Annual Bible Reading Plan:
ZEC.7-8
ROM.10
2024 31-Day Praising Day 26:
Praise God’s Resting Place (Psalm 132:1-9)
(Memory verses: Psalm 132:8-9)
1 Remember, O Lord, in David's favor,
all the hardships he endured,
2 how he swore to the Lord
and vowed to the Mighty One of Jacob,
3 “I will not enter my house
or get into my bed,
4 I will not give sleep to my eyes
or slumber to my eyelids,
5 until I find a place for the Lord,
a dwelling place for the Mighty One of Jacob.”
6 Behold, we heard of it in Ephrathah;
we found it in the fields of Jaar.
7 “Let us go to his dwelling place;
let us worship at his footstool!”
8 Arise, O Lord, and go to your resting place,
you and the ark of your might.
9 Let your priests be clothed with righteousness,
and let your saints shout for joy.
Reflection:
This psalm is David’s prayer after building his palace, expressing his deep desire to build a dwelling place for God. The first half recounts David’s vow to prepare a sanctuary for the Lord, while the latter half (verses 12-18) reveals God’s promise to bless David and his descendants in response to his prayer.
Although David had a grand palace, he found no rest because the Ark of the Covenant—the symbol of God’s presence—had not yet been brought to its rightful resting place in the holy city. This precious psalm reveals David’s heart for God’s presence and the hardships he endured to prepare a resting place for Him.
David’s fervent declaration—refusing sleep until a dwelling for God was found—challenges us today: Do we share this zeal for God to dwell among us in our churches and communities? As we reflect on our own spiritual journey, let us ask whether we have maintained the passion to prepare a space for God’s presence.
In 2005, our church responded to the inspiration from this psalm, acquiring the property at 3131 Bowers. Have we continued to nurture that initial fervor for the Lord since then? Have we grown in our dedication to preparing a better dwelling for Him? May the same spirit that stirred David inspire us today, both individually and as a church, to pray: “Arise, O Lord, and go to your resting place, you and the ark of your might! Let your priests be clothed with righteousness, and let your saints shout for joy!”
年度讀經計畫
亞7-8
羅10
2024 讚美月 Day 26:
讚美 神的安息之所（詩篇132:1-9）
(背誦8-9節)
1 耶和華啊，求祢記念大衛所受的一切苦難。
2 他怎樣向耶和華起誓，向雅各的大能者許願，
3 說：「我必不進我的帳幕，也不上我的床榻；
4 我不容我的眼睛睡覺，也不容我的眼目打盹，
5 直等我為耶和華尋得所在，為雅各的大能者尋得居所。」
6 我們聽說約櫃在以法他，
我們在基列耶琳就尋見了。
7 我們要進祂的居所，
在祂腳凳前下拜。
8 耶和華啊，求祢興起，
和祢有能力的約櫃同入安息之所！
9 願祢的祭司披上公義！
願祢的聖民歡呼！
【心得分享】這首詩歌是大衛在建造完成自己的宮殿後，迫切要為 神建造居所的禱告。前半部分記載了大衛為 神預備居所的許願，後半部分（12-18節）是 神因悅納大衛的禱告而賜下的應許和祝福。大衛雖有了自己華美的宮殿，裡面卻沒有安息，因為耶和華的約櫃還沒有進入聖城，沒有得著安息之所。這首寶貴的詩歌，讓我們特別看到大衛對 神約櫃與同在的關切，並且他生命中曾受的一切苦難，乃是因他一直在為 神尋找和預備安息之所。 祂為 神的安息之所如此迫切，以至能這樣禱告：「我必不進我的帳幕，也不上我的床榻；我不容我的眼睛睡覺，也不容我的眼目打盹，直等我為耶和華尋得所在，為雅各的大能者尋得居所。」比照今天我們的世代和教會，我們是否也這樣體貼 神在我們中間能得安息和居所？我們的教會在2005年因著這首詩篇的啟示，上來得3131 Bowers之地到如今，是否持守了起初愛主的火熱，並在更好預備祂居所上又有了長進？願感動大衛的靈也感動我們，讓我們為自己和教會的建造，也能這樣禱告：「耶和華啊，求祢興起，和祢有能力的約櫃同入安息之所！ 願祢的祭司披上公義！願祢的聖民歡呼！」
Wednesday, December 25, 2024
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
Praising Scripture - Dec 25
Annual Bible Reading Plan:
ZEC.5-6
ROM.9
2024 31-Day Praising Day 25:
Praise God’s House (Psalm 122:1-9)
(Memory verses 1-3)
1 I was glad when they said to me,
“Let us go to the house of the Lord!”
2 Our feet have been standing
within your gates, O Jerusalem!
3 Jerusalem—built as a city
that is bound firmly together,
4 to which the tribes go up,
the tribes of the Lord,
as was decreed for Israel,
to give thanks to the name of the Lord.
5 There thrones for judgment were set,
the thrones of the house of David.
6 Pray for the peace of Jerusalem!
“May they be secure who love you!
7 Peace be within your walls
and security within your towers!”
8 For my brothers and companions’ sake
I will say, “Peace be within you!”
9 For the sake of the house of the Lord our God,
I will seek your good.
Reflection:
This psalm, a Song of Ascents by David, was sung by Israelites as they journeyed to God’s house during the feasts. It beautifully expresses their love for Jerusalem and the house of the Lord. David’s heart was filled with joy when he heard the call: “Let us go to the house of the Lord.”
On one hand, this joy stemmed from seeing God’s grace and steadfast love toward His people. Despite their failures and unworthiness, God remained faithful to His covenant, choosing Jerusalem as the dwelling place of His presence among them. On the other hand, when the people remembered their identity as a people set apart for God, they gladly bore the cost of traveling from all over Israel to Jerusalem for worship, sacrifice, and celebration during the feasts.
As they gathered in the holy city, they were “bound firmly together,” like a city that is well-constructed and unified. When the tribes ascended to the house of the Lord and praised His holy name in unison before His throne, it was a glorious and joyful scene! Hallelujah!
May our hearts be equally stirred to love God and His house, to bless one another, and to build together. Let us also pray earnestly for the church:
“May they be secure who love you!
Peace be within your walls
and security within your towers!”
