合適的保護

合適的保護
聖經閱讀：以弗所書6:10-18 現代中譯本|合和本
2013年5月10日(五)

走路、慢跑、和快跑是普遍的運動方式，但是如果我們想要走路、慢跑、或快跑，我們就需要穿上合適的鞋子來保護我們的腳。這些鞋子必須是穿起來舒服的，並且能支撐我們身體的重量。如果我們有合適的鞋子，我們走路、慢跑、或快跑就可以更快、更遠。 　今天的聖經閱讀中，保羅談到另外一種保護。第11節稱呼這種保護為「上帝所賜的全副軍裝」，我們必須穿上這樣的保護來幫助我們堅強站立並抵擋魔鬼。這副軍裝是由真理的腰帶、正確生活形成的防護、平安的福音、信心的盾牌、救恩的頭盔、以及上帝教導的寶劍等這幾項所組成的。 　在希伯來書12:1b中，我們讀到要「堅忍地奔跑我們前面的路程。」這些話提醒我們要在每天的生活中跟隨上帝，並且永不放棄。 　今天，當你服事並榮耀上帝時，一定要穿戴合適的保護。—PD 「你們要穿戴上帝所賜的全副軍裝，好使你們能站穩，來抵禦魔鬼的詭計。」 以弗所書6:11 禱告：天父，謝謝祢賜給我合適的保護。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (KCC譯/台南聖教會英語團契)

The Right Protection
Bible Reading: Ephesians 6:10-18
Friday, May 10, 2013

Walking, jogging and running are popular ways to get exercise. But if we want to walk, jog or run, we need to have the right kind of shoes to protect our feet. These shoes need to be comfortable and support the weight of our body. If we have the right kind of shoes, we can walk, jog or run faster and farther. 　In our Bible verses today, Paul talks about another kind of protection. Verse 13 calls this protection, “God’s full armor.” We need to wear this kind of protection to help us stand strong against the devil. This armor is made up of the belt of truth, the protection of right living, the Good News of peace, the shield of faith, the helmet of salvation and the sword of God’s teaching. 　In Hebrews 12:1b, we read, “So we, too, should run the race that is before us and never quit.” These words remind us that we need to follow God every day of our lives and never give up. 　Be sure to wear the right kind of protection today as you serve and honor God. —PD “Wear God’s armor so that you can fight against the devil’s clever tricks.” Ephesians 6:11b PRAYER: Father, thank You for giving me the right kind of protection. In Jesus’ name. Amen.