Annual Bible Reading Plan:
DAN.1
JHN.20-21
2024 Thanksgiving Month Day 20:
Sing a "New Song" and "Shout Loud" in Thanksgiving (Psalm 98:1-9)
(Memorization Scripture 1, 4-6)
1 Oh sing to the Lord a new song,
for He has done marvelous things;
His right hand and His holy arm have worked salvation for Him.
2 The Lord has made known His salvation;
He has revealed His righteousness in the sight of the nations.
3 He has remembered His steadfast love and faithfulness to the house of Israel;
all the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God.
4 Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth;
break forth into joyous song and sing praises!
5 Sing praises to the Lord with the lyre,
with the lyre and the sound of melody!
6 With trumpets and the sound of the horn,
make a joyful noise before the King, the Lord!
7 Let the sea roar, and all that fills it;
the world and those who dwell in it.
8 Let the rivers clap their hands;
let the hills sing for joy together
9 before the Lord, for He comes to judge the earth.
He will judge the world with righteousness,
and the peoples with equity.
Reflection:
Praise the Lord! This psalm especially emphasizes that we should offer our thanks and praise to God through singing: singing a new song to God because of His new and living work; and together with His people, "shouting aloud, rejoicing and singing praises." Just as "the sea and all that fills it," "the great waters," and "the mountains" roar, leap, and rejoice before the Lord, our song of gratitude to God should not come from effort or strain, but from a natural outpouring, flowing freely. He is the God who is doing new things among us, and as we continually witness His new works, we are able to continually sing a new song to Him. As we see the heavens declare His glory, and all creation proclaim His handiwork (Psalm 19:1), and as we witness the joy of our fellow believers, worshiping and praising with heartfelt emotion, our hearts will be naturally inspired by the Spirit, rising up to join the chorus of thanksgiving and praise. How grateful we are that God delights in hearing us sing a new song to Him! How wonderful it is that we can join with all the nations, with all the saints, to loudly and wholeheartedly praise Him! May the Lord continually stir up the gratitude within us, that every day we may sing a new song to Him, and with each praise, may we sing loudly and fully!
年度讀經計畫
但1
約20-21
2024 感恩月 Day 20:
用「新歌」和「發起大聲」來感恩（詩篇98:1-9）
(背誦第1, 4-6節)
1 你們要向耶和華唱新歌！
因為祂行過奇妙的事；
祂的右手和聖臂施行救恩。
2 耶和華發明了祂的救恩，在列邦人眼前顯出公義；
3 記念祂向以色列家所發的慈愛，所憑的信實。
地的四極都看見我們 神的救恩。
4 全地都要向耶和華歡樂；
要發起大聲，歡呼歌頌！
5 要用琴歌頌耶和華，
用琴和詩歌的聲音歌頌祂！
6 用號和角聲，在大君王耶和華面前歡呼！
7 願海和其中所充滿的澎湃；
世界和住在其間的也要發聲。
8 願大水拍手；
願諸山在耶和華面前一同歡呼；
9 因為祂來要審判遍地。
祂要按公義審判世界，按公正審判萬民。
【心得分享】感謝主，這首詩歌特別強調我們要以唱詩來向 神獻上感謝和讚美：要因著 神新的、活潑的工作而向祂唱新歌；並且要與祂的眾民一同「發起大聲，歡呼歌頌」。就像「海與其中所充滿的」、「大水」、「諸山」怎樣在 神的面前澎湃、踴躍和歡呼，我們對 神感恩的歌唱不應是出於勉強和努力，乃是自然而發、奔流而出的。祂是在我們中間做新事的 神，不斷看見祂新的工作，我們就能不斷為祂唱新歌。因著看到諸天都在述說祂的榮耀，萬有都在傳揚祂的手段（詩19:1），也因著看到身邊眾同伴喜樂、用情的敬拜與歌頌，我們就會自然地心被靈感，起身加入眾人感恩歌頌的行列。何等感恩，神竟然喜悅你我為他唱新歌！何等美好，我們竟能站在各族各方眾聖的行列，得以大聲、盡情地稱頌祂！就讓主常常挑旺我們裡面的感恩，每天都能為祂唱出新歌，每天在稱頌祂時都能大聲和盡情！
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Monday, November 18, 2024
Thanksgiving Scripture - Nov 19
Annual Bible Reading Plan:
EZK.48
JHN.18-19
2024 Thanksgiving Month Day 19：
Reminding Your Heart to Bless the Lord and Not Forget His Benefits (Psalm 103:1-13)
(Memorization Scripture 1-3)
1 Bless the Lord, O my soul,
and all that is within me,
bless his holy name!
2 Bless the Lord, O my soul,
and forget not all his benefits,
3 who forgives all your iniquity,
who heals all your diseases,
4 who redeems your life from the pit,
who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy,
5 who satisfies you with good
so that your youth is renewed like the eagle's.
6 The Lord works righteousness
and justice for all who are oppressed.
7 He made known his ways to Moses,
his acts to the people of Israel.
8 The Lord is merciful and gracious,
slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.
9 He will not always chide,
nor will he keep his anger forever.
