幫助一個女人 (5)

幫助一個女人 (5)
聖經閱讀：約翰福音4:5-26 現代中譯本|合和本
2014年3月17日(一)

約翰福音第4章告訴我們一個撒馬利亞女人遇見耶穌的故事。大部份的猶太人也許會認為，耶穌跟這個撒馬利亞女人說話是一件奇怪的事。首先，她是一個撒馬利亞人，而大多數的猶太人並不跟撒馬利亞人往來。其次，她是一個女人。第三，她是一個罪人。 　但是耶穌並沒有責備這個女人，祂反而接受原本的她。耶穌跟她分享了上帝的救贖計畫，而這女人相信耶穌就是上帝的兒子，並且去跟很多人傳講耶穌。 　所有人都需要感受到被人接納。或許有一個人或一群人不願跟你往來，但是，就算在人們拒絕接受我們的時候，我們可以知道耶穌總是會赦免我們，並且幫助我們成為上帝的兒女。 　今天你感到孤單嗎？你是否需要某人來接納你、愛你呢？就求助於耶穌，祂會赦免你，並且用祂的平安充滿你。 －BH 「但是，誰喝了我所給的水，誰就永遠不再渴。我給的水……使他得到永恆的生命。」 約翰福音4:14 禱告：上帝，謝謝祢藉著耶穌賜下赦免。奉主的名，阿們！ (陳萍萍譯)

Helping a Woman (5)
Bible Reading: John 4:5-26
Monday, March 17, 2014

John, chapter 4, tells us about a woman from Samaria who met Jesus. Most Jews would think it was strange for Jesus to have a conversation with this woman. First, she was a Samaritan, and most Jews did not associate with Samaritans. Second, she was a woman. And third, she was a sinful woman. 　But Jesus did not condemn this woman. Instead, He accepted her as she was. Jesus shared with her about God’s plan of salvation. The woman believed that Jesus was God’s Son, and she told many people about Him. 　All people need to feel accepted by someone. Maybe there is a person or group of people who will not associate with you. Even when people refuse to accept us, we can know that Jesus is always willing to forgive us and help us become God’s child. 　Are you feeling alone today? Do you need someone to accept you and love you? Turn to Jesus. He will forgive you and fill you with His peace. —BH “But anyone who drinks the water I give will never be thirsty again. The water I give people...will bring them eternal life.” John 4:14 PRAYER: God, thank You for forgiveness through Jesus. In His name. Amen.