耶穌的生平 (8)

耶穌的生平 (8)
聖經閱讀：馬太福音27:32-44現代中譯本|合和本
2016年10月20日(四)

羅馬士兵將耶穌帶到一個叫「各各他」的地方，他們在那裡把耶穌釘在十字架上。
當耶穌被釘在十架上時，許多人路過的人大聲羞辱祂，祭司長、經學教師，和猶太長老也譏笑耶穌，其中有人說（第40b節）：「你若是上帝的兒子，救救自己，從十字架上下來吧！」就連釘在其它十架上的暴徒也辱罵耶穌。
就算人們侮辱耶穌，但是祂並沒有生氣，耶穌沒有回應那些人，沒有尋求報復，為什麼呢？因為耶穌知道祂必須受死好讓我們的罪得赦免。耶穌知道上帝拯救世人的偉大計劃！
當你信耶穌時，別人可能會羞辱你，你會怎麼做呢？你會生氣嗎？會回話反擊？還是會尋求報復？要學像耶穌，信靠上帝！要感謝上帝赦免你的罪，又為你預備了一個計劃。你也要為別人禱告，讓他們願意相信耶穌並跟從祂。 —CPE*

「耶穌說：『父親哪，赦免他們，因為他們不曉得自己在做甚麼。』」 路加福音23:34a

禱告：親愛的天父，就算別人羞辱我，求祢幫助我為祢堅定不移。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(尤榮輝譯)

Jesus' Life (8)
Bible Reading: Matthew 27:32-44
Thursday, October 20, 2016

Roman soldiers took Jesus to a place called Golgotha. There they nailed Jesus to a cross.
When Jesus was on the cross, many people walked by and shouted insults at Him. Priests, teachers of the law and Jewish leaders made fun of Jesus. Some of these people said (verse 40b), “So save yourself! Come down from that cross if you really are the Son of God!” And the criminals on the other crosses insulted Jesus, too.
Even though people insulted Jesus, He did not become angry. Jesus didn't talk back to the people. He didn't seek revenge. Why? Because Jesus knew He had to die so our sins could be forgiven. Jesus knew God's great plan for saving us!
When you follow Jesus, other people may insult you. What will you do? Will you become angry, talk back or seek revenge? Be like Jesus. Trust God. Be thankful that He has forgiven your sins and has a plan for you. Pray for other people, too, that they will believe in Jesus and follow Him. —CPE*

“Jesus said, ‘Father, forgive them. They don’t know what they are doing.’” Luke 23:34a

PRAYER: Dear God, help me to stand strong for You even when other people insult me. In Jesus' name. Amen.

舊約 (4)

舊約 (4)
聖經閱讀：創世記32:24-32 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年9月28日(三)

昨天我們談到雅各的故事，以及他對上帝的忠心。今天讀的經文告訴我們雅各的另一個經歷。
「自己一個人留在後面。有一個人來跟雅各摔角，一直搏鬥到天快亮的時候」（第24節），然後雅各說：「我面對面見了上帝，仍然活著！」（第30b節）上帝將雅各的名字改為「以色列」並賜給他很多兒女和孫兒女，這些子孫便成了以色列民族。
雅各一生中遇到了許多苦難，我們也是一樣，會在人世經歷許多事情，有好日子，也有不好的日子，但是我們可以知道上帝會與我們同在，幫助我們經歷所有的事情。
今天就想一想雅各的事蹟，上帝與他同在，上帝也會與你同在！要讚美祂的慈愛和庇護。—PD*

「記住！我要常與你們同在，直到世界的末日。」 馬太福音28:20b

禱告：親愛的天父，無論今天我遭遇什麼事，我知道祢會與我同在，謝謝祢！奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(尤榮輝譯)

Old Testament (4)
Bible Reading: Genesis 32:24-32
Wednesday, September 28, 2016

　Yesterday we talked about Jacob and his faithfulness to God. Our Bible verses today tell us about another experience that Jacob had.
“Jacob was left alone, and a man came and wrestled with him. The man fought with him until the sun came up” (verse 24). Later Jacob said, “At this place, I saw God face to face, but my life was spared” (verse 30b). God changed Jacob's name to Israel, and gave him many children and grandchildren. These descendants became the nation of Israel.
Jacob faced some difficult times in his life. We, too, will experience many things as we live here on earth. Some days will be good, and some days will be bad. But we can know that God will be with us and help us through all these experiences.
Think about Jacob today. God was with Him, and God will be with you, too! Praise Him for His love and protection. —PD*

“You can be sure that I will be with you always. I will continue with you until the end of time.” Matthew 28:20b

PRAYER: Dear Father, no matter what I face today, I know that You will be with me. Thank You! In Jesus’ name. Amen.