10 He does not deal with us according to our sins,
nor repay us according to our iniquities.
11 For as high as the heavens are above the earth,
so great is his steadfast love toward those who fear him;
12 as far as the east is from the west,
so far does he remove our transgressions from us.
13 As a father shows compassion to his children,
so the Lord shows compassion to those who fear him.
Reflection:
Gratitude is a vital posture and practice for our lives as believers. However, it is also an area the enemy often seeks to obscure, attack, and undermine. Have you ever felt your heart grow indifferent, cold, or even burdened, losing sight of God’s grace and work in your life? In such moments, have you taken the step to speak to yourself and awaken a heart of thanksgiving? In today’s psalm, David begins by repeatedly speaking to his soul, reminding himself to rise up and bless the Lord, not to forget all His benefits! Through this intentional act of self-reminder, David focuses on counting God’s blessings: how He forgives all his sins, heals all his diseases, redeems his life from destruction, crowns him with steadfast love and mercy, and satisfies his desires with good things so that his strength is renewed like the eagle's. As he continues, the Holy Spirit leads David into an even deeper recognition of God's loving-kindness and compassion. This revelation causes his heart to overflow with gratitude and amazement, and his spirit is continually lifted and strengthened! In this moment, let us follow David’s example and speak to our own hearts: “Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless His holy name! Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits.” May our hearts be filled anew with thanksgiving and praise!
年度讀經計畫
結48
約18-19
2024感恩月 Day 19：
提醒自己的心要稱頌 神，不可忘記祂的恩惠（詩篇103:1-13）
(背誦1-3節)
1 我的心哪，你要稱頌耶和華；凡在我裡面的，也要稱頌祂的聖名！
2 我的心哪，你要稱頌耶和華，不可忘記祂的一切恩惠。
3 祂赦免你的一切罪孽，醫治你的一切疾病。
4 祂救贖你的命脫離死亡，以仁愛和慈悲為你的冠冕。
5 祂用美物使你所願的得以知足，以致你如鷹返老還童。
6 耶和華施行公義，為一切受屈的人申冤。
7 祂使摩西知道祂的法則，叫以色列人曉得祂的作為。
8 耶和華有憐憫，有恩典，不輕易發怒，且有豐盛的慈愛。
9 祂不長久責備，也不永遠懷怒。
10 祂沒有按我們的罪過待我們，也沒有照我們的罪孽報應我們。
11 天離地何等的高，祂的慈愛向敬畏祂的人也是何等的大。
12 東離西有多遠，祂叫我們的過犯離我們也有多遠。
13 父親怎樣憐恤他的兒女，耶和華也怎樣憐恤敬畏祂的人。
【心得分享】感恩是我們向著 神最重要的一種態度，是我們該有的生命和實行。但感恩的心也是仇敵要常常蒙蔽、攻擊和破壞的。當自己的心對 神的恩典與作為落入平淡、冷漠、甚至是被壓制時，你是否曾經向自己說話、喚醒心中的感恩？在今天這首詩篇中，大衛一開始就反复對自己的心說話，提醒自己要起來稱頌 神，不可忘記祂的一切恩惠！因著這樣有意的提醒，他開始專心數算 神的恩典—祂是如何赦免他一切的罪孽，醫治他的一切疾病；不僅僅救贖他的命脫離死亡，更以仁愛和慈悲為他的冠冕；還用美物使他所願的得以知足，以致他能常常如鷹返老還童。不斷如此，聖靈還帶他更 深地認識了 神的慈愛和憐憫，讓他的心不斷生髮感恩的驚嘆，讓他裡面的靈越發被激勵和提起！此時此刻，就要讓我們如大衛一樣，也來對自己的心說話：「我的心哪，你要稱頌耶和華；凡在我裡面的，也要稱頌祂的聖名！我的心哪，你要稱頌耶和華，不可忘記祂的一切恩惠。」相信這樣實行的時候，你裡面感恩的心一定會被喚醒，並得著更新！
EZK.48
JHN.18-19
2024 Thanksgiving Month Day 19：
Reminding Your Heart to Bless the Lord and Not Forget His Benefits (Psalm 103:1-13)
(Memorization Scripture 1-3)
1 Bless the Lord, O my soul,
and all that is within me,
bless his holy name!
2 Bless the Lord, O my soul,
and forget not all his benefits,
3 who forgives all your iniquity,
who heals all your diseases,
4 who redeems your life from the pit,
who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy,
5 who satisfies you with good
so that your youth is renewed like the eagle's.
6 The Lord works righteousness
and justice for all who are oppressed.
7 He made known his ways to Moses,
his acts to the people of Israel.
8 The Lord is merciful and gracious,
slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.
9 He will not always chide,
nor will he keep his anger forever.
10 He does not deal with us according to our sins,
nor repay us according to our iniquities.
11 For as high as the heavens are above the earth,
so great is his steadfast love toward those who fear him;
12 as far as the east is from the west,
so far does he remove our transgressions from us.
13 As a father shows compassion to his children,
so the Lord shows compassion to those who fear him.
