詩篇119 (19)

詩篇119 (19)
聖經閱讀：詩篇119:145-152 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年12月7日(三)

　今天經文閱讀的第147節說：「天亮以前我呼求你。在我兒子小時候，我努力在每天清早有一段讀經和禱告的時間，但是準備孩子上學常常讓我手忙腳亂，所以我決定每天設定鬧鐘，好讓我每天早上可以起來禱告。在禱告的時間裡，我為兒子和他們在學校的學習禱告。
有一個早上，我禱告結束後把孩子送到學校，那時是冬天，學校把暖爐打開了，但是暖爐出了問題，煙開始瀰漫到學校的走廊，所有的孩子們都被安全疏散到外面。不久之後我聽說情況有可能更糟，我相信是上帝回應了我的禱告，讓我的孩子平安無事。
在這件事之後，我真的相信我在早上的禱告時間非常重要。今天你有跟上帝說話了嗎？ —BH

「第二天一早，天還沒亮，耶穌就起來，離開屋子，到一個偏僻的地方去，在那裡禱告。」 馬可福音1:35

禱告：主，我信靠祢並求祢今天賜下恩典。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(尤榮輝譯)

Psalm 119 (19)
Bible Reading: Psalm 119:145-152
Wednesday, December 7, 2016

　Verse 147 of our Bible Reading says, “I get up early in the morning to pray to you.” When my sons were young, I tried to have a time of prayer and Bible reading early every morning. Often it was a struggle to get my sons ready for school. So finally I decided to set my alarm every morning and get up to pray. During my prayer time, I prayed for my sons and their day at school.
One morning I had my prayer time and sent my sons off to school. It was winter and the old furnace was on in the school. Something went wrong with the furnace, and smoke started pouring into the hallways of the school. The children were all safely evacuated from the building. Later I learned that the situation could have been much worse. I believe that God answered my prayer and kept my sons safe.
After that experience, I truly believed that my morning prayer time was very important. Have you talked to God today? —BH

“The next morning Jesus woke up very early. He left the house while it was still dark and went to a place where he could be alone and pray.” Mark 1:35

PRAYER: Lord, I trust You and ask You to bless me today. In Jesus' name. Amen.

箴言 (5)

箴言 (5)
聖經閱讀：箴言9:9-13 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年11月6日(日)

　你曾經有將同一本書讀兩遍的經驗嗎？我喜歡閱讀，如果有特別喜愛的書，我會一讀再讀，聖經是我們應該讀很多次一個好例子。
今天經文閱讀的第9節說：「指教明智的人會使他更加明智；教導正直的人會使他增長學問。」讀更多、體驗更多上帝的話語，我們會更有智慧。
如果一個人從小讀經，一開始他的理解是有限的，但是長大後，隨著一遍又一遍讀經，他會更加認識上帝和祂的命令。
今天你要讀經，你要天天讀經！上帝會祝福你，賜給你理解能力和智慧。 —BR

「敬畏上主是智慧的開端；認識至聖者就是明智。智慧會使你延年益壽。你有智慧，獲益的是你自己。」 箴言9:10-12a

禱告：親愛的天父，謝謝祢賜下聖經，求祢幫助我從中學習並且明白它。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(尤榮輝譯)

Proverbs (5)
Bible Reading: Proverbs 9:9-13
Sunday, November 6, 2016

　Have you ever read the same book twice? I love reading books. If I especially enjoy reading a book, I may read it again and again. The Bible is a good example of a book that we should read many times.
Verse 9 of our Bible Reading says, “Teach the wise, and they will become wiser. Instruct those who live right, and they will gain more knowledge.” The more we read and experience God's Word, the wiser we become.
If a person starts reading the Bible as a child, his understanding is limited. But as that person grows, he reads the Bible again and again. Then he understands more about God and His commands.
Read the Bible today. Read it every day! God will bless you and give you understanding and wisdom. —BR

“Wisdom begins with fear and respect for the Lord. Knowledge of the Holy One leads to understanding. Wisdom will help you live longer; she will add years to your life. If you become wise, it will be for your own good.” Proverbs 9:10-12a

Proverbs 9:10-12a

箴言 (4)

箴言 (4)
聖經閱讀：箴言3:1-8 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年11月5日(六)

