2006-12-17 17:40:31Jacky
給予之心
讀 經：哥林多後書8章1－15節
金 句：「他們……先把自己獻給主，又歸附了我們。」（哥林多後書8章5節）
全年讀經：彼得後書1－3章
我在菲律賓的信心學院（Faith Academy）訪問時，當地同工的熱情款待給了我深刻的印象。接待我的人放下自己手上的工作，儘量使我感到舒適，沒有匱乏。
一天他們帶我去買禮物和紀念品，然後又駕車帶我到老遠的地方兜風，讓我享受一下菲律賓鄉村的風光。又有一次，一位同工帶我上了一個叫「鷹巢」的小山頭，從那裡可以俯瞰整個擁有1千5百萬人口的馬尼拉市。那真是個令人難忘的景象！在週末，他又犧牲了一整天帶我到科羅吉多島遊覽。
這些原本都十分忙碌的人，卻無條件地把時間花在我身上。他們就是保羅在哥林多後書8章5節中所提到的例證。哥林多的信徒慷慨地支持保羅的事工，因為他們已經把自己奉獻給上帝了。
一顆獻給了主的心，會對他人流露出無私的慈愛。正如主耶穌為我們獻上自己－他成了貧窮，好使我們變得富足（哥林多後書8章9節）。因此他的門徒也應該傚法他的榜樣，毫不計較地獻上自己來服事別人。
讓我們獻上自己，就像主對待我們一樣慷慨地與人分享自己的資源和時間。DCE
我一生求主管理，
願獻身心為活祭；
我雙手為主作工，
因被主慈愛感動。Havergal
最崇高的給予來自心靈深處。
金 句：「他們……先把自己獻給主，又歸附了我們。」（哥林多後書8章5節）
全年讀經：彼得後書1－3章
我在菲律賓的信心學院（Faith Academy）訪問時，當地同工的熱情款待給了我深刻的印象。接待我的人放下自己手上的工作，儘量使我感到舒適，沒有匱乏。
一天他們帶我去買禮物和紀念品，然後又駕車帶我到老遠的地方兜風，讓我享受一下菲律賓鄉村的風光。又有一次，一位同工帶我上了一個叫「鷹巢」的小山頭，從那裡可以俯瞰整個擁有1千5百萬人口的馬尼拉市。那真是個令人難忘的景象！在週末，他又犧牲了一整天帶我到科羅吉多島遊覽。
這些原本都十分忙碌的人，卻無條件地把時間花在我身上。他們就是保羅在哥林多後書8章5節中所提到的例證。哥林多的信徒慷慨地支持保羅的事工，因為他們已經把自己奉獻給上帝了。
一顆獻給了主的心，會對他人流露出無私的慈愛。正如主耶穌為我們獻上自己－他成了貧窮，好使我們變得富足（哥林多後書8章9節）。因此他的門徒也應該傚法他的榜樣，毫不計較地獻上自己來服事別人。
讓我們獻上自己，就像主對待我們一樣慷慨地與人分享自己的資源和時間。DCE
我一生求主管理，
願獻身心為活祭；
我雙手為主作工，
因被主慈愛感動。Havergal
最崇高的給予來自心靈深處。
The Heart Of Giving
Read: 2 Corinthians 8:1-15
They first gave themselves to the Lord, and then to us. –2 Corinthians 8:5
Bible In One Year:
2 Peter 1-3
When I visited Faith Academy in the Philippines, I was overwhelmed by the hospitality of the staff. My hosts went out of their way to make certain I was comfortable and had everything I needed.
One day they took me shopping for gifts and souvenirs, and then drove many miles so that I could enjoy the Philippine countryside. On another occasion, a staff member took me up to the "Eagle's Nest," a hilltop from which I could see all of Manila, a city of 15 million people. It was an unforgettable sight! At week's end he gave up a whole day to take me to the island of Corregidor.
These were busy people, yet they freely gave their time to me. They are examples of what Paul was talking about in 2 Corinthians 8:5. The Macedonian believers generously supported Paul's ministry because they had already given themselves to the Lord.
A heart that has been given to God will overflow with selfless goodness to others. Just as Jesus gave Himself for us–becoming poor that we might become rich (2 Cor. 8:9)–so His disciples are to follow His example and freely give of themselves to serve others.
Let's commit ourselves to being as generous with our time and resources as the Lord has been with us. –DCE
Take my life and let it be
Consecrated, Lord, to Thee;
Take my hands and let them move
At the impulse of Thy love. –Havergal
The highest kind of giving comes from the depths of the heart.
FOR FURTHER STUDY
What Is Real Love?
How Has God Loved Us?
Read: 2 Corinthians 8:1-15
They first gave themselves to the Lord, and then to us. –2 Corinthians 8:5
Bible In One Year:
2 Peter 1-3
When I visited Faith Academy in the Philippines, I was overwhelmed by the hospitality of the staff. My hosts went out of their way to make certain I was comfortable and had everything I needed.
One day they took me shopping for gifts and souvenirs, and then drove many miles so that I could enjoy the Philippine countryside. On another occasion, a staff member took me up to the "Eagle's Nest," a hilltop from which I could see all of Manila, a city of 15 million people. It was an unforgettable sight! At week's end he gave up a whole day to take me to the island of Corregidor.
These were busy people, yet they freely gave their time to me. They are examples of what Paul was talking about in 2 Corinthians 8:5. The Macedonian believers generously supported Paul's ministry because they had already given themselves to the Lord.
A heart that has been given to God will overflow with selfless goodness to others. Just as Jesus gave Himself for us–becoming poor that we might become rich (2 Cor. 8:9)–so His disciples are to follow His example and freely give of themselves to serve others.
Let's commit ourselves to being as generous with our time and resources as the Lord has been with us. –DCE
Take my life and let it be
Consecrated, Lord, to Thee;
Take my hands and let them move
At the impulse of Thy love. –Havergal
The highest kind of giving comes from the depths of the heart.
FOR FURTHER STUDY
What Is Real Love?
How Has God Loved Us?