神蹟

神蹟
聖經閱讀：馬可福音7:31-37 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年12月6日（二)

今天讀的經文跟我們談到耶穌醫治了一個聾人，這是一個神蹟──一件只有透過上帝大能才能完成的事，每一次耶穌行神蹟時，祂就是在向人彰顯上帝的大能。舊約預表了許多耶穌的神蹟，當耶穌行神蹟時，祂就證明了上帝的話是真實的。
有時候我們全家會去逛超市，超市的桌子上會放一些裝在杯子裡的試吃品，我們喜歡去嚐嚐看，這樣就可以知道東西好不好吃。同理，知道耶穌的神蹟會讓我們認識上帝的國度，當我們看見了上帝的大能和尊貴後，就會期待跟祂永遠同住。
我希望讀耶穌的神蹟和上帝的大能可以使你渴慕跟祂永遠同住，這樣我們就會有永生來看見上帝的大能並經歷祂永不止息的愛。 —SH*

「本書記述的目的是要你們信耶穌是基督，是上帝的兒子，並且要你們因信他而獲得生命。」 約翰福音20:31

禱告：天父，謝謝祢賜下彰顯祢大能的話語，也謝謝祢今天帶領我。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(李信儀譯)

Miracles
Bible Reading: Mark 7:31-37
Tuesday, December 6, 2016

　Our Bible verses today tell us that Jesus healed a deaf man. This was a miracle — something that could only be done through God's power. Whenever Jesus did a miracle, He was showing people about God's awesome power. Many of Jesus' miracles were predicted in the Old Testament. When Jesus did these miracles, He proved that His words were true.
Sometimes my family goes to a market. On tables at the market are cups of food samples. We like to taste these samples. Then we have an idea of how the food tastes. In the same way, reading about Jesus' miracles gives us a sample of God’s kingdom. When we learn about God's power and majesty, we look forward to living with Him forever.
I hope that reading about Jesus' miracles and God's power makes you want to live forever with Him. We will have an eternity to see God's great power and experience His everlasting love. —SH*

“But these are written so that you can believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God. Then, by believing, you can have life through his name.” John 20:31

PRAYER: Father, thank You for Your Word which shows me Your power. And thank You for leading me today. In Jesus' name. Amen.

耶穌的生平 (9)

耶穌的生平 (9)
聖經閱讀：路加福音24:36-49現代中譯本|合和本
2016年10月21日(五)

　耶穌死而復活之後，他向路上的兩個門徒顯現，之後這兩個人去向更多耶穌的門徒說祂復活了。
這些門徒聚集在一起時，「忽然，主親自站在他們當中，對他們說：『願你們平安』」（第36b節），耶穌的門徒感到驚惶害怕，以為看到了鬼，耶穌告訴門徒不要害怕、摸摸祂，並說：「幽靈沒有肉沒有骨，你們看，我是有的」（第39b節），然後耶穌的門徒才相信祂已經死而復活了。
在約翰福音20:29中，耶穌告訴門徒：「你因為看見了我才信嗎？那些沒有看見而信的是多麼有福啊！」耶穌是在說你和我。今天的我們看不見祂，但是可以在聖經中讀到祂的事蹟，讓我們可以確信耶穌死而復活了。
因為耶穌死而復活，我們有了與祂永遠同住的盼望！ —BC*

「他們還不敢相信，卻是驚喜交集。」 路加福音24:41a

禱告：天父，我相信耶穌死又復活，謝謝祢賜下永生的應許。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(尤榮輝譯)

Jesus' Life (9)
Bible Reading: Luke 24:36-49
Friday, October 21, 2016

After Jesus rose from the dead, He appeared to two men as they were walking on a road. Later these two men told more of Jesus' followers that He was alive.
These followers were together and “Jesus himself came and stood among them. He said to them, ‘Peace be with you’” (verse 36b). Jesus' followers were afraid and thought He was a ghost. Jesus told the followers to not be afraid and to touch Him. “You can see that I have a living body; a ghost does not have a body like this” (verse 39b). Then Jesus' followers believed that He had risen from the dead.
In John 20:29, Jesus told His followers, “You believe because you see me. Great blessings belong to the people who believe without seeing me!” Jesus was talking about you and me. We cannot see Him today, but we can read about Him in the Bible. And we can know for sure that Jesus rose from the dead.
Because Jesus rose from the dead, we have the hope of living forever with Him! —BC*

