耶穌的生平 (2)

耶穌的生平 (2)
聖經閱讀：路加福音2:4-20現代中譯本|合和本
2016年10月14日(五)

先知彌迦這麼寫：「以法他地區的伯利恆啊，在猶大諸城中，你是一個小城。但是我要從你那裡，為以色列選立一位統治者」（彌迦書5:2），這個經節告訴我們，上帝的兒子要誕生在伯利恆，而今天引自路加福音的經文閱讀說，耶穌就誕生在伯利恆。
我們知道耶穌在什麼地方出生，但是我們並不知道確實的日期。聖經學者已經為耶穌的生日辯論了很多年，很多人選擇在十二月廿五日慶祝耶穌的誕生。
其實我們可以一年中天天慶祝耶穌的誕生！我們要記得，若沒有耶穌，我們就迷失、沒有了盼望。耶穌來到世上是為了拯救世人！
今天就花一些時間來慶祝耶穌的誕生！感謝上帝差派耶穌來為你的罪接受懲罰。請將你的感恩和喜樂分享給其他人。 —RF*

「你們要因為跟主連結而常常喜樂。我再說，你們要喜樂！」 腓立比書4:4

禱告：親愛的天父，謝謝祢差派祢的兒子耶穌帶給我們救恩的盼望。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

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Jesus' Life (2)
Bible Reading: Luke 2:4-20
Friday, October 14, 2016

The prophet Micah wrote, “But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, are the smallest town in Judah...but the ‘Ruler of Israel' will come from you to rule for me” (Micah 5:2). This verse tells us that God's Son would be born in Bethlehem. And our Bible Reading from Luke today says that Jesus was born in Bethlehem.
We know where Jesus was born, but we do not know the exact date. Bible scholars have debated for many years about when Jesus was born. Many people have chosen to celebrate Jesus' birth on December 25th.
But we can celebrate Jesus' birth every day of the year! We should remember that without Jesus, we are lost and have no hope. Jesus came to earth to be the Savior of the world!
Take some time today to celebrate Jesus! Thank God for sending Jesus to accept the punishment for your sins. Share your thanks and joy with other people. —RF*

“Always be filled with joy in the Lord. I will say it again. Be filled with joy.” Philippians 4:4

PRAYER: Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for sending Your Son, Jesus, to bring us the hope of salvation. In Jesus' name. Amen.

等候

等候
聖經閱讀：羅馬書8:18-25現代中譯本|合和本
2016年7月29日(五)

　我的孫子在非洲宣教，我都透過電子郵件和臉書來跟他說話。有一天，我問了他一些問題，然後等待他回信，但是他的電子郵件故障了，過了好幾天都沒辦法回答我的問題，讓我一直等、一直等。我不喜歡一直等待他的回信，那時我不是很有耐心。
耶穌再來時候一定是令人興奮的一天，今天的經文閱讀跟我們談到在耶穌裡我們所擁有的盼望，因此，我們要甘心樂意、耐心等候祂。帖撒羅尼迦前書4:16-17告訴我們，「主的命令一下，天使長一喊，上帝的號筒一響，主本身要從天上降下。……我們這些還活著的人都要跟他們一起被提到雲裡，在空中跟主相會。從此，我們就永遠跟主在一起了。」
耶穌回來帶走祂的信徒去永遠與祂同住是一件很棒的事。
今天就感謝上帝幫助你耐心等候耶穌。 —DJH*

「如果我們盼望那看不見的，我們就會忍耐等候。」 羅馬書8:25

禱告：親愛的天父，在我等待耶穌再來時，求祢幫助我耐心等候。奉主的名，阿們！

(尤榮輝譯)

Waiting
Bible Reading: Romans 8:18-25
Friday, July 29, 2016

　My grandson is a missionary in Africa. I talk with him through e-mail and Facebook. One day I asked him some questions. I waited for his answers, but his e-mail was down. He was not able to answer my questions for several days. I waited and waited. I did not like waiting for his answers. I was not very patient.
The time when Jesus comes back will be an exciting day. Our Bible verses today tell us about the hope that we have in Jesus. Therefore, we should be willing to wait patiently for Him. 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 tells us, “The Lord himself will come down from heaven with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trumpet call of God…We will be taken up in the clouds and meet the Lord in the air. And we will be with the Lord forever.”
It will be so wonderful when Jesus returns and takes His followers to live with Him forever. We should wait patiently for that time.
Thank God today for helping you wait patiently for Jesus. —DJH*

“But we are hoping for something that we don't have yet, and we are waiting for it patiently.” Romans 8:25

PRAYER: Heavenly Father, help me to be patient as I wait for Jesus' return. In His name. Amen.

