箴言 (10)

箴言 (10)
聖經閱讀：箴言30:30-5現代中譯本|合和本
2016年11月11日(五)

　小時候如果我被暴風雨或一隻生氣的狗嚇到了，我會跑到自己的避難所，我的避難所是在客廳一張紅色天鵝絨椅子的後面，我會斜靠著椅背，用臉貼著椅子的布面，然後閉上雙眼，忘掉剛剛嚇到我的東西。
現在我已經是成年人了，大部份時候我心情愉快，但有時候還是會害怕，當我感到害怕時，不能再躲到紅色天鵝絨椅子的後面了，我只能讀經和禱告。我信靠上帝的話語來讓自己有安全感，箴言30:5告訴我們：「上帝信守他的每一個應許。他像盾牌，衛護所有投靠他的人。」
也許今天你遇到了一些令人驚嚇的事，也許你希望受保護、有安全感，那麼就信靠上帝與你同在、愛你，並且保護你！ —BR

「上帝啊，求你聽我的呼求；求你垂聽我的禱告。因為你是我的保護者，是我抗拒敵人的堡壘。」 詩篇61:1, 3

禱告：親愛的天父，我知道今天祢會用慈愛和庇護包圍著我，謝謝祢！奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(尤榮輝譯)

Proverbs (10)
Bible Reading: Proverbs 30:5
Friday, November 11, 2016

If a bad storm or an angry dog frightened me when I was young, I would run to my safe place. My safe place was behind a big, red velvet chair in our living room. I would lean against the back of the chair and rub my face on the cloth. Then I would close my eyes and forget about what had frightened me.
I am an adult now. Most of the time, I am happy. But sometimes I become afraid. When I feel afraid, I can't hide behind a big, red velvet chair any more. Instead, I read my Bible and pray. I trust God's words to help me feel safe and secure. Proverbs 30:5 tells us, “You can trust this: Every word that God speaks is true. God is a safe place for those who go to him.”
Maybe you are facing some frightening things in your life today. Maybe you want to feel safe and protected. Trust God to be with you, love you, and keep you safe! —BR

“God, hear my cry for help. Listen to my prayer. You are my place of safety, a strong tower that protects me from my enemies.” Psalm 61:1a, 3a

PRAYER: Dear Heavenly Father, I know that You will surround me with Your love and protection today. Thank You! In Jesus' name. Amen.

漢字 (4)

漢字 (4)
聖經閱讀：詩篇91:1-16 現代中譯本|合和本
2015年4月11日(六)

華人有兩個不同的字來表示「平安」，一個字的意思是「沒有戰爭」，而另一個字的意思是「即便外面有危險，我仍然安全。」第二個字是我們今天要看的重點。 　第二個表示「平安」的字有兩個部份，上面的部份代表家的屋頂，而在它下面的部份則是一個女人。當男人離開家出去工作時，他知道妻子在家裡很安全。他們家的門是關著的，屋頂則讓他的妻子保持溫暖、乾爽。因為妻子是安全的，男人心中就感到平安。 　上帝並沒除掉世上所有的壞事，但是祂應許，當我們的生命親近祂時，就可以擁有安全和平安。世上沒有任何人可以奪去這樣的平安，今天經文閱讀的第2節稱上帝是我們的「避難所」。 　我們並不需要擔心或害怕，今天就因著祂照顧你的方式而讚美祂！ —KP 「他要用翅膀庇護你；在他的看顧下你一定安全；他的信實要保護你。」 詩篇91:4 禱告：恩主上帝，謝謝祢今天保守我安全。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (尤榮輝譯)

Chinese Characters (4)
Bible Reading: Psalm 91:1-16
Saturday, April 11, 2015

Chinese people have two different words for“peace.” One word means “no war” and the other means “I am safe, even if there is danger outside.” The second word is the one we will focus on today. 　The second character in that word for “peace” has two parts. The top part stands for the roof of a home and the part under it stands for a woman. When a man left to go to work, he knew his wife was safe at home. The door of their house was closed and the roof would keep his wife warm and dry. The man felt peace because his wife was safe. 　God has not removed all bad things from the world. But He has promised that when we live close to Him, we can have safety and peace. No one in the world can take away this peace. Verse 2 of our Bible Reading calls God our “place of safety.” 　We don't need to worry or be afraid. Praise Him today for the way He takes care of you! —KP “You can go to him [God] for protection. He will cover you like a bird spreading its wings over its babies. You can trust him to surround and protect you like a shield.” Psalm 91:4 PRAYER: Lord God, thank You for keeping me safe today. In Jesus' name. Amen.