年度讀經計畫
亞5-6
羅9
2024 讚美月 Day 25：
讚美 神的殿（詩篇122:1-9）
(背誦1-3節)
1 （大衛上行之詩）人對我說「我們往耶和華的殿去。」我就歡喜。
2 耶路撒冷啊，我們的腳站在你的門內。
3 耶路撒冷被建造，如同連絡整齊的一座城。
4 眾支派，就是耶和華的支派，
上那裡去，按以色列的常例
稱讚耶和華的名。
5 因為在那裡設立審判的寶座，
就是大衛家的寶座。
6 你們要為耶路撒冷求平安：
「耶路撒冷啊，愛你的人必然興旺。
7 願你城中平安，願你宮內興旺！」
8 因我弟兄和同伴的緣故，我要說：「願平安在你中間！」
9 因耶和華我們 神殿的緣故，我要為你求福。
【心得分享】這是一首大衛的上行之詩，是以色列人在節期從各地前往往 神的殿上行時，一路頌讚 神的詩歌，唱出了他們對耶路撒冷和神 殿的愛慕。大衛一聽到有人對他說「我們往耶和華的殿去」，他的心就非常歡喜。一方面，這是因為他看到 神對百姓的恩典和慈愛。雖然百姓這樣失敗、不配，但 神仍對他們守約、施慈愛，為了他們的緣故揀選了耶路撒冷，在其中設立自己的 殿，作為自己與百姓同在的居所。另一方面，當百姓記念自己是與世界分別、屬 神的百姓時，就能甘心、喜樂地付上代價，在節期從以色列各地前往來到耶路撒冷和聖殿獻祭、敬拜、守節。當各支派百姓進入聖城一同被建造時，就「如同連絡整齊的一座城」。當他們照常例上到 神的殿中，在祂的寶座前同聲讚美耶和華的聖名時，那是多麼榮耀和喜樂的場景！哈利路亞！甚願我們的心都如此被挑旺，一起來愛 神、愛 神的家，，彼此祝福，一同建造，也同心為教會禱告：「耶路撒冷啊，愛你的人必然興旺。願你城中平安，願你宮內興旺！」
ZEC.5-6
ROM.9
2024 31-Day Praising Day 25:
Praise God’s House (Psalm 122:1-9)
(Memory verses 1-3)
1 I was glad when they said to me,
“Let us go to the house of the Lord!”
2 Our feet have been standing
within your gates, O Jerusalem!
3 Jerusalem—built as a city
that is bound firmly together,
4 to which the tribes go up,
the tribes of the Lord,
as was decreed for Israel,
to give thanks to the name of the Lord.
5 There thrones for judgment were set,
the thrones of the house of David.
6 Pray for the peace of Jerusalem!
“May they be secure who love you!
7 Peace be within your walls
and security within your towers!”
8 For my brothers and companions’ sake
I will say, “Peace be within you!”
9 For the sake of the house of the Lord our God,
I will seek your good.
Reflection:
This psalm, a Song of Ascents by David, was sung by Israelites as they journeyed to God’s house during the feasts. It beautifully expresses their love for Jerusalem and the house of the Lord. David’s heart was filled with joy when he heard the call: “Let us go to the house of the Lord.”
On one hand, this joy stemmed from seeing God’s grace and steadfast love toward His people. Despite their failures and unworthiness, God remained faithful to His covenant, choosing Jerusalem as the dwelling place of His presence among them. On the other hand, when the people remembered their identity as a people set apart for God, they gladly bore the cost of traveling from all over Israel to Jerusalem for worship, sacrifice, and celebration during the feasts.
As they gathered in the holy city, they were “bound firmly together,” like a city that is well-constructed and unified. When the tribes ascended to the house of the Lord and praised His holy name in unison before His throne, it was a glorious and joyful scene! Hallelujah!
May our hearts be equally stirred to love God and His house, to bless one another, and to build together. Let us also pray earnestly for the church:
“May they be secure who love you!
Peace be within your walls
and security within your towers!”
年度讀經計畫
亞5-6
羅9
2024 讚美月 Day 25：
讚美 神的殿（詩篇122:1-9）
(背誦1-3節)
1 （大衛上行之詩）人對我說「我們往耶和華的殿去。」我就歡喜。
2 耶路撒冷啊，我們的腳站在你的門內。
3 耶路撒冷被建造，如同連絡整齊的一座城。
4 眾支派，就是耶和華的支派，
上那裡去，按以色列的常例
稱讚耶和華的名。
5 因為在那裡設立審判的寶座，
就是大衛家的寶座。
6 你們要為耶路撒冷求平安：
「耶路撒冷啊，愛你的人必然興旺。
7 願你城中平安，願你宮內興旺！」
8 因我弟兄和同伴的緣故，我要說：「願平安在你中間！」
9 因耶和華我們 神殿的緣故，我要為你求福。
【心得分享】這是一首大衛的上行之詩，是以色列人在節期從各地前往往 神的殿上行時，一路頌讚 神的詩歌，唱出了他們對耶路撒冷和神 殿的愛慕。大衛一聽到有人對他說「我們往耶和華的殿去」，他的心就非常歡喜。一方面，這是因為他看到 神對百姓的恩典和慈愛。雖然百姓這樣失敗、不配，但 神仍對他們守約、施慈愛，為了他們的緣故揀選了耶路撒冷，在其中設立自己的 殿，作為自己與百姓同在的居所。另一方面，當百姓記念自己是與世界分別、屬 神的百姓時，就能甘心、喜樂地付上代價，在節期從以色列各地前往來到耶路撒冷和聖殿獻祭、敬拜、守節。當各支派百姓進入聖城一同被建造時，就「如同連絡整齊的一座城」。當他們照常例上到 神的殿中，在祂的寶座前同聲讚美耶和華的聖名時，那是多麼榮耀和喜樂的場景！哈利路亞！甚願我們的心都如此被挑旺，一起來愛 神、愛 神的家，，彼此祝福，一同建造，也同心為教會禱告：「耶路撒冷啊，愛你的人必然興旺。願你城中平安，願你宮內興旺！」
Monday, December 23, 2024
Praising Scripture - Dec 24
Annual Bible Reading Plan:
ZEC.3-4
ROM.8
2024 31-Day Praising Day 24:
Praise for God’s Dwelling Place (Psalm 84:1-12)
(Memory verses 1-4)
1 How lovely is your dwelling place,
O Lord of hosts!
2 My soul longs, yes, faints
for the courts of the Lord;
my heart and flesh sing for joy
to the living God.
3 Even the sparrow finds a home,
and the swallow a nest for herself,
where she may lay her young,
at your altars, O Lord of hosts,
my King and my God.
4 Blessed are those who dwell in your house,
ever singing your praise! Selah
5 Blessed are those whose strength is in you,
in whose heart are the highways to Zion.
6 As they go through the Valley of Baca
they make it a place of springs;
the early rain also covers it with pools.
7 They go from strength to strength;
each one appears before God in Zion.
8 O Lord God of hosts, hear my prayer;
give ear, O God of Jacob! Selah
9 Behold our shield, O God;
look on the face of your anointed!
10 For a day in your courts is better
than a thousand elsewhere.
I would rather be a doorkeeper
in the house of my God
than dwell in the tents of wickedness.
11 For the Lord God is a sun and shield;
the Lord bestows favor and honor.
No good thing does he withhold
from those who walk uprightly.
12 O Lord of hosts,
blessed is the one who trusts in you!