上帝的兒女

上帝的兒女
聖經閱讀：羅馬書8:18-25 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年7月9日(六)

身為上帝的兒女，我們都有一些必須忍受的苦難，這些苦難也許是病痛，也許是家庭問題，或者是迫害。在今天閱讀的經文中，保羅說這些苦難跟上帝要賞賜給我們的相比算不了什麼。
上帝已經賜下祂的聖靈來幫助並安慰我們，但是我們在等候上帝「收養我們作他的兒女」的日子（第23b節），到那時候，所有被上帝造的「得以跟上帝的兒女分享光榮的自由」（第21b節）。
直到耶穌再來的日子，我們就像一個懷孕等候孩子出生的女人，女人在生孩子的過程中受到極大的痛苦，同樣的道理，我們在世的時候也會遇到苦難。
我希望你會期待上帝將賜給我們一個新家的應許，在那裡沒有痛苦、沒有苦難或哀哭。你要耐心等候耶穌的再來。 —JD*

「他們所渴慕的是那在天上更美好的家鄉……他已經為他們預備了一座城。」 希伯來書11:16

禱告：天父，對於能跟祢同住的新家，我感到很興奮，求祢幫助我耐心等候。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(尤榮輝譯)

God's Children
Bible Reading: Romans 8:18-25
Saturday, July 9, 2016

　As God's children, we all have sufferings we must endure. These sufferings may be sickness or family problems or persecution. In our Bible Reading today, Paul says that these sufferings are nothing when compared with what God will give us.
God has already given us His Holy Spirit to help and comfort us. But we are waiting for the time when God will “finish making us his own children” (verse 23b). At that time, everything God made will “have the same freedom and glory that belong to God's children” (verse 21b).
Until the time Jesus comes again, we are waiting like a woman waits for the birth of her baby. As a woman goes through childbirth, she suffers pain. In the same way, we will face suffering as we live on earth.
I hope you are looking forward to God's promise of a new home where there is no pain, suffering or crying. Be patient as you wait for Jesus to come again. —JD*

“But they were waiting for a better country — a heavenly country...And he has prepared a city for them.” Hebrews 11:16

PRAYER: Father, I am excited about my new home with You. Help me to be patient. In Jesus' name. Amen.

苦難

苦難
聖經閱讀：羅馬書8:18-30 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年6月30日(四)

　昨天我們談到要為生活中的美好事物心存感恩，今天我們要來談為生活中的苦難心存感恩。 我遭遇過許多苦難。我幾乎失去懷胎中的女兒，還有一次，一場嚴重的感染幾乎讓我丟掉性命，另外，我曾經出過三次車禍。要為這些事感謝上帝真是不容易。
但是，跟上帝說我們為苦難心存感恩是一件重要的事──就算我們不覺得要感恩。在苦難過去後，我們就會看見上帝從苦難帶來美好。上帝可以用苦難來祝福我們，今天經文閱讀的第28節說：「我們知道，上帝使萬事互相效力，叫愛上帝的人─就是他按照自己的旨意呼召的人都得益處。」上帝已經應許會永遠為我們成就最美好的事。
現在就為上帝計劃在我們生命中發生的苦難和美事感謝祂。—GT

「我認為，我們現在的苦難跟將來要顯明給我們的榮耀相比是算不了甚麼的。」 羅馬書8:18

禱告：天父，謝謝祢總是為我成就最美好的事。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

禱告：天父，謝謝祢總是為我成就最美好的事。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

Bad Things
Bible Reading: Romans 8:18-30
Thursday, June 30, 2016

　Yesterday we talked about being thankful for the good things in our lives. Today we will talk about being thankful for the bad things in our lives. I have had many bad things happen to me. I almost lost my baby before she was born. Another time, I almost died from a serious infection. And I have been in three car accidents. It's not easy to thank God for these kinds of things.
But it is important to tell God we are thankful for the bad things that happen to us — even if we don't feel thankful. After the bad has ended, we will see that God can bring good from bad. God can use bad things to bless us. Verse 28 of our Bible Reading says, “We know that in everything God works for the good of those who love him. These are the people God chose, because that was his plan.” God has promised to　always do what is best for us.
Thank God right now for the bad things and for the good things that He will make happen in your life. —GT

“We have sufferings now, but these are nothing compared to the great glory that will be given to us.” Romans 8:18

PRAYER: Father, thank You for always doing what is best for me. In Jesus' name. Amen.

