耶穌 (9)

耶穌 (9)
聖經閱讀：路加福音8:22-25現代中譯本|合和本
2016年8月30日(二)

　耶穌創造了地球和其中的萬物，真是奇妙！今天讀的經文中，當耶穌平靜大海時，祂證明了自己是水的主人：「耶穌斥責狂風大浪，風浪就止息，湖面平靜」（第24b節）。是的，耶穌真是滿有能力。
太陽、月亮、星星和水都別無選擇，它們都必須聽從耶穌，但是我們可以選擇，我們可以選擇耶穌成為我們的主，或是選擇撒旦成為我們的主。耶穌原本可以強迫我們跟隨祂，但是祂沒這麼做，祂反而讓我們決定是否選擇祂成為我們的主。
耶穌可以做任何祂想要做的事，這就是為什麼祂讓我們自由來決定是否讓祂成為我們生命的主宰。如果耶穌強迫我們跟隨祂，祂也許不會開心，但是當我們決定讓祂成為我們的主時，祂會很高興！
所以要讓耶穌開心、讓自己也開心！就選擇跟隨耶穌吧！ —PK

「如果你們不願意事奉他，那麼，今天必須決定，你們要事奉的是誰。」 約書亞記24:15a

禱告：天父，我願耶穌成為我的主，求祢幫助我今天選擇祂。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(周維音譯)

Jesus (9)
Bible Reading: Luke 8:22-25
Tuesday, August 30, 2016

Jesus created the earth and everything in it. That is wonderful! In our Bible Reading today, Jesus proved that He is the Master over water when He calmed the sea. “He gave a command to the wind and the waves. The wind stopped, and the lake became calm” (verse 24b). Yes, Jesus is truly powerful.
The sun, moon, stars and water have no choice. They must obey Jesus. But we have a choice. We can choose to make Jesus our Master or choose the devil as our master. Jesus could force us to follow Him, but instead, He allows us to choose Him as our Master.
Jesus can do anything He wants. That's why He gives us the freedom to choose Him to be the ruler over our lives. Jesus would not be happy if He had to force us to follow Him. But when we choose to make Him our Master, He is very happy!
So make Jesus happy, and make yourself happy, too! Choose to follow Jesus. —PK

“But maybe you don't want to serve the Lord. You must choose for yourselves today. Today you must decide who you will serve.” Joshua 24:15a

PRAYER: Father, I want Jesus to be my Master. Help me to choose Him today. In Jesus' name. Amen.

尊榮上帝

尊榮上帝
聖經閱讀：羅馬書1:18-23 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年7月11日(一)

現今世界有很多人做壞事、不尊榮上帝，但這不是人類第一次拒絶上帝，幾千年來，人們就拒絶相信上帝。
在今天的經文閱讀中，保羅告訴我們，上帝一直透過祂的創造向我們顯明祂自己，我們單單要做的是看看四周，就可以明白上帝的大能和創造力：「其實從創世以來都看得見，是由他所造的萬物來辨認出來的」（第20b節），保羅在這一節的最後說：「所以人沒有甚麼藉口。」
我們每天都可以有一個選擇，我們可以去看上帝的創造並為上帝所成就的一切尊榮祂，或者我們可忽視上帝而去信靠世界的事物。
今天就選擇尊榮上帝，讓祂天天領帶你。 —JP

「人的不虔不義蒙蔽了真理，上帝就從天上啟示他的義憤。上帝懲罰他們；因為關於他的事，人可以知道的，已經清清楚楚地擺在他們眼前，是上帝親自向他們顯明的。」 羅馬書1:18-19

禱告：天父，我願尊榮祢，謝謝你造我。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(尤榮輝譯)

Honor God
Bible Reading: Romans 1:18-23
Monday, July 11, 2016

　In our world today, many people do bad things and do not honor God. But this is not the first generation to reject God. For thousands of years, people have refused to believe in God.
In our Bible verses, Paul tells us that God has always shown Himself to people through His creation. All we need to do is look around us and we can understand how powerful and creative God is. “But since the beginning of the world, those things have been easy for people to understand. They are made clear in what God has made” (verse 20b). Paul ends that verse by saying, “So people have no excuse for the evil they do.”
Every day we have a choice. We can look at creation and honor God for what He has done. Or we can ignore God and trust things in the world.
Choose today to honor God and let Him lead you every day. —JP*

“God shows his anger from heaven against all the evil and wrong things that people do...This makes God angry because they have been shown what he is like. Yes, God has made it clear to them.” Romans 1:18-19

PRAYER: Heavenly Father, I want to honor You. Thank You for making me. In Jesus' name. Amen.

