苦難

苦難
聖經閱讀：羅馬書8:18-30 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年6月30日(四)

　昨天我們談到要為生活中的美好事物心存感恩，今天我們要來談為生活中的苦難心存感恩。 我遭遇過許多苦難。我幾乎失去懷胎中的女兒，還有一次，一場嚴重的感染幾乎讓我丟掉性命，另外，我曾經出過三次車禍。要為這些事感謝上帝真是不容易。
但是，跟上帝說我們為苦難心存感恩是一件重要的事──就算我們不覺得要感恩。在苦難過去後，我們就會看見上帝從苦難帶來美好。上帝可以用苦難來祝福我們，今天經文閱讀的第28節說：「我們知道，上帝使萬事互相效力，叫愛上帝的人─就是他按照自己的旨意呼召的人都得益處。」上帝已經應許會永遠為我們成就最美好的事。
現在就為上帝計劃在我們生命中發生的苦難和美事感謝祂。—GT

「我認為，我們現在的苦難跟將來要顯明給我們的榮耀相比是算不了甚麼的。」 羅馬書8:18

禱告：天父，謝謝祢總是為我成就最美好的事。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

禱告：天父，謝謝祢總是為我成就最美好的事。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

Bad Things
Bible Reading: Romans 8:18-30
Thursday, June 30, 2016

　Yesterday we talked about being thankful for the good things in our lives. Today we will talk about being thankful for the bad things in our lives. I have had many bad things happen to me. I almost lost my baby before she was born. Another time, I almost died from a serious infection. And I have been in three car accidents. It's not easy to thank God for these kinds of things.
But it is important to tell God we are thankful for the bad things that happen to us — even if we don't feel thankful. After the bad has ended, we will see that God can bring good from bad. God can use bad things to bless us. Verse 28 of our Bible Reading says, “We know that in everything God works for the good of those who love him. These are the people God chose, because that was his plan.” God has promised to　always do what is best for us.
Thank God right now for the bad things and for the good things that He will make happen in your life. —GT

“We have sufferings now, but these are nothing compared to the great glory that will be given to us.” Romans 8:18

PRAYER: Father, thank You for always doing what is best for me. In Jesus' name. Amen.

美好的事物

美好的事物
聖經閱讀：雅各書1:12-18 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年6月29日(三)

　今天和明天我們要來談一些應該感恩的事，今天我們要談的是，要為生活中的美好事物心存感恩。
我擁有很多很多從上帝來的祝福，我有深愛的丈夫和孩子，他們是信心堅定的基督徒。我在教會裡有一份好的工作，我喜歡寫作，我用這個恩賜為上帝寫作。
今天經文閱讀的第17a節說：「一切美善的事物和各樣完美的恩賜都是從天上來的，是從天父來的。」我知道我生命中所有美好的事物都是上帝賜下的禮物。
上帝也會在你的生命中賜下美好的事物，第12a節告訴我們：「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。」如果我們忠心地事奉上帝，祂會在我們的生活中賜下美好的事物。
今天就用一些時間為上帝賜給你的所有美好事物感謝祂。 —GT

「你是我的主；你是我一切幸福的源頭。」 詩篇16:2b

禱告：天父，謝謝祢賜下美好的事物，祢真是奇妙！奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(陳沛彣譯)

Good Things
Bible Reading: James 1:12-18
Wednesday, June 29, 2016

　Today and 
tomorrow
we will talk
about things
that we
should be
thankful for.
Today we will
talk about being thankful for the good things in our lives.
I have many, many blessings from God. I have a husband and daughter that I love. They are strong Christians. I have a great job at my church. I love to write, and I use this talent to write for the Lord.
Verse 17a of our Bible Reading says, “Everything good comes from God. Every perfect gift is from him.” I know that all the good things in my life are gifts from God.
God will give you good things in your life, too. Verse 12a tells us, “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. God promised this to all people who love him.” If we faithfully serve God, He will give us good things in our lives.
Take time today to thank God for all the good things He has given to you. —GT

“You are my Lord. Every good thing I have comes from you.” Psalm 16:2b

PRAYER: Heavenly Father, thank You for good things. You are wonderful! In Jesus' name. Amen.