夏天 (5)

夏天 (5)
聖經閱讀：帖撒羅尼迦前書5:1-3 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年7月19日(二)

　每一個夏天，我都會去跟我的朋友瑪麗蓮住一個星期，然後她會來跟我住一個星期。
我住在鎮上，但是瑪麗蓮住在農場，我們在家各自有不一樣的事要做。瑪麗蓮的母親坐輪椅，所以瑪麗蓮要做很多家事，我記得曾經幫她撿過雞蛋，但是母雞拒絶我們拿走牠的蛋！
瑪麗蓮跟我在一起時很開心，我會倒數還有幾天才能去她那裡，我一直盼望著去農場跟她在一起。
我們也應該盼望耶穌再來的日子，但是今天讀的經文說，我們並不知道耶穌什麼時候會來。有很多人嘗試預測耶穌再來的時間，但是只有上帝知道，所以，我們必須隨時為耶穌再來並帶我們永遠與祂同住作好準備。
今天你準備好要面見耶穌了嗎？ —CW*

「因為你們自己知道，主再來的日子就像小偷在夜裡忽然來到一樣。」 帖撒羅尼迦前書5:2

禱告：親愛的上帝，我盼望與祢永遠同住。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(尤榮輝譯)

Summer (5)
Bible Reading: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-3
Tuesday, July 19, 2016

　Each summer I would spend a week with my friend, Marilyn. Then she would spend a week with me.
I lived in town, but Marilyn lived on a farm. We each had different things to do at our homes. Marilyn's mother was in a wheelchair, so Marilyn had many chores to do. I remember trying to help her gather eggs. But sometimes the hens did not want us to take away their eggs!
Marilyn and I had a lot of fun together. I would count the days until I could go to her house. I always looked forward to spending time with her on the farm.
We should look forward to the time when Jesus will come again. But our Bible verses tell us that we do not know when Jesus will come. Many people have tried to predict the exact time, but only God knows. So, we must always be ready for Jesus to come and take us to live with Him forever.
Are you ready today to meet Jesus? —CW*

“You know very well that the day when the Lord comes again will be a surprise, like a thief who comes at night.” 1 Thessalonians 5:2

PRAYER: Dear God, I look forward to living with You forever. In Jesus' name. Amen.

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盼望

盼望
聖經閱讀：路加福音2:1-20 現代中譯本|合和本
2015年12月5日(六)

今天讀的經文跟我們兩天前讀的一樣，這些經節提醒我們，馬利亞和約瑟前往伯利恆的旅程中一定充滿了不確定性。 　在馬利亞和約瑟到達伯利恆時，他們大概沒有預期會發生什麼事，他們發現「客棧裡沒有地方讓他們住」（第7b節），所以嬰孩耶穌誕生後只好被「放在馬槽裡」（第7a節）。當牧羊人前來拜見耶穌時，馬利亞和約瑟也許感到驚訝，但是經過了這些事之後，馬利亞和約瑟對上帝在他們、以及在祂的兒子耶穌身上的計劃都心存盼望。 　有時候我們會遇到困難和痛苦的事，我們不明白為什麼上帝要讓這些事發生在我們身上，但是就像馬利亞和約瑟，我們可以對上帝在我們身上的計劃心存盼望。 　上帝照顧馬利亞、約瑟和耶穌，今天上帝也會照顧你！ —BH 「願上帝，就是那希望的泉源，因著你們對他的信心，讓你們充滿各樣喜樂、平安，使你們的希望，藉聖靈的能力，不斷增加。」 羅馬書15:13 禱告：主啊，對祢在我生命中的應許，我心存盼望。感謝祢！奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (李信儀譯)

