讀經:使徒行傳第三章

默想:彼得說:「金銀我都沒有,只把我所有的給你:我奉拿撒勒人耶穌基督的名,叫你起來行走!」(徒3:6)

默想一:只有基督徒才會作好人好事嗎?許多人或其他宗教也會作人道關懷,但不一樣的是基督徒的關懷來自基督生命的體現,不是勸善的結果,乃是基督生命自然的流露。物質上的救助是要的,但給人的幫助有限,只有基督的福音能給人生命的意義、價值、方向,使人找到內在的喜樂與滿足。

默想二:今天的教會等到有錢了才能傳福音嗎?別忘了,福音本是神的大能,要救一切相信的人。可惜今天有不少教會金銀有了,有現代化的教堂,組織完善,節目精彩,可惜耶穌不在教會裡。有一位神的僕人說得對:「得著耶穌就擁有一切,失去耶穌將一無所有。」教會只管傳揚基督,神會負責其他的事。

禱告:慈愛的天父,感謝袮拯救的大愛。求祢開啟我屬靈的眼睛,讓我能看見周圍有需要的人。我知道自己在別人的困難上不能作什麼,但我相信只要我肯,袮會使用我成為他們的祝福。奉耶穌的聖名禱告,阿們!

Bible Reading: Acts 3.

Insight:  “Then Peter said, “Silver or gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk.”” (Acts 3:6)

Insight one: Will only Christians treat people nicely and do good things? Many people or other religions also care about humanity, but the difference is that Christians’ care comes from the exemplification of Christ’s life, not the result of good teaching, but the natural expression of Christ’s life. Material relief is necessary, but the support provides to people is limited. Only the gospel of Christ can give people the meaning, value, and direction of life, so that people can find inner joy and satisfaction.

Insight two: Can today’s church not preach the gospel until have the budget? Don’t forget that gospel is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes. Unfortunately, today there are many churches have gold and silver, modernized church buildings with well-organized and wonderful programs, yet sadly, Jesus is not in these churches. One servant of God who is correct on this: “have Jesus, have everything; lose Jesus, lose everything.” Churches simply focus on proclaiming Christ, and God will take care of the rest.

Prayer: Loving Heavenly Father, thank You for Your great love. Please open my spiritual eyes so that I can see those in need around me. I know I can do very little over the difficulties of others, but I believe that as long as I am willing, You will use me as their blessings. I pray in the holy name of Jesus, Amen!

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