上帝的僕人

上帝的僕人
聖經閱讀：以賽亞書52:13-53:12 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年6月5日(日)

　我讀到「我在這裡敬拜」這首歌的歌詞「我不知多少代價能使我罪釘上十架」，這句歌詞是在談上帝有多愛我們，以及耶穌受了多少苦才使我們的罪得赦免。
今天閱讀的經文是一個關於上帝僕人的預言，這個僕人很謙卑，但是被惡劣對待，「為我們的罪惡，他被刺傷」、「為我們的過犯，他挨毒打」（第5節），這位僕人是誰呢？是耶穌！
耶穌從來沒有犯罪，但是祂承受了我們的罪並死在十架上，祂代替我們受懲罰，透過耶穌的死我們跟上帝和好，這真是一件奇妙的事！
我們永遠無法量度耶穌為我們犧牲多少，今天就感謝讚美上帝賜下祂的兒子，以及祂願意為我們死！ —DVH*

「他自願犧牲生命，承擔罪人的命運。他擔當了眾人的罪，為他們的過犯代求。」 以賽亞書53:12b

禱告：天父，想到祢偉大的愛時，我就感到很驚奇！謝謝祢透過耶穌賜下救恩。奉主的名，阿們！

(尤榮輝譯)

God's Servant
Bible Reading: Isaiah 52:13-53:12
Sunday, June 5, 2016

　I read these words of the praise song, “Here I Am to Worship” — “I’ll never know how much it cost to see my sin upon that cross.” These words talk about how much God loves us and how much Jesus suffered so that we could have our sins forgiven.
Our Bible verses today are a prophecy about God's servant. This servant was humble and was treated very badly. He was “crushed because of our guilt” and “took the punishment we deserved” (verse 5). Who is this servant? Jesus!
Jesus never sinned. But He accepted our sins and died on the cross. He was punished instead of us. Through Jesus' death we are made right with God. This is amazing!
We can never measure Jesus' sacrifice for us. Praise and thank God today for His Son and His willingness to die for us! —DVH*

“He was considered a criminal, but the truth is, he carried away the sins of many. Now he will stand before me and speak for those who have sinned.” Isaiah 53:12b

PRAYER: Father, when I think about Your great love, I am so amazed! Thank You for salvation through Jesus. In His name. Amen.

苦難

苦難
聖經閱讀：哥林多後書11:21b-29現代中譯本|合和本
2016年5月25日(三)

　當我們讀耶穌的生平時，就知道祂遭受很多苦難。耶穌被拒絕、被譏笑、被鞭打，然後死十字架上。
在今天閱讀的經文中，我們讀到保羅也遭受很多的苦難，他說（27節）：「我又有工作上的勞碌困苦，常常徹夜不眠，忍受飢渴，缺乏食物，沒有住處，衣不蔽體。」保羅又說，他受苦是因為努力照顧他所服事教會裡的所有基督徒。
彼得前書2:21節說：「上帝呼召你們的目的就在這裡；因為基督為你們受苦，給你們留下榜樣，為要使你們能夠跟隨他的腳步走。」身為基督徒，我們也會遭遇苦難，也許是別人取笑我們，也許是因為我們是基督徒而被殺。
不要以耶穌為恥，今天就甘心樂意為祂受苦！– JD*

「我只渴望認識基督，體驗他復活的大能，分擔他的苦難，經歷他的死。」 腓立比書3:10

禱告：上帝，我願意為祢受苦。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(林宏哲譯)

Suffering
Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 11:21b-29
Wednesday, May 25, 2016

