《今日靈修默想》:「主所應許的尚未成就,有人以為祂是躭延,其實不是躭延,乃是寬容你們,不願有一人沉淪,乃願人人都悔改。」(彼後3:9)

默想一:神不願一人沉淪是說明什麼?表明神對我們世人是何等的憐憫、寬容、恩慈、忍耐和愛,祂願每一個人都能悔改。另一方面,祂給基督徒機會,要他們趁主還未再來之前,盡本分地領人悔改歸向主,才不至於在那一日空手見主。

默想二:基督徒可等到退休或有空才來事奉主嗎?不是等的問題,乃是明天不在你的手裡。此時此刻能服事主是榮耀的特權,神要我們重視『每日』的價值與『現在』的機會。傳福音是主留下來的大使命,是每一位基督徒不可推託的責任,也是每一位基督徒蒙召的目的。祂願意萬人得救,明白真道(提前2:4)。

禱告:感謝天父上帝,因袮是昨日、今日、一直到永遠是神。求袮教導我如何數算自己的日子,好叫我得著智慧的心。求袮賜我愛靈魂的心和體會袮的心意—關心袮關心的,愛袮所愛的,做你所做的,傳袮所傳的。奉主耶穌的名禱告,阿們!

《Today’s spiritual meditation》:  “He Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.” (2Pe 3:9)

Meditation one: What does God mean that He does not want anyone to perish? It shows how compassion, patience, kindness, perseverance, and love God has for us. His intention for sinners is that everyone can come to repentance. On the other hand, before the Lord’s second come, He gives Christians the opportunity to fulfill their part to lead people to repent and return to the Lord so on that day will not face the Lord empty-handed.

Meditation two: Can Christians wait until their retirement or at their leisure to serve the Lord? It is not a matter of waiting, instead that tomorrow is not in your hands. At this very moment, it is a glorious privilege to be able to serve the Lord. God wants us to cherish the value of “each day” and the opportunity of “now”. Evangelism is the great commission given by the Lord. It is a responsibility for every Christian without excuse. It is also the purpose for who are called to be Christians. He wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. (1Ti 2:4)

Prayer: Thank God heavenly Father because You are the God the same yesterday, today, until forever and ever. Please teach me to number my days that I may gain a heart of wisdom. Please give me a spirit to cherishing the souls and yearn for Your heart, care about what You care about, love what You love, do what You do, and pass on what You pass on. I pray in the name of the Lord Jesus, Amen! 

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