以斯拉記 (2)

以斯拉記 (2)
聖經閱讀：以斯拉記6:13-22 現代中譯本|合和本
2015年7月31日(五)

昨天我們談到耶路撒冷和聖殿被毁，猶太人一度必須停止重建的工作，但是今天閱讀的經文告訴我們，上帝與他們同在，所以他們能夠完成重建聖殿的工作。 　當聖殿重建完成時，猶太人很開心，他們讚美上帝並且盛大慶祝，「以色列的人民，包括祭司、利未人，和所有流亡歸來的人，都歡歡喜喜地舉行奉獻聖殿的典禮」（第16節）。 　當猶太人有好事發生時，他們就會讚美上帝、感謝祂，而有好事臨到你時，你會做什麼呢？我希望你會花時間讚美上帝，並向人傳講上帝為你成就的事。 　今天就花一點時間想一想那些曾經發生在你身上的好事，然後為每一件事讚美上帝！ －MS 「他們充滿快樂；因為上主使亞述皇帝對他們友善，支持他們重建以色列的上帝的聖殿。」 以斯拉記6:22b 禱告：上帝，謝謝祢為我做那麼多事來天天幫助我，我愛祢並讚美祢！奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (尤榮輝譯)

Ezra (2)
Bible Reading: Ezra 6:13-22
Friday, July 31, 2015

Yesterday we talked about the destruction of Jerusalem and the temple. The Jews had to stop their work for a time. But our Bible verses today tell us that God was with them, and they were able to finish rebuilding the temple. 　When the temple was finished, the Jews were so happy. They praised God and had a big celebration. “Then the Israelites celebrated the dedication of God's Temple with much happiness. The priests, the Levites, and all the other people who came back from captivity joined in the celebration” (verse 16). 　Something good happened to the Jews, so they praised God and thanked Him. What do you do when something good happens to you? I hope that you take time to praise God and tell other people what God has done for you. 　Take some time today and think about the many good things that have happened to you. Then praise God for each one! —MS “The Lord made them very happy because he had changed the attitude of the king of Assyria. So the king of Assyria had helped them do the work on God's Temple.” Ezra 6:22b PRAYER: Thank You, God, for the many things you do to help me every day. I love You and praise You! In Jesus' name. Amen.