種子

種子
聖經閱讀：馬可福音4:13-20 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年11月30日(三)

　我教了很多年數學課，現在我退休了，但上帝仍然繼續教導我認識祂和祂的話語。
今天讀的經文是一則耶穌談撒種的故事，故事中的種子是指上帝的教導。最近我在花園裡工作時思考了這些經節，如果種子一直放在包裝盒裡，就不能被栽種，只有拿出來種在好土裡，它們才會成長。藉著陽光和水，這些種子就會開花、結果、長成蔬菜。
當我決定跟隨耶穌，將祂看作是我的救主和生命之主時，上帝就將祂的教導像種子一樣撒在我的心裡面，讓我開始長成為基督徒並向人分享耶穌的福音。
我希望你會像耶穌故事裡所說的好土，希望妳能領受祂的教導而成為基督徒。 —SAH

「有些人好像撒在好土壤裡的種子；他們聽了信息，領受了，並結出果實。」 馬可福音4:20a

禱告：天父，求祢幫助我領受祢的話語並分享給其他人。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(李信儀譯)

Seeds
Bible Reading: Mark 4:13-20
Wednesday, November 30, 2016

　I spent many years teaching math to students. Now I am retired. But God continues to teach me lessons about Himself and His Word.
Our Bible Reading is a story that Jesus told about planting seeds. The seeds in this story are God's teaching. As I was working in my garden recently, I thought about these verses. If seeds stay in the package, they can't be planted. When they are taken out of the package and planted in good soil, they begin to grow. With sunlight and water, these seeds will produce fruit, flowers or vegetables.
When I decided to follow Jesus as my Lord and Savior, God planted the seeds of His teaching in my heart. Then I started to grow as a Christian and to share the Good News about Jesus with others.
I hope you will be like the good ground in Jesus’ story. I hope that you will receive His teaching and grow as a Christian. —SAH

“And others are like the seed planted on the good ground. They hear the teaching and accept it. Then they grow and produce a good crop.” Mark 4:20a

PRAYER: Father, help me to receive Your Word and to share it with other people. In Jesus' name. Amen.

詩篇119 (15)

詩篇119 (15)
聖經閱讀：詩篇119:113-120 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年11月29日(二)

　在詩篇119的第114a節，作者對上帝說：「你是我的保護者，我的盾牌。」當我在生活中被問題包圍時，我也希望上帝是我的保護者、我的盾牌。
我找到了一個可以讓我感覺像是上帝在保護我、作我盾牌的方法。我在客廳的角落設置了一個可以讓我查經和禱告的地方，我會坐在那裡讀經，讀一些基督徒寫的書，或是花時間禱告、讚美上帝。
待在這個特別角落的時間幫助我作好一天的預備，讓我得到平安而可以走到外面的世界去面對衝突和問題。我每天都期待這段時間來安靜自己並更新心靈。
也許你也可以有一個特別的、跟上帝獨處的地方，就求祂保護你、遮蓋你，並用祂的話語充滿你。 —BH

「求你照你的話支持我，使我存活；求你不要使我的希望成為泡影。」 詩篇119:116

禱告：主，謝謝祢天天與我同在，祢總是安慰我、用祢的話語來充滿我。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(尤榮輝譯)

Psalm 119 (15)
Bible Reading: Psalm 119:113-120
Tuesday, November 29, 2016

　In verse 114a of Psalm 119, the writer says to God, “Hide me and protect me.” When I am surrounded by problems in my life, I want God to hide and protect me, too.
I have found a way so that I can feel like God is hiding me and protecting me. I have a corner of my living room set up just for my Bible study and prayer time. When I sit there, I read my Bible or books written by Christian authors. Or I spend time praying and praising God.
This time in my special corner helps me prepare for my day. It gives me peace so I can go out in the world and face conflicts and problems. I look forward to this time every day when I can be quiet and renew my spirit.
Maybe you can have a special place where you can be alone with God. Ask Him to hide you and protect you and fill you with His Word. —BH

“Support me, Lord, as you promised, and I will live. I trust in you, so don't disappoint me.” Psalm 119:116

PRAYER: Thank You, Lord, for being with me each day. You always comfort me and fill me with Your Word. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

訓練

訓練
聖經閱讀：哥林多前書9:23-27 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年11月28日(一)

