詩篇119 (1)

詩篇119 (1)
聖經閱讀：詩篇119:1-8 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年9月1日(四)

　接下來的幾個月，我會分享一些讀詩篇第119篇的心得。
詩篇119強調上帝和祂的話語，也就是聖經，的重要性。今天經文閱讀的第2節跟我們談到遵守上帝律令的人「一心順服他」，接下來的六個經節告訴我們這些人如何尋求上帝。這些人走上帝的道路（第3節）、切實遵行（第4節），這些人也希望對上帝更忠心（第5節），並且頌讚祂（第7節）。
作者在這詩篇的結尾這樣寫：「求你來尋找你的僕人，因為我沒有忘記你的法律。」我們要永遠渴望親近上帝，有時我們會感到不知所措而懷疑上帝是不是真的與我們同在，但是今天的經文向我們保證，如果我們尋求祂，祂就會與我們同在。
你願意服事上帝嗎？你是否希望上帝親近你呢？那麼就研讀祂的話語並忠心於祂。 —BH

「…你們要尋求上主─你們的上帝；如果你們專心一意尋求他，就會找到他。」 申命記4:29b

禱告：親愛的主，我願永遠遵行祢的話語、忠心於祢。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

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Psalm 119 (1)
Bible Reading: Psalm 119:1-8
Thursday, September 1, 2016

　Over the next few months, I will be sharing some thoughts from Psalms, chapter 119.
Psalm 119 emphasizes the importance of God and His Word, the Bible. Verse 2 of our Bible Reading today tells us that people who follow God's rules “seek him with all their heart.” The next six verses tell us how these people seek God. These people follow God’s ways (verse 3) and obey them (verse 4). These people also want to be more faithful to God (verse 5) and to praise Him (verse 7).
The writer of this psalm ends this section by saying, “I will obey your laws, so please don't leave me!” We should always want God to be close to us. Sometimes we can feel overwhelmed and wonder if God is really with us. But our Bible verses assure us that if we seek God, He will be with us.
Do you want to serve God? Do you want God to be close to you? Then study His Word and be faithful to Him. —BH

“...you will look for the Lord your God...if you look for him with all your heart and soul, you will find him.” Deuteronomy 4:29b

PRAYER: Dear Lord, I want to always obey Your Word and be faithful to You. In Jesus' name. Amen.