好的建議

好的建議
聖經閱讀：哥林多後書5:11-21 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年6月28日(二)

　當我有問題要解決或需要作決定時，有時候我會去請教一位信主的朋友給我建議，我選擇這位朋友是因為我相信他會提供我根據聖經的建言。
今天的經文就在描寫像這樣的朋友。首先，這樣的人敬重上帝並且讓耶穌掌管他的生命（第11和14節）；其次，這樣的人不用世界的方式來思考，而是從上帝的眼光來看事情（第16節）；第三，這樣的人讓我感受到平安並且讓我看見上帝的真理（第18-19節）。
有一次我需要一個好建議，我就去跟我的事工領導談，我相信他會給我一個好的建議，因為我知道他會讓我看見根據聖經的真理。你的生命是不是遇到了問題？要倚靠一位愛上帝、遵守祂話語的人。 —BP*

「我們既然曉得怎樣敬畏主，就以此勸導人。上帝完全認識我們；我希望你們也從心裡認識我。」 哥林多後書5:11

禱告：天父，謝謝祢讓我們可以一直倚靠祢話語中的真理。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(陳沛彣譯)

Good Advice
Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:11-21
Tuesday, June 28, 2016

　When I have a problem to solve or a decision to make, I sometimes ask a Christian friend for their advice. I choose this friend because I know I can trust them to give me advice based on the Bible.
That kind of person is described in our Bible verses today. First, that kind of person respects God and allows Jesus to control his life (verses 11 and 14). Second, this person does not think like the world. Instead, they look at things from God's perspective (verse 16). Third, that kind of person makes me feel peaceful and shows me God's truth (verses 18-19).
One time I needed good advice. I talked with my ministry leader. I trusted him to give me the right advice because I knew he would show me the truth found in the Bible. Are you facing a problem in your life? Depend on someone who loves God and follows His Word. —BP*

“We know what it means to fear the Lord, so we try to help people accept the truth. God knows what we really are, and I hope that in your hearts you know us too.” 2 Corinthians 5:11

PRAYER: Father, thank You that we can always depend on the truth in Your Word. In Jesus' name. Amen.

遵行上帝的話

遵行上帝的話
聖經閱讀：詩篇25:1-7 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年6月27日(一)

　我的爐具裡有一個會自動清洗的烤箱，最近我在烤箱裡烤了一個桃子派，有一些派汁滴到烤箱的底部，我決定是該清洗烤箱的時候了。
我啟動自動清洗程序，但是當它完成時，仍然有一些派黏在烤箱底部。隔天，我決定再嘗試洗一次烤箱，這一次我按照使用手冊上的指示來做，才發現漏掉了一個重要的清洗步驟，當我小心謹慎按照指示來做時，烤箱就被清洗乾淨了。
上帝已經賜給我們祂的操作手冊──聖經，當我們仔細讀祂的話語，然後將祂的教導運用在生活中時，我們就會跟上帝保持親近。我們要學像詩篇第25篇的作者一樣：「上主啊，求你指示我你的道路，把你的途徑告訴我。求你教導我走在你的真道上」（第4-5a節）。
今天你一定要閱讀並遵行上帝的話！ －NM

「上主啊，我向你獻上禱告；我的上帝啊，我只信靠你求你不使我失敗蒙羞。」 詩篇25:1-2a

禱告：上帝，謝謝賜下聖經，我願每天遵行它。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(江惠蓉譯)

Follow God's Word
Bible Reading: Psalm 25:1-7
Monday, June 27,2016

　My stove has a self cleaning oven. Recently I baked a peach pie in the oven, and some of the pie dripped onto the bottom of the oven. I decided it was time to clean my oven.
I started the cleaning cycle, but when it was finished, there was still peach pie stuck to the bottom of the oven. The next day I decided to try cleaning the oven again. This time I followed the instructions in my owner’s manual. I realized that I had missed one important step in the cleaning process. When I followed the instructions carefully, I had a clean oven.
God has given us His instruction manual — the Bible. When we read His Word carefully and then apply His teachings to our lives, we will stay close to Him. We should be like the writer of Psalm 25. “Lord, help me learn your ways. Show me how you want me to live. Guide me and teach me your truths” (verses 4-5a).
Be sure to read and follow God’s Word today! —NM

“Lord, I put my life in your hands. I trust in you, my God, and I will not be disappointed.” Psalm 25:1-2a

PRAYER: God, thank You for the Bible. I want to follow it every day. In Jesus' name. Amen.

