週五《耶穌受難靈修默想》: 「他們就在那裡釘祂在十字架上,還有兩個人和祂一同釘著,一邊一個,耶穌在中間。」(約19:18)
默想一:耶穌基督,祂自始至終是萬王之王。但祂為何頭戴荊棘作的冠冕,還要背負沉重的十字架? 祂本無罪,卻為我們的過犯受害,為我們的罪孽壓傷。因祂受的刑罰我們得平安,因祂受的鞭傷我們得醫治。
默想二:主耶穌的肋旁為何有血與水流出? 若祂不流血,我們的罪不能得赦免;因唯有無罪的耶穌的寶血能潔淨我們的罪。緬懷主恩,我們當俯伏於十字架前:十字架是我們生命之始,也是我們生命所歸;十字架是我們生命記號,也是我們生命祭壇。
禱告:天父上帝,感謝袮藉著耶穌基督在十字架上所成就的救贖。被釘在十字架的該是我,但基督在我還作罪人時,就已經為我死。主,我願意用我的一生,報答袮在十字架的愛。奉耶穌基督的名禱告,阿們!
代禱:為教會肢體的相顧禱告。 在受Social Distancing社交隔離時,求聖靈的引導,讓我們在基督裡更彼此相通、彼此相愛、彼此扶持、彼此建造。靈裡合一,愛裡同工。特別眷顧年老及身體欠安。也特別記念開餐館、外賣店、雜貨店的生意及安全,求神保守。
Friday《Today’s spiritual meditation》: “There they crucified him, and with him two others – one on each side and Jesus in the middle.” (Joh 19:18)
Meditation one: Jesus Christ, He is the King of kings from the beginning to end. But why did he wear the crown of thorns, and carried a heavy cross? He was guiltless, but He was pierced for our transgressions; He was crushed for our iniquities; upon Him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with His wounds we are healed.
Meditation two: Why was there blood and water flowing from the Lord Jesus’ side? Without His blood, how can our sins be forgiven? Only through His sinless precious blood our sins can be cleansed. To remember and be thankful to the Lord’s grace, we shall kneel down before the cross: The cross is the beginning of life, and also the destination of life; the cross is the sign of life, and also the altar of life.
Prayer: God heavenly Father, thank You for Your salvation accomplished through Jesus Christ on the cross. It is I who should be nailed on the cross, but Christ died for me when I was still a sinner. Lord, I am willing to use my entire life to return for Your love on the cross. I pray in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen!
Intercession: Pray for the caring among the Church members. When being separated by Social Distancing, we ask the guidance of the Holy Spirit to let us fellowship with one another, love each other, support one another and build each other up in Christ. Be unified in spirit and work together in love. Provide special cares for seniors and those who are experiencing malaise. Especially remember the business and safety of restaurants, carry-out places, and grocery stores, pray God to protect them.