徒一起敬拜上帝，我們一起唱歌、一起禱告、一起同工──就跟朝聖者在旅途中所做的一樣。 　你要找機會跟其他基督徒一起參加──查經、敬拜服事、禱告會和愛宴，你生命中的每一處都要敬拜讚美上帝！ —BH 「上主的僕人們哪，要頌讚上主；所有夜間在聖殿事奉的人都要頌讚他。你們要在他的聖所中舉手禱告；你們要讚美上主。願創造天地的上主從錫安賜福給你們！」 詩篇134:1-3 禱告：主，因著祢為我們所成就的一切，我們感謝讚美祢。祢是我們要天天敬拜的那一位。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (尤榮輝譯)

Pilgrim Psalms (10)
Bible Reading: Psalm 132:1-134:3
Saturday, September 19, 2015

As the pilgrims arrived at Jerusalem, they sang these last three psalms about the temple and Jerusalem. 　In Psalm 132, the pilgrims sang about the temple. “Now, let's go to the Lord's house. Let's worship at his throne” (verse 7). Psalm 133 talks about how good it was for God's people to come together to worship. Verse 1 says, “Oh, how wonderful, how pleasing it is when God's people all come together as one!” And Psalm 134 is an encouragement to praise God. 　I love to get together with other Christians and worship God. We sing together, pray together and work together — just like the Jewish pilgrims did on their journey. 　Look for ways to be with other Christians — Bible studies, worship services, prayer meetings and fellowship dinners. Worship and praise God in every part of your life! —BH “Praise the Lord, all his servants who serve in the Temple at night. Lift your hands toward the Temple, and praise the Lord. May the Lord, who made heaven and earth, bless you from Zion.” Psalm 134:1-3 PRAYER: Lord, we praise You and thank You for all that You do for us. You are the one we should worship every day. In Jesus' name. Amen.

朋友

朋友
聖經閱讀：約翰福音15:12-15 現代中譯本|合和本
2015年3月23日(一)

好朋友是很重要的。我有一個認識多年的朋友，每次打電話給她時，她總是很快樂。我們會彼此代禱，也分享喜樂和困難。 　傳道書4:9-10告訴我們為何擁有朋友是一件好事：「兩個人總比一個人好，因為兩個人合作效果更好。一個人跌倒，另一個人可以扶他起來。」 　在今天閱讀的經文中，耶穌談到了朋友，祂告訴門徒：「人為朋友犧牲自己的性命，人間的愛沒有比這更偉大的了」(第13節)。耶穌跟門徒說，祂是他們的朋友：「我把你們當作朋友，因為我已經把從我父親那裏所聽到的一切都告訴了你們」(第15b節)。 　耶穌也是我們的朋友，祂願意為了我們的罪死在十字架、接受刑罰。這才是真實的友誼！ —TS 「正如父親愛我，我愛你們；你們要常生活在我的愛中。你們若遵守我的命令，你們會常生活在我的愛中，正像我遵守我父親的命令，而常在他的愛中一樣。」 約翰福音15:9-10 禱告：天父，感謝祢賜下耶穌成為我的朋友。奉主的名，阿們！ (江惠蓉譯)

Friends
Bible Reading: John 15:12-15
Monday, March 23, 201

Good friends are very important. I have a friend who has been in my life for many years. She is always happy when I call her. We pray for each other and share our joys and troubles. 　Ecclesiastes 4:9-10a tells us why it is good to have a friend. “Two people are better than one. When two people work together, they get more work done. If one person falls, the other person can reach out to help.” 　In our Bible Reading today, Jesus talked about friends. He told His disciples, “The greatest love people can show is to die for their friends” (verse 13). Jesus told His disciples that He was their friend. “But now I call you friends, because I have told you everything that my Father told me” (verse 15b). 　Jesus is our friend, too. He was willing to die on the cross and accept the punishment for our sins. That is true friendship! —TS “I have loved you as the Father has loved me. Now continue in my love. I have obeyed my Father’s commands, and he continues to love me. In the same way, if you obey my commands, I will continue to love you.” John 15:9-10 PRAYER: Heavenly Father, thank You for my friend, Jesus. In His name. Amen.

腓利門書

腓利門書
聖經閱讀：腓利門書1-25 現代中譯本|合和本
2014年10月14日(二)

腓利門書很短──只有25節，這卷書是保羅寫給一個名叫腓利門的基督徒的信。 　腓利門的僕人阿尼西謀逃走了，阿尼西謀跑去見保羅。當他跟保羅一起的時候，阿尼西謀成為基督徒，他也成為保羅的朋友和幫手。 　但現在是阿尼西謀回到他的主人腓利門家的時候了，所以保羅寫信告訴腓利門，阿尼西謀已經成為了基督徒。今天讀的經文的第17和18節，保羅告訴腓利門：「所以如果你把我當作親密的朋友，你就接他回去，像接納我一樣。要是他做了對不起你的事，或者虧欠了你甚麼，都記在我的帳上好了。」保羅希望腓利門原諒阿尼西謀並歡迎他回家。 　這本短短的書卷教導我們應該彼此代禱、鼓勵、寬恕和相愛。今天就祈求上帝幫助你做這些事情。 —GT 「親愛的弟兄啊，你的愛心給了我極大的喜樂和鼓勵；所有的信徒也因你而覺得愉快。」 腓利門書7 禱告：親愛的上帝，我愛祢並且願意向祢表達我的愛。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (尤榮輝譯)

Philemon
Bible Reading: Philemon 1-25
Tuesday, October 14, 2014

The book of Philemon is very short — it is only 25 verses. It is a letter that Paul wrote to a Christian man named Philemon. 　Philemon's servant, Onesimus, had run away. Onesimus went to see Paul. Onesimus became a Christian while he was staying with Paul. He also became Paul's friend and helper. 　But now it was time for Onesimus to go home to his master, Philemon. Paul wrote this letter to Philemon to tell him that Onesimus had become a Christian. In verses 17 and 18 of our Bible Reading Paul told Philemon, “If you accept me as your friend, then accept Onesimus back. Welcome him like you would welcome me. If he has done any wrong to you or owes you anything, charge it to me.” Paul wanted Philemon to forgive Onesimus and welcome him home. 　This short book teaches us that we should pray for, encourage, forgive and love each other. Ask God to help you do these things today. —GT “My brother, you have shown love to God's people, and your help has greatly encouraged them. What a joy and encouragement that has been to me.” Philemon 7 PRAYER: Dear God, I love You and want to show You my love. In Jesus' name. Amen.