“The followers were amazed and very, very happy to see that Jesus was alive.” Luke 24:41a

PRAYER: Father, I believe that Jesus died and rose again. Thank You for the promise of eternal life. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

耶穌 (4)

耶穌 (4)
聖經閱讀：約翰壹書4:14-16 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年8月25日(四)

　很多人問：「耶穌是上帝的兒子很重要嗎？」有些人認為耶穌是約瑟或其他人的兒子，但今天的經文告訴我們，知道耶穌是上帝的兒子是一件很重要的事。
有誰在乎耶穌是不是上帝的兒子呢？我在乎！如果耶穌不是上帝的兒子，那麼聖經就不是真的（路加福音1:35）；如果耶穌不是上帝的兒子，那麼耶穌就是騙子（路加福音22:70），而且上帝也是騙子（馬可福音1:1）；如果耶穌不是上帝的兒子，那麼邪靈就不會降伏於祂（馬可福音3:11,12）；如果耶穌不是上帝的兒子，我就不會有永生（約翰福音3:16）。這樣就太糟糕了！
我感謝上帝耶穌是祂的兒子，耶穌也是我的救主，祂在天國為我預備了一個地方，有一天耶穌會再來接我回去跟祂同住，如果耶穌只是凡人的兒子，祂就不可能做這些事。我希望你相信耶穌就是上帝的兒子！ —DK

「他們都說：『這樣，你是上帝的兒子了？』 耶穌回答：『你們說我是！』」 路加福音22:70

禱告：親愛的上帝，謝謝祢差派祢的兒子耶穌，我相信祂是祢的兒子。我願信靠祂來拯救自己、賜給我永生。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(周維音譯)

Jesus (4)
Bible Reading: 1 John 4:14-16
Thursday, August 25, 2016

Many people ask, “Does it really matter that Jesus is God's Son?” Some people think Jesus was Joseph's son or another man's son. But our Bible verses today tell us that knowing Jesus is Gods Son is very important.
Who cares if Jesus is God's Son? I do! If Jesus is not God’s Son, then the Bible is not true (Luke 1:35). If Jesus is not God's Son, then Jesus is a liar (Luke 22:70), and God is a liar, too (Mark 1:1). If Jesus is not God's Son, then the evil spirits would not have obeyed Him (Mark 3:11,12). If Jesus is not God's Son, then I cannot have life forever (John 3:16). THAT WOULD BE TERRIBLE!
I thank God that Jesus is His Son. Jesus is also my Savior. He is preparing a place in heaven for me. Someday Jesus will come back to take me to live with Him forever. If Jesus were just the son of some man, He couldn’t do those things. I hope you believe that Jesus is truly the Son of God! —DK

“They all said, ‘Then are you the Son of God?’ Jesus said to them, ‘You are right in saying that I am.’” Luke 22:70

PRAYER: Dear God, thank You for sending Jesus, Your Son. I believe He is Your Son. I will trust Him to save me and give me eternal life. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

耶穌 (1)

耶穌 (1)
聖經閱讀：馬可福音6:1-3現代中譯本|合和本
2016年8月22日(一)

　在今天的經文閱讀中，耶穌去到拿撒勒，拿撒勒是耶穌成長的小鎮，在耶穌試圖教導人們時，那裡的人都很驚訝。拿撒勒人從耶穌小時候就認識祂，他們認為祂只不過是個木匠，而不明白耶穌的重要性。
這些人並不明白關於耶穌的真理，他們也不想明白，當耶穌向他們證明自己是上帝的兒子時，他們卻不相信。
有時候我們就像這些人一樣，以為認識耶穌是很簡單的事，我們自認為已經認識祂了，但是我們一定要思考耶穌的事蹟，並且用心研讀聖經，這樣我們才會更認識祂。
接下來幾天，我們要來學習更多關於耶穌的事蹟，這樣你有就可以開始更認識祂。耶穌會永遠改變你的生命！ —MK