上帝的安慰

上帝的安慰
聖經閱讀：詩篇46:1-11 現代中譯本|合和本
2013年10月23日(三)

我曾經讀過，說詩篇46是很多基督徒最喜愛的聖經章節。為什麼人們會喜歡這個詩篇呢？我認為他們會喜歡這詩篇是因為裡面充滿了安慰和平安。 　第1節告訴我們，上帝是我們的避難所和力量。第7節提醒我們，上帝時時與我們同在。另外，第10節鼓勵我們要倚靠上帝而不倚靠自己。 　聖經明白向我們顯示，上帝的大能可以照顧祂的百姓，而魔鬼正在作工，努力要將我們從上帝身邊拉開。在生活中，我們會面臨問題，但我們總是可以倚靠上帝來幫助我們。 　在生命中，有時候我們會分心而不能專心倚靠上帝，就在這時候，我們必須記得上帝曾經很多次幫助我們、祝福我們。如果我們真心尋求上帝和祂的幫助，祂就永遠不會離棄我們。 　今天，因著上帝的安慰和愛，就讓我們跟著詩篇46的作者一起讚美上帝吧！—IMJ 「來吧，來看上主的作為；看他在地上所做的奇事。上主─萬軍的統帥與我們同在；雅各的上帝是我們的堡壘。」 詩篇46:8,11 禱告：上帝，謝謝祢每天鼓勵我。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (尤榮輝譯)

God’s Comfort
Bible Reading: Psalm 46:1-11
Wednesday, October 23, 2013

I have read that Psalm 46 is a favorite Bible chapter for many Christians. Why do people like this psalm? I think they like this psalm because it is filled with comfort and peace. 　Verse 1 tells us that God is our protection and strength. Verse 7 reminds us that God is always with us. And verse 10 encourages us to depend on God instead of ourselves. 　The Bible clearly shows us that God is able to take care of His people. The devil is at work, trying to draw us away from God. We face problems in our lives. But we can always depend on God to help us. 　Sometimes we become distracted in life, and we fail to depend on God. That’s when we need to remember the many times that God has helped and blessed us. If we truly seek God and His help, He will never leave us alone. 　Let’s join the writer of Psalm 46 in praising God today for His comfort and love! —IMJ “Look at the powerful things the Lord has done. See the awesome things he has done on earth. The Lord All-Powerful is with us. The God of Jacob is our place of safety.” Psalm 46:8,11 PRAYER: God, thank You for encouraging me every day. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

詩篇46

詩篇46
聖經閱讀：詩篇46:1-11 現代中譯本|合和本
2013年9月7日(六)

詩篇46是一首非常激勵人心的詩歌，第1節說：「上帝是我們的避難所和力量，是我們患難中隨時的幫助。」 　這些經節之所以激勵人心，是因為它們提醒我們不要害怕。第2和第3節談到了地震、高山崩坍並墜入海洋、怒濤澎湃，以及群山震撼。當這些情況發生時，我們如何能不害怕呢？因為「上帝是我們的避難所和力量」。 　另外，這些經節之所以激勵人心，是因為它們告訴我們上帝大有能力和令人敬畏的作為。上帝有什麼樣的作為呢？上帝祂幫助我們 (第5b節)、祂平息戰亂 (第9a節)，而且祂在萬國被尊崇、在地上受敬奉 (第10節)。而上帝如何能夠成就這些事呢？因為祂是萬軍之耶和華 (第7節)。 　無論今天你會遇到什麼事情，你可以知道上帝是你的避難所和力量的源頭。就倚靠祂吧！—ECW 「來看上主的作為；看他在地上所做的奇事。」 詩篇46:8b 禱告：親愛的上帝，我願完全倚靠祢。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (尤榮輝譯)