　我會欣賞四年一次的奧運比賽轉播，這些參賽的運動員所經歷過的訓練總是讓我感到驚奇，男選手和女選手都很努力來達到最好的體態，他們每個人都想要得到金牌。
在今天閱讀的經文中，保羅談到賽跑跟獎賞，保羅說，運動員接受訓練來得獎，然而這個獎是「會朽壞的華冠；但是我們所求的卻是那不朽的冠冕」
（第25b節）。什麼獎賞會是永遠不朽的呢？這個獎賞比金牌還有價值，就是與上帝共享永生！
就像運動員為了參加奧運接受訓練一樣，基督徒也要操練自己有節制的能力而更像耶穌，這樣的操練要每天進行而且不可以放棄，一定要一直專注在那天上的獎賞上。
你願意接受與上帝共享永生的獎賞嗎？今天就學像耶穌！—CS

「你們一定知道，在運動場上賽跑的人很多，但是只有一個得獎。所以，你們要抱奪標的心來跑。」 哥林多前書9:24

禱告：天父，我禱告求祢今天與我同在並幫助我學像耶穌。奉主的名，阿們！

(李信儀譯)

Training
Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 9:23-27
Monday, November 28, 2016

　Every four years I watch the Olympics on TV. I am always amazed by all the training the athletes go through so that they can compete in the games. These men and women work very hard to get their bodies in the best shape possible. They each try to win a gold medal.
In our Bible Reading today, Paul talks about running a race and getting the prize. Paul says that athletes train and win a prize. This prize is “one that doesn't last. But our prize is one that will last forever” (verse 25b). What is this prize that will last forever? The prize is much better than a gold medal. It is eternal life with God!
Just as an athlete trains for the Olympics, Christians need to train themselves to have self-control and to be like Jesus. This training must happen every day. And they must not give up. They must keep focused on the prize of heaven.
Do you want to receive the prize of eternal life with God? Be like Jesus today! —CS

“You know that in a race all the runners run, but only one runner gets the prize. So run like that. Run to win!” 1 Corinthians 9:24

PRAYER: Father, I pray that You will be with me today and help me be like Jesus. In His name. Amen.

詩篇119 (14)

詩篇119 (14)
聖經閱讀：詩篇119:105-112 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年11月27日(日)

　今天經文閱讀的108a節說：「上主啊，接納我感謝的禱告」，詩篇119這部份的經文列出了許多要讚美上帝的理由。
我的先生幾年前去世了，那時要獨自養育兒子對我來說真是困難，我在精神上感到十分煎熬，身體還有一些病痛，我每天都禱告求上帝幫助我解決困難，後來有一天在禱告時我停了下來，我突然明白，禱告時也要讚美上帝。
我一直都忙著思考自己的問題而忘記了很多我可以讚美上帝的事──我的兒子們、那些鼓勵我的基督徒朋友、為我禱告的人，以及那最重要的、天天看顧我的上帝！
當我開始花時間讚美上帝後，我感覺問題和痛苦不像以前那麼嚴重了，讚美上帝讓我受激勵，使我更堅強！ 今天就花時間讚美上帝吧！ —BH

「我要感謝上主的公義；我要頌揚至高者的尊名。」 詩篇7:17

禱告：親愛的主，祢永遠配得我的感謝與讚美。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(尤榮輝譯)

Psalm 119 (14)
Bible Reading: Psalm 119:105-112
Sunday, November 27, 2016

　Verse 108a of our Bible Reading says, “Lord, accept the praise I want to give you.” This section of Psalm 119 lists many reasons for praising God.
Several years ago my husband died. It was a hard struggle for me to raise my sons. I suffered emotionally, and I also had many physical problems. Every day I would pray and ask God to help me with my problems. Then one day as I was praying, I stopped. I realized that I needed to praise God, too.
I had been so busy thinking about my problems that I had forgotten about the many things I could praise God for — my sons, Christians who encouraged me, people who prayed for me and most of all, God who took care of me every day!
As I started to spend more time praising God, I realized that my problems and pain were not as bad as before. Praising God encouraged and strengthened me! Take time to praise God today! —BH

“I praise the Lord because he is good. I praise the name of the Lord Most High.” Psalm 7:17

PRAYER: Dear Lord, You are always worthy of my praise and thanks. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

福音

福音
聖經閱讀：羅馬書1:1-4現代中譯本|合和本
2016年11月26日(六)