Hope
Bible Reading: Luke 2:1-20
Saturday, December 5, 2015

Our Bible Reading today is the same as we read two days ago. These verses remind us that Mary and Joseph's journey to Bethlehem must have been a time of uncertainty. 　Probably Mary and Joseph didn't know what to expect when they arrived in Bethlehem. They found that “the guest room was full” (verse 7b), so baby Jesus was born and laid “in a box where cattle are fed” (verse 7a). Maybe Mary and Joseph were surprised when the shepherds came to worship Jesus. But through all this, Mary and Joseph had hope in God's plans for them and for His Son, Jesus. 　Sometimes we face things that are difficult and painful. We may not understand why God is allowing these things to happen to us. But just like Mary and Joseph, we can have hope in God's plan for our lives. 　God took care of Mary, Joseph and Jesus. God will take care of you today, too! —BH “I pray that God who gives hope will fill you with much joy and peace as you trust in him. Then you will have more and more hope, and it will flow out of you by the power of the Holy Spirit.” Romans 15:13 PRAYER: Lord, I have hope in Your promises about my life. Thank You! In Jesus' name. Amen.

上帝，我的牧者

上帝，我的牧者

聖經閱讀：詩篇23:1-6
2015年10月24日(六)

我是個聾人，但我已經在蒲隆地的聽人學校就讀五年了。在我開始想要到聽人學校就讀之前，我很害怕無法通過入學考試。

在我想著入學考試的時候，我想起了詩篇第23篇第1節說：「上主是我的牧者；我一無缺乏。」在我思索這些經文之後，我知道上帝與我同在，這讓我感到安慰。

我通過了入學考試，接著很快就進到學校就讀。讀書的時候，我繼續禱告求上帝幫助我，在學期結束時，我是班上的第二名。我感謝上帝幫助我在學校中有好的表現，現在我主修電腦科學，再過兩年就畢業了。

上帝也會照顧你，今天就跟祂說話，告訴祂你的煩惱，並因著所有祂為你所做的事感謝祂。上帝的確會是你的牧者。 －PN*

「縱使走過陰森山谷，我也不怕災害；因為你與我同在」詩篇23:4

禱告：親愛的上帝，祢與我同在並且幫助我，感謝祢回應我的禱告。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(林威妮譯)

God, My Shepherd

Bible Reading: Psalm 23:1-6
Saturday, October 24, 2015

I am deaf, but I have been attending a hearing school in Burundi for five years. Before I started going to the hearing school, I was afraid I would not pass the entrance tests.

As I was thinking about the entrance tests, I remembered Psalm 23. Verse 1 says, “The Lord is my shepherd. I will always have everything I need.” After I thought about those verses, I was comforted to know that God was with me.

I passed the tests and was able to start school soon after that. As I studied, I continued to pray and ask God to help me. At the end of the term, I was second in my class. I thanked God for helping me do well in school. I am now studying computer science and have two more years until I graduate.

God will take care of you, too. Talk to Him today. Tell Him your worries and thank Him for all He does for you. God will truly be your Shepherd. —PN*

永不放棄

永不放棄
聖經閱讀：哥林多後書4:16-18 現代中譯本|合和本
2015年10月6日(二)

年輕的時候，我身體很好，沒有用太多時間思考上帝和祂為我做的一切，但現在我有了年紀，身體漸漸老化，有更多的病痛。這讓我思考更多關於上帝的事，以及如何更親近祂。 　變老並不會讓我感到灰心，保羅在今天經文閱讀的第16節說：「因此，我們從不灰心。雖然我們外在的軀體漸漸衰敗，我們內在的生命卻日日更新。」每一天只要活著，我就有更多的機會來更認識上帝。 　每一天早上當我向窗外看出去時，我看見了色彩繽紛的日出，這景像讓我充滿了盼望。在我屋子後面的湖水平靜無聲，讓我想起上帝的平安。我眼睛所看到的一切提醒著我，上帝是我的創造者和救主。 　當你變老時，不要感到灰心、也不要放棄，今天就看一看四周上帝為你所造的一切。 —SAH 「我們所遭受這短暫的痛苦要為我們帶來無可比擬的永久榮耀。」 哥林多後書4:17 禱告：天父，我感謝讚美祢為我所成就的一切。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (尤榮輝譯)