Reflection:
This timeless psalm, often called “the sweetest,” was written by the descendants of Korah—a group who once rebelled against God. Their very name bears witness to God’s grace. After enduring shame, suffering, and God’s discipline, they learned to respond to God with renewed and positive devotion.
Even in times of wandering and passing through the “Valley of Baca” (a place of tears), their hearts remained set on the “highways to Zion.” They cherished God’s presence and His dwelling place. With humility, they compared themselves to sparrows and swallows—small and insignificant—yet amazed that such a holy and great God allowed them to find refuge at His sacred altar.
Their love for God’s house was so deep that they declared:
“For a day in your courts is better than a thousand elsewhere.
I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God
than dwell in the tents of wickedness.”
May this psalm awaken in us the same longing for God’s presence and the sweetness of dwelling in His house. Let us cry out with the psalmist:
“How lovely is your dwelling place, O Lord of hosts! My soul longs, yes, faints for the courts of the Lord; my heart and flesh sing for joy to the living God.”
年度讀經計畫
亞3-4
羅8
2024 讚美月 Day 24:
讚美 神居所（詩篇84:1-12）
(背誦1-4節)
可拉後裔的詩，交與伶長。用迦特樂器。
1 萬軍之耶和華啊，祢的居所何等可愛！
2 我羨慕渴想耶和華的院宇，
我的心腸、我的肉體向永生 神呼籲（註：或作“歡呼”）。
3 萬軍之耶和華，我的王、我的 神啊，
在祢祭壇那裡，麻雀為自己找著房屋，
燕子為自己找著菢雛之窩。
4 如此住在祢殿中的，便為有福，
他們仍要讚美祢！〔細拉〕
5 靠祢有力量、心中想往錫安大道的，
這人便為有福！
6 他們經過流淚谷，叫這谷變為泉源之地，
並有秋雨之福蓋滿了全谷。
7 他們行走，力上加力，
各人到錫安朝見 神。
8 耶和華萬軍之 神啊，求祢聽我的禱告。
雅各的 神啊，求祢留心聽。〔細拉〕
9 神啊，祢是我們的盾牌，求祢垂顧觀看祢受膏者的面。
10 在祢的院宇住一日，勝似在別處住千日。
寧可在我 神殿中看門，不願住在惡人的帳棚裡。
11 因為耶和華 神是日頭，是盾牌，
要賜下恩惠和榮耀。
祂未嘗留下一樣好處
不給那些行動正直的人。
12 萬軍之耶和華啊，倚靠祢的人便為有福！
【心得分享】這首流傳千古的詩歌，也是被稱為「最甘甜的」詩篇，是由一群曾經背叛 神的人留下的後裔而寫的。他們被稱為可拉的後裔，這個名字本身就是在見證 神的恩典。在經過許多的羞辱、痛苦和 神的管教之後，他們學習用一個全新的、更積極的態度來回應 神、事奉 神！特別是他們即使是經歷了流離的生活，經過「流淚谷」，心中卻一直「想往錫安大道」，愛慕 神的寶座和居所。他們在乎 神的同在，因此向 神宣告說：「在祢的院宇住一日，勝似在別處住千日。寧可在我 神殿中看門，不願住在惡人的帳棚裡。」他們帶著一個謙卑的態度來到 神的面前，用麻雀、燕子來比喻自己的渺小、沒有價值；同時也在這裏向 神感恩 - 這麽偉大聖潔的 神，居然允許渺小的麻雀、燕子來到祂聖潔的祭壇那裡築窩居住！因此，詩人忍不住在那裡稱頌 神說：「如此住在祢殿中的，便為有福，他們仍要讚美祢！」。盼望今天我們也同樣強烈地渴慕 神的同在和住在祂居所中的甘甜！萬軍之耶和華啊，祢的居所何等可愛！我羨慕渴想耶和華的院宇，我的心腸、我的肉體向永生 神呼籲！
ZEC.3-4
ROM.8
2024 31-Day Praising Day 24:
Praise for God’s Dwelling Place (Psalm 84:1-12)
(Memory verses 1-4)
1 How lovely is your dwelling place,
O Lord of hosts!
2 My soul longs, yes, faints
for the courts of the Lord;
my heart and flesh sing for joy
to the living God.
3 Even the sparrow finds a home,
and the swallow a nest for herself,
where she may lay her young,
at your altars, O Lord of hosts,
my King and my God.
4 Blessed are those who dwell in your house,
ever singing your praise! Selah
5 Blessed are those whose strength is in you,
in whose heart are the highways to Zion.
6 As they go through the Valley of Baca
they make it a place of springs;
the early rain also covers it with pools.
7 They go from strength to strength;
each one appears before God in Zion.
8 O Lord God of hosts, hear my prayer;
give ear, O God of Jacob! Selah
9 Behold our shield, O God;
look on the face of your anointed!
10 For a day in your courts is better
than a thousand elsewhere.
I would rather be a doorkeeper
in the house of my God
than dwell in the tents of wickedness.
11 For the Lord God is a sun and shield;
the Lord bestows favor and honor.
No good thing does he withhold
from those who walk uprightly.
12 O Lord of hosts,
blessed is the one who trusts in you!
Reflection:
This timeless psalm, often called “the sweetest,” was written by the descendants of Korah—a group who once rebelled against God. Their very name bears witness to God’s grace. After enduring shame, suffering, and God’s discipline, they learned to respond to God with renewed and positive devotion.
Even in times of wandering and passing through the “Valley of Baca” (a place of tears), their hearts remained set on the “highways to Zion.” They cherished God’s presence and His dwelling place. With humility, they compared themselves to sparrows and swallows—small and insignificant—yet amazed that such a holy and great God allowed them to find refuge at His sacred altar.
Their love for God’s house was so deep that they declared:
“For a day in your courts is better than a thousand elsewhere.
I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God
than dwell in the tents of wickedness.”
May this psalm awaken in us the same longing for God’s presence and the sweetness of dwelling in His house. Let us cry out with the psalmist:
“How lovely is your dwelling place, O Lord of hosts! My soul longs, yes, faints for the courts of the Lord; my heart and flesh sing for joy to the living God.”