Reflection:
Gratitude is a vital posture and practice for our lives as believers. However, it is also an area the enemy often seeks to obscure, attack, and undermine. Have you ever felt your heart grow indifferent, cold, or even burdened, losing sight of God’s grace and work in your life? In such moments, have you taken the step to speak to yourself and awaken a heart of thanksgiving? In today’s psalm, David begins by repeatedly speaking to his soul, reminding himself to rise up and bless the Lord, not to forget all His benefits! Through this intentional act of self-reminder, David focuses on counting God’s blessings: how He forgives all his sins, heals all his diseases, redeems his life from destruction, crowns him with steadfast love and mercy, and satisfies his desires with good things so that his strength is renewed like the eagle's. As he continues, the Holy Spirit leads David into an even deeper recognition of God's loving-kindness and compassion. This revelation causes his heart to overflow with gratitude and amazement, and his spirit is continually lifted and strengthened! In this moment, let us follow David’s example and speak to our own hearts: “Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless His holy name! Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits.” May our hearts be filled anew with thanksgiving and praise!
年度讀經計畫
結48
約18-19
2024感恩月 Day 19：
提醒自己的心要稱頌 神，不可忘記祂的恩惠（詩篇103:1-13）
(背誦1-3節)
1 我的心哪，你要稱頌耶和華；凡在我裡面的，也要稱頌祂的聖名！
2 我的心哪，你要稱頌耶和華，不可忘記祂的一切恩惠。
3 祂赦免你的一切罪孽，醫治你的一切疾病。
4 祂救贖你的命脫離死亡，以仁愛和慈悲為你的冠冕。
5 祂用美物使你所願的得以知足，以致你如鷹返老還童。
6 耶和華施行公義，為一切受屈的人申冤。
7 祂使摩西知道祂的法則，叫以色列人曉得祂的作為。
8 耶和華有憐憫，有恩典，不輕易發怒，且有豐盛的慈愛。
9 祂不長久責備，也不永遠懷怒。
10 祂沒有按我們的罪過待我們，也沒有照我們的罪孽報應我們。
11 天離地何等的高，祂的慈愛向敬畏祂的人也是何等的大。
12 東離西有多遠，祂叫我們的過犯離我們也有多遠。
13 父親怎樣憐恤他的兒女，耶和華也怎樣憐恤敬畏祂的人。
【心得分享】感恩是我們向著 神最重要的一種態度，是我們該有的生命和實行。但感恩的心也是仇敵要常常蒙蔽、攻擊和破壞的。當自己的心對 神的恩典與作為落入平淡、冷漠、甚至是被壓制時，你是否曾經向自己說話、喚醒心中的感恩？在今天這首詩篇中，大衛一開始就反复對自己的心說話，提醒自己要起來稱頌 神，不可忘記祂的一切恩惠！因著這樣有意的提醒，他開始專心數算 神的恩典—祂是如何赦免他一切的罪孽，醫治他的一切疾病；不僅僅救贖他的命脫離死亡，更以仁愛和慈悲為他的冠冕；還用美物使他所願的得以知足，以致他能常常如鷹返老還童。不斷如此，聖靈還帶他更 深地認識了 神的慈愛和憐憫，讓他的心不斷生髮感恩的驚嘆，讓他裡面的靈越發被激勵和提起！此時此刻，就要讓我們如大衛一樣，也來對自己的心說話：「我的心哪，你要稱頌耶和華；凡在我裡面的，也要稱頌祂的聖名！我的心哪，你要稱頌耶和華，不可忘記祂的一切恩惠。」相信這樣實行的時候，你裡面感恩的心一定會被喚醒，並得著更新！
Sunday, November 17, 2024
Thanksgiving Scripture - Nov 18
Annual Bible Reading Plan:
EZK.46-47
JHN.17
2024 Thanksgiving Month D18:
Being Grateful That God Is Our Dependence (Psalm 20:1-9)
（Memorization Scripture 6-9）
1 May the Lord answer you in the day of trouble!
May the name of the God of Jacob protect you!
2 May he send you help from the sanctuary
and give you support from Zion!
3 May he remember all your offerings
and regard with favor your burnt sacrifices! Selah
4 May he grant you your heart's desire
and fulfill all your plans!
5 May we shout for joy over your salvation,
and in the name of our God set up our banners!
May the Lord fulfill all your petitions!
6 Now I know that the Lord saves his anointed;
he will answer him from his holy heaven
with the saving might of his right hand.
7 Some trust in chariots and some in horses,
but we trust in the name of the Lord our God.
8 They collapse and fall,
but we rise and stand upright.
9 O Lord, save the king!
May he answer us when we call.
Reflection:
This psalm is a prayer shared by the people and the king before going into battle. It describes how, in a time of national and communal "day of trouble," they prayed and prepared together to rely on God as they went to war. In their prayers, they firmly believed that this "day of trouble" would become a day of experiencing God's "protection" and "salvation." Because they were confident in their God, the one "called the God of Jacob," they knew He understood all their circumstances. Not only does He grant us salvation, but He also "strengthens" our lives, "rescues us with the power of His right hand" in all situations, "sets up a banner" for us, and fulfills "all that we ask." Thus, the people and the king turned the "day of trouble" into a "day of calling out" (alternatively translated as "the time of calling"), clearly declaring that their battle and victory would not rely on what others depended on, such as "chariots" or "horses," but on "the name of the Lord our God"! Praise the Lord! With Him as our life and reliance, no matter what each day brings—whether mountaintop or valley—we can be confident that every day should be a day of gratitude and "calling out." It is also a day when we will together experience His "protection" and "salvation"!
年度讀經計畫
結46-47
約17
2024感恩月Day 18：
因 神是我們的依靠而感恩（詩篇20:1-9）
(背誦6-9節)
1 願耶和華在你遭難的日子應允你；
願名為雅各 神的高舉你。
2 願祂從聖所救助你，
從錫安堅固你，
3 記念你的一切供獻，
悅納你的燔祭， （細拉）
4 將你心所願的賜給你，
成就你的一切籌算。
5 我們要因祢的救恩誇勝，
要奉我們 神的名豎立旌旗。
願耶和華成就你一切所求的！
6 現在我知道耶和華救護祂的受膏者，
必從祂的聖天上應允他，用右手的能力救護他。
7 有人靠車，有人靠馬，
但我們要提到耶和華－我們 神的名。
8 他們都屈身仆倒，
我們卻起來，立得正直。
9 求耶和華施行拯救，我們呼求的時候，願王應允我們！
【心得分享】今天對你來說是怎樣的一個日子？你每天的依靠是什麼？... 這是一首參戰前百姓與王共同的祈禱詩，描述在國家和百姓「遭難的日子」，大家一同禱告，一同預備靠 神前往爭戰。在禱告中，他們確信這個「遭難的日子」必會成為他們經歷 神「救護」和「拯救」的日子。因為確信自己的 神是那「名為雅各 神的」，祂知道我們一切的情形，不僅給我們救恩，更「堅固」我們生命，在一切環境中「用右手的能力救護」我們，為我們「樹立旌旗」，成就「我們一切所求的」，百姓和王就將「遭難的日子」作為他們「呼求的日子」（「呼求的時候」另譯），分明地宣告他們爭戰與得勝不是依靠世人所依靠的「車」、「馬」，而是「耶和華－我們 神的名」！感謝主，有祂作我們的生命與依靠，不管我們每一個日子光景如何，可能是高山，也可能是低谷，我們確信每一個日子都當是感恩的日子和「呼求的日子」，也是我們一同經歷 祂「救護」和「拯救」的日子！
EZK.46-47
JHN.17
2024 Thanksgiving Month D18:
Being Grateful That God Is Our Dependence (Psalm 20:1-9)
（Memorization Scripture 6-9）
1 May the Lord answer you in the day of trouble!
May the name of the God of Jacob protect you!
2 May he send you help from the sanctuary
and give you support from Zion!
3 May he remember all your offerings
and regard with favor your burnt sacrifices! Selah
4 May he grant you your heart's desire
and fulfill all your plans!
5 May we shout for joy over your salvation,
and in the name of our God set up our banners!
May the Lord fulfill all your petitions!
6 Now I know that the Lord saves his anointed;
he will answer him from his holy heaven
with the saving might of his right hand.
7 Some trust in chariots and some in horses,
but we trust in the name of the Lord our God.
8 They collapse and fall,
but we rise and stand upright.
9 O Lord, save the king!
May he answer us when we call.
Reflection:
This psalm is a prayer shared by the people and the king before going into battle. It describes how, in a time of national and communal "day of trouble," they prayed and prepared together to rely on God as they went to war. In their prayers, they firmly believed that this "day of trouble" would become a day of experiencing God's "protection" and "salvation." Because they were confident in their God, the one "called the God of Jacob," they knew He understood all their circumstances. Not only does He grant us salvation, but He also "strengthens" our lives, "rescues us with the power of His right hand" in all situations, "sets up a banner" for us, and fulfills "all that we ask." Thus, the people and the king turned the "day of trouble" into a "day of calling out" (alternatively translated as "the time of calling"), clearly declaring that their battle and victory would not rely on what others depended on, such as "chariots" or "horses," but on "the name of the Lord our God"! Praise the Lord! With Him as our life and reliance, no matter what each day brings—whether mountaintop or valley—we can be confident that every day should be a day of gratitude and "calling out." It is also a day when we will together experience His "protection" and "salvation"!
