耐心 (5)

耐心 (5)
聖經閱讀：雅各書1:2-12 現代中譯本|合和本
2015年8月18日(二)

我寫這篇文章時已經是凌晨兩點了，身體的毛病讓我感到疼痛、睡不著。日常生活中，我們都有受苦的時候，這些時候就是我們表現忍耐的機會。 　當我們受苦時，聖經充滿了鼓勵人的經文，讀這些經文幫助我們更能忍耐。羅馬書12:12說：「在盼望中要喜樂，在患難中要忍耐，禱告要恆切。」彼得前書2:20b告訴我們：「…只有因行善而忍受苦難的人才能蒙上帝賜福。」 　在今天的經文閱讀中，雅各幫助我們明白，人都會受苦，但是我們必須忍耐：「你們要忍耐到底才能達到十全十美，沒有任何缺欠」（第4節）。 　當你受苦時，要忍耐！並且要倚靠上帝的話語來得著平安和力量。 －DF 「遭受試煉而忍耐到底的人有福了；因為通過考驗之後，他將領受上帝向愛他的人所應許那生命的冠冕。」 雅各書1:12 禱告：天父，謝謝祢賜下祢的話語，幫助我為祢成為能忍耐又堅強的人。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (尤榮輝譯)

Patience (5)
Bible Reading: James 1:2-12
Tuesday, August 18, 2015

As I write this devotion, it is 2:00 in the morning. My physical problems are causing me pain, and I cannot sleep. We all have times of suffering in our lives. These times are opportunities for us to show patience. 　The Bible is filled with verses that encourage us when we suffer. Reading these verses helps us be more patient. Romans 12:12 says, “Be happy because of the hope you have. Be patient when you have troubles. Pray all the time.” 1 Peter 2:20b tells us, “...if you suffer for doing good and you are patient, this pleases God.” 　In our Bible Reading today, James helps us understand that we will suffer but we need to be patient. “If you let that patience work in you, the end result will be good. You will be mature and complete. You will be all that God wants you to be” (verse 4). 　When you suffer, be patient. And depend on God’s Word to give you peace and strength. —DF “Great blessings belong to those who are tempted and remain faithful! After they have proved their faith, God will give them the reward of eternal life.” James 1:12a PRAYER: Heavenly Father, thank You for Your Word which helps me be patient and strong for You. In Jesus’ name. Amen.