讀經:使徒行傳第十三章。
默想:「赦罪的道是由這人(耶穌)傳給你們的。你們⋯在一切不得稱義的事上信靠這人,就都得稱義了。」(徒13:38-39)
默想一:基督的福音為什麼是好消息?因為你不需要先修身或作善事,或先讀完聖經,乃是藉著相信。福音本是神的大能,要救一切相信的。福音就是好消息,告訴我們如何得到上帝的拯救、赦免並與耶穌基督建立關係,成為神的兒女,過一個有永恆價值的喜樂人生。
默想二:今天一般人對福音的反應有兩種:不是拒絕,就是接受;有人毀謗,有人相信;有的斷定自己不配得永生,有的願意接受永生。請問,在生與死之間,你要選擇哪一邊?選擇信靠救主耶穌基督,就必得著赦罪與稱義。選擇不信的就必滅亡。
禱告:親愛的主,感謝祢所開的救恩之門。除袮以外,別無拯救,因為在天下人間,沒有賜下別的名,我們可以靠著得救(徒4:12)。求祢使用我,讓我善用今生的機會與人分享祢的福音。奉耶穌基督的名禱告,阿們!
Bible Reading: Acts 13.
Insight: “Therefore, my friends, I want you to know that through Jesus the forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you. Through him everyone who believes is set free from every sin . . .” (Act 13:38-39)
Insight one: Why the Gospel of Christ is good news? It does not have the pre-requirement for you to cultivate yourself or do nice things, or finish the reading of the Bible, but just by believing. The gospel is the power of God, to save all who believe. The Gospel itself is the good news, which tells us how to accept God’s salvation, forgiveness, and how to build personal relationships with Jesus Christ, to be children of God, and thus to live a joyful life of eternal value.
Insight two: Today, there are two types of reactions from general public toward the gospel: either to reject or to accept; some people slander, others believe; some determine that they are not worthy of eternal life, and some are willing to accept eternal life. Let’s ask this, between life and death, which side do you choose? Choosing to trust the Savior Jesus Christ will result in forgiveness and justified by faith. Those who choose not to believe will perish.
Prayer: Dear Lord, thank You for opening the door of salvation. Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved (Act 4:12). Please use me and let me take every opportunity in my life to share Your gospel with others. I pray in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen!