《今日靈修默想》:「所以弟兄們,應當更加殷勤,使你們所蒙的恩召和揀選堅定不移。你們若行這幾樣,就永不失腳。」(彼後1:10)

默想一:既然神的恩召和揀選臨到了,而且永不改變,那我們因此安於作信徒了嗎?不行的,信徒有責任藉著靈命長進和好行為證明呼召與揀選的真實。基督徒必須積極地活出與「所蒙的恩召和揀選」相稱的生活,使自己能確認自己已經蒙神「恩召和揀選」了。

默想二:你受洗多久了?你的生命比以前更長進嗎?你的生活比以前更豐盛嗎?你的人際關係比以前更和諧嗎?你的服事比以前更有果效嗎?只有靈命不斷地成長,才能永不失腳。保羅提醒我們:『你們既然接受了主基督耶穌,就當遵祂而行,在祂裡面生根建造,信心堅固,正如你們所領的教訓,感謝的心也更增長了。』(西2:6-7) 

禱告:感謝神,因袮用自己的榮耀和美德呼召我們。求祢的聖靈光照我,使看到自己在靈性上和各樣的德行上有「更加殷勤」的責任。求袮扶持我,我會堅定不移地信靠祢,追求上進,直到行完祢命定的旅程。奉主耶穌的聖名禱告,阿們!

《Today’s spiritual meditation》:  “Therefore, my brothers and sisters, make every effort to confirm your calling and election. For if you do these things, you will never stumble.” (2Pe 1:10)

Meditation one: Since God’s calling and election have come, which will never change, then am I simply settled as a believer? No, believers have the responsibility to testify the truth of calling and election through spiritual growth and good deeds. A Christian must actively live a life commensurate with the “calling and election” so that one can confirm that he/she has been “called and elected” by God.

Meditation two: How long have you been baptized? Has your spiritual life grown up more than before? Has your life become more abundant than before? Has your interpersonal relationship been more harmonious than before? Has your ministry be more effective than before? You will never stumble only through growing your spiritual life continuously. Apostle Paul reminded us: “So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness” (Col 2:6-7).

Prayer: Thank God for calling us through Your glory and excellences. May Your Holy Spirit shine on me so I can realize that I am obligated to “make every effort” in spirit and all virtues. Help me and hold me up, I will trust in You firmly and press upwardly, until I have finished my journey established by You. I pray in Your holy name, Amen!

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