Saturday, 30 March 2013

Verse from Matthew

快去告诉他的门徒:‘他已经从死人中复活了。他会比你们先到加利利去,你们在那里必看见他。’现在我已经告诉你们了。”
(马太福音 28:7)

Then go quickly and tell his disciples: ‘He has risen from the dead and is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see him.’ Now I have told you.” (Matthew 28:7)

Dear Lord, thank You for sacrificing Your life for our sins so that we might live. We’re thankful that because You died and rose again, we can have assurance that one day we’ll be with You in a place of no more death.

We owed a debt we couldn’t pay; Jesus paid a debt He didn’t owe.

Friday, 29 March 2013

Verse from John

耶稣尝了那酸酒,说:“成了!”就低下头,断了气。
(约翰福音 19:30)

When he had received the drink, Jesus said, “It is finished.” With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit. (John 19:30)

“It is finished!” was the Lord’s shout of victory because now, through Him, we can escape the power of sin; we can live and be free.
Jesus died that we might live.

Thursday, 28 March 2013

Verse from John

犹大吃了饼,立刻就出去;那时是黑夜了。 (约翰福音 13:30)

As soon as Judas had taken the bread, he went out. And it was night. (John 13:30)

Jesus endured darkness and death to give us light and life. Praise Him for what He went through for us!

Wednesday, 27 March 2013

Verse from 2 Timothy

上帝救了我们,以圣召召我们,不是按我们的行为,乃是按他的旨意和恩典;这恩典是万古之先,在基督耶稣里赐给我们的,
(提摩太后书 1:9)

He has saved us and called us to a holy life—not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace. This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time, (2 Timothy 1:9)

Tuesday, 26 March 2013

Verse from Psalms

地和地上所充满的, 世界和住在世上的,都是属于耶和华的。
(诗篇 24:1)

The earth is the Lord ’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it; (Psalm 24:1)

The natural world that God has made
Must not be used at whim;
We serve as stewards of His earth,
Responsible to Him. —D. DeHaan

Monday, 25 March 2013

Verse from Matthew

凡劳苦担重担的人可以到我这里来,我就使你们得安息。 (马太福音 11:28)

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. (Matthew 11:28)

Lord, thank You for lovingly carrying our burdens.
In times of trouble, help us to leave those burdens in Your strong hands and to find our rest in You.
In Jesus’ name, amen.

Sunday, 24 March 2013

Verse from Mark

若有人对你们说:『为什么做这事?』你们就说:『主要用它。』那人必立时让你们牵来。」 (马可福音 11:3)

If anyone asks you, ‘Why are you doing this?’ say, ‘The Lord needs it and will send it back here shortly.’ ” (Mark 11:3)

If you sense that the Spirit is speaking to you, let your time or possession go, as the owner released his animal to Jesus. He will then be glorified as He deserves!

Saturday, 23 March 2013

Verse from Hebrews

也要坚守我们所承认的指望,不至摇动,因为那应许我们的是信实的。 (希伯来书 10:23)

Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. (Hebrews 10:23)

Friday, 22 March 2013

Verse from 1 Corinthians

凡较力争胜的,诸事都有节制,他们不过是要得能坏的冠冕;我们却是要得不能坏的冠冕。
(哥林多前书 9:25)

Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever. (1 Corinthians 9:25)

Run the race with eternity in view.

Thursday, 21 March 2013

Verse from. 1 Peter

基督既在肉身受苦,你们也当将这样的心志作为兵器,因为在肉身受过苦的,就已经与罪断绝了。 (彼得前书 4:1)

Therefore, since Christ suffered in his body, arm yourselves also with the same attitude, because whoever suffers in the body is done with sin. (1 Peter 4:1)

Jesus’ death forgave my past sins and inspires my present obedience.

Wednesday, 20 March 2013

Verse from Matthew

这样 就可以作你们天父的儿子;因为他叫日头照好人,也照歹人;降雨给义人,也给不义的人。 (马太福音 5:45)

that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. (Matthew 5:45)

The storms that threaten to destroy us, God will use to strengthen us.

Tuesday, 19 March 2013

Verse from 1 Chronicles

「我儿 所罗门 哪,你当认识耶和华—你父的上帝,诚心乐意地事奉他;因为他鉴察众人的心,知道一切心思意念。你若寻求他,他必使你寻见;你若离弃他,他必永远丢弃你。 (历代志上 28:9)

“And you, my son Solomon, acknowledge the God of your father, and serve him with wholehearted devotion and with a willing mind, for the Lord searches every heart and understands every desire and every thought. If you seek him, he will be found by you; but if you forsake him, he will reject you forever. (1 Chronicles 28:9)

The thought of God staggers the mind but to know Him satisfies the heart.

Sunday, 17 March 2013

Verse from Proverbs

谨守口的,得保生命; 大张嘴的,必致败亡。 (箴言 13:3)

Those who guard their lips preserve their lives, but those who speak rashly will come to ruin.
(Proverbs 13:3)

A careless word may kindle strife,
A cruel word may wreck a life;
A timely word may lessen stress,
A loving word may heal and bless.
—Anon.