　When we read about Jesus' life on earth, we learn that He suffered a lot. Jesus was rejected and ridiculed, beaten and then killed on a cross.
In our Bible verses today, we read that Paul suffered many things, too. He said (verse 27), “I have done hard and tiring work, and many times I did not sleep. I have been hungry and thirsty. Many times I have been without food. I have been cold and without clothes.” Paul also said that he suffered by caring so much for all the Christians in the churches he served.
1 Peter 2:21 says, “This is what you were chosen to do. Christ gave you an example to follow. He suffered for you. So you should do the same as he did.” As Christians, we will face suffering, too. Maybe this suffering will be that people will make fun of us. Or maybe we will be killed because we are Christians.
Don't be ashamed of Jesus. Be willing to suffer for Him today! – JD*

「因此，你們要互相鼓勵，彼此幫助，像你們現在所做的一樣。」 帖撒羅尼加前書5:11

禱告：上帝，感謝祢賜下祢的話語，聖經。求祢幫助我遵行它。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

耶穌 (6)

耶穌 (6)

聖經閱讀：馬太福音27:32-44

2015年11月18日(三)

我還記得小學三年級的一次交換聖誕禮物活動，有個男孩收到的禮物是一雙手套，而其他同學則收到玩具、遊戲或是書。有些孩子就開始嘲笑那個男孩和他的手套，他們戲弄他，給他取綽號。最後，他哭了，然後跑出教室！

你是否曾經像這個小男孩一樣感到羞愧或困窘？今天的經文跟我們談到人們戲弄耶穌時的情景。兵士用荊棘編了一頂冠冕給祂戴在頭上，他們嘲笑祂，向祂並吐口水，最後，他們殺了祂！

耶穌遭受的苦難超過我們在世上可能遇到的羞辱，祂這麼做是為了我們，為什麼呢？因為祂深愛我們！耶穌甘願忍受痛苦，好讓我們的罪得到赦免；他受死，好讓我們能永遠與他同住。

因著耶穌願意為我們犠牲，讚美上帝。 —JK

「又用荊棘編了一頂冠冕給他戴上…然後跪在他面前戲弄他。」馬太福音27:29a

禱告：天父，求祢幫助我記得耶穌為我受了多少苦。奉主的名，阿們！

(江惠蓉譯)

Jesus (6)

Bible Reading: Matthew 27:32-44

Wednesday, November 18, 2015

I remember a Christmas gift exchange when I was in the third grade. One boy received a pair of mittens as his gift. The rest of the class got toys, games or books. Some of the children started making fun of the boy and his mittens. They teased him and called him names. Finally, he started crying and ran out of the classroom!

Have you ever felt ashamed or embarrassed like that little boy? Today’s Bible verses tell us about a time when people made fun of Jesus. The soldiers made a crown of thorns for His head. They teased Jesus and spit on Him. Finally, they killed Him!

Jesus suffered more than any embarrassment we might face here on earth. He did that for us. Why? Because He loves us so much! Jesus was willing to endure pain so that we can have our sins forgiven. He died so that we can live forever with Him.

Praise God that Jesus was willing to be our sacrifice. —JK

“Then they made a crown from thorny branches and put it on his head...Then they bowed before him, making fun of him.” Matthew 27:29a

PRAYER: Father, please help me remember how much Jesus suffered for me. In His name. Amen.

詩歌 (7)

詩歌 (7)
聖經閱讀：詩篇31:1-24 現代中譯本|合和本
2015年5月22日(五)

何芮蕭斯巴弗生於1828年、死於1888年。他的獨生子在1871年的芝加哥大火中喪命，之後何芮蕭讓妻子和女兒搭船去法國，在航行的途中，那艘船跟另一艘船相撞沈沒了。何芮蕭的女兒們都死了，只有他的妻子活存下來。 　何芮蕭搭另一艘船趕去跟他的妻子會合，在航程中，他寫下了「我心靈得安寧」這首詩歌的歌詞。歌詞裡的字句安慰了許多面臨苦難的人：「有時享平安，如江河又平穩，有時憂傷來似浪滾。不論何環境，主已教導我說，我心靈得安寧，得安寧。」 　詩篇第31篇的作者也遭遇到苦難，而他信靠上帝來照顧自己。我們所有人在生活中都會遭遇困難，這些困難可能是財務問題、生病，或是心愛的人去世了，在這些過程中，我們必須信靠上帝來照顧自己。 —BH 「上主阿，我信靠你；你是我的上帝。我永遠在你的看顧中。」 詩篇31:14-15a 禱告：親愛的上帝，今天無論發生什麼事，我要信靠祢。謝謝祢！奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (江惠蓉譯)