在我們研讀聖經時，要將上帝的話和誡命放在心裡，這樣當我們受試探去做錯事時，就可以用上帝的話語來幫助我們堅定抵擋誘惑。
在今天讀的經文中，所羅門吩咐兒子要記住他的教導，「我的教導會使你四季平安，延年益壽。」同理，我們要永遠記住從聖經學到的教導。
學習並記住第5和第6節對我們是很重要的事：「要專心信賴上主，不可倚靠自己的聰明。無論做甚麼事，都要以上主的旨意為依歸，他就會指示你走正路。」當受試探或遇到困難的狀況時，我們並不孤單，我們可以信任並倚靠上帝！
今天上帝的話語和誡命會引導你並告訴你什麼是對的事。 —BR

「不要自作聰明，只要敬畏上主，拒絕作惡。」 箴言3:7

禱告：天父，謝謝祢賜下話語和誡命，我願永遠記住它們。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(尤榮輝譯)

Proverbs (4)
Bible Reading: Proverbs 3:1-8
Saturday, November 5, 2016

　When we read and study the Bible, we should keep God's words and commands in our hearts. Then when we are tempted to do wrong, we can use God's words to help us stand strong and resist temptation.
In our Bible Reading for today, Solomon tells his son to remember what he has taught him. “What I teach will give you a good, long life, and all will go well for you” (verse 2). In the same way, we should always remember what we have learned from the Bible.
Verses 5 and 6 are very important for us to learn and remember. “Trust the Lord completely, and don't depend on your own knowledge. With every step you take, think about what he wants, and he will help you go the right way.” When we are tempted or we face difficult situations, we are not alone. We can trust and depend on God! God’s words and commands will guide you today and show you what is right. —BR

“Don't trust in your own wisdom, but fear and respect the Lord and stay away from evil.” Proverbs 3:7

PRAYER: Father, thank You for Your words and commands. I want to always remember them. In Jesus' name. Amen.

箴言 (3)

箴言 (3)
聖經閱讀：箴言2:1-9 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年11月4日(五)

　生活中我們常常倚靠家人或朋友的幫助，大部份時候，他們會樂意幫助我們，但有時候他們會讓我們失望。
今天讀的經文提醒我們可以倚靠上帝，祂幫助我們的方式之一就是賜給我們智慧、知識和理解能力：「你若聽從我，就會知道甚麼是誠實、公平、正直，知道甚麼是你們應當做的」（第9節）。
我們可以如何聽到上帝呢？可以藉著讀祂的話語，也就是聖經。當我們研讀聖經時，上帝會幫助我們明白它，祂也會向我們顯明如何將領會的東西應用到日常生活中。
無論今天發生什麼事，要記得你可以倚靠上帝，祂無時無刻都留意著你、要幫助你，你要信靠祂來賜給你智慧、知識和理解能力。 —BR

「我是上主─你的上帝；我要賜給你力量。我告訴你：不要怕，我要幫助你。」 以賽亞書41:13

禱告：上帝，謝謝你一直願意幫助我，今天在我研讀祢的話語時，求祢向我顯明如何為祢而活。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(尤榮輝譯)

Proverbs (3)
Bible Reading: Proverbs 2:1-9
Friday, November 4, 2016

Many times in life we depend on our family members or friends to help us. Most of the time, these people are willing to help us. But sometimes they may fail and disappoint us.
Our Bible verses today remind us that we can depend on God to help us. One way He helps us is to give us wisdom, knowledge and understanding. “If you listen to him, you will understand what is just and fair and how to do what is right” (verse 9).
How can we listen to God? By reading His Word, the Bible. When we read and study the Bible, God helps us to understand it. And He also shows us how to apply that understanding to our daily lives.
No matter what happens today, remember that you can depend on God. He is always ready to pay attention to you and help you. Trust Him to give you wisdom, knowledge and understanding. —BR

“I am the Lord your God, who holds your right hand. And I tell you, ‘Don’t be afraid! I will help you.’” Isaiah 41:13

PRAYER: Thank You, God, for always being willing to help me. As I study Your Word today, please show me how I can live for You. In Jesus' name. Amen.