年度讀經計畫
結46-47
約17
2024感恩月Day 18：
因 神是我們的依靠而感恩（詩篇20:1-9）
(背誦6-9節)
1 願耶和華在你遭難的日子應允你；
願名為雅各 神的高舉你。
2 願祂從聖所救助你，
從錫安堅固你，
3 記念你的一切供獻，
悅納你的燔祭， （細拉）
4 將你心所願的賜給你，
成就你的一切籌算。
5 我們要因祢的救恩誇勝，
要奉我們 神的名豎立旌旗。
願耶和華成就你一切所求的！
6 現在我知道耶和華救護祂的受膏者，
必從祂的聖天上應允他，用右手的能力救護他。
7 有人靠車，有人靠馬，
但我們要提到耶和華－我們 神的名。
8 他們都屈身仆倒，
我們卻起來，立得正直。
9 求耶和華施行拯救，我們呼求的時候，願王應允我們！
【心得分享】今天對你來說是怎樣的一個日子？你每天的依靠是什麼？... 這是一首參戰前百姓與王共同的祈禱詩，描述在國家和百姓「遭難的日子」，大家一同禱告，一同預備靠 神前往爭戰。在禱告中，他們確信這個「遭難的日子」必會成為他們經歷 神「救護」和「拯救」的日子。因為確信自己的 神是那「名為雅各 神的」，祂知道我們一切的情形，不僅給我們救恩，更「堅固」我們生命，在一切環境中「用右手的能力救護」我們，為我們「樹立旌旗」，成就「我們一切所求的」，百姓和王就將「遭難的日子」作為他們「呼求的日子」（「呼求的時候」另譯），分明地宣告他們爭戰與得勝不是依靠世人所依靠的「車」、「馬」，而是「耶和華－我們 神的名」！感謝主，有祂作我們的生命與依靠，不管我們每一個日子光景如何，可能是高山，也可能是低谷，我們確信每一個日子都當是感恩的日子和「呼求的日子」，也是我們一同經歷 祂「救護」和「拯救」的日子！
Saturday, November 16, 2024
Friday, November 15, 2024
Thanksgiving Scripture - Nov 16
Annual Bible Reading Plan:
EZK.41-43
JHN.15
2024 Thanksgiving Month Day 16:
Giving Thanks for the Blessing of “Brethren Dwelling Together in Unity” (Psalm 133:1-3)
(Memorize verses 1-3)
1 Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!
2 It is like the precious oil upon the head, running down on the beard, the beard of Aaron, running down on the edge of his garments.
3 It is like the dew of Hermon, descending upon the mountains of Zion; for there the Lord commanded the blessing—life forevermore.
Reflection:
“Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!” Do we truly see the goodness and beauty of our fellowship and communal life as the Body? Do we see the blessing of having small groups, church gatherings, and a community built together? Praise the Lord, Who, through this precious psalm of David, reveals His eternal and good will—His desire to gain and bless the Church, His Body. He has poured out His most precious oil, lavishing the Church and His children with the anointing and work of the Holy Spirit in our midst. Like the dew of Mount Hermon, which brings refreshing to the dry Mount Zion, this signifies that He knows all our needs and abundantly blesses those who seek His kingdom and righteousness with a faithful and overflowing supply! May we be grateful for family, spiritual companions, small groups, and the Church, cherishing our “dwelling together in unity.” Let’s actively fellowship, love, and build together in unity within the Body, looking up to Him in gratitude for the abundant blessings and provision He grants us in this unity.
年度讀經計畫
結41-43
約15
2024感恩月Day 16:
為「弟兄和睦同居」帶下的祝福感恩（詩篇 133:1-3）
（背誦經文1-3節）
1看哪，弟兄和睦同居
是何等地善，何等地美！
2這好比那貴重的油澆在亞倫的頭上，
流到鬍鬚，又流到他的衣襟；
3又好比黑門的甘露降在錫安山；
因為在那裏有耶和華所命定的福，
就是永遠的生命。
【心得分享】「看哪，弟兄和睦同居是何等地善，何等地美！」不知大家是否對於我們的身體和團契生活都有這樣的看見？都看我們能有小組和教會的生活與建造為善、為美？感謝主，祂藉著大衛這首寶貴的詩歌，讓我們看到祂永恆的旨意，也是美意，就是祂要得著和祝福教會—祂的身體。祂把極其貴重的油，毫不吝惜地澆灌給教會和祂的兒女，就是寶貴的聖靈今天在我們中間一切的膏抹和運行。祂更是把遠方黑門山的甘露運到缺乏雨水的錫安山，表明祂知道我們一切的需要，並且對於先求祂國與義的神國子民，祂的供應和祝福是何等信實和豐富！禱告我們都為自己有家人、屬靈同伴、小組和教會感恩，寶貝大家一起的「和睦同居」，並積極在身體中相交、相愛，同心建造，一同仰望和感謝祂因此賜下的豐盛祝福與供應。
EZK.41-43
JHN.15
2024 Thanksgiving Month Day 16:
Giving Thanks for the Blessing of “Brethren Dwelling Together in Unity” (Psalm 133:1-3)
(Memorize verses 1-3)
1 Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!
2 It is like the precious oil upon the head, running down on the beard, the beard of Aaron, running down on the edge of his garments.
3 It is like the dew of Hermon, descending upon the mountains of Zion; for there the Lord commanded the blessing—life forevermore.
Reflection:
“Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!” Do we truly see the goodness and beauty of our fellowship and communal life as the Body? Do we see the blessing of having small groups, church gatherings, and a community built together? Praise the Lord, Who, through this precious psalm of David, reveals His eternal and good will—His desire to gain and bless the Church, His Body. He has poured out His most precious oil, lavishing the Church and His children with the anointing and work of the Holy Spirit in our midst. Like the dew of Mount Hermon, which brings refreshing to the dry Mount Zion, this signifies that He knows all our needs and abundantly blesses those who seek His kingdom and righteousness with a faithful and overflowing supply! May we be grateful for family, spiritual companions, small groups, and the Church, cherishing our “dwelling together in unity.” Let’s actively fellowship, love, and build together in unity within the Body, looking up to Him in gratitude for the abundant blessings and provision He grants us in this unity.
