渴慕耶穌

渴慕耶穌
聖經閱讀：約翰福音4:5-14 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年3月31日(四)

　離我家幾條街外有一條步道，這條步道延著溪邊、通到樹林裡。有一座大橋橫跨這條溪，如果我站在橋上，就可以看見橋下的流水。
幾年前發生了一場旱災，我怕那條溪會乾掉，水位的確降得很低，但溪裡總還有一些水。
這讓我想起今天閱讀的經文，耶穌告訴那個撒馬利亞女人，說祂可以賜給她活水，「誰喝了我所給的水，誰就永遠不再渴。我給的水要在他裡面成為泉源，不斷地湧出活水，使他得到永恆的生命」（第14節）。

當生命遇到問題時，耶穌是可以真正幫助我的那一位。當我擔心時，祂賜給我安慰；當我不知道該怎麼辦時，耶穌賜給我祂的真理和智慧。在你的生命中，你是否渴慕耶穌呢？今天就歸向祂、跟隨祂！—KC

「耶穌說：『要是你知道上帝的恩賜和現在向你要水喝的是誰，你就會求他，而他會把活水給你。』」 約翰福音4:10

禱告：親愛的天父，謝謝祢天天用祢的活水來充滿我。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(尤榮輝譯)

Thirsty for Jesus
Bible Reading: John 4:5-14
Thursday, March 31, 2016

　There is a walking trail a few blocks from my house. This trail runs by a creek and into the woods. A large bridge crosses the creek. If I stand on this bridge, I can watch the water flowing below.
Several years ago, we had a drought. I was afraid that the creek would dry up. The water level did drop very low, but there was always some water in the creek.
This made me think about our Bible Reading for today. Jesus told the woman in Samaria that He could give her living water. “...anyone who drinks the water I give will never be thirsty again. The water I give people will be like a spring flowing inside them. It will bring them eternal life” (verse 14).

When I face problems in my life, Jesus is the one who can truly help me. When I am worried, He gives me comfort. When I am uncertain about what to do, Jesus gives me His truth and wisdom. Are you “thirsty” for Jesus in your life? Turn to Him and follow Him today! —KC

“Jesus answered, ‘You don't know what God can give you...If you knew, you would have asked me, and I would have given you living water.'” John 4:10

PRAYER: Dear Father, thank You for filling me with Your living water every day. In Jesus' name. Amen.

靠自己不能做

靠自己不能做
聖經閱讀：以弗所書2:4-10 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年3月30日(三)

你喜歡畫畫、塗鴉或是裁縫嗎？你喜歡修理壞掉的東西或是發明新玩意嗎？也許你擅長居家DIY（自己動手做）的裝修工作，這是很棒的事！
但有一件事是你無法靠自己完成的，不管你有多好的技術或是多有創意，你還是無法完成這項工作，你知道這是什麼工作嗎？就是救恩！無論你有多好、多常上教會，或多少次讀完整本聖經，你都無法拯救自己！
唯有上帝的恩典可以救你脫離罪惡並使你得赦免。今天經文閱讀的第8節說：「你們是靠上帝的恩典、憑信心而得救的；這不是出於你們自己的行為，而是上帝的恩賜。」
請接受上帝透過耶穌賜下的奇妙救恩，要讀上帝的話語並遵行祂的旨意！ —GT

「因為人人都犯罪，虧欠了上帝的榮耀。然而，上帝白白地賜恩典，藉著基督耶穌救贖他們，使他們跟他有合宜的關係。」 羅馬書3:23-24

禱告：天父，我知道靠自己無法得救，我要接受祢的救恩。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(李信儀譯)

You Can't Do It Yourself
Bible Reading: Ephesians 2:4-10
Wednesday, March 30, 2016

　Do you enjoy painting, drawing or sewing? Do you like to fix broken things or invent something new? Maybe you are good at do-it-yourself projects around the house. That's wonderful!
But there is one project that you can't do by yourself. No matter how skilled or creative you are, you can't do this project. Do you know what that project is? Salvation! No matter how good you are or how often you go to church or how many times you read through the Bible, you can't save yourself!
Only God's grace can save you from your sin and give you forgiveness. Verse 8 of our Bible Reading today says, “I mean that you have been saved by grace because you believed. You did not save yourselves; it was a gift from God.”
Please accept God's wonderful gift of salvation through Jesus. Read His Word and obey it! —GT

“All have sinned and are not good enough to share God's divine greatness. They were made right with God by his grace. This is a free gift. They were made right with God by being made free from sin through Jesus Christ.” Romans 3:23-24

PRAYER: Father, I know I can't save myself. I accept Your gift of salvation. In Jesus' name. Amen.