　在今天讀的經文中，保羅說他的工作就是去傳講福音，「內容有關他的兒子─我們的主耶穌基督」（第3節）。
身為基督徒，我們的工作也是去傳講福音，但是我們要去哪裡傳講耶穌的福音呢？看一下福音的英文字NEWS，「N」可以代表北方North，「E」可以代表東方East，「W」可以代表西方West，而「S」可以代表南方South。我們應該去任何地方──不分東西南北──去向人分享耶穌，以及祂的奇妙救恩計劃。
也許你可以去找住在附近的鄰居，也許你可以去另外一個鄉鎮，或者你可以到另外一個國家宣教，無論去哪裡，你都可以分享耶穌的福音。
當耶穌準備好要離開人間、回到天上時，祂吩附門徒說：「所以，你們要去，使萬國萬民都作我的門徒」（馬太福音28:19a）。這一個命令也適用於你，今天你要去哪裡分享耶穌的福音呢？—ST*

「這福音是上帝在很久以前藉著他的先知在聖經上所應許的。」 羅馬書1:2

禱告：親愛的上帝，今天我願向人傳講耶穌的福音。奉主的名，阿們！

尤榮輝

Good News
Bible Reading: Romans 1:1-4
Saturday, November 26, 2016

　In our Bible verses today, Paul said that his work was to tell the Good News. “The Good News is about God's Son, Jesus Christ our Lord” (verse 3).
As Christians, our job is to tell the Good News, too. But where should we go to tell the Good News about Jesus? Look at the word “NEWS.” The “N” could stand for North, the “E” for East, the “W” for West and the “S” for South. We should go everywhere — in all directions — to tell other people about Jesus and His wonderful plan of salvation. Maybe you can go to neighbors who live close to you. Maybe you can go to another town. Or maybe you can go on a mission trip to another country. Wherever you go, you can share about Jesus.
When Jesus was ready to leave the earth and return to heaven, He told His disciples, “So go and make followers of all people in the world” (Matthew 28:19a) That command is for you, too. Where will you share about Jesus today? —ST*

“God promised long ago through his prophets in the Holy Scriptures to give this Good News to his people.” Romans 1:2

PRAYER: Dear God, I want to tell people the Good News about Jesus today. In His name. Amen.

專注於耶穌

專注於耶穌
聖經閱讀：希伯來書12:1-3 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年11月25日(五)

　昨天晚上我想到最近先生買了一些冰淇淋，我打開冷凍庫卻沒有看到冰淇淋，我感到很奇怪，然後繼續找，最後我找到了冰淇淋──在冰藏庫裡！所以我拿到的是一球很軟的冰淇淋！
有時候我們會在日常生活中分了心，然後可能會忘記做某件事，或是把東西放在不對的地方，但是如果我們在屬靈生活中分了心，卻是一件很糟糕的事。今天的經文閱讀將生命比喻作一場賽跑，如果參賽的人分心或是離開了跑道，他就輸掉了比賽，同理，如果我們在跟隨耶穌時分了心，就會在靈性上軟弱，這時就會很容易屈服於魔鬼的試探。
你今天專注在家庭和工作是一件重要的事，但是專注於耶穌對你更為重要。不要讓世界的誘惑來阻止你跟隨祂。 —JK

「我們要注視耶穌，因為他是我們信心的創始者和完成者。」 希伯來書12:2a

禱告：天父，求祢今天幫助我一生專注於耶穌。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(尤榮輝譯)

Focus on Jesus
Bible Reading: Hebrews 12:1-3
Friday, November 25, 2016

　Last night I remembered that my husband had recently bought some ice cream. I looked in the freezer, but I could not find the ice cream. I was puzzled, but I kept on looking. Finally I found the ice cream – in the refrigerator! So I had a bowl of very soft ice cream!
Sometimes we are distracted in our everyday life. Then we may forget to do things or we may put things in the wrong place. But it is really bad when we become distracted in our spiritual life. Our Bible verses compare life to a race. If a runner becomes distracted and wanders off the course, he will not win the race. In the same way, if we become distracted from following Jesus, we become spiritually weak. Then it is easier to give in to the devil's temptations.
It is important for you to focus on your family and your job today. But it is even more important for you to keep focused on Jesus. Don't let the distractions of the world stop you from following Him. —JK

“We must never stop looking to Jesus. He is the leader of our faith, and he is the one who makes our faith complete.” Hebrews 12:2a

PRAYER: Father, help me to keep my life focused on Jesus today. In His name. Amen.