年度讀經計畫
結41-43
約15
2024感恩月Day 16:
為「弟兄和睦同居」帶下的祝福感恩（詩篇 133:1-3）
（背誦經文1-3節）
1看哪，弟兄和睦同居
是何等地善，何等地美！
2這好比那貴重的油澆在亞倫的頭上，
流到鬍鬚，又流到他的衣襟；
3又好比黑門的甘露降在錫安山；
因為在那裏有耶和華所命定的福，
就是永遠的生命。
【心得分享】「看哪，弟兄和睦同居是何等地善，何等地美！」不知大家是否對於我們的身體和團契生活都有這樣的看見？都看我們能有小組和教會的生活與建造為善、為美？感謝主，祂藉著大衛這首寶貴的詩歌，讓我們看到祂永恆的旨意，也是美意，就是祂要得著和祝福教會—祂的身體。祂把極其貴重的油，毫不吝惜地澆灌給教會和祂的兒女，就是寶貴的聖靈今天在我們中間一切的膏抹和運行。祂更是把遠方黑門山的甘露運到缺乏雨水的錫安山，表明祂知道我們一切的需要，並且對於先求祂國與義的神國子民，祂的供應和祝福是何等信實和豐富！禱告我們都為自己有家人、屬靈同伴、小組和教會感恩，寶貝大家一起的「和睦同居」，並積極在身體中相交、相愛，同心建造，一同仰望和感謝祂因此賜下的豐盛祝福與供應。
Thursday, November 14, 2024
Thanksgiving Scripture - Nov 15
Annual Bible Reading Plan:
EZK.40
JHN.14
2024 Thanksgiving Month Day 15:
Giving Thanks for God’s Choice of Zion as His Eternal Dwelling (Psalm 132:13-18)
(Memorize verses 13-14)
13 For the Lord has chosen Zion; He has desired it for His dwelling place:
14 “This is My resting place forever; here I will dwell, for I have desired it.
15 I will abundantly bless her provision; I will satisfy her poor with bread.
16 I will also clothe her priests with salvation, and her saints shall shout aloud for joy.
17 There I will make the horn of David grow; I will prepare a lamp for My Anointed.
18 His enemies I will clothe with shame, but upon Himself His crown shall flourish.”
Reflection:
God is not only the One Who accepts our offerings, but He is also the God Who has chosen Zion as His dwelling place. Let’s take special note of the phrases “the Lord has chosen Zion” and “desired it for His dwelling place.” Both “chosen” and “desired” are powerful words, expressing how much God loves and values Zion, how deeply He is determined to establish His dwelling there, and that this is His “resting place forever!” The Israelites were often rebellious, weak, and prone to failure, yet God still chose and established them, making them Zion, the place of His temple and throne, where they could experience His abundance, glory, and victory. How grateful we are to know that Zion points to the Church today, and thus it points to you and me. Lord, please open our eyes further to see the grace and glory of Your choice: that You chose Zion as Your eternal dwelling, the Church as Your Body, and us as the temple of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19)! Yes, may we, along with all Your people, spend our lives in thanksgiving and praise for the grace of being “chosen” and for Your loving “desire” to dwell among us. Amen!
年度讀經計畫
結40
約14
2024感恩月Day 15
為 神揀選錫安作為自己永遠的居所感恩 （詩132:13-18）
（背誦經文13-14節）
13因為耶和華揀選了錫安，
願意當作自己的居所，
14說：這是我永遠安息之所；
我要住在這裏，
因為是我所願意的。
15我要使其中的糧食豐滿，
使其中的窮人飽足。
16我要使祭司披上救恩，
聖民大聲歡呼！
17我要叫大衛的角在那裏發生；
我為我的受膏者預備明燈。
18我要使他的仇敵披上羞恥；
但他的冠冕要在頭上發光。
【心得分享】神不僅是悅納我們奉獻的 神，更是揀選錫安作為祂居所的 神。我們特別注意詩句「耶和華揀選了錫安，願意當作自己的居所」中「揀選」和「願意」都是有極強烈語氣的詞彙，表明 神多麼地愛錫安、在意錫安，多麼地定意和執意要在其中設立自己的居所，並且是作為祂的「永遠安息之所」！以色列百姓曾經是那樣地悖逆、軟弱、失敗，神仍揀選和建立了他們，成為有祂殿宇和寶座的錫安，承受祂所成就的豐富、榮耀與得勝。何等感恩，這錫安就是指著今天的教會說的，就是指著你我說的。主啊，求你更多地向我們開啟，讓我們看到你揀選錫安做你永遠的居所、揀選教會做你的身體、揀選我們做聖靈的殿（林前6:19）是何等恩典與榮耀的事！是的，就讓我們和眾同伴，用一生來感謝、讚美「揀選」我們的恩典，「願意」居住我們中間的慈愛。阿們！
EZK.40
JHN.14
2024 Thanksgiving Month Day 15:
Giving Thanks for God’s Choice of Zion as His Eternal Dwelling (Psalm 132:13-18)
(Memorize verses 13-14)
13 For the Lord has chosen Zion; He has desired it for His dwelling place:
14 “This is My resting place forever; here I will dwell, for I have desired it.
