耶穌的名 (6)

耶穌的名 (6)
聖經閱讀：以賽亞書9:6-7 現代中譯本|合和本
2014年12月6日(六)

幾天前，我們讀到以賽亞預言耶穌會被稱作「以馬內利」，今天的經文中，以賽亞說耶穌會被稱為「和平的君王」。第6b節說：「他將被稱為：『奇妙的導師』，『全能的上帝』，『永恆的父親』，『和平的君王』」，第7a節接著說：「他的王權將繼續增長；他的王國永享和平。」 　今天很多人談論「和平」，那些人所談的「和平」是指沒有戰爭或是爭執。但是耶穌的平安是不同的，祂的平安在我們裡面。有這樣的平安是因為我們知道耶穌為我們的罪而死，基督徒心裡可以有平安，就算他們生活在爭吵的人群當中。 　耶穌是掌管我們生活平安的那位君王或統治者。啟示錄告訴我們，耶穌會永遠以「和平君王」的身分在天上掌權。 　今天在你的生命中是否有真正的平安呢？請將你的生命獻給耶穌並每天跟隨祂。 －JK 「他（耶穌）以公平正義為統治的基礎，從現在直到永遠。」 以賽亞書9:7 禱告：上帝，我願擁有那唯有耶穌才可以賜下的平安。奉主的名，阿們！ (尤榮輝譯)

Jesus' Names (6)
Bible Reading: Isaiah 9:6-7
Saturday, December 6, 2014

A few days ago, we read about Isaiah prophesying that Jesus would be called “Immanuel.” In our Bible Reading today, Isaiah said that Jesus would be called the “Prince of Peace.” Verse 6b says, “His name will be ‘Wonderful Counselor, Powerful God, Father Who Lives Forever, Prince of Peace.'” Verse 7a continues, “His power will continue to grow, and there will be peace without end.” 　Today many people talk about peace. These people talk about a peace that means no war or fighting. But Jesus' peace is different. His peace is inside of us. This peace happens because we know that Jesus died for our sins. Christians can have peace in their hearts even if they live among people who are fighting. 　Jesus is the Prince, or Ruler, over that peace that happens in our lives. The book of Revelation tells us that Jesus will reign in heaven as the Prince of Peace forever. 　Do you have true peace in your life today? Give your life to Jesus and follow Him every day. —JK “He [Jesus] will rule with goodness and justice forever and ever.” Isaiah 9:7 PRAYER: God, I want to have the peace that only Jesus can give. In His name. Amen.