「上帝那麼愛世人，甚至賜下他的獨子，要使所有信他的人不致滅亡，反得永恆的生命。」 約翰福音3:16

禱告：親愛的主，我想要更認識耶穌，求祢幫助我認識祂並分享祂給其他人。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(周維音譯)

Jesus (1)
Bible Reading: Mark 6:1-3
Monday, August 22, 2016

　In today's Bible Reading, Jesus went to Nazareth. Nazareth is the town where Jesus grew up. The people there were amazed when Jesus tried to teach them. The people in Nazareth had known Jesus when He was a child. They thought He was just a simple carpenter. They did not understand how Jesus could be important.
Those people could not see the truth about Jesus. They did not want to understand. Jesus showed them proof that He was God's Son. But they did not believe.
Sometimes we are like those people. We think it is very easy to understand Jesus. We think we already know Him. But we must think about Jesus and really study the Bible. Then we will understand more about Him.
For the next few days we will learn more about Jesus. Then you can begin to know more about Him. Jesus will change your life forever! —MK

“Yes, God loved the world so much that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him would not be lost but have eternal life.” John 3:16

PRAYER: Dear Lord, I want to learn more about Jesus. Help me to know Him and to share Him with other people. In Jesus' name. Amen.

傳揚福音

傳揚福音
聖經閱讀：使徒行傳1:6-11 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年7月3日(日)

今天的經文告訴我們，耶穌在升天前跟祂的使徒見最後一次面，耶穌交付給這些人一項計劃，就是去向全世界傳揚救恩的福音。耶穌說：「你們會充滿能力，要在耶路撒冷、猶太，和撒馬利亞全境，甚至到天涯海角，為我作見證」（第8b節）。
你也可以使用這個相同的計劃來幫助你向人傳福音。耶路撒冷是使徒居住的城市，就好像是你所居住的地方；猶太是包含耶路撒冷的地區，類似你所居位的州。撒馬利亞鄰近猶太地區，那地方的人來自不同的文化，就好像你所遇到、來自不同文化和背景的人一樣。「天涯海角」的意思是指在其他國家或是在一個宣教禾場的人們。
不管遠或近，到處都有很多人需要認識耶穌。今天就去向人傳揚福音吧！ —CS

「你們會到天涯海角，為我作見證。」 使徒行傳1:8b

禱告：上帝，今天就幫助我去向人傳福音。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(李信儀譯)

Share the Good News
Bible Reading: Acts 1:6-11
Sunday, July 3, 2016

　Our Bible verses today tell us that Jesus met with His apostles one last time before He ascended into heaven. Jesus gave these men a plan for sharing the Good News of salvation with the whole world. Jesus said, “You will tell people everywhere about me — in Jerusalem, in the rest of Judea, in Samaria, and in every part of the world” (verse 8b).
You can use this same plan to help you share about Jesus with other people. Jerusalem was the city where the apostles lived. That is like the neighborhood where you live. Judea was the area around Jerusalem. That is similar to the state where you live. Samaria was close to Judea. The people there were from a different culture. That is like people you meet who are from a different background or culture. And every part of the world means people in foreign countries or on a mission field.
There are so many people — near and far — who need to know about Jesus. Share the Good News with someone today! —CS

“You will be my witnesses. You will tell people everywhere about me.” Acts 1:8b

PRAYER: God, please help me share about Jesus with someone today. In Jesus' name. Amen.