Hymns (7)
Bible Reading: Psalm 31:1-24
Tuesday, May 22, 2015

Horatio Spafford lived from 1828 to 1888. His only son died during the great fire in Chicago in 1871. Then Horatio sent his wife and daughters to France on a ship. During the voyage, the ship collided with another ship and sank. Horatio’s daughters died, but his wife survived. 　Horatio got on another ship and sailed to be with his wife. While sailing, he wrote the words of the hymn, “It is Well with My Soul.” These words have comforted many people who were facing troubles. “When peace like a river attendeth my way, when sorrows like sea billows roll. Whatever my lot, Thou has taught me to say, ‘It is well. It is well with my soul.’” 　The writer of Psalm 31 faced troubles, too. And he depended on God to take care of him. We all have troubles in our lives. These troubles may be financial problems, sickness or the death of a loved one. During these times, we need to trust God and let Him take care of us. —BH “Lord, I trust in you. You are my God. My life is in your hands.” Psalm 31:14-15a PRAYER: Dear God, no matter what happens to me today, I want to trust You. Thank You! In Jesus’ name. Amen.

詩歌 (6)

詩歌 (6)
聖經閱讀：詩篇118:1-14 現代中譯本|合和本
2015年5月21日(四)

查理斯廷德利（1851-1933）生來就是一名奴隸，他白天努力耕作，晚上到學校學習閱讀。查理斯後來成為一名牧師，他很喜歡唱歌，所以經常寫歌來配合他的證道。 　有一個主日，查理斯證道的主題是「為什麼我們會有苦難？」為了幫助會眾，他寫下「我們將來會更明白」這首詩歌。這首歌說，我們在世上也許不會明白為什麼會有苦難，但是有一天，當我們跟上帝同在時，就會比較清楚了。 　詩篇第118篇的作者寫到他所面臨的苦難，他大概不了解為什麼會有這些苦難，但是他知道上帝與他同在並賜給他力量。 　今天你是否正面臨苦難呢？你是否覺得奇怪為什麼自己會有這些苦難？有一天你會更明白為什麼，但是現在，就持續信靠上帝吧！ —BH 「上主是我的力量，我的詩歌；他拯救了我」 詩篇118:14 禱告：天父，當我不明白的時候，我很難信任祢，但是求祢幫助我永遠倚靠祢。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (江惠蓉譯)

Hymns (6)
Bible Reading: Psalm 118:1-14
Tuesday, May 21, 2015

Charles Tindley (1851-1933) was born a slave. He worked hard every day plowing fields, and at night he went to school to learn to read. Later Charles became a pastor. He loved to sing, so often he would write new hymns to go with his sermons. 　One Sunday, Charles preached a sermon on why we have troubles. To help the people in his church, he wrote the hymn, “We’ll Understand It Better By and By.” This song says that we may not understand here on earth why we have troubles. But someday, when we are with God, we will understand better. 　The writer of Psalm 118 wrote about troubles that he had faced. He probably did not understand why he was having those troubles. But he knew that God was with him to give him strength. 　Are you facing troubles today? Are you wondering why you have troubles? Someday you will understand better. But for now, just keep trusting God. —BH “The Lord is my strength and my reason for singing. He saved me!” Psalm 118:14 PRAYER: Father, when I don’t understand things, it is hard for me to trust You. But help me to always depend on You. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

「我口渴」

「我口渴」
聖經閱讀：約翰福音19:1-3, 28-29 現代中譯本|合和本
2015年4月1日(三)

