箴言 (9)

箴言 (9)
聖經閱讀：箴言20:24現代中譯本|合和本
2016年11月10日(四)

在我小時候，家人跟我出門常常搭公車，我們必須從家裡走到公車站去搭車。
當前往公車站時，我們會沿著溪邊走，有時候爸媽會停下來讓我到溪裡玩水，我會找一些草、紙片、樹枝讓水漂走，有時候這些東西會卡在石頭縫裡形成小水堤，這時水流就必須找不同的路徑往下流。
今天的經文閱讀說：「上主決定我們人生道路，誰能知道自己的行程呢？」有時候靠近我們家的溪水必須轉向、走不同的路徑，同理，上帝也會在生命中帶領我們做不同的事。當我們上了年紀，可以回頭看看自己的生命，會驚訝上帝過去如何帶領我們、祝福我們。
今天你要依照上帝希望的方式生活，祂會祝福你並帶領你在祂的國度裡服事。 ？ —BR

「你是我的避難所，我的堡壘；求你照你的應許帶領我。」 詩篇31:3

禱告：親愛的天父，謝謝祢賜下祝福，謝謝祢天天帶領我。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(尤榮輝譯)

Proverbs (9)
Bible Reading: Proverbs 20:24
Thursday, November 10, 2016

　When I was young, my family and I traveled a lot by bus. We had to walk from our house to the bus stop to get on the bus. As we went to the bus stop, we walked beside a creek. Sometimes my parents would stop and let me play in the creek. I would find bits of grass, paper and sticks and float them in the water. Often these bits would get caught on a stone and create a little dam. Then the water had to find a different way to continue flowing downstream.
Our Bible Reading today says, “The Lord guides our steps, and we never know where he will lead us.” Sometimes the water flowing in the creek near my house had to turn and follow a different path. In the same way, God leads us to do different things in life. When we become old, we may look back on our lives and be amazed at how God has led us and blessed us.
Live how God wants you to live today. He will bless you and guide you to serve in His kingdom. —BR

“Yes, you are my Rock and my protection. For the good of your name, lead me and guide me.” Psalm 31:3

PRAYER: Dear Father, thank You for Your blessings and for guiding me every day. In Jesus' name. Amen.

箴言 (8)

箴言 (8)
聖經閱讀：箴言19:16-29現代中譯本|合和本
2016年11月9日(三)

小時候，當爸爸開車載全家去度假時，我會拿著地圖告訴他向右轉或向左轉來找到要去的湖或是營地，爸爸信任我來指引他走到最棒的度假地點。 就好像我有地圖來指引我們到露營地點一樣，上帝對我們每一個人都有一個計劃，我們必須信靠上帝根據祂的計劃來帶領我們。今天讀的經節建議我們如何遵行上帝的計劃，這些經節談到我們跟祂的關係，以及我們跟其他人的關係。
箴言16:9說：「策劃在人；但上主導引你的腳步。」為家人或為工作做決定對我們是重要的，但是信靠上帝根據祂的計劃來帶領我們更為重要。
今天就想一想自己的生命，你是倚靠自己的知識才能呢？還是倚靠上帝來帶領你、保護你？—BR

「人可能有許多計劃，但只有上主的旨意生效。」 箴言19:21

禱告：親愛的主，求祢向我顯明祢對我生命的計劃，並且幫助我倚靠祢。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(尤榮輝譯)

Proverbs (8)
Bible Reading: Proverbs 19:16-29
Wednesday, November 9, 2016

　When I was a child, I held the map as my dad drove my family to our vacation destination. I would tell him to turn right or left to find the lake or our campsite. Dad trusted me to direct him to the best place for our vacation. Just as I had a map that gave us directions to our campsite, God has a plan for each of us. We need to trust God to lead us according to His plan. Our Bible verses today give us advice on how we can follow God's plan. These verses talk about our relationship with Him and about our relationship with other people.
Proverbs 16:9 says, “People can plan what they want to do, but it is the Lord who guides their steps.” It is important for us to make decisions about our families and our jobs. But it is more important that we trust God to lead us according to His plan.
Think about your life today. Are you depending on your own knowledge? Or are you depending on God to lead and protect you? —BR

“People might make many plans, but what the Lord says is what will happen.” Proverbs 19:21

PRAYER: Dear Lord, show me Your plan for my life and help me to depend on You. In Jesus' name. Amen.