抹大拉的馬利亞

抹大拉的馬利亞
聖經閱讀：馬可福音16:1-13 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年2月1日(一)

　從路加福音第8章1到3節中我們知道抹大拉的馬利亞成為耶穌的跟隨者並且與祂一同旅行。這些經文也告訴我們耶穌從抹大拉的馬利亞身上趕走七個鬼，耶穌醫治了馬利亞並且改變了她的生命！後來耶穌被補並且被釘十字架，馬可福音第15章40節告訴我們有些婦女站在十字架旁看著耶穌死亡，馬利亞是其中一位。
今天的閱讀經文告訴我們抹大拉的馬利亞是幾位拿香料要去墳墓抹耶穌身體的婦女中的其中一位，這些婦女發現墳墓是空的。然後耶穌向抹大拉的馬利亞顯現，她是耶穌復活後見的第一個人。

耶穌醫治抹大拉的馬利亞時，她見證了耶穌的大能與愛，她的信心引導她與耶穌一同旅行並且繼續向祂學習。我們應該試著像抹大拉的馬利亞，今天就將你的服事和你的愛獻給上帝！—BH

「此外還有些婦女，都是曾被邪靈和疾病纏擾、已經被治好了的；其中有抹大拉的馬利亞，從她身上曾有七個鬼被趕出來」 路加福音8：2

禱告：上帝，我願將我的服事與我的愛獻給祢。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(林煜茹譯)

Mary Magdalene
Bible Reading: Mark 16:1-13
Monday, February 1, 2016

In Luke 8:1-
3 we learn
that Mary
Magdalene
became a
follower of
Jesus and
traveled with
Him. These verses also tell us that Jesus had removed seven demons from Mary Magdalene. Jesus healed Mary and changed her life! Later Jesus was arrested and crucified. Mark 15:40 tells us that Mary was one of the women who stood near the cross and watched Jesus die.
Our Bible verses for today tell us that Mary Magdalene was one of the women who went to the tomb to put spices on Jesus' body. The women discovered that the tomb was empty. Then Jesus appeared to Mary Magdalene. She was the first person Jesus met after His resurrection.
Mary Magdalene witnessed
Jesus' great power and love when He healed her. Her faith led her to travel with Jesus and continue to learn from Him. We should try to be like Mary Magdalene. Give God your service and your love today! —BH

“There were also some women with him. Jesus had healed these women of sicknesses and evil spirits. One of them was Mary, who was called Magdalene. Seven demons had come out of her.” Luke 8:2

PRAYER: God, I want to give You my service and my love. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

誕生的故事 (10)

誕生的故事 (10)
聖經閱讀：約翰一書4:7-20 現代中譯本|合和本
2015年12月21日(一)

耶穌出生時就好像一個人類的嬰兒，但祂有跟其他嬰孩不同的地方。耶穌有什麼不同呢？耶穌是唯一可以拯救我們脫離罪惡的那一位。
拯救者就是救人脫離危險的人，今天經文閱讀的第14節說：「天父差他的兒子來作世界的救主；這事我們看見了，也向別人見證。」耶穌出生是要來作我們的拯救者，祂出生是要將我們從罪惡的危險中拯救出來。
罪使我們跟上帝隔絶，上帝希望我們親近祂──不要跟祂隔絶，所以上帝差派祂的兒子耶穌來拯救我們脫離罪惡。耶穌以嬰孩的形像出生，並活出一個完美、無罪的生命，然後祂死在十架上，為我們的罪擔當了刑罰。因為這樣，我們可以跟上帝永遠同住。
耶穌愛你並希望成為你的救主，今天就跟隨並順服祂！—GT

「那公開承認耶穌是上帝的兒子的，上帝就在他的生命裏，他也有上帝的生命。」 約翰一書4:15

禱告：天父，謝謝祢讓耶穌拯救我脫離罪惡。奉主的名，阿們！

(尤榮輝譯)

Birth Story (10)
Bible Reading: 1 John 4:7-20
Monday, December 21, 2015

When Jesus was born, He was very much like human babies. But He was also different from other babies. How was Jesus different? Jesus was the only one who can save us from our sins.
A savior is a person who rescues another person from danger. Verse 14 of our Bible Reading says, “We have seen that the Father sent his Son to be the Savior of the world, and that is what we tell people now.” Jesus was born to be our Savior. He was born to rescue us from the danger of sin.
Our sins separate us from God. God wants us to be close to Him — not separated from Him. So God sent Jesus, His Son, to save us from sin. Jesus was born as a human baby and lived a perfect, sinless life. Then He died on the cross and accepted the punishment for our sins. Because of that, we can live with God forever.
Jesus loves you and wants to be your Savior. Follow and obey Him today! —GT

Anyone who says, ‘I believe that Jesus is the Son of God,’ is a person who lives in God and God lives in that person.”
1 John 4:15

PRAYER: Father, thank You that Jesus has rescued me from my sin. In His name. Amen.