耶穌的生平 (4)

耶穌的生平 (4)
聖經閱讀：馬太福音4:1-11 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年10月16日(日)

　如果你去逛賣場，可能會看到各種商品的廣告，我們也許會漏掉一些廣告，但也會被其他廣告吸引，這些廣告會引誘我們去買一些我們付不起或不需要的東西。
在今天閱讀的經文中，魔鬼試探耶穌，魔鬼希望耶穌違背上帝、讓祂失望，但是耶穌能夠抵擋魔鬼的任何試探，每一次耶穌受試探時，祂都說：「不！」
耶穌是如何辦到的呢？祂倚靠上帝的話語來幫助自己，每一次耶穌受試探時，祂就引用聖經的經節。耶穌為我們立下了很好的榜樣，我們也可以藉著上帝的話語來抵擋魔鬼。
也許今天魔鬼也要引誘你去犯罪，如果發生這種事時，要向上帝禱告並閱讀聖經中上帝的話，然後感謝上帝賜給你祂的幫助和力量！ —MP*

「所以，他必須在各方面與他的弟兄姊妹們相同……因為他親自經歷過被考驗、受折磨的痛苦；他現在能夠幫助那些被考驗的人。」 希伯來書2:17-18

禱告：天父，求祢赦免我們的罪，幫助我們抵擋魔鬼。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

禱告：天父，求祢赦免我們的罪，幫助我們抵擋魔鬼。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

Jesus' Life (4)
Bible Reading: Matthew 4:1-11
Sunday, October 16, 2016

　If you walk around a shopping mall, you may see ads for different products sold in the mall. We may ignore some ads, but others might catch our eye. These ads may tempt us to buy things we can't afford or we don't need.
In our Bible verses today, the devil tempted Jesus. The devil wanted Jesus to fail and disobey God. But Jesus was able to resist all the temptations presented by the devil. Each time Jesus was tempted, He said, “No!”
How was Jesus able to do this? He relied on God's Word to help Him. Each time Jesus was tempted, He quoted verses from the Bible. Jesus set a good example for us. We, too, can resist temptations by using God's Word.
Maybe the devil will tempt you to sin today. When that happens, pray to God and read God's words in the Bible. Then thank God for His help and His strength! —MP*

“For this reason, Jesus had to be made like us, his brothers and sisters, in every way...And now he can help those who are tempted. He is able to help because he himself suffered and was tempted.” Hebrews 2:17-18

PRAYER: Father, forgive our sins and help us to resist the devil. In Jesus' name. Amen.

詩篇119 (5)

詩篇119 (5)
聖經閱讀：詩篇119:33-40現代中譯本|合和本
2016年10月7日(五)

　我的生活一度很忙亂，我經常很忙碌，所以只能簡短地禱告，而且也不常讀經。
有一個冬天，我開車在一條街上，突然有一部車衝到我前面，我雖然避開、沒有撞到那輛車，但是我的車子打滑了好幾圈才停下來。我相信上帝讓我避免了一次嚴重的車禍。
這個經歷讓我停下來思考自己的生活，我終於明白自己並沒按上帝的旨意來做事，我並沒有效法今天經文閱讀裡的榜樣，我也沒有努力去了解上帝的教導（第34節）、遵行祂的誡命（第35節），以及謹守祂的指示（第40節），相反的，我的眼目只放在「虛幻的事」上（第37節）。
我立刻開始努力讀經、花時間禱告，然後我就可以倚靠上帝來幫助我度過每一天。今天你一定要花時間來加強你和上帝的關係！ —BH

「求你領我走你誡命的道路，因為我從它得到喜樂。」 詩篇119:35

禱告：上帝，謝謝祢讓我可以向祢禱告，以及讀祢的話語。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(尤榮輝譯)

Psalm 119 (5)
Bible Reading: Psalm 119:33-40
Friday, October 7, 2016

There was a time when my life was very hectic. Often I was so busy that I only prayed short prayers, and I didn’t read my Bible very much.
One winter day I was driving down a street. A car came speeding onto the street in front of me. I was able to avoid hitting the car, but my car spun around several times before I could stop. I believe that God prevented me from being involved in a serious accident.
This experience made me stop and think about my life. I realized I was not doing what God wanted me to do. I was not following the example in our Bible verses today. I was not trying to understand God’s teachings (verse 34), following His commands (verse 35) and obeying His instructions (verse 40). Instead I was looking at “worthless things” (verse 37).
Right away I started reading my Bible more and spending time in prayer. Then I was ready to depend on God to help me get through each day. Be sure that you take time to strengthen your relationship with God today! —BH

“Help me to follow your commands, because that makes me happy.” Psalm 119:35

PRAYER: God, thank You that I can pray to You and read Your Word. In Jesus' name. Amen.