年度讀經計畫
亞3-4
羅8
2024 讚美月 Day 24:
讚美 神居所（詩篇84:1-12）
(背誦1-4節)
可拉後裔的詩，交與伶長。用迦特樂器。
1 萬軍之耶和華啊，祢的居所何等可愛！
2 我羨慕渴想耶和華的院宇，
我的心腸、我的肉體向永生 神呼籲（註：或作“歡呼”）。
3 萬軍之耶和華，我的王、我的 神啊，
在祢祭壇那裡，麻雀為自己找著房屋，
燕子為自己找著菢雛之窩。
4 如此住在祢殿中的，便為有福，
他們仍要讚美祢！〔細拉〕
5 靠祢有力量、心中想往錫安大道的，
這人便為有福！
6 他們經過流淚谷，叫這谷變為泉源之地，
並有秋雨之福蓋滿了全谷。
7 他們行走，力上加力，
各人到錫安朝見 神。
8 耶和華萬軍之 神啊，求祢聽我的禱告。
雅各的 神啊，求祢留心聽。〔細拉〕
9 神啊，祢是我們的盾牌，求祢垂顧觀看祢受膏者的面。
10 在祢的院宇住一日，勝似在別處住千日。
寧可在我 神殿中看門，不願住在惡人的帳棚裡。
11 因為耶和華 神是日頭，是盾牌，
要賜下恩惠和榮耀。
祂未嘗留下一樣好處
不給那些行動正直的人。
12 萬軍之耶和華啊，倚靠祢的人便為有福！
【心得分享】這首流傳千古的詩歌，也是被稱為「最甘甜的」詩篇，是由一群曾經背叛 神的人留下的後裔而寫的。他們被稱為可拉的後裔，這個名字本身就是在見證 神的恩典。在經過許多的羞辱、痛苦和 神的管教之後，他們學習用一個全新的、更積極的態度來回應 神、事奉 神！特別是他們即使是經歷了流離的生活，經過「流淚谷」，心中卻一直「想往錫安大道」，愛慕 神的寶座和居所。他們在乎 神的同在，因此向 神宣告說：「在祢的院宇住一日，勝似在別處住千日。寧可在我 神殿中看門，不願住在惡人的帳棚裡。」他們帶著一個謙卑的態度來到 神的面前，用麻雀、燕子來比喻自己的渺小、沒有價值；同時也在這裏向 神感恩 - 這麽偉大聖潔的 神，居然允許渺小的麻雀、燕子來到祂聖潔的祭壇那裡築窩居住！因此，詩人忍不住在那裡稱頌 神說：「如此住在祢殿中的，便為有福，他們仍要讚美祢！」。盼望今天我們也同樣強烈地渴慕 神的同在和住在祂居所中的甘甜！萬軍之耶和華啊，祢的居所何等可愛！我羨慕渴想耶和華的院宇，我的心腸、我的肉體向永生 神呼籲！
Sunday, December 22, 2024
Praising Scripture - Dec 23
Annual Bible Reading Plan:
ZEC.1-2
ROM.7
2024 Praising Month Day 23：
Praise “The City of God” (Psalm 87:1-7)
(Memory verses 1-3)
1 On the holy mount stands the city He founded;
2 the Lord loves the gates of Zion
more than all the dwelling places of Jacob.
3 Glorious things of you are spoken,
O city of God. Selah
4 Among those who know me I mention Rahab and Babylon;
behold, Philistia and Tyre, with Cush—
“This one was born there,” they say.
5 And of Zion it shall be said,
“This one and that one were born in her;
for the Most High Himself will establish her.”
6 The Lord records, as He registers the peoples,
“This one was born there.” Selah
7 Singers and dancers alike say,
“All my springs are in You.”
Reflection：
This is a psalm written by the descendants of Korah, a song exalting Zion, the holy city of God. Asaph also praises Zion in the Psalms, calling her “the perfection of beauty” (Psalm 50:2). Zion is so beautiful and glorious that she is worthy of praise because she was founded and built by God Himself, and is uniquely loved by Him. “The Lord loves the gates of Zion more than all the dwelling places of Jacob,” for Zion is the place where God reigns, where His throne is established, and where His will is carried out. The “glorious things” spoken of her highlight her divine significance.
These “glorious things” point to God’s eternal purpose: through the sacrificial love of His Son Jesus Christ, salvation has been accomplished. God is gathering a people for Zion, building a glorious church to become His eternal dwelling place. This people of Zion includes not only the chosen Israelites but also people from Rahab, Babylon, Philistia, Tyre, and Cush. Each one is chosen, known by God, and born anew through the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Hallelujah! Praise the Lord! We, who were once strangers to God’s glory, are now made citizens of Zion. We can sing, dance, and joyfully proclaim: “All my springs are in You!” Let us join in singing a song of Zion, expressing true worship and praise, longing for God’s presence, and willingly allowing Him to reign in our lives. May His will be done in us, and may we become His eternal dwelling place!
年度讀經計畫
亞1-2
羅7
2024 讚美月 Day 23:
讚美 「神的城」（ 詩篇87:1-7）
(背誦1-3節)
1 耶和華所立的根基在聖山上。
2 祂愛錫安的門，勝於愛雅各一切的住處。
3 神的城啊，有榮耀的事乃指著你說的。〔細拉〕
4 我要提起拉哈伯和巴比倫人，是在認識我之中的；
看哪，非利士和推羅並古實人，個個生在那裡。
5 論到錫安，必說：“這一個那一個都生在其中。
而且至高者必親自堅立這城。”
6 當耶和華記錄萬民的時候，
祂要點出這一個生在那裡。〔細拉〕
7 歌唱的、跳舞的都要說：
“我的泉源都在祢裡面。”
【心得分享】這是一首由可拉後裔所作、讚美 神的聖城錫安的詩歌。亞薩在詩篇中也提到錫安，稱她為「全美的」（詩50:2）。錫安之所以如此美麗與榮耀，值得我們讚美，是因為她是 神親自設立並建造的，也是祂特別所愛的。「祂愛錫安的門，勝過雅各一切的住處」，因為那裡是 神掌權的地方，有祂設立的寶座，也是祂旨意通行的地方。而「榮耀的事」正是指著她說的。這「榮耀的 事」就是 神按祂永遠的旨意，藉著犧牲愛子耶穌，成就了救恩，並要得著一班錫安的子民，為祂建立榮耀的教會，成為祂永遠的居所。而這班錫安的子民，除了 神所揀選的以色列人外，拉哈伯人、巴比倫人、非利士人、推羅人和古實人等也位列其中，因為每一個都是祂所揀選、祂所知道的，都是祂用基督耶穌福音所生出來的。 哈利路亞，讚美 神！我們這些原本與 神的榮耀無份無關的外邦人，如今也得以作了錫安的子民，我們可以唱著、跳著、歡樂地說：「我們的泉源也都在祢裡面」！就讓我們一同唱首錫安之歌，唱出敬拜和讚美的真意：愛慕 神的同在，願意讓 神在我們的生命、生活中掌權，讓 神的旨意通行在我們身上，得著我們作祂永遠的居所！
ZEC.1-2
ROM.7
2024 Praising Month Day 23：
Praise “The City of God” (Psalm 87:1-7)
(Memory verses 1-3)
1 On the holy mount stands the city He founded;
2 the Lord loves the gates of Zion
more than all the dwelling places of Jacob.
3 Glorious things of you are spoken,
O city of God. Selah
4 Among those who know me I mention Rahab and Babylon;
behold, Philistia and Tyre, with Cush—
“This one was born there,” they say.
5 And of Zion it shall be said,
“This one and that one were born in her;
for the Most High Himself will establish her.”