聖經日記

聖經日記
聖經閱讀：詩篇119:17-24 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年3月29日(二)

每天我開車上班都走同樣的路，在開車的時候，我並沒有留心注意經過的街道，以及沿路店家的名字。
每一年我都把聖經讀一遍，到今天已經讀了35遍了，但有時候，在讀到熟悉的經節時，我就好像開車去上班一樣，雖然讀了那些字，但卻沒有讓上帝的話語來對我說話。
所以我決定寫一本「聖經日記」，這不是一本記錄每天發什麼事的日記，而是一本記錄每天讀經心得的日記。這樣做迫使我留意所讀到的話語，並且將所讀到的話應用到日常生活中。每一天在我讀上帝話語的時候，都會有特別的珍寶在等著我！
今天經文閱讀的第18節說：「求你開我的眼睛，使我看出你法律中奧妙的真理。」我希望你會天天讀上帝的話語並學到新的教導。 —BL

「我─你的僕人仍然要學習你的法則。你的教導使我歡欣，是我的良師益友。」 詩篇119:23b-24

禱告：親愛的上帝，求祢打開我的心，使我今天可以從祢的話語學到新的教導。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(尤榮輝譯)

Bible Diary
Bible Reading: Psalm 119:17-24
Tuesday, March 29, 2016

　Every day I drive to work along the same route. As I drive, I do not pay much attention to the streets I pass or the names of stores along the way.
Every year I read through the entire Bible. I have finished it 35 times. But sometimes when I am reading familiar verses, it is like I am driving to work. I read the words, but I do not allow God's Word to speak to me.
So I decided to make a Bible diary. This is not a diary where I write down what happened that day. Instead, it is a diary where I write down what I learned that day from my Bible reading. This forces me to pay attention to what I am reading and to apply it to my life. Every day when I read God’s Word there is a special treasure waiting for me!
Verse 18 of our Bible Reading says, “Open my eyes so that I can see all the wonderful things in your teachings.” I hope that you will read God’s Word every day and learn something new. —BL

“I am your servant, and I continue to study your laws. Your rules make me happy. They give me good advice.” Psalm 119:23b-24

PRAYER: Dear God, open my heart so that I can learn something new from Your Word today. In Jesus' name. Amen.

信靠上帝

信靠上帝
聖經閱讀：羅馬書8:28-30 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年3月28日(一)

　我84歲的表哥在車庫裡滑倒，摔斷了大腿骨。手術後，他需要好幾個星期的物理治療，但是太太在家裡沒辦法照顧他，所以他只好去一所護理之家，直到大腿復原。
我表哥並不願意住在護理之家，他感到很苦惱，但是沒有其他人可以照顧他，所以他決定信靠上帝。他讀了今天的經文，第28節說：「我們知道，上帝使萬事互相效力，叫愛上帝的人……都得益處。」在讀完這個些經節後，他覺得好多了。
我表哥在護理之家住了幾天之後，明白自己必須待在那裡，他再也不苦惱了。不久之後，他可以站起來，然後可以回家了。
也許你生命中有一些事正困擾著你，要信靠上帝，祂會用一個好方法來解決問題，然後你會因著信靠祂而感到開心。 —DJH*

「上主啊，你把完全的平安賜給意志堅強的人，賜給信靠你的人。」 以賽亞書26:3

禱告：主，謝謝祢，讓我可以信靠祢。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(尤榮輝譯)

Trusting God
Bible Reading: Romans 8:28-30
Monday, March 28, 2016

　My 84-year-old brother-in-law slipped and fell in the garage. He broke the large bone in his upper leg. After surgery, he needed several weeks of physical therapy. His wife was not able to take care of him at home, so he had to go to a nursing home until his leg was healed.
My brother-in-law did not want to live in a nursing home. He was very upset. But there was no one else who could take care of him, so he decided to trust God. He read the verses in our Bible Reading today. Verse 28a says, “We know that in everything God works for the good of those who love him.” After reading those verses, he felt better.
After my brother-in-law had been in the nursing home for a few days, he realized that he needed to be there. He was not upset anymore. Soon he was able to stand up and then able to go home again.
Maybe there is something in your life that is upsetting you. Trust God. He will work things out in a good way. Then you will be happy that you trusted Him. —DJH*

“God, you give true peace to people who depend on you, to those who trust you.” Isaiah 26:3

PRAYER: Thank You, Lord, that I can put my trust in You. In Jesus' name. Amen.