為什麼要感謝上帝？

為什麼要感謝上帝？
聖經閱讀：出埃及記15:1-18 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年11月24日(四)

　今天的讀的經文是摩西和以色列民對上帝唱的一首歌，第2節說：「上主是我堅強的保護者；他拯救了我。他是我的上帝，我要頌讚他。」唱這首歌是摩西和以色列民感謝上帝賜下很多祝福的方式之一。
我們有很多原因要感謝上帝，讓我們來看一些在聖經裡可以讀到的原因。約伯記36:26跟我們說：「上帝多麼偉大」；彼得後書3:9說：「他寬容你們」；羅馬書5:8提醒我們：「但是上帝對我們顯示了無比的愛：當我們還是罪人的時候，基督已經為我們死了！」哇！上帝是偉大的，祂是寛容人的，而且祂愛我們。
我們感謝上帝最大的原因之一是祂赦免了我們。約翰一書1:9說：「如果我們向上帝認罪，他是信實公義的，他要赦免我們的罪，洗淨我們所犯的各種過錯。」
今天就花時慶祝並感謝上帝，然後去告訴其他人上帝為你做了什麼事。 —GT

「在任何環境中都要感謝。這是上帝為你們這些屬於基督耶穌的人所定的旨意。」 帖撒羅尼迦前書5:18

禱告：親愛的天父，我要獻上所有的感謝和讚美。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(尤榮輝譯)

Why Thank God?
Bible Reading: Exodus 15:1-18
Thursday, November 24, 2016

　Today's Bible Reading is a song that Moses and the Israelites sang to God. Verse 2 says, “The Lord is my strength. He saves me, and I sing songs of praise to him.” This song was a way for Moses and the people to thank God for His many blessings.
There are many reasons why we should thank God. Let's look at a few reasons that we can read in the Bible. Job 36:26 tells us, “Yes, God is great.” 2 Peter 3:9 says that “God is patient” with us. Romans 5:8 reminds us that “Christ died for us while we were still sinners, and by this God showed how much he loves us.” Wow! God is great, He is patient and He loves us.
One of the greatest reasons why we should thank God is because He forgives us. 1 John 1:9 says, “But if we confess our sins, God will forgive us. We can trust God to do this. He always does what is right. He will make us clean from all the wrong things we have done.”
Take time to celebrate and thank God today. Then tell other people what God has done for you. —GT

“Whatever happens, always be thankful. This is how God wants you to live in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:18

PRAYER: Heavenly Father, I give You all my thanks and my praise. In Jesus' name. Amen.

禱告火雞

禱告火雞
聖經閱讀：詩篇136:1-9 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年11月23日(三)

　在美國的感恩節這一天，很多家庭會在晚餐時準備火雞餐，所以快到感恩節的時候，有一些人會製作一些火雞造型的手工藝品。
也許你可以製作一隻「禱告火雞」來幫助你和家人記得感謝上帝為你們所成就的一切。請將你的手平放在一張紙上，用筆沿著手指外緣劃一圈，然後將拇指的輪廓畫成火雞的臉，並將其它四支手指塗上像火雞羽毛的顏色，然後在每一支手指寫上你要感謝的事。也許你可以寫上「救恩」、「家庭」、「朋友」、「食物」或其他要感謝上帝的事，最後將火雞吊在你可以天天看見的地方。
今天引自詩篇的經文列出許多我們要感恩的理由，每一個經節都提醒我們，上帝愛我們、祂是信實的。上帝已經為我們成就了這麼多奇妙的事，今天就對祂獻上感謝吧！ —GT

「要感謝上主，因他至善；他的慈愛永遠長存。」 詩篇136:1

禱告：天父，感謝祢賜給我一切的恩典。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(尤榮輝譯)

Prayer Turkey
Bible Reading: Psalm 136:1-9
Wednesday, November 23, 2016

On Thanksgiving Day in America, many families prepare a turkey for their dinner. So around Thanksgiving time, some people make craft projects that look like turkeys.
Maybe you can make a “prayer turkey” to help you and your family remember to thank God for all He has done for you. Place your hand on a piece of paper and draw around it. Draw a turkey face on your thumb outline and color the four fingers to look like turkey feathers. Then write above each finger things that you are thankful for. Maybe you can write salvation, family, friends, food or other things that you want to thank God for. Then hang your turkey some place where you will see it every day.
Our Bible verses from Psalms today list many reasons that we can be thankful. Each verse reminds us that God loves us and is faithful. God has done so many wonderful things for us. Give thanks to Him today! —GT