箴言 (12)

箴言 (12)
聖經閱讀：箴言12:18-28 現代中譯本|合和本
2014年11月2日(日)

每天我們都會看到正在做好事的人，也會看到正在做壞事的人，有時候好像人做的壞事比做的好事多。 　我們甚至會認為世界變得比以前更糟糕，但是自從亞當和夏娃違背上帝之後，這個世界就一直充滿了選擇做壞事的人。傳道書1:9a的作者說：「發生過的事還要發生；做過的事還要再做。」 　今天你有一個選擇：去做好事，或是去做壞事。有時候做壞事是比較容易的，但是如果我們選擇順服上帝，我們就會更喜樂。今天的經文鼓勵我們做有益的選擇並且去做好事：「言語明智如濟世良藥」（第18節）、「促進和平的，充滿喜樂」（第20節）、「勤勞的手必然掌權」（第24節），以及「良言使人振奮」（第25節）。 　今天就祈求上帝幫助你成為有智慧的人，並且做有益的選擇！ —KP 「正義是導向生命之路；邪惡為趨向死亡之途。」 箴言12:28 禱告：天父，今天我需要祢的智慧和力量。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (陳美婷譯)

Proverbs (12)
Bible Reading: Proverbs 12:18-28
Sunday, November 2, 2014

Every day we see people who are doing good things and people who are doing bad things. Sometimes it seems like people are doing more bad things than good things. 　We may even think that the world is worse than it used to be. But ever since Adam and Eve disobeyed God, the world has been filled with people who chose to do bad things. The writer of Ecclesiastes 1:9a said, “All things continue the way they have been since the beginning. The same things will be done that have always been done.” 　You have a choice today — to do good things or to do bad things. Sometimes it is easier to do bad things, but we will be happier if we choose to obey God. Our Bible verses today encourage us to make good choices and do good things: “Be wise and your words will heal” (verse 18), “Those who plan for peace bring happiness” (verse 20), “Those who work hard will be put in charge of others” (verse 24), and “A kind word makes you happy” (verse 25). 　Ask God to help you be wise and make good choices today! —KP “Along the path of goodness there is life; that is the way to live forever.” Proverbs 12:28 PRAYER: Father, I need Your wisdom and strength today. In Jesus' name. Amen.

箴言 (2)

箴言 (2)
聖經閱讀：箴言2:1-11 現代中譯本|合和本
2014年10月23日(四)

我們讀到有人在他們的生命中做了錯誤選擇的消息，我們也許想知道，「為什麼這個人要犯法呢？他早知道會被關進監獄。」或者會問，「為什麼她會相信那個說愛她的壞人呢？」人們經常做錯誤的選擇，因為在當下，做錯事看起來對他們是好的。 　所羅門在今天經文的第9節鼓勵我們要永遠做對的事：「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。」這是否表示上帝從來不希望我們有任何的樂趣？不，這節經文的意思是，上帝想要保護我們，祂希望我們不要做錯誤的選擇而自食惡果。 　想一想今天你也許會做的決定，就求上帝賜給你智慧來幫助你做正確的選擇。 —KP 「因為，賜智慧的是上主，知識和悟性都是從他來的。他幫助正直的人，保護誠實的人。」 箴言2:6-7 禱告：主，祢的道路永遠是好的、正確的。謝謝祢的保護，求祢引導我今天做正確的選擇。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (尤榮輝譯)