節制

節制
聖經閱讀：彼得前書5:6-9 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年3月27日(日)

我有一個年幼的兒子，他可以前一分鐘很開心，但是下一分鐘就生氣。
有天晚上我們在一家店裡，兒子感到厭倦了，就要求我把他從推車中抱出來，讓他下來走路。我告訴兒子必須用好的態度來請求我，然後他就生氣了；我告訴他，在他能夠控制自己的時候才可以下來。有些人也許會說我對兒子太嚴厲了，但是我想要教導兒子能夠節制。
有很多次我就像兒子一樣，對發生的事情很快地回應，然後就生氣了，其實，我必須節制自己才對。

今天的經文閱讀說魔鬼就像是咆哮的獅子，牠正在尋找沒有節制的人，魔鬼想要引誘這些人去犯罪。經文第9節告訴我們應該怎麼做，就是要「信心堅定，抗拒他。」
如果你想要成為節制的人，就將你的生命交給上帝，然後讓祂的聖靈住在你的生命中，並且在你生命中作工。 —JM

「要警醒戒備！你們的仇敵─魔鬼正像咆哮的獅子走來走去。」 彼得前書5:8a

禱告：上帝，我願節制自己來榮耀祢。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(林煜茹譯)

Self-control
Bible Reading: 1 Peter 5:6-9
Sunday, March 27, 2016

I have a young son. He can be happy one minute and upset the next minute.
The other night we were in a store. My son was tired. He demanded that I take him out of the shopping cart and let him walk. I told my son that he had to ask me nicely. Then he became very upset. I told him he could get down when he was under control. Some people might say I was too harsh with my son. But I wanted to teach my son to have self-control.
Many times I am like my son. I react quickly to something that happens. Then I become upset. Instead, I need to be self-controlled.

Our Bible Reading today says that the devil is like a roaring lion. He is looking for people who are not self-controlled. The devil wants to tempt these people to sin. Verse 9a tells us what we should do: “Refuse to follow the devil. Stand strong in your faith.”
If you want to be self-controlled, give your life to God. Then let His Holy Spirit live and work in your life. —JM

“Control yourselves and be careful! The devil is your enemy.” 1 Peter 5:8a

PRAYER: God, I want to be self-controlled and honor You. In Jesus' name. Amen.

溫柔

溫柔
聖經閱讀：腓立比書4:4-9 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年3月26日(六)

　我的爸爸曾經說，有些人就像是「陶瓷店裡的公牛」。你可以想像一隻大公牛在滿是陶瓷器的店裡面四處踐踏、破壞所有的陶瓷器嗎？
我爸爸說的是那些講話大聲、粗野又不和善的人，跟這些人相反的是溫柔的人。溫柔的人既親切又仁慈，他們會小心避免傷害別人。
有時候我們的話語或手語傷了別人的心，所以當我們說話或是用手語表達時，我們必須溫柔。我們要記得上帝創造每個人都是特別的，所以我們應該要尊重別人，要溫柔對待他們。
你會溫柔對待你的家人和朋友嗎？你會溫柔對待你的同事或是在雜貨店裡看見的人嗎？今天就溫柔對待每一個你遇到的人。 —JM
　p5 -JB*

「但是，從上面來的智慧有幾樣特徵：第一是純潔，其次是和平、謙和、友善，充滿著仁慈，能結出豐富的善果。」 雅各書3:17a

禱告：親愛的主，今天我願溫柔對待我見到的人。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(林煜茹譯)

Gentleness
Bible Reading: Philippians 4:4-9
Saturday, March 26, 2016

　My dad used to say that some people were like a “bull in a china shop.” Can you imagine a big bull in a shop filled with china dishes, stomping around and breaking all the china?
My dad was talking about people who are loud and rude and unkind. The opposite of these people are people who are gentle. Gentle people are kind and loving. They are careful not to hurt other people.
Sometimes we say/sign things and hurt someone's feelings. When we talk or sign to people, we need to be gentle. We need to remember that God made every person to be special. We should respect other people and treat them with gentleness.
Will you be gentle with your family and friends? Will you be gentle with your co-workers or the people you see in the grocery store? Show gentleness to every person you meet today. —JM

“But the wisdom that comes from God is like this: First, it is pure. It is also peaceful, gentle, and easy to please. This wisdom is always ready to help people who have trouble and to do good for others.” James 3:17a

PRAYER: Dear Lord, I want to be gentle with the people I see today. In Jesus' name. Amen.