6 The Lord records, as He registers the peoples,
“This one was born there.” Selah
7 Singers and dancers alike say,
“All my springs are in You.”
Reflection：
This is a psalm written by the descendants of Korah, a song exalting Zion, the holy city of God. Asaph also praises Zion in the Psalms, calling her “the perfection of beauty” (Psalm 50:2). Zion is so beautiful and glorious that she is worthy of praise because she was founded and built by God Himself, and is uniquely loved by Him. “The Lord loves the gates of Zion more than all the dwelling places of Jacob,” for Zion is the place where God reigns, where His throne is established, and where His will is carried out. The “glorious things” spoken of her highlight her divine significance.
These “glorious things” point to God’s eternal purpose: through the sacrificial love of His Son Jesus Christ, salvation has been accomplished. God is gathering a people for Zion, building a glorious church to become His eternal dwelling place. This people of Zion includes not only the chosen Israelites but also people from Rahab, Babylon, Philistia, Tyre, and Cush. Each one is chosen, known by God, and born anew through the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Hallelujah! Praise the Lord! We, who were once strangers to God’s glory, are now made citizens of Zion. We can sing, dance, and joyfully proclaim: “All my springs are in You!” Let us join in singing a song of Zion, expressing true worship and praise, longing for God’s presence, and willingly allowing Him to reign in our lives. May His will be done in us, and may we become His eternal dwelling place!
年度讀經計畫
亞1-2
羅7
2024 讚美月 Day 23:
讚美 「神的城」（ 詩篇87:1-7）
(背誦1-3節)
1 耶和華所立的根基在聖山上。
2 祂愛錫安的門，勝於愛雅各一切的住處。
3 神的城啊，有榮耀的事乃指著你說的。〔細拉〕
4 我要提起拉哈伯和巴比倫人，是在認識我之中的；
看哪，非利士和推羅並古實人，個個生在那裡。
5 論到錫安，必說：“這一個那一個都生在其中。
而且至高者必親自堅立這城。”
6 當耶和華記錄萬民的時候，
祂要點出這一個生在那裡。〔細拉〕
7 歌唱的、跳舞的都要說：
“我的泉源都在祢裡面。”
【心得分享】這是一首由可拉後裔所作、讚美 神的聖城錫安的詩歌。亞薩在詩篇中也提到錫安，稱她為「全美的」（詩50:2）。錫安之所以如此美麗與榮耀，值得我們讚美，是因為她是 神親自設立並建造的，也是祂特別所愛的。「祂愛錫安的門，勝過雅各一切的住處」，因為那裡是 神掌權的地方，有祂設立的寶座，也是祂旨意通行的地方。而「榮耀的事」正是指著她說的。這「榮耀的 事」就是 神按祂永遠的旨意，藉著犧牲愛子耶穌，成就了救恩，並要得著一班錫安的子民，為祂建立榮耀的教會，成為祂永遠的居所。而這班錫安的子民，除了 神所揀選的以色列人外，拉哈伯人、巴比倫人、非利士人、推羅人和古實人等也位列其中，因為每一個都是祂所揀選、祂所知道的，都是祂用基督耶穌福音所生出來的。 哈利路亞，讚美 神！我們這些原本與 神的榮耀無份無關的外邦人，如今也得以作了錫安的子民，我們可以唱著、跳著、歡樂地說：「我們的泉源也都在祢裡面」！就讓我們一同唱首錫安之歌，唱出敬拜和讚美的真意：愛慕 神的同在，願意讓 神在我們的生命、生活中掌權，讓 神的旨意通行在我們身上，得著我們作祂永遠的居所！
Saturday, December 21, 2024
Praising Scripture - Dec 22
Annual Bible Reading Plan:
HAG.1-2
ROM.6
2024 31-Day Praising Day 22：
Praising God’s Word
Psalm 119:105-112
(Memorize verses 105-108)
105 Your word is a lamp to my feet
and a light to my path.
106 I have sworn an oath and confirmed it,
to keep your righteous rules.
107 I am severely afflicted;
give me life, O Lord, according to your word!
108 Accept my freewill offerings of praise, O Lord,
and teach me your rules.
109 I hold my life in my hand continually,
but I do not forget your law.
110 The wicked have laid a snare for me,
but I do not stray from your precepts.
111 Your testimonies are my heritage forever,
for they are the joy of my heart.
112 I incline my heart to perform your statutes
forever, to the end.
Reflection
Psalm 119 is a masterpiece within the Psalms, with its central theme being a call to “delight in the law of the Lord” (Psalm 1:2). It elaborates on the completeness and power of God’s Word from various perspectives. Regarding the Word of God, David boldly proclaims, “In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust” (Psalm 56:4, 10). Indeed, if we rely on and praise God, we ought to also rely on and praise His Word, for “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God” (John 1:1).
We are especially thankful and praise Him because His Word is not only something we are called to obey but also something we can experience profoundly. As reflected in today’s passage, the psalmist gives us a timeless declaration: “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path” (Psalm 119:105). To the psalmist, the revealed Word of the Lord is exceedingly precious, becoming his eternal heritage and the joy of his heart.
God’s Word is righteous and just, providing light in a dark world. Therefore, let us, like the psalmist, treasure and uphold God’s Word, affirming that it is our lamp and our light. Even when following His Word brings affliction or hardship, may we still offer praise to Him and His Word, staying true to His commandments and walking in His ways—forever, to the very end!
年度讀經計畫
該1-2
羅6
2024 讚美月 Day 22：
讚美 神的話（詩篇119:105-112）
（背誦105-108節）
105 祢的話是我腳前的燈，
是我路上的光。
106 祢公義的典章，
我曾起誓遵守，我必按誓而行。
107 我甚是受苦。
耶和華啊，求祢照祢的話將我救活。
108 耶和華啊，求祢悅納我口中的讚美為供物，
又將祢的典章教訓我。
109 我的性命常在危險之中，
我卻不忘記祢的律法。
110 惡人為我設下網羅，
我卻沒有偏離祢的訓詞。
111 我以祢的法度為永遠的產業，
因這是我心中所喜愛的。
112 我的心專向祢的律例，
永遠遵行，一直到底。
【心得分享】詩篇119篇是詩篇中的一篇巨作，其主題就是鼓勵人「唯喜愛耶和華的律法」（詩1:2），其內容是從各個角度闡述 神話語的全備與功用。對於 神的話語，大衛分明地宣告：「我倚靠神，我要讚美祂的話。」（詩56:4, 10）是的，我們依靠、讚美 神，就當依靠、讚美祂的話，因為「太初有道，道與神同在，道就是神。」（約1:1）特別要感謝和讚美的是，祂的話不僅是我們時時都要謹守遵行的，也是我們可以真實經歷的，正如在今天引用的詩篇119篇這段經文中，詩人帶給我們的著名經節—「祢的話是我腳前的燈，是我路上的光」所描述的。在詩人的眼中，耶和華所啟示的話語極其寶貴，成為他永遠的產業，也是他心中所喜愛的。祂的話語是公義的典章，也是我們在這個黑暗的世界中行走的亮光。因此，就讓我們像詩人一樣，寶貝和持守 神的話語，認定祂的話是我們腳前的燈，是我們路上的光。即使因著遵行 神的話而遭遇難處，也要用口來讚美祂和祂的話，並且不偏離 祂的訓詞，永遠遵行，一直到底！
HAG.1-2
ROM.6
2024 31-Day Praising Day 22：
Praising God’s Word
Psalm 119:105-112
(Memorize verses 105-108)
105 Your word is a lamp to my feet
and a light to my path.