詩篇119 (2)

詩篇119 (2)
聖經閱讀：詩篇119:9-16 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年9月4日(日)

　研讀上帝的話語，也就是聖經，是一件重要的事，當查考上帝的話語時，我們可以學到如何順服祂。今天經文閱讀的第11節說：「我把你的話存在心裡，免得我得罪你。」
查考上帝的話語要花時間和心力，也許你好奇想知道如何查經。首先，你要禱告求祂在你讀祂的話語時幫助你，然後花時間仔細閱讀和查考──不要急著讀完經節。
當你在查經時，要持續禱告，求上帝幫助你明白祂的話語、幫助你將經文應用到生活中，上帝會讓你知道如何遵從祂而成為一個基督徒。
我希望你會渴望查考聖經，我鼓勵你今天，以及接下來的每一天，特別安排一段時間來禱告並學習上帝的話語。 —BH

「上主啊，我頌讚你；求你把你的法則教導我。我要高聲傳述你所立的一切法則。我渴慕你的法律，遠勝過一切財富。」 詩篇119:12-14

禱告：主，在我研讀祢的話語時，求祢幫助我知道如何一生事奉祢。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(尤榮輝譯)

Psalm 119 (2)
Bible Reading: Psalm 119:9-16
Sunday, September 4, 2016

　It is important that we study God's Word, the Bible. When we study God's Word, we can learn how to obey Him. Verse 11 of our Bible Reading says, “I study your teachings very carefully so that I will not sin against you.”
Studying God's Word takes time and effort. Maybe you are wondering how to study the Bible. First, pray to God and ask Him to help you as you read His Word. Then take time to carefully read and study — don't hurry through the verses.
As you study the Bible, continue to pray. Ask God to help you understand His Word and to help you apply the verses to your life. God will show you how you can obey Him and grow as a Christian.
I hope you are excited to study the Bible. I encourage you to set aside a special time to pray and learn from God’s Word today and every day. —BH

Lord, you are worthy of praise! Teach me your laws. I will repeat the laws we have heard from you. I enjoy following your rules as much as others enjoy great riches.” Psalm 119:12-14

PRAYER: Lord, as I study Your Word, help me to learn how I can serve You all my life. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

讀上帝的話

讀上帝的話
聖經閱讀：約翰一書2:1-6 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年8月20日(六)

　烘焙東西時，你必須按照說明書的指示小心操作才不會有問題。小時候，我試著自己作香蕉麵包，我只大略看了一下食譜就以為知道怎麼做了，但是在完成後，吃起來卻很可怕！後來我終於明白，我加的是蘇打汽水而不是烘焙用的蘇打粉！
聖經是我們人生的使用說明書，我們必須仔細閱讀、查考並且遵行，假如我們這麼做的話，就會更認識上帝，以及祂希望我們做的事。當從聖經有所學習時，我們必須將學到東西應用在日常生活中。
在今天閱讀的經文中，約翰告訴我們：「遵守上帝的道的人，他對上帝的愛就達到完全」（第5a節）。當我們明白上帝的話並照著做時，我們就會更愛上帝，也能夠向人分享這份愛。
你每天都有閱讀並查考上帝的話嗎？今天就研讀聖經並遵行上帝說的話，然後將上帝的愛分享給周遭的人。 —AB

「如果我們遵守上帝的命令，我們就知道我們認識他。」 約翰一書2:3

禱告：天父，我今天要花時間研讀並查考祢的話。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(李信儀譯)

Read God's Word
Bible Reading: 1 John 2:1-6
Saturday, August 20, 2016

　When you bake something, you need to follow the instructions carefully so it will turn out right. When I was young, I tried to make banana bread by myself. I glanced at the recipe and thought I knew what I was doing. When it was done, it tasted awful. Then I realized I had added soda pop instead of baking soda!
The Bible is our instruction book for life. We need to read and study it carefully and then obey it. If we do that, we will learn more about God and what He wants us to do. When we learn something from the Bible, we need to apply that to our everyday lives.
In our Bible Reading today, John tells us that “when we obey God's teaching, his love is truly working in us” (verse 5a). When we know God's Word and obey it, we will be able to love God more and to share that love with other people.
Are you reading and studying God's Word every day? Read from the Bible today and obey what God says. Then share God's love with people around you. —AB

“If we obey what God has told us to do, then we are sure that we know him.” 1 John 2:3

PRAYER: Father, I want to spend time reading and studying Your Word today. In Jesus' name. Amen.