耶穌 (8)

耶穌 (8)

聖經閱讀：路加福音24:1-12

2015年11月20日(五)

你可能聽過這句話：「這好得像是作夢一樣！」當有美好的事情發生時，人們常常這麼說，但又不相信好事真的發生了。

當耶穌的門徒聽說祂從死裡復活，我想他們可能這麼說：「這好得像是作夢一樣！」耶穌很久以前就一直跟祂的門徒說祂將死去並且復活，但是當那個婦人將耶穌復活的事告訴他們時，他們卻不相信，認為這個消息是「胡說八道」（第11節），但不久之後，門徒看見了耶穌就相信了。這真是值得慶祝的一天！

耶穌住在世上距今已經快2,000年了，現今我們無法親眼看見耶穌，我們不能摸到祂手上的釘痕，但是我們有聖經，還有跟隨者的親眼見證，這讓我們知道聖經是真實的，而且耶穌真的從死裡復活。今天就花時間慶祝這個美好的奇蹟！ —JK

「你們為甚麼在死人中找活人呢？他不在這裡，他已經復活了。」路加福音24:5b-6a

禱告：上帝，我願每天慶祝耶穌的復活！奉主的名，阿們！

(江惠蓉譯)

Jesus (8)

Bible Reading: Luke 24:1-12

Friday, November 20, 2015

You may know the expression, “It’s just too good to be true!” People often say that when something wonderful has happened, but they just can’t believe that it really happened.

When Jesus’ followers heard that He was risen from the dead, I think they might have said, “It’s just too good to be true!” Jesus had been telling His disciples for a long time that He would die and rise again, but when the women told them about the resurrection, they didn’t believe it. They thought that the news was “nonsense” (verse 11). But soon, the disciples saw Jesus and believed. That must have been a wonderful day of celebration!

It has been almost 2,000 years since Jesus lived on earth. We cannot see Jesus today. We cannot touch the nail prints in His hands. But we do have the Bible and the eyewitness testimony of people who were with Him. We can know that the Bible is true and that Jesus really rose from the dead. Take time to celebrate this wonderful miracle today! —JK

“This is a place for dead people. Jesus is not here. He has risen from death.” Luke 24:5b-6a

PRAYER: God, I want to celebrate Jesus’ resurrection every day! In His name. Amen.

耶穌 (2)

耶穌 (2)

聖經閱讀：馬太福音21:1-9

2015年11月14日(六)

你有沒有在電視上看過英國皇室的典禮？女王在這些特殊場合總是會戴著王冠，王冠是權柄和能力的象徵，像這樣的王冠通常用黃金製作並且用珠寶來裝飾。

在我們今天閱讀的經文中，耶穌進入耶路撒冷，群眾很興奮來看祂，他們敬拜祂、讚美祂，但是這些人並不真的了解耶穌為何來到世上，他們期待祂推翻羅馬政權並建立一個世上的王國，而祂會戴著王冠、坐在寶座上。但這並不是上帝為祂的兒子準備的計畫。

耶穌確實是一位君王，啟示錄描寫了耶穌是一個什麼樣的天國君王，如果我們順服耶穌並讓祂掌管我們的生命，我們將在祂的國度裡有份。

耶穌是你生命的君王嗎？今天就花時間想一想跟祂永遠同住會是什麼情況。—JK

「耶穌是那忠誠的見證者、首先從死裡復活、作地上諸王統治者。」啟示錄1:5b

禱告：天父，感謝祢賜下耶穌作為我生命的王。奉主的名，阿們！

(林威妮譯)

Jesus (2)

Bible Reading: Matthew 21:1-9

Saturday, November 14, 2015 

Have you ever watched a royal ceremony from England on TV? The queen always wears a crown on these special occasions. A crown is a sign of authority and power. A crown like this is usually made of gold and decorated with jewels.