上帝恨惡罪

上帝恨惡罪
聖經閱讀：使徒行傳5:1-11 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年6月26日(日)

　亞拿尼亞和他的妻子撒非喇賣了一些田產，他們把所得的一部份錢捐給教會，而將一些錢留給自已，但是亞拿尼亞和撒非喇卻說他們把所有錢都捐給了教會，他們兩個人都對上帝說謊。
因為他們的謊話，亞拿尼亞和撒非喇都死了。第11節告訴我們，「全教會和其他聽見這事的人都非常害怕。」我相信有很多人被這件事嚇到了，但是上帝是希望教會知道祂不會容忍罪惡。
上帝非常愛我們！祂要我們停止犯罪，為什麼呢？因為我們生命中的罪讓我們跟上帝隔絶。上帝想要親近我們，好讓我們可以享受跟祂的關係。
當你被誘惑去違背上帝時，請記得祂恨惡罪，你要請求祂使你剛強，幫助你抵擋誘惑。上帝永遠不會讓你失望！ －SH*

「他寬容你們，因為他不願意有一個人沈淪，卻要人人悔改。」 彼得後書3:9b

禱告：天父，求祢幫助我改變自己、不再犯罪。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(江惠蓉譯)

God Hates Sin
Bible Reading: Acts 5:1-11
Sunday, June 26, 2016

　Ananias and his wife, Sapphira, sold some land. They gave part of the money they received to the church and kept some money for themselves. But Ananias and Sapphira said that they gave all the money to the church. Both of them lied to God.
Because of their lies, Ananias and Sapphira died. Verse 11 tells us that then the “whole church and all the other people who heard about this were filled with fear.” I am sure many people were shocked by this, but God wanted the church to know that He will not tolerate sin.
God loves us so much! He wants us to stop sinning. Why? Because sin in our lives separates us from God. God wants to be close to us so we can enjoy our relationship with Him.
When you are tempted to disobey God, remember that he hates sin. Ask Him to keep you strong and help you resist the temptation. God will never fail you! —SH*

“...God is being patient with you. He doesn't want anyone to be lost. He wants everyone to change their ways and stop sinning.” 2 Peter 3:9b

PRAYER: Father, help me to change and to stop sinning. In Jesus' name. Amen.

上帝為我們作戰

上帝為我們作戰
聖經閱讀：出埃及記14:13-18現代中譯本|合和本
2016年6月25日(六)

當我還是學生的時候，我很努力爭取好成績。有一個學期，我選修一門打字課，我認為我會得到A-的成績，但是老師只給我B+。我去跟朋友說我很失望，也告訴他為什麼我應該得到A-。
我的朋友就去跟老師談，並向她解釋為什麼我應該得到A-。老師耐心聽完後就決定把我的成績改為A-。我的朋友為我爭取到更好的成績，而我什麼也沒做。
今天讀的經文告訴我們以色列人在離開埃及時所發生的事。埃及軍隊追趕以色列人到紅海，以色列人被困住了，他們非常害怕，但是摩西說「不要怕！…上主要為你們作戰；你們只要鎮定」（第13-14節）。
上帝擊退了埃及軍隊，讓以色列人能夠安全通過紅海。上帝也會幫助我們──就像祂幫助以色列人一樣。我們唯一要做的事就是信靠上帝，祂會照顧我們並賜給我們所需的一切。 －LHD

「要站穩，今天你們要看見上主怎樣救你們。」 出埃及記14:13b

禱告：上帝，求祢將祢的平安充滿我，幫助我時時信靠祢。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(江惠蓉譯)

God Fights for Us
Bible Reading: Exodus 14:13-18
Saturday, June 25, 2016

　When I was in school, I worked hard to get good grades. One semester I took a typing class. I thought that I would get an A- for the class but my teacher gave me a B+. I told my friend that I was disappointed and why I thought I deserved an A-.
My friend talked with my teacher and showed her why I should have an A-. The teacher patiently listened and then decided to change my grade to an A-. My friend fought for my better grade. I did nothing at all.
Our Bible verses tell us about when the Israelites left Egypt. The Egyptian army chased the Israelites to the Red Sea. The Israelites were trapped, and they were afraid. But Moses said, “Don't be afraid...You will not have to do anything but stay calm. The Lord will do the fighting for you” (verses 13-14).
God defeated the Egyptian army, and the Israelites were able to cross the Red Sea safely. God will help us, too — just like He helped the Israelites. All we need to do is trust God. He will take care of us and give us what we need. —LHD

“Stand where you are and watch the Lord save you today.” Exodus 14:13b

PRAYER: God, fill me with Your peace and help me to always depend on You. In Jesus' name. Amen.