GPS

GPS
聖經閱讀：詩篇119:1-16 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年7月28日(四)

　我很沒有方向感，所以在車子裡我有一個GPS（衛星定位系統），這東西真的很棒！我跟著GPS的指示走，如果走錯路，它會重新計算，讓我回到正確的道路。
有一次我到別州旅行，在從旅館到機場的路上，我的GPS壞了，我不知道該怎麼辦，我不想轉彎，因為害怕越走越錯！ 這就是想要信上帝卻又不讀經的人的情形，今天閱讀的經文提醒我們，研讀上帝的話語是多麼重要的一件事，第11節說：「我把你的話存在心裡，免得我得罪你。」當遵行聖經的教導，我們就可以知道自己正走在通往上帝的道路上，這樣我們就不必煩惱，可以專心去做讓上帝高興的事。
當遵行上帝的話語時，你就可以擁有一個平安、自信的生命。 —BL

「我學習你的教導；我慎思你的訓誨。我以你的法律為樂；我不忘記你的命令。」 詩篇119:15-16

禱告：主，謝謝祢在聖經裡向我顯明我可以如何跟隨祢、取悅祢。奉主的名，阿們！

(尤榮輝譯)

GPS
Bible Reading: Psalm 119:1-16
Thursday, July 28, 2016

　I have a terrible sense of direction, so I have a GPS (Global Positioning System) in my car. It is wonderful! I follow the directions given by the GPS. If I make a mistake, it recalculates and gets me back on the right road again.
One time I was in a different state. My GPS broke when I was between the airport and my hotel. I had no idea what to do. I did not want to make any turns because I was afraid of being even more lost! That's how it is with people who want to follow God but do not read and study the Bible. Our Bible verses remind us how important it is to study God's Word. Verse 11 says, “I study your teaching very carefully so that I will not sin against you.” When we follow the Bible, we can know that we are on the way that leads to God. Then we don't have to worry. We can concentrate on doing things that please God.
You can have a life of peace and confidence when you follow God's Word. —BL

“I will study your instructions. I will give thought to your way of life. I enjoy your laws. I will not forget your word.” Psalm 119:15-16

PRAYER: Lord, thank You for showing me in the Bible how I can follow and please You. In Jesus' name. Amen.

尋求智慧

尋求智慧
聖經閱讀：馬可福音4:10-12 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年7月27日(三)

許多人很會操作一套叫Photoshop的電腦軟體，我幾乎天天使用這套軟體，但是我卻不太熟練。我也喜歡書法，但是我沒辦法像一些人一樣有很棒的作品。我對Photoshop或書法不熟練是因為我沒有足夠的練習，熟練這些東西要花時間和精力。
在今天的經文閱讀中，耶穌告訴祂的使徒，祂會賜給他們特別的智慧，為什麼耶穌要這麼做呢？因為這十二個人放棄了家庭和工作來跟隨祂，這些人願意為耶穌獻上他們的一生。
我們要熟練從聖經中學習的方法要花時間和精力，但是如果我們願意每天閱讀上帝的話語並且仔細研究，上帝會幫助我們更了解祂和祂在我們生命中的計劃。
你要花時間讀經，尋求上帝的智慧。 —SH*

「耶穌說：『上帝國的奧祕已經給了你們』」 馬可福音4:11a

禱告：天父，我願更多認識祢。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(尤榮輝譯)

Search for Wisdom
Bible Reading: Mark 4:10-12
Wednesday, July 27, 2016

Many people are very skilled at using a computer program called Photoshop. I use that program almost every day, but I am not skilled in using it. I love to use calligraphy, too. But I don't have the ability to create masterpieces like some people do. I am not skilled in Photoshop or calligraphy because I have not practiced enough. It takes time and effort to become skilled at these things.
In our Bible verses today, Jesus told His apostles that He was sharing some special wisdom with them. Why did Jesus do this? Because these twelve men gave up their families and jobs to follow Him. These men were willing to give up their lives for Jesus.
It takes time and effort for us to become skilled at learning from the Bible. But when we are willing to read God's Word every day and study it carefully, God will help us understand more about Him and His plan for our lives.
Take time to read the Bible and search for God's wisdom. —SH*

“Jesus said, ‘Only you can know the secret truth about God's kingdom.'” Mark 4:11a

PRAYER: Father, I want to learn more about You. In Jesus' name. Amen.