In our Bible verses today, Jesus entered Jerusalem. The people were excited to see Him. They worshiped and praised Him. But these people did not really understand why Jesus came to earth. They expected Him to overthrow the Romans and establish an earthly kingdom where He would sit on a throne and wear a crown. But that was not God’s plan for His Son.

Jesus is truly a king. The book of Revelation describes how Jesus is the King of a heavenly kingdom. If we obey Jesus and allow Him to rule our lives, we will share in His kingdom.

Is Jesus the King of your life? Take time today to think about what it will be like to live with Him forever. —JK

“Jesus is the faithful witness. He is first among all who will be raised from death. He is the ruler of the kings of the earth.” Revelation 1:5b

PRAYER: Father, thank You for Jesus who is King of my life. In His name. Amen.

聖經為證！

聖經為證！
聖經閱讀：馬太福音14:22-33 現代中譯本|合和本
2015年10月10日(六)

對於不相信上帝是真實的人，你可以對他們說什麼呢？你可以告訴他們，聖經向我們顯明了上帝的兒子耶穌是真實的。除了約翰三書外，所有新約聖經的書卷都有寫到「耶穌基督」這幾個字，這表示，新約聖經27本書中的26本都提到了耶穌。上帝啟示了許多不同的人來撰寫這些書卷，但他們每一個人都談到了相同的人──耶穌。 　你相信真的有亞伯拉罕林肯這個人嗎？你有遇過他嗎？你有看見過他嗎？沒有！但你知道真的有這樣一個人，為什麼呢？因為有很多人寫書談亞伯拉罕林肯，因為你讀了這些書，所以你知道他是真實的。 　那麼耶穌呢？就像亞伯拉罕林肯一樣，我們可以相信耶穌是真的，因為當耶穌仍活在世上時，那些認識祂的人寫下了祂的事蹟，以及跟祂在一起時的經歷。今天閱讀的經文跟我們談到耶穌的門徒，他們確實相信耶穌是真的！ —CPE* 「船上的門徒都向他下拜，說：『你真是上帝的兒子。』」 馬太福音14:33 禱告：上帝，謝謝祢賜下話語，讓我知道祢的兒子耶穌是真實的。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (尤榮輝譯)

The Bible Proves It!
Bible Reading: Matthew 14:22-33
Saturday, October 10, 2015

What can you say to someone who thinks God is not real? You could tell them that the Bible shows us that God’s Son, Jesus, is real. All of the books in the New Testament, except 3 John, have the words “Jesus Christ” written in them. This means that 26 of the 27 New Testament books mention Jesus. God inspired different men to write these books, but they all talk about the same man — Jesus. 　Do you believe that Abraham Lincoln really lived? Have you ever met him? Have you seen him? No. But you know that he was a real person. How? Because many people have written books about Abraham Lincoln. You know that he was real because you have read these books. 　What about Jesus? Just like Abraham Lincoln, we can believe Jesus is real because people who knew Jesus when He lived on earth have written about Him and their experiences with Him. Our Bible verses today tell us about Jesus’ disciples. They truly believed that Jesus was real! —CPE* “Then the followers in the boat worshiped Jesus and said, ‘You really are the Son of God.’” Matthew 14:33 PRAYER: God, thank You for Your Word which shows me that Your Son, Jesus, is real. In His name. Amen.

