平安和喜樂

平安和喜樂
聖經閱讀：腓立比書4:4-9現代中譯本|合和本
2016年4月10日(日)

　一個未信主的年輕女士問我一個奇怪的問題，她說：「基督徒會有樂趣嗎？」這個問題讓我很驚訝，但是我想，有很多未信主的人認為基督徒所做的就是在教會裡坐著唱聖歌。
那個年輕女士接著這麼說：「基督徒要遵守所有的規定一定很辛苦。」我跟她說，基督徒也有許多的樂趣。我又告訴她，上帝的法則幫助我們擁有祂的平安和喜樂。
在今天讀的經文中，保羅說：「你們要因為跟主連結而常常喜樂」（第4a節），然後在第7節又說：「上帝所賜那超越人所能理解的平安，會藉著基督耶穌，保守你們的心懷意念。」上帝透過祂的兒子耶穌賜給基督徒平安和喜樂。基督徒不用擔心世事，他們可以信靠上帝來照顧自己。
我希望這位女士會思考我的回答並決定信奉耶穌，我也希望你今天就跟隨耶穌！ —LB

「你們應該一無掛慮；要在禱告中把你們所需要的告訴上帝，用感謝的心祈求。」 腓立比書4:6

禱告：主，謝謝祢透過耶穌賜給我們平安和喜樂。奉主的名，阿們！

(陳沛彣譯)

Peace and Joy
Bible Reading: Philippians 4:4-9
Sunday, April 10, 2016

A young woman who was not a Christian asked me
a strange question. She asked, “Do Christians ever have fun?” I was surprised by that question. But I think there are many non-Christians who think that all Christians do is sit in church and sing hymns.
The young woman continued
by saying, “It must be hard for Christians to follow all those rules.” I told her that Christians have fun, too. I also told her that God's rules help us to have His joy and peace.
In our Bible Reading today, Paul says, “Always be filled with joy in the Lord” (verse 4a). Then in verse 7a he adds, “And because you belong to Christ Jesus, God's peace will stand guard over all your thoughts and feelings.” God gives Christians joy and peace through His Son, Jesus. Christians don't need to worry about things. Instead, they can trust God to take care of them.
I hope that young woman thought about my answers and decided
to follow Jesus. I hope you are following Jesus today, too! —LB

“Don't worry about anything, but pray and ask God for everything you need, always giving thanks for what you have.” Philippians 4:6

PRAYER: Lord, thank You so much for the peace and joy we have through Jesus. In His name. Amen.