帖撒羅尼迦前書 (7)

帖撒羅尼迦前書 (7)
聖經閱讀：帖撒羅尼迦前書5:1-11 現代中譯本|合和本
2014年9月19日(五)

在今天的經文中，保羅寫了更多關於耶穌再來的事情。他寫說，主再來的日子會很突然，會讓很多人感到驚訝。主再來會讓活在罪惡世界中的人感到很意外，也會帶給他們快速的毁滅。但是基督徒不要感到驚訝，也不要害怕，而要隨時為耶穌的再來作好準備。 　保羅告訴帖撒羅尼迦人要「警醒戒備」（第6b節），他跟他們說要穿上信和愛作為護胸甲。保羅又提醒他們，因著耶穌的死，我們所有人才可以跟祂永遠同住。當耶穌再來時，無論我們是活著、還是已經死去，都沒有差別──我們將會去跟祂在一起。 　保羅的話帶給我們安慰，因為每一天我們都可以知道耶穌將會再來。如果我們相信上帝而且彼此相愛，我們就會活出蒙上帝喜悅的生活方式。當我們在等待耶穌再來的時候，我們就可以擁有一個帶著盼望的生命。 —KR 「基督為我們死，為要使我們……能夠在他再來的時候跟他一同活著。因此，你們要互相鼓勵，彼此幫助，像你們現在所做的一樣。」 帖撒羅尼迦前書5:10-11 禱告：天父，謝謝祢差派耶穌為我的罪受死。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (尤榮輝譯)

1 Thessalonians (7)
Bible Reading: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11
Friday, September 19, 2014

In our verses today, Paul wrote more about Jesus’ coming. He wrote that it will be sudden and it will surprise many people. It will surprise people who are living in the world of sin. It will bring sudden destruction to them. But Christians should not be surprised, and they should not be afraid. They should always be ready for Jesus to come. 　Paul told the Thessalonians to be “awake and have self-control” (verse 6b). He told them to wear faith and love as their protection. And Paul reminded them that Jesus died so we can all live together with Him forever. It makes no difference if we are dead or alive when Jesus comes — we will go to be with Him. 　Paul’s words give us comfort. Every day we can know that Jesus will come again. If we have faith in God and love one another, we will live in a way that pleases God. We can have a life of hope as we wait for Jesus to come. —KR “Jesus died for us so that we can live together with him...So encourage each other and help each other grow stronger in faith, just as you are now doing.” 1 Thessalonians 5:10-11 PRAYER: Father, thank You for Jesus Who died for my sins. In His name. Amen.

帖撒羅尼迦前書 (5)

帖撒羅尼迦前書 (5)
聖經閱讀：帖撒羅尼迦前書4:1-12 現代中譯本|合和本
2014年9月17日(三)

在現今我們的世界裡，有很多人想要住豪宅或是賺很多錢，但今天的經節告訴我們如何過一個討上帝喜歡的生活。這些經節沒有談到我們擁有什麼樣的房子，或是做什麼樣的工作，保羅談到我們應該成為什麼樣的一個人。 　第一件上帝希望我們做的事是成為聖潔的人，就是「絕對沒有淫亂的事」（第3b節），我們應該用自己的身體來尊榮上帝，祂「不是要我們生活在污穢中」（第7b節）。上帝同時也希望我們彼此相愛，保羅說信徒已經這麼做了，但是他們必須更加努力。我們怎麼愛人永遠都是不夠多的！ 　第三件討上帝喜歡的事是過一個平安的生活。保羅告訴帖撒羅尼迦的信徒：「立志安份守己，親手做工來維持自己的生活」（第11a節）。如果做了這些事，沒有信主的人就會尊重我們。 　你是否過著討上帝喜歡的生活呢？我鼓勵你要「更加努力」(第1b節) —KR 「弟兄姊妹們，我仍然勸你們要更加努力，」 帖撒羅尼迦前書4:10b 禱告：天父，我願過討祢喜歡的生活。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (陳美婷譯)

1 Thessalonians (5)
Bible Reading: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12
Wednesday, September 17, 2014

Many people in our world today want to live in a fancy home or make lots of money. But our Bible verses today tell us about living a life that pleases God. These verses don’t talk about what kind of house we have or what kind of job we do. Paul talks about what kind of a person we are. 　The first thing God wants for us is to be holy — “to stay away from sexual sins” (verse 3b). We should honor God with our bodies. He “does not want us to live in sin” (verse 7b). God also wants us to love each other. Paul said that the believers were already doing that, but they needed to do it more and more. We can never love too much! 　The third thing that pleases God is to live a peaceful life. Paul told the believers in Thessalonica, “Mind your own business, and earn your own living” (verse 11a). If we do these things, non-believers will respect us. 　Are you living a life that pleases God? I encourage you to “live that way more and more” (verse 1b). —KR “We encourage you now, brothers and sisters, to show your love more and more.” 1 Thessalonians 4:10b PRAYER: Father, I want to live a life that pleases You. In Jesus’ name. Amen.