信實

信實
聖經閱讀：約翰參書2-8 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年3月25日(五)

當我思想「信實」時，我想到了一位男孩和他的狗。狗認為自己擁有了世界上最好的主人，而這位男孩覺得他的狗是他最好的朋友。
上帝以信實對待我們，所以我們應該以信實待祂。當上帝的聖靈住在我們裡面時，其他的人應該要能看見我們的信實。如果我們對上帝信實，我們就會遵守祂的命令並且試著像耶穌一樣。
讀聖經、看這段靈修的影片和每天禱告都是我們表現信實的方法，但是我們也需要在我們所說的話 / 所打出的手語與我們的行為上對上帝信實，然後，其他人就會真正地看見：我們相信上帝並且跟隨祂。
今天的閱讀經文告訴我們該猶的故事，即使有些人對他做出不好的事，他仍然對上帝信實。今天你就有機會對上帝表現你的信實，要選擇順服上帝並且離棄罪。—JM

「沒有別的事比聽到我的孩子們都生活在真理中更能使我快樂的了。」 約翰參書4

禱告：天父，謝謝祢以信實待我，今天與每一天我都願對祢信實。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(林煜茹譯)

Faithfulness
Bible Reading: 3 John 2-8
Friday, March 25, 2016

　When I think about faithfulness, I think about a boy and his dog. The dog thinks he has the best master in the world. And the boy feels that his dog is his best friend.
God is faithful to us, and we should be faithful to Him. When God's Holy Spirit lives in us, other people should be able to see our faithfulness. If we are faithful to God, we will obey His commands and try to be like Jesus.
Reading the Bible, reading this devotion book and praying every day are ways we show our faithfulness. But we also need to be faithful to God in the things we say/ sign and the things we do. Then other people can truly see that we believe God and follow Him.
Our Bible Reading today tells us about Gaius. He was a man who was faithful to God, even though some people were doing bad things to him. Today you will have opportunities to show your faithfulness to God. Choose to obey God and turn away from sin. —JM

“It always gives me the greatest joy when I hear that my children are following the way of truth.” 3 John 4

PRAYER: Father, thank You for Your faithfulness to me. I want to be faithful to You today and every day. In Jesus' name. Amen.

良善

良善
聖經閱讀：彼得後書1:3-9 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年3月24日(四)

　父母親最先教孩子的一件事就是以良善待人。在孩子成長的過程中，父母會一再告訴他們要成為良善的人，但是，良善是什麼意思呢？
有時候，良善的意思是指做對的事；常常，良善指的是額外做更多的事；有時候，良善指的是好好地完成一件工作。
但是上帝賜給我們的良善是不一樣的，上帝的良善是指我們可以跟他人分享、來自於祂的祝福。經文閱讀的第5b節說：「在信心上加上美德」，我們想要告訴別人自己對上帝的信心，但是如果我們同時向他們分享上帝的祝福，我們就讓他們看見了上帝的愛與偉大。

上帝每天在我們的生命中作工。祂改變我們，使我們成為祂更好的僕人，而且祂也幫助我們向人分享祂的良善。 —JM

「這些就是你們應該培養的品德；如果你們都具備了，你們就會更積極、更有效地認識我們的主耶穌基督。」 彼得後書1:8

禱告：親愛的上帝，只有祢是真正的良善，求祢幫助我向人彰顯祢的良善。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(林煜茹譯)

Goodness
Bible Reading: 2 Peter 1:3-9
Thursday, March 24, 2016

One of the first things parents tell their children is to be good. As children grow up, their parents tell them over and over again to be good. But, what does it mean to be good?
Sometimes being good means doing what is right. Often, being good means doing something extra. And other times, being good means doing a job well.
But the goodness that God gives us is different. God's goodness is His blessings that we can share with others. Verse 5b of our Bible Reading says, “to your faith add goodness.” We want to tell other people about our faith in God. But if we also share God's blessings with them, we show them God's love and greatness.

God works in our lives every day. He changes us to become better servants for Him. And He helps us share His goodness with others. —JM

“If all these things are in you and growing, you will never fail to be useful to God. You will produce the kind of fruit that should come from your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.” 2 Peter 1:8

PRAYER: Dear God, only You are truly good. Help me show Your goodness to others. In Jesus' name. Amen.