Proverbs (2)
Bible Reading: Proverbs 2:1-11
Thursday, October 23, 2014

We read about people who have made bad choices in their lives. We may wonder, “Why did that person break the law? He knew he would go to jail” or “Why did she trust that bad man who said he loved her?” People often make wrong choices because doing the wrong thing looks good to them at the time. 　Solomon encourages us in verse 9 of our Bible verses to always do what is right. “If you listen to him, you will understand what is just and fair and how to do what is right.” Does that mean that God never wants us to have any fun? No, it means that God wants to protect us. He wants us to not make bad choices and suffer the consequences. 　Think about the choices you may have to make today. Ask God to give you wisdom to help you make the right choices. —KP “The Lord is the source of wisdom; knowledge and understanding come from his mouth. He gives good advice to honest people and shields those who do what is right.” Proverbs 2:6-7 PRAYER: Lord, Your ways are always good and right. Thank You for Your protection. Guide me to make right choices today. In Jesus' name. Amen.

錯誤的方向

錯誤的方向
聖經閱讀：彼得前書2:21-25 現代中譯本|合和本
2013年7月22日(一)

我是一個小教會的成員。在上次的聖誕節表演中，有些年紀較小的孩子被打扮成羊群，一個大人則扮演牧羊人，背著一隻由一歲大孩子所扮演的小羊。其中一隻羊是兩歲大的布雷特，他是一隻好羊，但在表演時，這隻羊有好幾次走錯了方向、離開舞台跑到觀眾群裡。 　布雷特讓我想起現今的一些基督徒，就像布雷特走錯方向一樣，這些基督徒從上帝身邊失散、進入到充滿罪惡的世界裡。在今天聖經閱讀的第25節，彼得說：「從前你們都像迷失的羊，現在已經歸回，跟隨著你們靈魂的牧人和監護者了。」 　耶穌就是我們的牧人和監護者，祂要我們做正確的選擇。然而有時，我們走錯了方向，耶穌總是看護著我們並希望我們請求祂的原諒。今天，你要確定走在正確的方向上，就讓耶穌引導你、保護你。 —NM 「我們都像一群迷失的羊，各走自己的路。但我們一切的過犯，上主都使他替我們承當。」 以賽亞書53:6 禱告：親愛的天父，請原諒我並幫助我專注於祢。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (陳萍萍譯)

The Wrong Way
Bible Reading: 1 Peter 2:21-25
Monday, July 22 2013

I am a member of a small congregation. At our last Christmas program, some of the smaller children were dressed as lambs. An adult, dressed as a shepherd, carried a one-year-old child dressed as a lamb. Another lamb was two-year-old Brett. He was a good lamb, but several times during the program this little lamb went the wrong way and wandered out into the audience. 　Brett reminds me of some Christians today. Just as Brett went the wrong way, these Christians wander away from God and out into the world full of sin. In verse 25 of our Bible Reading today, Peter says, “You were like sheep that went the wrong way. But now you have come back to the Shepherd and Protector of your lives.” 　Jesus is our Shepherd and Protector. He wants us to make the right choices. But sometimes we go the wrong way. Jesus is always watching us and wants us to ask Him for forgiveness. Be sure that you are going the right way today. Let Jesus lead and protect you. —NM “We had all wandered away like sheep. We had gone our own way. And yet the Lord put all our guilt on him.” Isaiah 53:6 PRAYER: Dear Father, please forgive me and help me focus on You. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

恩惠和慈愛

恩惠和慈愛
聖經閱讀：詩篇81:1-16 現代中譯本|合和本
2013年6月4日(二)