Never Give Up
Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 4:16-18
Tuesday, October 6, 2015

When I was younger, I was healthy and I didn’t spend much time thinking about God and all that He does for me. But now I am older. My body is aging, and I have more physical problems. This causes me to think more about God and how I can be closer to Him. 　Getting older does not discourage me. Paul said in verse 16 of our Bible Reading, “That is why we never give up. Our physical body is becoming weaker, but our spirit inside us is made new every day.” Every day that I am alive, I have new opportunities to learn more about God. 　Every morning when I look out the window, I see the sunrise with all its beautiful colors. That fills me with hope. The lake behind my house is quiet and calm. That reminds me of God’s peace. Everything I see is a reminder that God is my Creator and Savior. 　As you get older, don’t be discouraged and give up. Look around today and see everything God has made for you. —SAH “We have small troubles for a while now, but these troubles are helping us gain an eternal glory.” 2 Corinthians 4:17 PRAYER: Father, I thank You and praise You for everything You have done for me. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

搬家 (2)

搬家 (2)
聖經閱讀：啟示錄21:1-5 現代中譯本|合和本
2015年10月1日(四)

住在新家真是一件很棒的事，雖然想念舊家，但我們很享受新家的一切。 　上帝已經賜給我們一個世上住的地方，能成為基督徒真的好棒，但是我們每天仍然被罪和試探所包圍，有時候我好想搬到一個一切都平安而且完美的地方。 　在今天閱讀的經文中，我們讀到了一個完美的、基督徒有一天要與上帝同住的家，所有的一切都是美麗的、平安和完美的。第4節告訴我們，那裡「不再有死亡，也沒有悲傷、哭泣，或痛苦。以往的事都已經過去了。」哇，我想要住在那裡！ 　當你因著世上的壞事而感到灰心和悲傷時，就想一想上帝為祂的兒女所預備的家。請遵行祂的話語並期盼著你要與上帝同住的新家。 —JK 「上帝的家在人間了！他要和人住在一起，而他們要作他的子民。上帝要親自與他們同在，要作他們的上帝。」 啟示錄21:3b 禱告：天父，謝謝祢賜下與祢共享永生的應許。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (尤榮輝譯)

Moving (2)
Bible Reading: Revelation 21:1-5
Thursday, October 1, 2015

It is wonderful to live in our new home. Although we miss our old house, we are enjoying the new home that we bought. 　God has given us a place to live here on earth. It is wonderful to be a Christian, but still we are surrounded by sin and temptations every day. Sometimes I just want to move to a place where everything is peaceful and perfect. 　In our Bible verses today, we read about a perfect home that Christians will share with God someday. Everything will be beautiful, peaceful and perfect. Verse 4 tells us that there “will be no more death, sadness, crying, or pain. All the old ways are gone.” Wow — I want to live there! 　When you become discouraged and sad because of all the bad things in the world, think about the wonderful home that God has prepared for His children. Obey His Word and look forward to your new home with God. —JK “Now God’s home is with people. He will live with them. They will be his people. God himself will be with them and will be their God.” Revelation 21:3b PRAYER: Heavenly Father, thank You for Your promise of eternal life with You. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

聖經的奧祕 (7)

聖經的奧祕 (7)
聖經閱讀：歌羅西書1:24-27 現代中譯本|合和本
2015年4月25日(六)

今天閱讀的經文跟我們談到另一個聖經的奧祕，保羅把這個奧祕分享給歌羅西的基督徒，「這奧祕是：基督在你們的生命裡」（第27b節）。 　我不記得在舊約聖經裡有任何經節跟我們談到上帝住在人的生命裡，上帝一般都被說成是尊貴而崇高的，不會住在人裡面。 　但是透過耶穌，我們可以知道祂住我們的生命裡──在我們心中、意念中，也在我們的生活中。耶穌從來不遠離我們，祂天天在我們裡面。 　當知道耶穌住在我們的生命裡時，我們就擁有與祂永遠同住的盼望，而且每過一天，這個盼望就更加真實。今天就因著耶穌還活著並住在你的裡面而讚美上帝！ —HLN 「就是他歷代以來向人類隱藏著的奧祕；這奧祕現在己經向他的子民顯明出來了。」 歌羅西書1:26 禱告：親愛的主，每一天的分分秒秒我都願牢記耶穌住在我裡面。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (江惠蓉譯)

