讀經:使徒行傳第十八章

默想:「不要怕,只管講,不要閉口。有我與你同在。」(徒18:9-10) 

默想一:傳福音對你最大的難處是什麼?是不會「傳」?還是不明白「福音」?我們若明白福音,就會願意傳。福音就是好消息,而好消息必須傳給人。與人分享是基督徒的本分,不要擔心結果,結果在神。福音本是神的大能,要救一切相信的人。

默想二:你因信主正受到逼迫嗎?不要怕!主說:「我必與你同在」。你在服事上正遇到攔阻,以致灰心、喪膽、失望嗎?不要怕!因為那「與我們同在的,比與他們同在的更多」(王下6:16)

禱告:主耶穌,謝謝祢同在的保證。在祢再來之前,魔鬼知道時日不多,就用盡各種詭計、伎倆、手段來破壞家庭,打擊教會,逼迫基督徒。但祢已經應許「我就常與你們同在,直到世界的末了。」(太28:20)主!求祢賜我剛強壯膽的心,深信袮必與我同行、同心、同工。奉耶穌基督的名禱告。阿們!

Bible Reading: Acts 18

Insight:  “Do not be afraid; keep on speaking, do not be silent. For I am with you.” (Act 18:9-10)

Insight one: What is the greatest challenge for you to evangelize? Is it not knowing how to “preach” or does not understand the content of the “gospel”? If we understand the gospel, we will be willing to preach. The gospel is good news, and good news must be passed on to people. It is Christian’s obligation to share it with others. Don’t worry about the outcome, the outcome is in God. The gospel is the power of God, to save all those who believe. 

Insight two: Have you been persecuted because of your faith in the Lord? Do not be afraid! The Lord said, “I am with you”. Do you encounter obstacle while serving Him; therefore you are frustrated, discouraged, and disappointed? Do not be afraid! It is because “those who are with us are more than those who are with them” (2Ki 6:16).

Prayer: Lord Jesus, thank You for Your assurance. Before You come again, the devil knows that there is not much time left, therefore has exhausted all kinds of deceptions, tricks, and means to destroy families, to strike the churches, and to persecute Christians. But you have promised, “And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age” (Mat 28:20). Lord! Please give me a strong and courageous heart, and trust that You will walk with me, of the same mind, as fellow workers. I pray in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen!

English