詩篇119 (1)

詩篇119 (1)
聖經閱讀：詩篇119:1-8 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年9月1日(四)

　接下來的幾個月，我會分享一些讀詩篇第119篇的心得。
詩篇119強調上帝和祂的話語，也就是聖經，的重要性。今天經文閱讀的第2節跟我們談到遵守上帝律令的人「一心順服他」，接下來的六個經節告訴我們這些人如何尋求上帝。這些人走上帝的道路（第3節）、切實遵行（第4節），這些人也希望對上帝更忠心（第5節），並且頌讚祂（第7節）。
作者在這詩篇的結尾這樣寫：「求你來尋找你的僕人，因為我沒有忘記你的法律。」我們要永遠渴望親近上帝，有時我們會感到不知所措而懷疑上帝是不是真的與我們同在，但是今天的經文向我們保證，如果我們尋求祂，祂就會與我們同在。
你願意服事上帝嗎？你是否希望上帝親近你呢？那麼就研讀祂的話語並忠心於祂。 —BH

「…你們要尋求上主─你們的上帝；如果你們專心一意尋求他，就會找到他。」 申命記4:29b

禱告：親愛的主，我願永遠遵行祢的話語、忠心於祢。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(尤榮輝譯)

Psalm 119 (1)
Bible Reading: Psalm 119:1-8
Thursday, September 1, 2016

　Over the next few months, I will be sharing some thoughts from Psalms, chapter 119.
Psalm 119 emphasizes the importance of God and His Word, the Bible. Verse 2 of our Bible Reading today tells us that people who follow God's rules “seek him with all their heart.” The next six verses tell us how these people seek God. These people follow God’s ways (verse 3) and obey them (verse 4). These people also want to be more faithful to God (verse 5) and to praise Him (verse 7).
The writer of this psalm ends this section by saying, “I will obey your laws, so please don't leave me!” We should always want God to be close to us. Sometimes we can feel overwhelmed and wonder if God is really with us. But our Bible verses assure us that if we seek God, He will be with us.
Do you want to serve God? Do you want God to be close to you? Then study His Word and be faithful to Him. —BH

“...you will look for the Lord your God...if you look for him with all your heart and soul, you will find him.” Deuteronomy 4:29b

PRAYER: Dear Lord, I want to always obey Your Word and be faithful to You. In Jesus' name. Amen.

天氣 (5)

天氣 (5)
聖經閱讀：出埃及記13:20-22 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年8月4日(四)

　在孩子還小的時候，我們喜歡看天上的雲朵，有些看起來像大象、有些像鱷魚，有的看起來像人臉或是一朵花。 人生中我曾經看過一些讓人驚嘆的雲朵，但是我認為沒有一個能跟今天的經文所提到的雲相比。這些經節告訴我們，上帝用眼睛看得見的方式在以色列人出埃及到新地土的途中帶領他們：「白天，上主走在他們前面，用雲柱指示方向；夜間，上主走在前面，用火柱照亮他們」（第21a節）。
這雲一定很巨大、很特別，讓以色列人很容易跟隨。有時候我希望上帝也會用特別的雲來幫助我知道人生該走哪一條路，但是祂沒有這麼做！我有的只是上帝的話語，也就是聖經，作我一生的指引。今天就遵照聖經的話來行，上帝的話語會幫助你持守在正確的道路上。 —JK

「全部聖經是受上帝靈感而寫的，對於教導真理，指責謬誤，糾正過錯，指示人生正路，都有益處。」 提摩太後書3:16

禱告：天父，謝謝祢賜下祢的話語。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(尤榮輝譯)

Weather (5)
Bible Reading: Exodus 13:20-22
Thursday, August 4, 2016

　When my children were little, we liked to look at clouds. Some looked like an elephant or a crocodile. Others looked like the face of a person or a flower. I have seen some awesome clouds in my life. But I think nothing can compare with the cloud talked about in our Bible Reading today. These verses tell us that God visibly led the Israelites out of Egypt on their journey to a new land. “During the day, he used a tall cloud to lead the people. And during the night, he used a tall column of fire to lead the way” (verse 21b).
That cloud must have been very large and very special. It would have been easy for the Israelites to follow it. Sometimes I wish that God would use a special cloud to help me know which way I should go in life. But He doesn't do that! Instead, I have God's Word, the Bible, to be my guide through life. Follow the Bible today. God's Word will help you stay on the right path. —JK

“All Scripture is given by God. And all Scripture is useful for teaching and for showing people what is wrong in their lives. It is useful for correcting faults and teaching the right way to live.” 2 Timothy 3:16

PRAYER: Father, thank You for Your Word. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

信主的朋友

信主的朋友
聖經閱讀：箴言12:22-28 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年7月23日(六)

