亞勒腓的兒子雅各

亞勒腓的兒子雅各
聖經閱讀：馬可福音3:18, 15:40 現代中譯本|合和本
2014年2月7日(五)

新約聖經並沒有告訴我們很多關於亞勒腓的兒子雅各的事情，有一些聖經譯本稱呼他是「小雅各」，這也許是指他比另外一個也名叫雅各的使徒年輕。 　很多人相信雅各的母親是馬利亞，她是耶穌忠心的信徒。當耶穌死在十字架上時，馬利亞是站在十字架旁的幾個婦女之一；耶穌從死裡復活之後，她也看見了那個空墳墓。在使徒行傳1:13-14，雅各也名列在那樓房上進行聚會的眾使徒之一。 　雖然聖經並沒有太多提到雅各，但我們確實知道他是耶穌忠心的門徒。雅各是被揀選來起始設立上帝教會的十二個人之一。 　也許你覺得在教會中你並不重要，也許你認為自己並沒有特別的才能，但是不要忘記，上帝知道你，也看見你所做的任何事，祂會因著你的忠心而獎賞你。 －DF 「……你要忠心至死，我就賜給你生命的華冠。」 啟示錄2:10b 禱告：天父，我願像雅各一樣服事祢並跟從祢。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (尤榮輝譯)

James, Son of Alphaeus
Bible Reading: Mark 3:18, 15:40
Friday, February 7, 2014

The New Testament does not tell us much about James, son of Alphaeus. Some Bible translations call him “James, the less.” This may mean that he was younger than the other apostle named James. 　Many people believe James’ mother was Mary, a faithful follower of Jesus. Mary was one of the women standing at the cross when Jesus died. She also saw the empty tomb after Jesus’ resurrection. In Acts 1:13-14 James is listed as one of the apostles meeting in the upstairs room. 　Even though James is not mentioned much in the Bible, we do know that he was a faithful follower of Jesus. James was one of the twelve men who were chosen to start God’s church. 　Maybe you feel that you are not important in the church. Maybe you think you have no special talents. But don’t forget that God knows you and sees everything you do. He will reward you for your faithfulness. —DF “...but be faithful, even if you have to die. If you continue to be faithful, I will give you the reward of life.” Revelation 2:10b PRAYER: Father, I want to serve and follow You like James did. In Jesus’ name. Amen.