Psalm 46
Bible Reading: Psalm 46:1-11
Saturday, September 7, 2013

Psalm 46 is a very encouraging psalm. Verse 1 says, “God is our protection and source of strength. He is always ready to help us in times of trouble.” 　These verses are encouraging because they remind us to not be afraid. Verses 2 and 3 talk about earthquakes, mountains falling into the sea, seas that are rough and dark and mountains that tremble. How can we not be afraid when these things happen? Because “God is our protection and source of strength.” 　These verses are also encouraging because they tell us about the powerful and awesome things God has done. What has God done? He helps us (verse 5b). God stops wars (verse 9a). And He defeats the nations and controls the world (verse 10). How can God do these things? Because He is All-Powerful (verse 7). 　No matter what you will face today, you can know that God is your protection and source of strength. Depend on Him! —ECW “Look at the powerful things the Lord has done. See the awesome things he has done on earth.” Psalm 46:8b PRAYER: Dear God, I want to completely depend on You. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

避難所

避難所
聖經閱讀：申命記33:26-29 現代中譯本|合和本
2013年8月22日(四)

也許你曾在電視上看過一則這樣的新聞，說有一棟建築正在失火，一名女子被困在三樓裡。當這名女子靠在窗邊大聲呼救時，屋子裡正竄出濃濃黑煙，下面的消防隊員則展開一張救生網，如此這名女子就可以安全地跳下來。 　現今的世界就好像一棟失火中的建築，人們被困在罪裡，他們不知道該怎麼辦才好，也不知道如何才能夠安全。然而，今天經文的第27a節給這些人帶來了盼望：「永生的上帝始終庇護你」。 　唯一可以真正得著安全的方法就是回轉歸向上帝。我們可以藉著禱告跟祂說話，也可以藉著讀經認識上帝，而祂可以藉由教會的團契生活來祝福我們。 　今天，上帝正等著成為你的避難所，就讓祂以慈愛、安慰、憐憫，和平安來祝福你。 —BL 「你是上主拯救的國家，誰比得上你？上主是你的盾牌、刀劍；他衛護你，使你得勝。你的敵人要向你投降；你要把他們踐踏在腳下。」 申命記33:29b 禱告：天父，我需要祢作為我的避難所。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (尤榮輝譯)

Place of Safety
Bible Reading: Deuteronomy 33:26-29
Thursday, August 22, 2013

Maybe you saw a news story on TV. A building was burning and a woman was trapped on the third floor. Thick black smoke poured out of the building as the screaming woman leaned out a window. Down below, the firemen held a large net so the woman could jump and be safe. 　The world today is like a burning building. People are trapped in their sins. They don’t know what to do. They don’t know how they can be safe. But verse 27a of our Bible Reading gives these people hope. “God lives forever. He is your place of safety.” 　The only way we can truly be safe is to turn to God. We can talk with Him through prayer. We can learn about God by reading the Bible. And He can bless us through our fellowship with other Christians. 　God is waiting to be your safe place today. Let Him show you His love, comfort, mercy and peace. —BL “The Lord saved you. He is like a strong shield protecting you. He is like a powerful sword. Your enemies will be afraid of you, and you will put your foot on their backs!” Deuteronomy 33:29b PRAYER: Heavenly Father, I need You to be my place of safety. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

避難所

避難所
聖經閱讀：詩篇71:1-24 現代中譯本|合和本
2012年11月16日(五)

每一天我都為孩子們禱告，現在他們都長大了，不再跟我一起住，因此我不太清楚能為他們禱告什麼，但我總是祈求上帝幫助他們、祝福他們，並且保守他們平安。 　最近，我終於體會到上帝已經回應了我的禱告，在這個禱告中，我祈求上帝保守我其中一個兒子的平安。我的兒子是一名救護車司機，有一天早上，他載一個病人趕往醫院，突然間，前方的貨櫃車爆炸起火，還好我兒子能及時閃避那輛著火的卡車，讓自己、隨車人員，以及病患都脫離了險境。就是那一天，上帝回應了我的禱告！ 　今天經文的第3節說：「求你作我穩妥的避難所，作保護我的鞏固堡壘；因為你是我的避難所，我的堡壘。」上帝就像堡壘一樣堅固而且大有能力，祂總是知道什麼是對我們最好的，祂永遠留心聆聽我們的禱告。 　今天，請為你的家人和朋友禱告，祈求上帝保守他們平安。 —BH 「上主啊，我向你求庇護；求你別讓我失望蒙羞。你是公義的，求你幫助我，救援我。」 詩篇71:1-2a 禱告：上主，謝謝祢回應我的禱告。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (CNY譯/台南聖教會英語團契)