以斯帖 (3)

以斯帖 (3)
聖經閱讀：以斯帖記4:1-17 現代中譯本|合和本
2015年6月8日(一)

暑假結束後，我不想再回去工作，我覺得老闆並不欣賞我。我跟沒有信主的同事間關係緊張，我感到挫折、難過。 　後來我想起了今天經文閱讀的其中一節。末底改告訴以斯帖：「誰知道，也許你被安排作王后正是為了這時刻！」（第14b節）也許上帝把我放在這個工作上是為了讓我可以去向人作見證。 　也許你並不快樂，你可能在考慮離開工作，或者跟某人斷絶關係。先停下來想一想以斯帖，也許你應該留在原來的工作上，或者維持跟某人的關係，這樣上帝才可以使用你去把人帶給祂。 　今天就請求上帝幫助你、引導你，而且記得要常常去向人施展祂的愛和平安。 —EP* 「上帝愛你們，揀選了你們作他的子民。所以，你們要有憐憫、慈愛、謙遜、溫柔，和忍耐的心。」 歌羅西書3:12 禱告：天上的父，今天求祢引導我，好讓我可以服事祢。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (尤榮輝譯)

Esther (3)
Bible Reading: Esther 4:1-17
Monday, June 8, 2015

After summer break, I did not want to return to my job. I felt that my boss did not appreciate me. There was a lot of tension between me and the non-Christian workers. I was frustrated and upset. 　Then I remembered one verse from our Bible Reading today. Mordecai told Esther, “And who knows, maybe you have been chosen to be the queen for such a time as this” (verse 14b). Maybe God had put me in this job so that I could be a witness to other people. 　Maybe you are not happy. You might be thinking about leaving your job or your relationship with another person. Stop and remember Esther. Maybe you should stay at your job or in your relationship so that God can use you to bring other people to Him. 　Ask God to help and guide you today. And remember to always show His love and peace to others. —EP* “God has chosen you and made you his holy people. He loves you. So your new life should be like this: Show mercy to others. Be kind, humble, gentle, and patient.” Colossians 3:12 PRAYER: Heavenly Father, guide me today so that I can serve You. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

上帝的計畫 (4)

上帝的計畫 (4)
聖經閱讀：使徒行傳1:6-8 現代中譯本|合和本
2014年8月31日(日)

上帝教會計劃的最後部份是「甚至到天涯海角，為我作見證」（第8b節）。使徒行傳的其餘部份告訴我們，十二個使徒和保羅如何將福音傳到世界各地。 　保羅在羅馬帝國各地進行三次佈道旅行，向猶太人和外邦人傳講耶穌。保羅是一個宣教士──是被差派去分享上帝信息的人。保羅遇到了很多困難，但是上帝總是與他同在。 　我們也有責任去向全世界分享耶穌的福音，但也許你會想：「我沒辦法環遊世界，我怎麼能去分享耶穌的福音呢？」有個方法讓你可以去支持在其他國家服事的宣教士，就是你可以為他們禱告並且在資金上支持他們。 　此外，或許你也可以進行一次海外的短期宣教之旅，或是一次國內的宣教。就讓上帝來幫助你參與祂拯救全世界的計劃。 —JK 「所以，你們要去，使萬國萬民都作我的門徒，奉父、子、聖靈的名給他們施洗，並且教導他們遵守我所給你們的一切命令。」 馬太福音28:19-20a 禱告：父神，我願全世界都來認識祢和耶穌。奉主的名，阿們！ （呂心愉譯)

God's Plan (4)
Bible Reading: Acts 1:6-8
Sunday, August 31, 2014

The last part of God's plan for His church was to go to “every part of the world” (verse 8b). The rest of the book of Acts tells us how the twelve apostles and Paul spread the Good News throughout the world. 　Paul made three trips around the Roman Empire to tell Jews and non-Jews about Jesus. Paul was a missionary — someone who is sent to share God's message. Paul faced many hard times, but God was always with him. 　We, too, have a responsibility to share Jesus with the whole world. But maybe you are thinking, “I can't travel around the world. How can I share Jesus?” One way is for you to support missionaries who are serving in other countries. You can pray for them and support them financially. 　Also, you may be able to go on a short-term mission trip to another country or a mission in your own country. Let God help you be a part of His plan to save the whole world. —JK “So go and make followers of all people in the world. Baptize them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Teach them to obey everything that I have told you to do.” Matthew 28:19-20a PRAYER: Father, I want the whole world to know about You and Jesus. In His name. Amen.