幾天前，我才發現那個星期忘了幫自己最喜歡的盆栽澆水，於是我趕緊拿一杯水倒進盆栽裡，不久之後那個盆栽就開始活過來了。
這個盆栽幫助我記得自己需要信主的好朋友來協助我持守靈性的剛強，就好比植物需要水一樣，我也需要可以幫助我親近上帝的朋友。當遇到困難或是心情不好時，我需要信主的朋友來幫助我記得上帝已經賜給我的種種喜樂和祝福。
今天經文閱讀的作者談到幾件在我們天天為上帝而活時有幫助的事，第26a節說：「義人是鄰舍的良師益友」，你不應該選擇壞人作你親近的朋友，而是要選擇基督徒來作你最要好的朋友，他們會幫助你、保守你的心來抵擋魔鬼的攻擊。
今天你要謝謝信主的朋友幫助你持守在通往上帝的道路上。 —KG

「不要受愚弄了。『壞友伴敗壞品德！』」 哥林多前書15:33

禱告：天父，謝謝祢賜下信主的朋友，他們幫助我跟隨祢。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(李信儀譯)

Christian Friends
Bible Reading: Proverbs 12:22-28
Saturday, July 23, 2016

　The other day I realized I had forgotten to water my favorite plant that week. I quickly got a cup of water and poured it on the plant. Soon the plant started to come back to life.
This plant helps me remember that I need good Christian friends to help me stay spiritually strong. Just as a plant needs water, I need friends who will help me live close to God. When I have a bad day or I am depressed, I need Christian friends to help me remember the joys and blessings that God has given to me.
In our Bible verses today, the writer tells us several things that will help us as we try to live for God every day. Verse 26a says, “Good people are careful about choosing their friends.” You should not choose bad people to be your close friends. Instead you should choose Christians to be your best friends. They will help you guard your heart against the devil's attacks.
Thank your Christian friends today for helping you stay on the way that leads to God. —KG

“Don't be fooled: ‘Bad friends will ruin good habits.'” 1 Corinthians 15:33

PRAYER: Father, thank You for Christian friends who help me follow You. In Jesus' name. Amen.

聖經裡的動物 (4)

聖經裡的動物 (4)
聖經閱讀：詩篇18:30-33 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年5月18日(三)

　住在鄉下的時候，我常常在院子裡看到鹿，我總是很喜歡看牠們跳過籬芭。鹿是一種非常優雅、沈穩的動物。
詩篇第18篇的作者將自己比喻作一隻鹿，他說上帝已向他顯明生命的正確道路，並且使他安穩地走在那條路上：「他使我像母鹿一樣腳步穩定，使我在高山上站穩」（第33節）。
如果我們真的願意順服上帝，就會遵行祂對我們生命的計畫，而得知上帝計畫的方法就是讀經、查經。新約聖經中充滿了上帝的指示，提摩太後書3:16告訴我們：「全部聖經是受上帝靈感而寫的，對於教導真理，指責謬誤，糾正過錯，指示人生正路，都有益處。」
你想要像一隻腳步穩定的鹿嗎？就每天花時間讀經，並且求上帝幫助你遵行祂對你生命的計畫。 —JK

「這位上帝─他的作為多麼完善！他的話多麼可靠！他像一面盾牌保護所有投靠他的人。」 詩篇18:30

禱告：親愛的上帝，謝謝祢對我的生命賜下計畫。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(林煜茹譯)

Bible Animals (4)
Bible Reading: Psalm 18:30-33
Wednesday, May 18, 2016

When I lived in the country, I
would often see deer in our yard.
I always enjoyed watching them jump over fences. Deer are very graceful and steady animals.
The writer of Psalm 18 compares himself to a deer. He says that God had shown him the right path in life and kept him steady on that path. “He makes my feet as steady as those of a deer. Even on steep mountains he keeps me from falling” (verse 33).
If we truly want to obey God, we will follow His plan for our life. The way we can know God's plan is to read and study the Bible. The New Testament is filled with instructions from God. 2 Timothy 3:16 tells us, “All Scripture is given by God. And all Scripture is useful for teaching and for showing people what is wrong in their lives. It is useful for correcting faults and teaching the right way to live.”
Do you want to be like a steady deer? Take time every day to read the Bible and to ask God to help you follow His plan for your life. —JK

“God's way is perfect. The Lord's promise always proves to be true. He protects those who trust in him.” Psalm 18:30

PRAYER: Dear God, thank You for Your plan for my life. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

霧

霧
聖經閱讀：創世記12:1-9 現代中譯本|合和本
2015年8月3日(一)