106 I have sworn an oath and confirmed it,
to keep your righteous rules.
107 I am severely afflicted;
give me life, O Lord, according to your word!
108 Accept my freewill offerings of praise, O Lord,
and teach me your rules.
109 I hold my life in my hand continually,
but I do not forget your law.
110 The wicked have laid a snare for me,
but I do not stray from your precepts.
111 Your testimonies are my heritage forever,
for they are the joy of my heart.
112 I incline my heart to perform your statutes
forever, to the end.
Reflection
Psalm 119 is a masterpiece within the Psalms, with its central theme being a call to “delight in the law of the Lord” (Psalm 1:2). It elaborates on the completeness and power of God’s Word from various perspectives. Regarding the Word of God, David boldly proclaims, “In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust” (Psalm 56:4, 10). Indeed, if we rely on and praise God, we ought to also rely on and praise His Word, for “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God” (John 1:1).
We are especially thankful and praise Him because His Word is not only something we are called to obey but also something we can experience profoundly. As reflected in today’s passage, the psalmist gives us a timeless declaration: “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path” (Psalm 119:105). To the psalmist, the revealed Word of the Lord is exceedingly precious, becoming his eternal heritage and the joy of his heart.
God’s Word is righteous and just, providing light in a dark world. Therefore, let us, like the psalmist, treasure and uphold God’s Word, affirming that it is our lamp and our light. Even when following His Word brings affliction or hardship, may we still offer praise to Him and His Word, staying true to His commandments and walking in His ways—forever, to the very end!
年度讀經計畫
該1-2
羅6
2024 讚美月 Day 22：
讚美 神的話（詩篇119:105-112）
（背誦105-108節）
105 祢的話是我腳前的燈，
是我路上的光。
106 祢公義的典章，
我曾起誓遵守，我必按誓而行。
107 我甚是受苦。
耶和華啊，求祢照祢的話將我救活。
108 耶和華啊，求祢悅納我口中的讚美為供物，
又將祢的典章教訓我。
109 我的性命常在危險之中，
我卻不忘記祢的律法。
110 惡人為我設下網羅，
我卻沒有偏離祢的訓詞。
111 我以祢的法度為永遠的產業，
因這是我心中所喜愛的。
112 我的心專向祢的律例，
永遠遵行，一直到底。
【心得分享】詩篇119篇是詩篇中的一篇巨作，其主題就是鼓勵人「唯喜愛耶和華的律法」（詩1:2），其內容是從各個角度闡述 神話語的全備與功用。對於 神的話語，大衛分明地宣告：「我倚靠神，我要讚美祂的話。」（詩56:4, 10）是的，我們依靠、讚美 神，就當依靠、讚美祂的話，因為「太初有道，道與神同在，道就是神。」（約1:1）特別要感謝和讚美的是，祂的話不僅是我們時時都要謹守遵行的，也是我們可以真實經歷的，正如在今天引用的詩篇119篇這段經文中，詩人帶給我們的著名經節—「祢的話是我腳前的燈，是我路上的光」所描述的。在詩人的眼中，耶和華所啟示的話語極其寶貴，成為他永遠的產業，也是他心中所喜愛的。祂的話語是公義的典章，也是我們在這個黑暗的世界中行走的亮光。因此，就讓我們像詩人一樣，寶貝和持守 神的話語，認定祂的話是我們腳前的燈，是我們路上的光。即使因著遵行 神的話而遭遇難處，也要用口來讚美祂和祂的話，並且不偏離 祂的訓詞，永遠遵行，一直到底！
Friday, December 20, 2024
Praising Scripture - Dec 21
Annual Bible Reading Plan:
ZEP.1-3
ROM.5
2024 31-Day Praising Day 21:
Praise God’s Word (Psalm 19:7-14)
(Memory Verses: 7-11)
7 The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul;
the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple;
8 the precepts of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart;
the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes;
9 the fear of the Lord is clean, enduring forever;
the rules of the Lord are true, and altogether righteous.
10 More to be desired are they than gold, even much fine gold;
sweeter also than honey and drippings of the honeycomb.
11 Moreover, by them is Your servant warned;
in keeping them there is great reward.
12 Who can discern his errors? Declare me innocent from hidden faults.
13 Keep back Your servant also from presumptuous sins;
let them not have dominion over me!
Then I shall be blameless, and innocent of great transgression.
14 Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart
be acceptable in Your sight,
O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.
Reflection:
In Psalm 19, David celebrates God’s self-revelation in two ways. Verses 1-6 describe how the heavens, the skies, and the entire universe declare God’s existence and glory. Verses 7-14 shift to focus on God’s Word, His special revelation to us.
David uses six different terms to describe God’s Word: “law,” “testimony,” “precepts,” “commandment,” “fear,” and “rules.” He pairs these with six attributes of God’s Word: “perfect,” “sure,” “right,” “pure,” “clean,” and “true.” Furthermore, he highlights six transformative effects of God’s Word: “reviving the soul,” “making wise the simple,” “rejoicing the heart,” “enlightening the eyes,” “enduring forever,” and being “altogether righteous.”
This extraordinary Word is indeed more desirable than much fine gold and sweeter than honey from the comb. It is life-giving, a guide for our path, and a warning to God’s people. Those who keep His commandments receive “great reward.”
Through this psalm, may we recognize the richness and preciousness of God’s Word. Let us give thanks and praise to Him for the privilege of receiving such a treasure! May we cherish His Word, allowing it to revive our souls and guide us in His ways.