上帝是滿有恩惠和慈愛的，祂永遠不會強迫我們去接受祂、或是去遵行祂的法則，祂容許我們去做我們想做的事情。如果我們想去跟從別的神，祂也會讓我們去；如果我們想要按著自己的、而不是祂的計畫去做，祂也不會干涉我們。我們可以跟上帝保持親近，也可以遠離祂。 　我們常常會選擇偏行己路，而不跟從上帝。在聖經閱讀的第13-14節經文中，上帝說：「我多麼希望我的子民聽話！我多麼希望他們服從我！我要迅速擊敗他們的仇敵，征服所有敵對他們的人。」 　如果我們遵從上帝，上帝想要讓我們看見祂將為我們成就的大事，但因祂是滿有恩惠和慈愛的，所以祂讓我們選擇要做什麼。 　每一天我們都必須選擇要偏行己路或是跟隨上帝的道路，我們自己的路往往引我們到暫時的快樂，但是上帝的道路卻是帶領我們到永恆的生命。今天你要選擇哪一條路呢？—SH* 「但我的子民不聽我的話；以色列不服從我。所以我任憑他們頑梗，繼續他們愚妄的行為。」 詩篇81:11-12 禱告：上帝，有時候我會頑固、不聽祢的話，從今以後的每一天，請幫助我選擇跟從祢。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (EHI譯/台南聖教會英語團契)

Loving and Kind
Bible Reading: Psalm 81:1-16
Tuesday June 4, 2013

God is loving and kind. He never will force us to accept Him or obey His laws. He allows us to do what we want. If we want to follow other gods, He will let us. If we want to follow our own plan instead of His, He won’t interfere. We can stay close to God or stay far away from Him. 　Often we choose to go our own way and not follow God. In verses 13-14 of our Bible Reading, God says, “If my people would listen to me and would live the way I want, then I would defeat their enemies. I would punish those who cause them trouble.” 　God wants to show us the great things He will do if we obey Him. But He is loving and kind, so He lets us choose what we will do. 　Every day we must choose to follow our way or God’s way. Our way usually leads to temporary pleasure. But God’s way leads to eternal life. Which way will you choose today? —SH* “But my people did not listen to me. Israel did not obey me. So I let them go their own stubborn way and do whatever they wanted.” Psalm 81:11-12 PRAYER: God, sometimes I am stubborn. Help me choose to follow You today and every day. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

哪一條路？

哪一條路？
聖經閱讀：詩篇119:33-40 現代中譯本|合和本
2013年1月16日(三)

有些時候農夫會用乾草磚堆成迷宮，然後邀請附近的小孩來尋找迷宮的出口。 　有些迷宮很簡單，只要幾個轉彎就可以找到出口，但有些比較困難，需要一些策略才走得出來。當孩子們在迷宮裡時，他們會努力記住每一條死路並且想要盡快走出迷宮。 　生命就像迷宮，一路上會面臨許多的選擇，當做了錯誤的決定時，我們可能會遇到「死路」，然後會感到困惑和沮喪。因此，在生活中使用上帝的話語，也就是聖經，來幫助我們做正確的選擇是重要的，而聖經也是我們讀取上帝命令的地方。今天的聖經閱讀第35節說：「求你領我走你誡命的道路，因為我從它得到喜樂。」 　就讓上帝的話語來幫助你做正確的選擇，並且指示你生命中當行的道路。 —BL 「上主啊，你公義；你的法律公正。你所頒賜的誡律，完全公道，完全正直。」 詩篇119:137-138 禱告：上帝，請教導我倚靠祢的話語來幫助我做正確的選擇。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (KCC譯/台南聖教會英語團契)

Which Way?
Bible Reading: Psalm 119:33-40
Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Sometimes a farmer will set up a maze built out of hay bales. Then he will invite neighborhood children to find their way through the maze. 　Some mazes are simple and only need a few turns to get through them. But others are difficult to maneuver through. As children go through the maze, they try to remember the dead ends and get out of the maze as fast as they can. 　Life is like a maze with many choices along the way. When we make wrong decisions, we may end up at a “dead end.” Then we become confused and frustrated. So it is important that we use God’s Word, the Bible, to help us make the right choices in life. That’s where we can read God’s commands. Verse 35 of our Bible Reading says, “Help me follow your commands, because that’s what makes me happy.” 　Let God’s Word help you make right choices and show you which way to go in your life. —BL “Lord, you do what is right, and your decisions are fair. The rules you have given us are right. We can trust them completely.” Psalm 119:137-138 PRAYER: God, teach me to rely on Your Word to help me make right choices. In Jesus’ name. Amen.