我們知道耶穌是上帝的兒子，耶穌也被稱為「人子」，為什麼呢？因為耶穌也是人。耶穌在世上的母親是馬利亞，耶穌祂工作、吃喝、讀書、睡覺和哭泣──就跟我們一樣。 　今天閱讀的經文跟我們談到人們對耶穌所做的事。當兵士鞭打祂，而且「用荊棘編成一頂冠冕，戴在他頭上」（第2節）時，祂感到疼痛。耶穌的身體已經很虛弱，但兵士仍然強迫祂背著沉重的木十字架，當他們把耶穌釘在十字架上時，祂遭受到極大的痛苦。 　當耶穌被吊掛在十字架上時，祂同時也感到口渴，你知道那些兵士給祂什麼嗎？第29節告訴我們，這些兵士給他喝「酸酒」。儘管耶穌快要死了，這些兵士仍然不斷地戲弄祂、傷害祂，他們甚至連一口水也不肯給耶穌喝！ 　為什麼耶穌要遭受這麼大的苦難呢？因為祂愛你和我，祂願意為我們的罪接受刑罰。耶穌，謝謝祢為我受死！ —DK 「當我們還軟弱的時候，基督就按照上帝特定的時機為罪人死。」 羅馬書5:6 禱告：親愛的天父，我愛耶穌，祂為我成就很多事！奉主的名，阿們！ (王熙瑤譯)

“I am Thirsty”
Bible Reading: John 19:1-3, 28-29
Wednesday, April 1, 2015

We know that Jesus is the Son of God. Jesus is also called the Son of Man. Why? Because Jesus was human, too. Jesus’ mother on earth was Mary. Jesus worked, ate, studied, slept and cried — just like we do. 　Our Bible Reading tells us what people did to Jesus. He felt pain when the soldiers whipped Him and “made a crown from thorny branches and put it on his head”(verse 2). Jesus’ body became weak, but the soldiers forced Him to carry a heavy wooden cross. Jesus suffered terrible pain when they nailed Him to the cross. 　Jesus also became thirsty as He hung on the cross. Do you know what the soldiers gave Him? Verse 29 tells us that the soldiers gave Jesus “sour wine” to drink. Even while Jesus was dying, the soldiers continued to tease and hurt Him. They wouldn’t even give Jesus a drink of water! 　Why did Jesus suffer so much? Because He loves you and me. He was willing to accept the punishment for our sins. Thank You, Jesus, for dying for me! —DK “Christ died for us when we were unable to help ourselves...but at just the right time Christ died for us.” Romans 5:6 PRAYER: Dear Father, I love Jesus. He did so much for me! In His name. Amen.

受苦

受苦
聖經閱讀：使徒行傳14:21-28 現代中譯本|合和本
2014年6月29日(日)

今天我們讀到保羅和巴拿巴回到幾間他們以前曾經拜訪過的教會，為什麼呢？因為「他們到處堅固門徒的心，鼓勵他們堅守信仰」（第14:22a節）。 　保羅和巴拿巴還告訴這些人，他們為上帝的國度將會遭受苦難。有時候，人們會以為成為基督徒之後，就會事事順利，不會再遇到苦難，但如果我們真的跟隨耶穌，我們是會遭遇苦難和迫害的。 　做沙拉時，我不會只將生菜丟到碗裡就吃它，我會加其他蔬菜和佐料讓沙拉更好吃。我們的信心也是如此，它建立在我們所面對的苦難，以及快樂的事情上。 　當你在基督徒的生活中受苦時請不要驚訝，就使用這些日子來讓你的信心更加剛強。 —SH* 「誰能夠使我們跟基督的愛隔絕呢？是患難嗎？困苦嗎？迫害嗎？……在這一切事情上面，我們靠著愛我們的主已經獲得完全的勝利！」 羅馬書8:35, 37 禱告：天父，我信靠祢，懇求祢賜給我力量來面對苦難的日子。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (李信儀譯)

Suffering
Bible Reading: Acts 14:21-28
Sunday, June 29, 2014

Today we read that Paul and Barnabas went back to several churches they had visited before. Why? “In those cities they helped the followers grow stronger in their faith and encouraged them to continue trusting God” (verse 22a). 　Paul and Barnabas also told these people that they would face suffering for God’s kingdom. Sometimes people think that when they become a Christian, everything will be fine and they will not face hard times. But if we are truly following Jesus, we will face suffering and persecution. 　When I make a salad, I don’t just throw lettuce in the bowl and eat it. I add other vegetables and things that make a good salad. Our faith is like that. It is built on the suffering we face as well as the good times. 　Don’t be surprised when you experience suffering in your Christian life. Use those times to make your faith grow stronger. —SH* “Can anything separate us from Christ’s love? Can trouble or problems or persecution separate us from his love?...But in all these troubles we have complete victory through God, who has shown his love for us.” Romans 8:35, 37 PRAYER: Father, I trust You. Give me strength to face hard times. In Jesus’ name. Amen.