年度讀經計畫
番1-3
羅5
2024 讚美月 Day 21：
讚美 神的話 詩 19:7-14
（背誦7-11節）
7 耶和華的律法全備，能甦醒人心；
耶和華的法度確定，能使愚人有智慧；
8 耶和華的訓詞正直，能快活人的心；
耶和華的命令清潔，能明亮人的眼目；
9 耶和華的道理潔淨，存到永遠；
耶和華的典章真實，全然公義。
10 都比金子可羨慕，且比極多的精金可羨慕；
比蜜甘甜，且比蜂房下滴的蜜甘甜。
11 況且祢的僕人因此受警戒，守著這些便有大賞。
12 誰能知道自己的錯失呢？願你赦免我隱而未現的過錯。
13 求你攔阻僕人，不犯任意妄為的罪，不容這罪轄制我，我便完全，免犯大罪。
14 耶和華我的磐石，我的救贖主啊，願我口中的言語、心裡的意念在你面前蒙悅納。
【心得分享】大衛在詩篇19篇講到 神對祂自己的啟示：1-6節講諸天、穹蒼、宇宙萬物都在啟示 神的存在與祂的榮耀；7-14節講 神把祂的話語賜給我們，成為關於祂自己的特別啟示。在7-14節中，他用六個不同的名詞來講到 神的話語：「律法」、「法度」、「訓詞」、「命令」、「道理」和「典章」；又用六個不同的詞來形容 神的話語：「全備」、「確定」、「正直」、「清潔」、「潔淨」和「真實「；更從六個不同的方面講到了 神話語的功用：「能甦醒人心」、「能使愚人有智慧」、「能快活人的心」、「能明亮人的眼目」、「存到永遠和「全然公義」。這麼奇妙的話語，實在比極多的精金可羨慕，也比蜂房下滴的蜜甘甜！祂的話更是成為我們的生命，引導我們的道路，警戒我們這些屬祂的人，叫凡遵守祂命令的便有「大賞」。藉著這首詩歌, 願我們也都看到 神話語的豐富和寶貴！讓我們都因著得以從 神領受這麼寶貝的話語來感謝讚美祂!
ZEP.1-3
ROM.5
2024 31-Day Praising Day 21:
Praise God’s Word (Psalm 19:7-14)
(Memory Verses: 7-11)
7 The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul;
the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple;
8 the precepts of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart;
the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes;
9 the fear of the Lord is clean, enduring forever;
the rules of the Lord are true, and altogether righteous.
10 More to be desired are they than gold, even much fine gold;
sweeter also than honey and drippings of the honeycomb.
11 Moreover, by them is Your servant warned;
in keeping them there is great reward.
12 Who can discern his errors? Declare me innocent from hidden faults.
13 Keep back Your servant also from presumptuous sins;
let them not have dominion over me!
Then I shall be blameless, and innocent of great transgression.
14 Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart
be acceptable in Your sight,
O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.
Reflection:
In Psalm 19, David celebrates God’s self-revelation in two ways. Verses 1-6 describe how the heavens, the skies, and the entire universe declare God’s existence and glory. Verses 7-14 shift to focus on God’s Word, His special revelation to us.
David uses six different terms to describe God’s Word: “law,” “testimony,” “precepts,” “commandment,” “fear,” and “rules.” He pairs these with six attributes of God’s Word: “perfect,” “sure,” “right,” “pure,” “clean,” and “true.” Furthermore, he highlights six transformative effects of God’s Word: “reviving the soul,” “making wise the simple,” “rejoicing the heart,” “enlightening the eyes,” “enduring forever,” and being “altogether righteous.”
This extraordinary Word is indeed more desirable than much fine gold and sweeter than honey from the comb. It is life-giving, a guide for our path, and a warning to God’s people. Those who keep His commandments receive “great reward.”
Through this psalm, may we recognize the richness and preciousness of God’s Word. Let us give thanks and praise to Him for the privilege of receiving such a treasure! May we cherish His Word, allowing it to revive our souls and guide us in His ways.
年度讀經計畫
番1-3
羅5
2024 讚美月 Day 21：
讚美 神的話 詩 19:7-14
（背誦7-11節）
7 耶和華的律法全備，能甦醒人心；
耶和華的法度確定，能使愚人有智慧；
8 耶和華的訓詞正直，能快活人的心；
耶和華的命令清潔，能明亮人的眼目；
9 耶和華的道理潔淨，存到永遠；
耶和華的典章真實，全然公義。
10 都比金子可羨慕，且比極多的精金可羨慕；
比蜜甘甜，且比蜂房下滴的蜜甘甜。
11 況且祢的僕人因此受警戒，守著這些便有大賞。
12 誰能知道自己的錯失呢？願你赦免我隱而未現的過錯。
13 求你攔阻僕人，不犯任意妄為的罪，不容這罪轄制我，我便完全，免犯大罪。
14 耶和華我的磐石，我的救贖主啊，願我口中的言語、心裡的意念在你面前蒙悅納。
【心得分享】大衛在詩篇19篇講到 神對祂自己的啟示：1-6節講諸天、穹蒼、宇宙萬物都在啟示 神的存在與祂的榮耀；7-14節講 神把祂的話語賜給我們，成為關於祂自己的特別啟示。在7-14節中，他用六個不同的名詞來講到 神的話語：「律法」、「法度」、「訓詞」、「命令」、「道理」和「典章」；又用六個不同的詞來形容 神的話語：「全備」、「確定」、「正直」、「清潔」、「潔淨」和「真實「；更從六個不同的方面講到了 神話語的功用：「能甦醒人心」、「能使愚人有智慧」、「能快活人的心」、「能明亮人的眼目」、「存到永遠和「全然公義」。這麼奇妙的話語，實在比極多的精金可羨慕，也比蜂房下滴的蜜甘甜！祂的話更是成為我們的生命，引導我們的道路，警戒我們這些屬祂的人，叫凡遵守祂命令的便有「大賞」。藉著這首詩歌, 願我們也都看到 神話語的豐富和寶貴！讓我們都因著得以從 神領受這麼寶貝的話語來感謝讚美祂!
Thursday, December 19, 2024
Praising Scripture - Dec 20
Annual Bible Reading Plan:
HAB.1-3
ROM.4
2024 31-Day Praising Day 20:
Praise the Glorious Name of God (Psalm 8:1-9)
(Memory Verses: 1-2)
A Psalm of David. To the choirmaster: according to The Gittith.
1 O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is Your name in all the earth! You have set Your glory above the heavens.
2 Out of the mouth of babies and infants, You have established strength because of Your foes, to still the enemy and the avenger.
3 When I look at Your heavens, the work of Your fingers, the moon and the stars, which You have set in place,
4 what is man that You are mindful of him, and the son of man that You care for him?
5 Yet You have made him a little lower than the heavenly beings and crowned him with glory and honor.
6 You have given him dominion over the works of Your hands; You have put all things under his feet,
7 all sheep and oxen, and also the beasts of the field,
8 the birds of the heavens, and the fish of the sea, whatever passes along the paths of the seas.
9 O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is Your name in all the earth!
Reflection:
Psalm 8 beautifully reveals that although humans seem insignificant and unworthy, they are recipients of God’s special care, exaltation, and commission. Humanity is granted salvation, elevated above enemies, entrusted with divine authority, and tasked to steward all creation. The psalm’s central theme is the praise of God’s majestic name, as proclaimed in its opening and closing verses: “O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is Your name in all the earth!”