Bible Mysteries (7)
Bible Reading: Colossians 1:24-27
Saturday, April 25, 2015

Our Bible verses today tell us about another Bible mystery. Paul shared this mystery with the Christians in the city of Colossae. “That secret truth, which is for all people, is that Christ lives in you, his people” (verse 27b). 　I cannot think of any Old Testament verses that tell us that God lived in someone. God was generally spoken of as being exalted, lifted up and high, not living in someone. 　But through Jesus, we can know that He lives within us — in our hearts, our minds and our lives. Jesus is never far away. He is in us every day. 　When we know that Jesus lives in us, we have hope of living forever with Him. With every day that passes, that hope becomes more real. Praise God that Jesus is alive and lives within you today! —HLN “This message is the secret truth that was hidden since the beginning of time. It was hidden from everyone for ages, but now it has been made known to God’s holy people.” Colossians 1:26 PRAYER: Dear Lord, every minute of every day I want to remember that Jesus lives within me. In Jesus’ name. Amen

堅固的磐石

堅固的磐石
聖經閱讀：馬太福音7:24-27 現代中譯本|合和本
2015年4月15日(三)

我的門上掛著一個用人造花製作的花圈，前幾天我打開門，有一隻鳥從花圈裡飛出來。我看了看花圈，發現那隻鳥在裡面築了一個巢，但是在我開門時，幾乎整個鳥巢都掉到了地上。 　在今天閱讀的經文中，耶穌談到兩個蓋房子的人，其中一個人把房子蓋在堅固的磐石上，而另外一個人卻是把房子蓋在沙土上。當暴風雨來襲時，蓋在磐石上的房子依然堅固，但是在沙土上的房子卻倒塌了。 　有時候我們努力將自己的盼望、倚靠和夢想建立在不屬於上帝的事物上，這些事物也許是朋友、家庭、錢財、教育、美貌、健康或是青春。這些沒有一樣是不好的，但卻不應該成為我們生命的根基，當問題發生時，這些東西並不可靠──就像那個壞掉的鳥巢一樣。 　今天就將你的盼望、倚靠和信心寄託在基督裡。 —SQ 「既然你們接受基督耶穌為主，你們的行為必須以他為中心，在他裡面扎根，生長，建立信心。」 歌羅西書2:6-7a 禱告：恩主，我願祢永遠是我生命的堅固磐石。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (盧姵茹譯)

Strong Foundation
Bible Reading: Matthew 7:24-27
Wednesday, April 15, 2015

On my door I have a wreath made of artificial flowers. The other day I opened the door, and a bird flew out of the wreath. I looked at the wreath and saw that the bird had been building a nest there. Most of the nest fell on the ground when I opened the door. 　In our Bible Reading today, Jesus talked about two men who built houses. One man built his house on a strong foundation of rock. The other man built his house on sand. When a storm with winds and rain came, the house on the rock stood strong. But the house on the sand fell apart. 　Sometimes we try to build our hopes, trust and dreams on things that are not from God. These can be things like friends, family, money, education, beauty, health or youth. None of these things are bad, but they should not be the foundation of our lives. When problems happen, these things can fall apart — just like the bird’s nest fell apart. 　Put your hope and trust and faith in Christ today. —SQ “You accepted Christ Jesus as Lord, so continue to live following him. You must depend on Christ only, drawing life and strength from him.” Colossians 2:6-7a PRAYER: Lord, I want You to always be the strong foundation of my life. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

特別喜愛的經節 (5)

特別喜愛的經節 (5)
聖經閱讀：啟示錄21:1-22:21 現代中譯本|合和本
2015年2月10日(二)