15 I will abundantly bless her provision; I will satisfy her poor with bread.
16 I will also clothe her priests with salvation, and her saints shall shout aloud for joy.
17 There I will make the horn of David grow; I will prepare a lamp for My Anointed.
18 His enemies I will clothe with shame, but upon Himself His crown shall flourish.”
Reflection:
God is not only the One Who accepts our offerings, but He is also the God Who has chosen Zion as His dwelling place. Let’s take special note of the phrases “the Lord has chosen Zion” and “desired it for His dwelling place.” Both “chosen” and “desired” are powerful words, expressing how much God loves and values Zion, how deeply He is determined to establish His dwelling there, and that this is His “resting place forever!” The Israelites were often rebellious, weak, and prone to failure, yet God still chose and established them, making them Zion, the place of His temple and throne, where they could experience His abundance, glory, and victory. How grateful we are to know that Zion points to the Church today, and thus it points to you and me. Lord, please open our eyes further to see the grace and glory of Your choice: that You chose Zion as Your eternal dwelling, the Church as Your Body, and us as the temple of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19)! Yes, may we, along with all Your people, spend our lives in thanksgiving and praise for the grace of being “chosen” and for Your loving “desire” to dwell among us. Amen!
年度讀經計畫
結40
約14
2024感恩月Day 15
為 神揀選錫安作為自己永遠的居所感恩 （詩132:13-18）
（背誦經文13-14節）
13因為耶和華揀選了錫安，
願意當作自己的居所，
14說：這是我永遠安息之所；
我要住在這裏，
因為是我所願意的。
15我要使其中的糧食豐滿，
使其中的窮人飽足。
16我要使祭司披上救恩，
聖民大聲歡呼！
17我要叫大衛的角在那裏發生；
我為我的受膏者預備明燈。
18我要使他的仇敵披上羞恥；
但他的冠冕要在頭上發光。
【心得分享】神不僅是悅納我們奉獻的 神，更是揀選錫安作為祂居所的 神。我們特別注意詩句「耶和華揀選了錫安，願意當作自己的居所」中「揀選」和「願意」都是有極強烈語氣的詞彙，表明 神多麼地愛錫安、在意錫安，多麼地定意和執意要在其中設立自己的居所，並且是作為祂的「永遠安息之所」！以色列百姓曾經是那樣地悖逆、軟弱、失敗，神仍揀選和建立了他們，成為有祂殿宇和寶座的錫安，承受祂所成就的豐富、榮耀與得勝。何等感恩，這錫安就是指著今天的教會說的，就是指著你我說的。主啊，求你更多地向我們開啟，讓我們看到你揀選錫安做你永遠的居所、揀選教會做你的身體、揀選我們做聖靈的殿（林前6:19）是何等恩典與榮耀的事！是的，就讓我們和眾同伴，用一生來感謝、讚美「揀選」我們的恩典，「願意」居住我們中間的慈愛。阿們！
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Thanksgiving Scripture - Nov 14
Annual Bible Reading Plan:
EZK.38-39
JHN.13
2024 Thanksgiving Month Day 14:
Give Thanks for God Accepting Our Offerings (Psalm 51:16-19)
(Memorize verses 16-17)
16 For You do not desire sacrifice, or else I would give it; You do not delight in burnt offering.
17 The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit, A broken and contrite heart—These, O God, You will not despise.
18 Do good in Your good pleasure to Zion; Build the walls of Jerusalem.
19 Then You shall be pleased with the sacrifices of righteousness, With burnt offering and whole burnt offering; Then they shall offer bulls on Your altar.