Place of Safety
Bible Reading: Psalm 71:1-24
Friday, November 16, 2012

Every day I pray for my children. They are grown now and don’t live with me. I don’t know specifically what to pray each day for them, but I always ask God to help them, bless them and keep them safe. 　Recently I realized that God had answered my prayer of safety for one of my sons. He is an ambulance driver. One morning he was driving a patient to the hospital. All of a sudden, the semi-truck in front of him exploded. My son was able to steer clear of the burning truck and keep himself, his crew member and the patient safe. God answered my prayer that day! 　Verse 3a of our Bible Reading says, “Be my fortress, the home I can run to for safety. You are my Rock, my place of safety.” God is strong and powerful like a rock. God always knows what is best for us. He will always pay attention to our prayers. 　Pray for your family members and friends today. Ask God to keep them safe. —BH “Lord, I trust you, so I will never be disappointed. In your goodness, you will save me. You will rescue me.” Psalm 71:1-2a PRAYER: Lord, thank You for answering my prayers. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

上帝幫助我 (2)

上帝幫助我 (2)
聖經閱讀：詩篇18:30-37
2012年9月10日(一)

也許你知道「剪刀、石頭、布」這個遊戲，這個遊戲用三種不同手勢來代表剪刀、石頭和布。玩的時候，兩個人要同時打出其中一種手勢，遊戲的目標是要打出擊敗對方的手勢。 這個遊戲的規則是：石頭可以打壞剪刀，所以石頭的手勢勝過剪刀；剪刀可以剪布，所以剪刀的手勢勝過布。但是，第三個規則讓我很難了解：布可以包住石頭，所以布的手勢勝過石頭；這對我來說很不合理，布要怎麼擊敗石頭呢？ 當大衛躲避掃羅和他的軍隊時，他寫了詩篇第18篇。在第31節中，大衛說：「除了耶和華，誰是上帝呢？除了我們的上帝，誰是磐石呢？」在這裡，大衛稱呼上帝是他的磐石。上帝不像遊戲裡的石頭，布並不能擊敗上帝，任何東西都不能擊敗上帝！ 上帝也是你的磐石，今天你就可以回轉向祂，向祂尋求幫助、安慰與平安！ —SAH 今日金句： 「求你作我穩妥的避難所，作保護我的鞏固堡壘；因為你是我的避難所，我的堡壘。」 詩篇71:3 禱告：上帝，我知道我可以跑向祢，祢就會使我安全。感謝祢成為我的磐石。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (SDL譯/台南聖教會英語團契)

God Helps Me (2)
Bible Reading: Psalm 18:30-37
Monday, September 10, 2012

Maybe you know the game called “Rock, Paper, Scissors.” The game has different hand shapes for rock, paper and scissors. Two people make one of the three hand shapes at the same time. The goal of the game is to make the hand shape that beats the other one. Here are the rules for the game: a rock can break scissors so the rock hand shape wins over scissors, and scissors can cut paper so the scissors hand shape wins over paper. But the third rule is hard for me to understand: paper can cover a rock, so the paper hand shape wins over rock. That doesn’t make sense to me. How can paper defeat a rock? David wrote Psalm 18 when he was running from Saul and his army. In verse 31, David said, “There is no God except the Lord. There is no Rock, except our God.” Here David called God his Rock. God isn’t a rock like in the game. Paper can’t defeat Him. Nothing can defeat God! God is your Rock, too. You can turn to Him for help, comfort and safety today! —SAH “Be my fortress, the home I can run to for safety. You are my Rock, my place of safety.” Psalm 71:3a PRAYER: Lord, I know that I can run to You and You will keep me safe. Thank You for being my Rock. In Jesus’ name. Amen.