今天早上我開車到聽障事工時，一路上濃霧迷漫，有時候濃霧稍退，我就可以看見前面的路，但是大部份的時候，我只能看見前面幾呎遠。我不喜歡在有濃霧的天氣開車，這是可怕的事，而且也很危險。 　在我一生中有幾次感覺就好像被濃霧包圍，就是在我遇到困難又不知道上帝希望我怎麼做時，唯一我能做的就是倚靠祂來帶領我，告訴我正確的道路。 　也許這就是今天的經文閱讀中亞伯拉罕的感覺，上帝吩咐亞伯拉罕帶著家人和一切所有搬到一個遙遠的新家，亞伯拉罕並不知道他要去哪裡，但是他信靠上帝來帶領他走路上的每一步。 　今天就祈求上帝帶領你，你要像亞伯拉罕一樣信靠祂。 －JK 「由於信心，亞伯拉罕順服上帝的召喚，去到上帝應許要賜給他的地方。他離開本國的時候，並不知道要到哪裡去。」 希伯來書11:8 禱告：上帝，求祢今天向我顯明祢希望我做的事，我信靠祢。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (尤榮輝譯)

Fog
Bible Reading: Genesis 12:1-9
Monday, August 3, 2015

It was very foggy this morning when I drove to Deaf Missions. Sometimes the fog would lift a little and I could see the road ahead. But other times I could only see a few feet ahead of the car. I don’t like driving in fog. It is scary, and it can be dangerous. 　There have been times in my life when I have felt like I was surrounded by fog. These were times when I faced problems and I wasn’t sure what God wanted me to do. All I could do was depend on Him to lead me and show me the right way. 　Maybe that is how Abraham felt in our Bible verses today. God told Abraham to take his family and possessions and move to a new home far away. Abraham did not know where he was going, but he trusted God to lead him every step of the way. 　Ask God to lead you today. Trust Him like Abraham did. —JK “God called Abraham to travel to another place that he promised to give him. Abraham did not know where that other place was. But he obeyed God and started traveling because he had faith.” Hebrews 11:8 PRAYER: God, show me what You want me to do today. I trust You. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

唯一的道路

唯一的道路
聖經閱讀：約翰福音14:1-8 現代中譯本|合和本
2015年6月27日(六)

我的先生和我都退休了，所以我們花很多時間旅行、探索新地方。在旅行的時候，我們沒有使用地圖而使用手機的GPS（全球定位系統），GPS會向我們顯示到達目的地的各種路線。 　也許你在生活中迷失了方向，你不知道該怎麼辦才好。你應該試試另一種GPS──上帝的救恩計畫！但是這跟我手機的GPS不一樣，上帝的救恩計畫讓我們看見通往上帝的道路只有一條，這條道路就是藉著祂的兒子耶穌。 　在今天閱讀的經文裡，多馬問耶穌他怎麼會知道通往上帝的道路呢？耶穌回答說：「我就是道路、真理、生命；要不是藉著我，沒有人能到父親那裡去」（第6節）。 　通往上帝的唯一道路就是跟隨並遵從耶穌。祂為你死在十字架上，今天就信靠祂來赦免你、引導你。 －SAH 「上帝不惜犧牲基督，以他為贖罪祭，藉他的死，使人由於信他而蒙赦罪。上帝這樣做是要顯明自己的公義。」 羅馬書3:25 禱告：上帝，感謝祢向我顯明通往祢的道路。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (陳萍萍譯)

The Only Way
Bible Reading: John 14:1-8
Saturday, June 27, 2015

My husband and I are retired. So we spend a lot of time traveling and exploring new places. When we are traveling, we don’t use maps. We use the GPS (Global Positioning System) on our cell phones. The GPS shows us different ways to get where we want to go. 　Maybe you have lost your way in life and you don’t know what you should do. You should try another GPS — God’s Plan of Salvation! But this is different than the GPS on my cell phone. God’s Plan of Salvation shows us that there is only one way to God. That way is through His Son, Jesus. 　In our Bible verses, Thomas asked Jesus how he could know the way to God. Jesus answered, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. The only way to the Father is through me” (verse 6). 　The only way to God is to follow and obey Jesus. He died on the cross for you. Trust Him today to forgive you and lead you. —SAH “God gave Jesus as a way to forgive people’s sins through their faith in him. God can forgive them because the blood sacrifice of Jesus pays for their sins.” Romans 3:25 PRAYER: God, thank You for showing me the way to You. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

人生的目標 (5)

人生的目標 (5)
聖經閱讀：詩篇119:33-40 現代中譯本|合和本
2015年3月14日(六)