“Praise the Lord because he is good. His faithful love will last forever.” Psalm 136:1

Psalm 136:1

感恩節食譜

感恩節食譜
聖經閱讀：提摩太後書3:16-17 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年11月22日(二)

在我家的廚房裡有一個木製、放食譜的盒子，我把所有的食譜放在這個盒子裡。我的食譜分成好幾類，有蛋糕類、餅乾類、燉鍋類、湯類等。
但是在盒子後面我放了一些特別的食譜，這些食譜是我母親很多年前寫的。那時我先生和我正準備要去我父母親那裡慶祝感恩節，但我先生卻臨時要上班，我感到好失望！於是我母親把我最喜愛的感恩節大餐食譜寫好寄給我，讓我可以自己準備晚餐。我珍惜這些食譜，因為這是我母親花時間為我寫的。
上帝也花時間為我們準備了祂的話語，也就是聖經。今天讀的經節提醒我們，聖經出自上帝，它可以有效幫助我們成為堅強、成熟的基督徒。 聖經是上帝賜給你的禮物，你要珍惜它、把它放在不遠的地方！ —JK

「要使事奉上帝的人得到充分的準備，能做各種善事。」 提摩太後書3:17

禱告：上帝，謝謝祢賜給我聖經，求祢幫助我天天倚靠祢。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(尤榮輝譯)

Thanksgiving Recipes
Bible Reading: 2 Timothy 3:16-17
Tuesday, November 22, 2016

　In my kitchen, I have a wooden recipe box. I keep all my cooking recipes in this box. My recipes are divided into different categories — cakes, cookies, casseroles, soups, etc.
But way in the back of the box, I have some special recipes. These recipes were written by my mother many years ago. My husband and I were planning to go to my parents’ house for Thanksgiving, but my husband had to work. I was so disappointed! But my mother wrote out all my favorite Thanksgiving recipes and sent them to me so I could prepare our own dinner. I treasure these recipes because my mother took time to write them down for me.
God has taken the time to prepare His Word, the Bible, for us. Our Bible verses for today remind us that the Bible is from God and is useful to help us become strong and growing Christians.
The Bible is God's gift to you. Treasure it and keep it close to you! —JK

“Using the Scriptures, those who serve God will be prepared and will have everything they need to do every good work.” 2 Timothy 3:17

PRAYER: God, thank You for giving me the Bible. Help me to depend on it every day. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

心存感謝

心存感謝
聖經閱讀：腓立比書4:4-9現代中譯本|合和本
2016年11月21日(一)

再過幾天美國人就要慶祝感恩節了。心存感謝是保羅教導的一部份，今天經文閱讀的第6節說：「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。」
許多美國人慶祝感恩節就只想到放假一天，以及要享用的美食，但是感恩節不只是這樣，這一天是要感謝上帝賜給我們一切祝福的日子──家人、家、工作、食物，以及最重要的，耶穌！
也許感恩節這天你要去工作，也許你沒有家人一起共進晚餐，也許你沒有很多東西可以吃，但這些都不是最重要的，最重要的是要感謝上帝用各種方式祝福你。
你要讚美上帝為你所成就的一切！ —BR

「在他裡面扎根，生長，建立信心；你們就是這樣受教的。你們也要充滿著感謝的心。」 歌羅西書2:7

禱告：天父，求祢幫助我永遠記得祢為我成就的事。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(尤榮輝譯)

Be Thankful
Bible Reading: Philippians 4:4-9
Monday, November 21, 2016

　Later this week, people in America will celebrate Thanksgiving Day. Giving thanks is something that Paul taught. Verse 6 of our Bible Reading says, “Don't worry about anything, but pray and ask God for everything you need, always giving thanks for what you have.”
Many Americans who celebrate Thanksgiving Day only think about a day of vacation and all the food they will eat. But Thanksgiving Day is more than that. It is a day to thank God for all our blessings — families, homes, jobs, food and most important, Jesus!
Maybe you have to work on Thanksgiving Day. Maybe you don't have family members you can eat with. Maybe you don't have a lot of food to eat. Those things are not the most important. What is most important is to thank God for the many ways He has blessed you.
Praise God for all He has done for you! —ECW

“You must depend on Christ only, drawing life and strength from him. Just as you were taught the truth, continue to grow stronger in your understanding of it. And never stop giving thanks to God.” Colossians 2:7

PRAYER: Help me, Father, to always remember what You have done for me. In Jesus’ name. Amen.