上帝的平安

上帝的平安
聖經閱讀：腓立比書4:4-9 現代中譯本|合和本
2013年7月25日(四)

今天閱讀的經文談到上帝的平安，第7節說： 「上帝所賜那超越人所能理解的平安，會藉著基督耶穌，保守你們的心懷意念。」上帝所賜的平安是如此奇妙以致於我們難以理解。 　有時候晚餐時間還沒有到我就餓了，這時，我會找顆蘋果來吃。蘋果是很好的點心，但它並不能像正餐一樣讓我飽足。上帝的平安就不一樣了──它總是能滿足我們！ 　今天的經文也同時告訴我們如何才能得到上帝的平安。我們要常常喜樂 (第4節)、要表現謙讓 (第5節)，並要留意「那些美善和值得讚揚的事」(第8節)。當我們這樣做的時候，我們也同時榮耀了上帝。 　你今天是否正尋求上帝的平安呢？就遵從上帝的話語，並讓祂來掌管你的生命。 —DVH* 「你們從我所學習，領受，或聽到，看到的言行，都要實行出來。那賜平安的上帝就會與你們同在。」 腓立比書4:9 禱告：上帝，謝謝祢的愛和憐憫，請用祢的平安充滿我。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (陳萍萍譯)

God’s Peace
Bible Reading: Philippians 4:4-9
Thursday, July 25 2013

Our Bible Reading today talks about God’s peace. Verse 7 says, “And because you belong to Christ Jesus, God’s peace will stand guard over all your thoughts and feelings. His peace can do this far better than our human minds.” God’s peace is so wonderful that it is hard for us to understand. 　Sometimes I am hungry, but it is not time to eat dinner. So I will find an apple to eat. An apple is a good snack, but it doesn’t satisfy my hunger like a meal does. God’s peace is different — it always satisfies us! 　Our Bible verses also show us how we can receive God’s peace. We need to be filled with joy (verse 4), be gentle and kind (verse 5) and think about “what is good and worthy of praise” (verse 8). When we do these things, we also bring glory to God. 　Are you looking for God’s peace today? Obey God’s Word and let Him rule your life. —DVH* “And do what you learned and received from me — what I told you and what you saw me do. And the God who gives peace will be with you.” Philippians 4:9 PRAYER: God, thank You for Your love and mercy. Please fill me with Your peace. In Jesus’ name. Amen.