每一年我住的鎮上都有一個大型的車庫拍賣會，很多人會參與這個拍賣會，其中一些人只有一些沒價值的東西可賣。在參加過幾年的拍賣會後，很容易知道誰賣有用的東西，而誰只有垃圾。 　今天經文閱讀的第37和38節談到沒價值的東西：「求你使我不看重虛幻的事；求你藉著你的道路賜我新生命。你對敬畏你的人所作的諾言，求你實現在你僕人身上。」人們在生活中做許多事來幫助他們賺很多錢，但是服事上帝的人認為，做這些事是不重要的，賺很多錢並不會幫助我們更接近上帝。 　我們不應該希望上帝的祝福是為了讓別人注意我們，而應該希望上帝的祝福是要讓別人尊崇上帝並知道祂愛他們。基督徒不應該浪費時間收集沒有價值的東西，反而應該去做會帶他們更親近上帝的事。 —LZ* 「我們這些首先把希望寄託於基督的人都頌讚上帝的榮耀！」 以弗所書1:12b 禱告：親愛的上帝，今天我願活出讓別人看見耶穌在我裡面的生命。奉主的名，阿們！ (尤榮輝譯)

Goals in Life (5)
Bible Reading: Psalm 119:33-40
Saturday, March 14, 2015

Every year the town where I live has a huge garage sale. Many people take part in this sale. Some people only have worthless things to sell. After going to the garage sale for a few years, it is easy to learn who has useful things for sale and who has junk. 　Verses 37 and 38 of our Bible Reading talk about worthless things. “Don't let me look at worthless things. Help me to live your way. Do what you promised me, your servant, so that people will respect you.” Many things people do in life help them make lots of money. But a person who serves God thinks that doing these things is not important. Making lots of money does not help us become closer to God. 　We should not want God's blessings so that other people will pay attention to us. We should want God's blessings so that other people will respect God and learn that He loves them. Christians should not waste their time collecting worthless things. Instead, they should be doing things that will bring them closer to God. —LZ* “And we were chosen so that we would bring praise to God in all his glory.” Ephesians 1:12b PRAYER: Dear God, today I want to live so that other people will see Jesus in me. In His name. Amen.

聖幕 (9)

聖幕 (9)
聖經閱讀：出埃及記25:10-22 現代中譯本|合和本
2015年3月6日(五)

在聖幕中最重要的擺設是約櫃，它用金合歡木（皂莢木）製作、用黃金包裹，櫃長一百一十公分，寬六十六公分，高六十六公分。這櫃有一個被稱為「蔽罪座」的蓋子，在蔽罪座的兩端各有一尊金色的天使。大祭司每年在這裡灑一次血。 　希伯來書9:4列出放在約櫃裡面的東西，它們是：一罐嗎哪、亞倫的杖，以及十誡。這三件東西分別提醒以色列人：上帝供應他們、上帝是滿有能力的，以及祂保護他們。 　在約櫃上灑血是以色列人讓他們的罪得到赦免的方式。在新約聖經中，耶穌告訴祂的門徒，通往上帝的唯一道路就是透過耶穌。約翰福音14:6說：「耶穌說：『我就是道路、真理、生命；要不是藉著我，沒有人能到父親那裏去。』」 　耶穌是通往上帝的唯一道路，今天就跟隨祂！ —JK 「兩個基路伯面對著面，張開翅膀，覆蓋著櫃蓋。」 出埃及記25:20b 禱告：主，我知道耶穌是祢的兒子，我願每天跟從並順服祂。奉主的名，阿們！ (尤榮輝譯)

Holy Tent (9)
Bible Reading: Exodus 25:10-22
Friday, March 6, 2015

The most important furnishing in the Holy Tent was the Box of the Agreement. It was made of acacia wood, covered with gold and was 3.75 feet long, 2.25 feet wide and 2.25 feet high. The Box had a lid called the mercy-cover. On the ends of the mercy-cover were two golden angels. Here the High Priest sprinkled blood once a year. 　Hebrews 9:4 lists the things that were inside the Box of Agreement. They were: a jar of manna, Aaron’s rod and the Ten Commandments. These three things reminded the Israelites that God provided for them, that He was powerful and that He protected them. 　Sprinkling blood on the Box of the Agreement was the way the Israelites could have their sins forgiven. In the New Testament, Jesus told His disciples that the only way to God was through Him. John 14:6 says, “Jesus answered, ‘I am the way, the truth, and the life. The only way to the Father is through me.’” 　Jesus is the only way to God. Follow Him today! —JK “The angels should cover the Box with their wings and should face each other, looking toward the mercy-cover.” Exodus 25:20b PRAYER: Lord, I know that Jesus is Your Son. I want to follow and obey Him every day. In His name. Amen.