向所有人傳揚福音

向所有人傳揚福音
聖經閱讀：使徒行傳8:4-8, 14-17 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年6月24日(五)

　耶穌離開世上時，祂交付門徒一項艱鉅的任務，祂交給他們去向所有人傳揚救恩福音的工作。
在今天讀的經文中，我們知道腓利醫治一些撒馬利亞人並向他們傳講耶穌的事。猶太人和撒馬利亞人彼此敵對很多年了，大部份的猶太人甚至不跟撒馬利亞人來往。
在這些經節中，我們讀到耶穌能夠克服族群間隔閡的信息。當耶穌的門徒聽到撒馬利亞人接受了耶穌的福音，他們就派彼得和約翰到撒馬利亞去，「替信徒們禱告，要使他們領受聖靈」（第15節）。
現今的我們也有向所有人分享耶穌福音的任務，但也許有些人跟你不一樣，也許你就是不喜歡他們，那麼就請求上帝幫助你來克服這些障礙，這樣你就可以跟你遇到的每一個人分享耶穌。 －DF

「歸途中，他們在撒馬利亞的許多村鎮傳福音。」 使徒行傳8:25b

禱告：親愛的上帝，我願向今天遇到的每一個人分享祢的愛。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(江惠蓉譯)

Good News for All
Bible Reading: Acts 8:4-8, 14-17
Friday, June 24, 2016

　When Jesus left this earth, He gave His disciples a huge responsibility. He gave them the job of sharing the Good News about salvation with all people.
In our Bible Reading today, we learn that Philip healed some Samaritan people and told them about Jesus. The Jews and Samaritans had been enemies for many years. Most Jews would not even associate with a Samaritan.
In these verses we read that the message about Jesus can overcome social barriers. When Jesus' disciples heard that the Samaritans had accepted the news about Jesus, they sent Peter and John to Samaria. They “prayed for the Samaritan believers to receive the Holy Spirit” (verse 15).
Today we have the job of sharing the Good News about Jesus with all people. But maybe there are some people who are different from you or maybe you just don't like them. Ask God to help you break down these barriers so that you can share Jesus with everyone you meet. —DF

“On their way, they went through many Samaritan towns and told people the Good News.” Acts 8:25b

PRAYER: Dear God, I want to share Your love with everyone I meet today. In Jesus' name. Amen.

聖經中的父親 (5)

聖經中的父親 (5)
聖經閱讀：路加福音15:11-24 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年6月23日(四)

　我們要看的最後一個聖經父親是出自耶穌所說的一個故事，在故事中，這個父親有兩個兒子，他把家產分給了他們。
今天讀的經文告訴我們，其中的一個兒子帶著他的錢去到另外一個地方，這個兒子「在那裡揮霍無度，過放蕩的生活」（第13b節），並且花掉所有的一切，最後兒子終於明白自己很愚蠢，於是他決定回家，然後對他的父親說：「爸爸，我得罪了天，也得罪了你」（第18b節）。
第20節告訴我們，「他離家還遠，父親望見了他。」這個父親很疼愛兒子，我想他應該每天都盼望著兒子回來。當兒子回到家，他的父親擁抱他、親吻他，為他準備豐盛的宴席。
這個故事就是在談上帝跟我們之間的關係，有時候我們做了一些愚蠢的事並且離開上帝，但是上帝仍然愛我們，祂一直等待我們回到祂身邊。不論你做了什麼事，要記得上帝愛你，祂希望祢跟隨祂。 —JK

「因為我這個兒子是死而復活、失而復得的。」 路加福音15:24a

禱告：親愛的上帝，謝謝祢愛我、拯救我。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(周維音譯)

Bible Fathers (5)
Bible Reading: Luke 15:11-24
Thursday, June 23, 2016

　The last Bible father we will look at was part of a story that Jesus told. In the story, the father had two sons. The father divided up his wealth between the two sons.
Our Bible Reading tells us that one son took his money and went to another country. There the son “wasted his money living like a fool” (verse 13b) and spent everything that he had. Finally the son realized that he had been very foolish. He decided to go home and say to his father, “I have sinned against God and have done wrong to you” (verse 18b).
Verse 20b tells us, “While the son was still a long way off, his father saw him coming.” The father loved his son very much. I think that the father watched for the son every day. When the son got home, his father hugged him and kissed him and prepared a great meal for him.
This story is really talking about God and us. Sometimes we do foolish things and run away from God. But God still loves us. He is always waiting for us to come back to him. No matter what you have done, remember that God loves you and wants you to follow Him. —JK

“He was lost, but now he is found!” Luke 15:24b

PRAYER: Dear God, thank You for loving me and saving me. In Jesus' name. Amen.