Saturday, 16 March 2013

Verse from Psalm

要寻求耶和华与他的能力, 时常寻求他的面。 (诗篇 105:4)

Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face always. (Psalm 105:4)

Friday, 15 March 2013

Verse from Matthew

他看见许多的人,就怜悯他们;因为他们困苦流离,如同羊没有牧人一般。 (马太福音 9:36)

When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. (Matthew 9:36)

If you look through the eyes of Jesus, you’ll see a needy world.

Thursday, 14 March 2013

Verse from Proverbs

恨能挑启争端; 爱能遮掩一切过错。 (箴言 10:12)

Hatred stirs up conflict, but love covers over all wrongs.
(Proverbs 10:12)

Wednesday, 13 March 2013

Verse from 2 Timothy

你要记念耶稣基督乃是 大卫 的后裔,他从死里复活,正合乎我所传的福音。 (提摩太后书 2:8)

Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, descended from David. This is my gospel, (2 Timothy 2:8)

No matter the outcome, from a heart of gratitude for God’s gracious gift we can tell others what Jesus has done for us.

Tuesday, 12 March 2013

Verse from Proverbs

求你使虚假和谎言远离我; 使我也不贫穷也不富足; 赐给我需用的饮食, (箴言 30:8)

Keep falsehood and lies far from me; give me neither poverty nor riches, but give me only my daily bread. (Proverbs 30:8)

Contentment does not come from wealth—
It’s not something you can buy;
Contentment comes to give you peace
When you depend on God’s supply. —Branon

Monday, 11 March 2013

Verse from 1 Thessalonians

凡事谢恩;因为这是上帝在基督耶稣里向你们所定的旨意。
(帖撒罗尼迦前书 5:18)

give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. (1 Thessalonians 5:18)

Thanks for roses by the wayside,
Thanks for thorns their stems contain.
Thanks for homes and thanks for fireside
Thanks for hope, that sweet refrain! —Hultman

In all circumstances, we can give thanks that God has not left us on our own.

Sunday, 10 March 2013

Verse from Luke

就说:「我实在告诉你们,这穷寡妇所投的比众人还多; 因为众人都是自己有余,拿出来投在捐项里,但这寡妇是自己不足,把她一切养生的都投上了。」 (路加福音 21:3, 4)

“Truly I tell you,” he said, “this poor widow has put in more than all the others. All these people gave their gifts out of their wealth; but she out of her poverty put in all she had to live on.” (Luke 21:3, 4)

What can I give Him, poor as I am?
If I were a shepherd, I would bring a lamb;
If I were a wise man, I would do my part;
Yet what can I give Him—give my heart. —Rossetti

Saturday, 9 March 2013

Verse from Romans

如今,那些在基督耶稣里的就不定罪了。 因为赐生命 圣 灵的律,在基督耶稣里释放了我,使我脱离罪和死的律了。 (罗马书 8:1, 2)

Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death.
(Romans 8:1, 2)

Thursday, 7 March 2013

Verse from Philippians

我的上帝必照他荣耀的丰富,在基督耶稣里,使你们一切所需用的都充足。 (腓立比书 4:19)

And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:19)

So instead of striving for what we don’t have, may we open our hearts to gratefully receive everything we’ve already been given by Him.

Wednesday, 6 March 2013

Verse from Matthew

那时,彼得 进前来,对耶稣说:「主啊,我弟兄得罪我,我当饶恕他几次呢?到七次可以吗?」耶稣说:「我对你说,不是到七次,乃是到七十个七次。
(马太福音 18:21, 22)

Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?” Jesus answered, “I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times. (Matthew 18:21, 22)

Lord, remind us of how deeply we have offended You and how often You have extended the grace of forgiveness to us. Teach us to forgive others and to trust You to deal with those who sin against us.

Tuesday, 5 March 2013

Verse from Galatians

但圣灵的果子是仁爱、喜乐、平安、忍耐、恩慈、良善、信实、 温柔、节制;这样的事,是没有律法禁止的。 (加拉太书 5:22, 23)

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.
(Galatians 5:22, 23)

Monday, 4 March 2013

Verse from Titus

不要毁谤,不要争竞,总要和平,向众人大显温柔。 (提多书 3:2)

to slander no one, to be peaceable and considerate, and always to be gentle toward everyone. (Titus 3:2)

A Christian is a living sermon whether or not he preaches a word.

Sunday, 3 March 2013

Verse from 2 Peter

主所应许的 尚未成就 ,有人以为他是耽延,其实不是耽延,乃是宽容你们,不愿有一人沉沦,乃愿人人都悔改。 (彼得后书 3:9)

The 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. (2 Peter 3:9)

Saturday, 2 March 2013

Verse from I John

我们若认自己的罪,上帝是信实的,是公义的,必要赦免我们的罪,洗净我们一切的不义。
(约翰一书 1:9)

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. (1 John 1:9)

Praise God for His faithfulness, just and mercy!

Friday, 1 March 2013

Verse from Proverbs

不要自以为有智慧; 要敬畏耶和华,远离恶事。 (箴言 3:7)

Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and shun evil. (Proverbs 3:7)