Reflection:
At the end of Psalm 51, after David's prayers for forgiveness and renewal of his spirit, he shifts to seek the Lord's acceptance of his and the people's offerings. In his prayer, he asks how he can present offerings that are pleasing to God—referring generally to peace offerings and burnt offerings—indicating his deep longing to restore his communion with God and to offer worship and devotion in His presence after receiving forgiveness! Thank the Lord, for in his prayer, David understood the right attitude of offering—“a broken and contrite heart” is valued by God more than the offerings themselves, and God “will not despise” such offerings. What a blessing, as David's prayer provides us with invaluable insight into offerings! On one hand, we receive the grace of forgiveness from God, and even more so, the redemptive grace of God sacrificing His only Son. We ought to respond with our lives offered to Him in gratitude. On the other hand, in the presence of the holy, righteous, and abundant God, our ability to offer anything is unworthy and can only be made possible through His grace and mercy. Thank the Lord for His incredible love toward us, forgiving all our sins and transgressions, and for accepting our offerings in accordance with His will. “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service.” (Romans 12:1)
年度讀經計畫
結38-39
約13
2024感恩月Day 14：
為 神悅納我們的奉獻感恩（詩篇51:16-19
(背誦16-17節)
16 你本不喜愛祭物，若喜愛，我就獻上，燔祭你也不喜悅。
17 神所要的祭就是憂傷的靈，神啊，憂傷痛悔的心，你必不輕看。
18 求你隨你的美意善待錫安，建造耶路撒冷的城牆。
19 那時，你必喜愛公義的祭和燔祭，並全牲的燔祭。那時，人必將公牛獻在你壇上。
【心得分享】在詩篇51篇的末尾，大衛在前面求罪得赦免和靈命更新的禱告之後，轉為求主悅納自己和百姓奉獻禱告。他在禱告中求問如何能向 神獻上祂所喜悅的「祭物」（一般指平安祭）和「燔祭」，表明他在罪得赦免之後何等切慕恢復與 神的交通和在祂面前的奉獻與敬拜！感謝主，禱告中大衛明白了正確的奉獻態度—「憂傷痛悔的心」比奉獻的祭物本身更為 神所看重，並且 神也「必不輕看」這樣的奉獻。何等感恩，大衛的禱告帶給我們關於奉獻的何等寶貴的開啟！一方面，我們從 神得著了赦罪之恩，更是 神犧牲愛子的代贖之恩，我們理當以奉獻自己給祂作為感恩的回應。另一方面，在聖潔公義、全有全足全豐的 神面前，我們能向 神奉獻實在是不配的，是靠著 神的恩憐才能獻上的。感謝主，祂竟然這樣愛我們，赦免我們一切罪惡與過犯，也悅納我們在祂心意中的奉獻。「所以弟兄們，我以 神的慈悲勸你們，將身體獻上，當做活祭，是聖潔的，是 神所喜悅的，你們如此侍奉乃是理所當然的。」（羅12:1）
EZK.38-39
JHN.13
2024 Thanksgiving Month Day 14:
Give Thanks for God Accepting Our Offerings (Psalm 51:16-19)
(Memorize verses 16-17)
16 For You do not desire sacrifice, or else I would give it; You do not delight in burnt offering.
17 The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit, A broken and contrite heart—These, O God, You will not despise.
18 Do good in Your good pleasure to Zion; Build the walls of Jerusalem.
19 Then You shall be pleased with the sacrifices of righteousness, With burnt offering and whole burnt offering; Then they shall offer bulls on Your altar.
Reflection:
At the end of Psalm 51, after David's prayers for forgiveness and renewal of his spirit, he shifts to seek the Lord's acceptance of his and the people's offerings. In his prayer, he asks how he can present offerings that are pleasing to God—referring generally to peace offerings and burnt offerings—indicating his deep longing to restore his communion with God and to offer worship and devotion in His presence after receiving forgiveness! Thank the Lord, for in his prayer, David understood the right attitude of offering—“a broken and contrite heart” is valued by God more than the offerings themselves, and God “will not despise” such offerings. What a blessing, as David's prayer provides us with invaluable insight into offerings! On one hand, we receive the grace of forgiveness from God, and even more so, the redemptive grace of God sacrificing His only Son. We ought to respond with our lives offered to Him in gratitude. On the other hand, in the presence of the holy, righteous, and abundant God, our ability to offer anything is unworthy and can only be made possible through His grace and mercy. Thank the Lord for His incredible love toward us, forgiving all our sins and transgressions, and for accepting our offerings in accordance with His will. “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service.” (Romans 12:1)
年度讀經計畫
結38-39
約13
2024感恩月Day 14：
為 神悅納我們的奉獻感恩（詩篇51:16-19
(背誦16-17節)
16 你本不喜愛祭物，若喜愛，我就獻上，燔祭你也不喜悅。
17 神所要的祭就是憂傷的靈，神啊，憂傷痛悔的心，你必不輕看。
18 求你隨你的美意善待錫安，建造耶路撒冷的城牆。
19 那時，你必喜愛公義的祭和燔祭，並全牲的燔祭。那時，人必將公牛獻在你壇上。
【心得分享】在詩篇51篇的末尾，大衛在前面求罪得赦免和靈命更新的禱告之後，轉為求主悅納自己和百姓奉獻禱告。他在禱告中求問如何能向 神獻上祂所喜悅的「祭物」（一般指平安祭）和「燔祭」，表明他在罪得赦免之後何等切慕恢復與 神的交通和在祂面前的奉獻與敬拜！感謝主，禱告中大衛明白了正確的奉獻態度—「憂傷痛悔的心」比奉獻的祭物本身更為 神所看重，並且 神也「必不輕看」這樣的奉獻。何等感恩，大衛的禱告帶給我們關於奉獻的何等寶貴的開啟！一方面，我們從 神得著了赦罪之恩，更是 神犧牲愛子的代贖之恩，我們理當以奉獻自己給祂作為感恩的回應。另一方面，在聖潔公義、全有全足全豐的 神面前，我們能向 神奉獻實在是不配的，是靠著 神的恩憐才能獻上的。感謝主，祂竟然這樣愛我們，赦免我們一切罪惡與過犯，也悅納我們在祂心意中的奉獻。「所以弟兄們，我以 神的慈悲勸你們，將身體獻上，當做活祭，是聖潔的，是 神所喜悅的，你們如此侍奉乃是理所當然的。」（羅12:1）
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