鳥 (1)

鳥 (1)
聖經閱讀：路加福音12:1-24
2012年8月8日(三)

今天的經文告訴我們，有一次耶穌對著一大群人說話。在第6及第7節裡，耶穌說：「五隻麻雀固然用兩個銅錢就買得到，可是上帝一隻也不忘記；就是你們的頭髮他也都數過了。所以，你們不要怕，你們比許多麻雀要貴重多了。」 我一生中曾遭遇許多困難的處境，當時我覺得自己就像一隻容易受驚嚇的小鳥。但是在上面的經文裡，耶穌提醒我們，上帝就連小鳥也注意到了。所以我們可以知道，上帝對於將要發生在我們身上的事，祂也完全注意到了。 第24節裡，耶穌再一次提到了鳥。祂說，上帝餵養牠們，然後耶穌又接著說：「你們比鳥兒貴重多了。」上帝怎麼供應鳥兒食物，祂也會照樣供應我們的需要。 即使當我們信心薄弱的時候，我們仍確定知道上帝必與我們同在，並且祂會照顧我們，供應一切我們所需要的。今天，你要記得感謝祂！ —BH 「我的　神必照他榮耀的豐富，在基督耶穌裏，使你們一切所需用的都充足。」 腓立比書4：19 禱告：上帝，我知道祢會永遠跟我在一起。奉耶穌的名，阿們！  (林淑熹譯/台南聖教會英語團契)

Birds (1)
Bible Reading: Luke 12:1-24
Wednesday, August 8, 2012

Our Bible Reading today tells us about a time when Jesus was speaking to a large group of people. In verses 6 and 7, Jesus said, “When birds are sold, five small birds cost only two pennies. But God does not forget any of them. Yes, God even knows how many hairs you have on your head. Don’t be afraid. You are worth much more than many birds.” I have faced difficult situations in my life when I felt like I was a small, timid bird. But in these verses Jesus reminds us that God pays attention to the birds. So we can know that He is aware of what is happening to us, too. In verse 24, Jesus talked about birds again. He said that God feeds them. Then Jesus added, “And you are worth much more than birds” Just as God provides food for the birds, He will also provide for our needs. Even in times when our faith is small, we can be sure that God is with us, taking care of us and giving us what we need. Be sure to thank Him today! —BH “My God is very rich with the glory of Christ Jesus. God will use his riches in Christ Jesus to give you everything you need.” Philippians 4:19 PRAYER: God, I know that You will be with me all the time In Jesus’ name. Amen.