恩慈

恩慈
聖經閱讀：彼得前書2:1-3 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年3月23日(三)

最近我在教會的托兒所照顧一些小孩，本來一切都很好，直到有一個小女孩想要玩另一個孩子的玩具，然後是一個男孩想要爬上溜滑梯，但是另一位孩子卻已經在上面了，不久之後，孩子們就生氣了，開始對別人做不友善的事。
為什麼孩子會不友善對待彼此呢？答案很簡單，當得不到想要的東西時，他們就不再以恩慈待人，而大人也是這樣，當我們變得自私、貪婪時，我們就不再以恩慈待人。
上帝希望我們擺脫生命中所有的自私和貪婪，今天經文閱讀的第1節說：「所以，你們要排除一切壞事，不再撒謊，偽善，嫉妒，或說人壞話」，相反地，上帝希望我們充滿祂的恩慈。
今天你就有機會以恩慈待人──在職場、在雜貨店、或是在路上開車時。你要請求上帝幫助你以恩慈對待別人。 —JM

「你們要因為跟主連結而常常喜樂。我再說，你們要喜樂！你們也要向大家表現謙讓。」 腓立比書4:4-5a

禱告：主，謝謝祢以恩慈待我，求祢幫祝我今天表現出恩慈。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(林煜茹譯)

Kindness
Bible Reading: 1 Peter 2:1-3
Wednesday, March 23, 2016

Recently I was watching some children in a church nursery. Everything was fine until one little girl wanted a toy that someone else had. Then a boy wanted to climb the slide while another child was on it. Soon the children were upset and doing unkind things to each other.
Why are children unkind to each other? It's simple. When they don't get what they want, they stop being kind. It's the same with adults. When we become selfish and greedy, we stop showing kindness to others.
God wants us to get rid of all selfishness and greed in our lives. Verse 1 of our Bible Reading says, “So then, stop doing anything to hurt others. Don't lie anymore and stop trying to fool people. Don't be jealous or say bad things about others.” Instead, God wants us to be filled with His kindness.
You will have opportunities to be kind to people today — at work, in the grocery store or as you are driving down the road. Ask God to help you be kind to others. —JM

“Always be filled with joy in the Lord. I will say it again. Be filled with joy. Let everyone see that you are gentle and kind.” Philippians 4:4-5a

PRAYER: Lord, thank You for being kind to me. Help me show kindness today. In Jesus' name. Amen.

忍耐

忍耐
聖經閱讀：羅馬書5:1-11現代中譯本|合和本
2016年3月22日(二)

　幾年前，如果要將一件事告訴住在遠方的朋友，你就必須寫信，然後將信放進信封中寄出去。你的朋友會在四到五天後收到你的信，然後再回信給你。所以，在十到十二天之後，你才會收到朋友的回覆。
現今的世界不一樣了，我們可以寄電子郵件或發簡訊給朋友，然後馬上收到回覆。或者，我們可以打視訊電話給聾人朋友，然後看見他們對我們比手語。
但是上帝希望我們耐心跟祂溝通，當我們有耐心時，就會專注在上帝，而不是專注在自己或是遇到的麻煩上。持守耐心是一件困難的事，因為我們希望現在就得到每一件東西，但是上帝知道什麼是對我們最好的，祂會按著祂的時間解決每一件事。

要對上帝、也要對人持守耐心。 —JM

「……因為我們知道患難培養忍耐，忍耐蒙上帝嘉許，上帝的嘉許帶來盼望。」 羅馬書5:3b-4

禱告：天父，我願成為有耐心的人，求祢幫助我記得祢永遠知道什麼是對我最好的。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(林煜茹譯)

Patience
Bible Reading: Romans 5:1-11
Tuesday, March 22, 2016

　A few years ago, if you wanted to tell something to your friend who lived far away, you had to write a letter. Then you had to put the letter in an envelope and mail it. Your friend would receive your letter four or five days later and write back to you. So, after ten or twelve days, you would get a response from your friend.
The world is different today. We can send an e-mail or text our friend and receive an immediate response. Or, we can call our deaf friend on a videophone and see them signing to us.
But God wants us to be patient in our communication with Him. When we are patient, we focus on God instead of focusing on ourselves and our troubles. It is hard to be patient because we want everything NOW. But God knows what is best for us. He will work out everything in His time.
Be patient with God and with other people, too. —JM

“...these troubles make us more patient. And this patience is proof that we are strong. And this proof gives us hope.” Romans 5:3b-4

PRAYER: Father, I want to be patient. Help me to remember that You always know what is best for me. In Jesus' name. Amen.