Among all created beings, God has uniquely revealed His name to His specially created and redeemed people (Genesis 2:4; Exodus 3:14). The Apostle Peter boldly declared, “And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved” (Acts 4:12). What fills us with gratitude is that God not only remembers and exalts us but also includes us in His name, making us His people, as referenced in Psalm 20:1: “May the name of the God of Jacob protect you!” Hallelujah! How full of grace and glory is His name!
His name reflects His kindness, election, and salvation, as well as His grand plans and marvelous work in shaping us into a people called by His name. He crowns us with the glory and honor He bestows. Let us, therefore, respond with overflowing gratitude and worship, proclaiming: “O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is Your name in all the earth! How majestic is Your name in our lives!”
年度讀經計畫
哈1-3
羅4
2024 讚美月 Day 20：
讚美 神榮美的名（詩篇8:1-9）
（背誦1-2）
大衛的詩，交於伶長。用迦特樂器。
1 耶和華我們的主啊，祢的名在全地何其美，祢將祢的榮耀彰顯於天！
2 祢因敵人的緣故，從嬰孩和吃奶的口中建立了能力，使仇敵和報仇的閉口無言。
3 我觀看祢指頭所造的天，並祢所陳設的月亮星宿，
4 便說：「人算什麼，祢竟顧念他？世人算什麼，祢竟眷顧他？
5 祢叫他比天使微小一點，並賜他榮耀尊貴為冠冕。
6 祢派他管理祢手所造的，使萬物，就是一切的牛羊，田野的獸，空中的鳥，海裡的魚，凡經行海道的，都服在他的腳下。」
9 耶和華我們的主啊，祢的名在全地何其美！
【心得分享】詩篇第八篇主要講述了雖然人看似微不足道，算不得什麼，卻蒙了 神特別的眷顧、抬舉和託付—得著救恩，被 神舉起勝過仇敵，也領受了 神所賜的使命與權柄，為祂治理全地。全篇的主題是稱頌 神榮美的名，正如開頭和結尾所讚嘆的：「耶和華我們的主啊，祢的名在全地何其美！」在一切受造之物中， 神唯獨將祂的名啟示給祂特別創造並救贖的子民（創2:4；出3:14）。使徒彼得更分明地宣告：「除祂以外，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）值得我們特別感恩的是，祂不僅顧念並抬舉我們，更將我們放在祂的名字中，讓我們成為那「名為雅各 神的」子民（詩20:1）。哈利路亞！祂名裡面有何等的恩典與榮耀！這名不僅彰顯祂對我們的恩慈、揀選與拯救，也豫表祂對我們偉大的計劃與奇妙的製作，使我們成為「稱為祂名下的子民」，並以祂所賜的榮耀尊貴為冠冕。就讓我們因祂的名而滿心感恩，並以全然敬拜的心讚美祂：「耶和華我們的主啊，祢的名在全地何其美！祢的名在我們生命中何其美！」
HAB.1-3
ROM.4
2024 31-Day Praising Day 20:
Praise the Glorious Name of God (Psalm 8:1-9)
(Memory Verses: 1-2)
A Psalm of David. To the choirmaster: according to The Gittith.
1 O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is Your name in all the earth! You have set Your glory above the heavens.
2 Out of the mouth of babies and infants, You have established strength because of Your foes, to still the enemy and the avenger.
3 When I look at Your heavens, the work of Your fingers, the moon and the stars, which You have set in place,
4 what is man that You are mindful of him, and the son of man that You care for him?
5 Yet You have made him a little lower than the heavenly beings and crowned him with glory and honor.
6 You have given him dominion over the works of Your hands; You have put all things under his feet,
7 all sheep and oxen, and also the beasts of the field,
8 the birds of the heavens, and the fish of the sea, whatever passes along the paths of the seas.
9 O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is Your name in all the earth!
Reflection:
Psalm 8 beautifully reveals that although humans seem insignificant and unworthy, they are recipients of God’s special care, exaltation, and commission. Humanity is granted salvation, elevated above enemies, entrusted with divine authority, and tasked to steward all creation. The psalm’s central theme is the praise of God’s majestic name, as proclaimed in its opening and closing verses: “O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is Your name in all the earth!”
Among all created beings, God has uniquely revealed His name to His specially created and redeemed people (Genesis 2:4; Exodus 3:14). The Apostle Peter boldly declared, “And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved” (Acts 4:12). What fills us with gratitude is that God not only remembers and exalts us but also includes us in His name, making us His people, as referenced in Psalm 20:1: “May the name of the God of Jacob protect you!” Hallelujah! How full of grace and glory is His name!
His name reflects His kindness, election, and salvation, as well as His grand plans and marvelous work in shaping us into a people called by His name. He crowns us with the glory and honor He bestows. Let us, therefore, respond with overflowing gratitude and worship, proclaiming: “O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is Your name in all the earth! How majestic is Your name in our lives!”
年度讀經計畫
哈1-3
羅4
2024 讚美月 Day 20：
讚美 神榮美的名（詩篇8:1-9）
（背誦1-2）
大衛的詩，交於伶長。用迦特樂器。
1 耶和華我們的主啊，祢的名在全地何其美，祢將祢的榮耀彰顯於天！
2 祢因敵人的緣故，從嬰孩和吃奶的口中建立了能力，使仇敵和報仇的閉口無言。
3 我觀看祢指頭所造的天，並祢所陳設的月亮星宿，
4 便說：「人算什麼，祢竟顧念他？世人算什麼，祢竟眷顧他？
5 祢叫他比天使微小一點，並賜他榮耀尊貴為冠冕。
6 祢派他管理祢手所造的，使萬物，就是一切的牛羊，田野的獸，空中的鳥，海裡的魚，凡經行海道的，都服在他的腳下。」
9 耶和華我們的主啊，祢的名在全地何其美！
【心得分享】詩篇第八篇主要講述了雖然人看似微不足道，算不得什麼，卻蒙了 神特別的眷顧、抬舉和託付—得著救恩，被 神舉起勝過仇敵，也領受了 神所賜的使命與權柄，為祂治理全地。全篇的主題是稱頌 神榮美的名，正如開頭和結尾所讚嘆的：「耶和華我們的主啊，祢的名在全地何其美！」在一切受造之物中， 神唯獨將祂的名啟示給祂特別創造並救贖的子民（創2:4；出3:14）。使徒彼得更分明地宣告：「除祂以外，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）值得我們特別感恩的是，祂不僅顧念並抬舉我們，更將我們放在祂的名字中，讓我們成為那「名為雅各 神的」子民（詩20:1）。哈利路亞！祂名裡面有何等的恩典與榮耀！這名不僅彰顯祂對我們的恩慈、揀選與拯救，也豫表祂對我們偉大的計劃與奇妙的製作，使我們成為「稱為祂名下的子民」，並以祂所賜的榮耀尊貴為冠冕。就讓我們因祂的名而滿心感恩，並以全然敬拜的心讚美祂：「耶和華我們的主啊，祢的名在全地何其美！祢的名在我們生命中何其美！」
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