世上的生活不總是輕鬆愉快，壞事也會發生。人們持續犯罪並違背上帝，也許你感覺好像沒有盼望。 　當我感到灰心的時候，我喜歡閱讀並思考啟示錄第21和22章，耶穌的門徒之一約翰從上帝那裡領受了天國的異象。約翰對天國的描述好美！我們將會看到一個新天和新地，我們會見到耶穌，我們也會看到其他基督徒；那裡不再有罪惡，每一件事都是完美的。我要鼓勵你一再地閱讀這些經節。 　不要放棄！記得我們只短暫停留在世上，對基督徒來說，我們將可以在天上與耶穌永遠同住。無論在你的生命中面臨什麼挑戰，願今天的經文鼓勵你持守信心。 －CPE* 「你們已經跟基督一起復活，你們必須追求天上的事；在那裏，基督坐在上帝右邊的寶座上。你們要專心於天上的事，而不是地上的事。」 歌羅西書3:1-2 禱告：親愛的上帝，謝謝祢賜下祢的兒子耶穌裡的永生，我渴望與祢同在天上。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (尤榮輝譯)

Favorite Verses (5)
Bible Reading: Revelation 21:1-22:21
Tuesday, February 10, 2015

Life on earth is not always easy. Bad things happen. People continue to sin and rebel against God. Maybe you feel like there is no hope. 　When I am feeling discouraged, I like to read and think about Revelation, chapters 21 and 22. One of Jesus’ disciples, John, received a vision of heaven from God. John’s description of heaven is beautiful! We will see a new heaven and a new earth. We will see Jesus. We will see other Christians. There will be no more sin. Everything will be perfect. I encourage you to read these verses again and again. 　Don’t give up! Remember we are only on earth for a short time. For those who are Christians, we will be able to live with Jesus in heaven forever. May our Bible Reading today encourage you to keep your faith, no matter what challenges you may face in your life. —CPE* “You were raised from death with Christ. So live for what is in heaven, where Christ is sitting at the right hand of God. Think only about what is up there, not what is here on earth.” Colossians 3:1-2 PRAYER: Dear God, thank You for eternal life in Your Son, Jesus. I look forward to being in heaven with You. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

希伯來書第10章 (2)

希伯來書第10章 (2)
聖經閱讀：希伯來書10:19-23 現代中譯本|合和本
2014年10月10日(五)

猶太的大祭司是唯一可以進到上帝居住的至聖所的人，沒有其他人可以進到那個地方祭獻。當耶穌死去時，一切都改變了──基督徒的罪可以藉著耶穌的寶血得到赦免，他們不再需要有一個大祭司來為他們獻祭。 　在今天閱讀的經文裡，我們可以發現幾件基督徒應該做的事。首先，「我們應該用誠實的心……來親近上帝」（第22節）。我們可以這樣做是因為耶穌除去了我們的罪、使我們潔靜。其次，我們應該記得我們所擁有的盼望，這個盼望就是耶穌會再來接我們去與祂永遠同住。第三，我們應該去向人分享這個盼望。 　今天就想一想你的生命。也許你還不願意讓耶穌除去你的罪，也許你忘記耶穌還會再來，也許你並沒有向人傳講耶穌的福音。現在就是改變的時刻，今天就決定跟隨這些經節的教導。 —JK 「上帝的應許是可靠的。」 希伯來書10:23b 禱告：上帝，謝謝祢藉著耶穌為我們開了一條使我們得拯救的道路。奉主的名，阿們！ (尤榮輝譯)

Hebrews 10 (2)
Bible Reading: Hebrews 10: 19-23
Friday, October 10, 2014

The Jewish high priest was the only person who could enter the Most Holy Place where God lived. No other person could enter that place and make sacrifices. When Jesus died, everything changed — Christians could have their sins forgiven through the blood of Jesus. They did not need to have a high priest make a sacrifice for them. 　In our Bible Reading, we can find several things that Christians should do. First, we should “come near to God with a sincere heart” (verse 22). We can do this because Jesus removed our sins and made us clean. Second, we should remember the hope that we have. This hope is that Jesus will come again to take us to be with Him forever. Third, we should tell other people about this hope. 　Think about your life today. Maybe you have not allowed Jesus to remove your sins. Maybe you have forgotten that Jesus will come again. Maybe you are not telling people about Jesus. Now is the time to change. Decide to follow these verses today. —JK “We can trust God to do what he promised.” Hebrews 10:23b PRAYER: God, thank You for making a way for us to be saved through Jesus. In His name. Amen.