聖經中的父親 (4)

聖經中的父親 (4)
聖經閱讀：馬可福音5:21-24, 35-43 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年6月22日(三)

　葉魯是一個愛上帝的人，今天讀的經文告訴我們，他的女兒生重病、快死了，於是葉魯就去找耶穌，求耶穌醫治他的女兒。
就在耶穌要去葉魯家的時候，有人來告訴葉魯，說他的女兒已經死了，但耶穌告訴葉魯：「不要怕，只要信！」（第36b節）耶穌到了葉魯家，進到葉魯女兒的房間，耶穌就對她說：「『小女孩，我吩咐你，起來！』女孩子立刻起來行走」（第41b-42a節）。
葉魯去找耶穌是因為他知道耶穌可以幫他，有時候當我們有困難時，我們不斷努力想要解決問題，直等到我們不知道該怎麼辦時才禱告尋求耶穌的幫助，但是我們應該先禱告才對！
如果你今天遇到困難──財務問題、病痛、離婚、所愛的人過世──一定要禱告，懇求上帝來幫助你。 —JK

（耶穌說：）「你們為甚麼大哭大嚷呢？孩子並沒有死，只是睡著了。」 馬可福音5:39b

禱告：親愛的天父上帝，當我遇到困難時我願永遠尋求祢。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(周維音譯)

Bible Fathers (4)
Bible Reading: Mark 5:21-24, 35-43
Wednesday, June 22, 2016

　Jairus was a man who loved God. Our Bible Reading tells us that Jairus' daughter was sick and dying. Jairus came to Jesus and begged Jesus to heal his daughter.
As Jesus was going to Jairus' house, some men came and told Jairus that his daughter had died. But Jesus said to Jairus, “Don't be afraid; just believe” (verse 36b). Jesus went to Jairus' house. He went to the room where Jairus' daughter was. Jesus said, “‘Little girl, I tell you to stand up!’ The girl stood up and began walking” (verses 41b-42a).
Jairus went to Jesus because he knew that Jesus could help him. Sometimes when we have a problem, we work and work to solve the problem. Then when we don't know what to do, we pray and ask for help. But we should pray first!
If you are facing problems today — financial problems, sickness, divorce, the death of a loved one — be sure to pray and ask God to help you. —JK

[Jesus said,] “Why are you people crying and making so much noise? This child is not dead. She is only sleeping.” Mark 5:39b

PRAYER: Dear Heavenly Father, I want to always ask You for help when I have a problem. In Jesus' name. Amen.

聖經中的父親 (3)

聖經中的父親 (3)
聖經閱讀：列王紀上2:1-4 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年6月21日(二)

　今天要談的聖經父親是大衛王。今天閱讀的經文告訴我們，大衛已經老了、快死了，所以就找兒子所羅門來說話，大衛跟所羅門說：「你要遵守上主─你上帝的命令，順從他一切的法律誡命，就是那記載在摩西法律書上的命令。」（第3a節）大衛不斷地告誡所羅門要善待他人。
大衛給所羅門的話是最好的忠告，也是任何父母可以給兒女的教導。父母親教導孩子刷牙、要有充足的睡眠是一件重要的事，但教導孩子愛上帝、順服上帝更是重要。
現今的父母花很多的錢確保孩子受到良好的教育，受良好的教育沒有什麼不對，但是教導祢的孩子順服上帝、愛上帝更加重要。
你有機會教導兒女嗎？一定要教他們、讓他們知道大衛教所羅門的這個重要功課。 —JK

「這樣，無論你到哪裡，你所做的每一件事都會成功。」 列王紀上2:3b

禱告：天父，求祢幫助我教導今天遇到的孩子，讓他們認識祢。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

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Bible Fathers (3)
Bible Reading: 1 Kings 2:1-4
Tuesday, June 21, 2016

Our Bible father today is King David. Our Bible Reading tells us that David was old and about to die. So he talked to his son, Solomon. David said to Solomon, “Now, carefully obey all the commands of the Lord your God. Carefully obey all his laws, commands, decisions and agreements” (verse 3a). David continued by telling Solomon to be kind to other people.
David gave Solomon the best advice any parent can give their children. It is important for a parent to teach their children to brush their teeth and get enough sleep. But it is far more important to teach children to love and obey God.
Parents today spend lots of money to make sure that their children receive the best education. There is nothing wrong with a good education. But it is even better to teach your children about obeying and loving God.
Do you have an opportunity to teach children? Be sure to teach them the important lesson that David taught Solomon. —JK

“If you do this, you will be successful in whatever you do and wherever you go.” 1 Kings 2:3b

PRAYER: Father, help me to teach the children I meet today about You. In Jesus' name. Amen.