260灵修6月15日:诗篇119 (1-16节)

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阅读诗篇 119

 

  • 这是圣经中最长的一章,诗词是按希伯来文的22个字母作每一小段开始,每段八行。这首诗颂赞神伟大的启示,诗人深爱神的话,因它不单带来知识,更让我们更新对神的认识。
  • 以下是这篇诗的一些特色:
    • 诗篇119篇是一篇字母诗,每段都以希伯来文的字母顺序开始。
    • 诗由22段组成,每段八句。
    • 诗人用八个不同的词汇完整地吁明神的律法的不同含义。
    • 从17节开始,诗人是用祷告的方式书写。
  • 诗中有关“神的话”的八个用词:
    • 律法:意指一则训诲,一个命令,摩西五经,或全部圣经。
    • 法度:(英文翻译为Testimonies, 见证之意) 指神给人清晰无误的旨意。
    • 道: 意指神律法所规范的生活方式。
    • 训词:指神为保护祂的子民所颁布的指示。
    • 律例:指刻有神律法的永久记录。
    • 诫命:指有权能者所颁布的法令。
    • 应许(诺言):意指神所宣告的真理全然可靠。
    • 法则(判语):指神宣告有关人的权利和义务的判语。

 

  • 这些词汇清晰描述神的话,神的话带着权柄,全然可信;藉此我们可以学习信靠神,并过圣洁的生活。
  • 诗篇119篇提供22段的默想经文,述说神的慈爱,神的话是祂儿女脚前的灯路上的光。
  • 这首诗的作者逃避迫害他的人,来到神的跟前求隐蔽;透过默想神的话,他得以重新得力。整首诗收集了他的祷告和默想经文的心得。着名的英国大文豪路易士( S. Lewis)说这篇诗有如秀丽的织锦刺绣,在安静中用熟练的手,一针一针精心刺绣出来美丽的一幅图画。

 

 

诗篇119-1 圣经和合本 (1-16节)

 

Aleph – 遵行 神律例是有福的

 

1行为完全、遵行耶和华律法的,这人便为有福!

2遵守他的法度、一心寻求他的,这人便为有福!

3这人不做非义的事,但遵行他的道。

4耶和华啊,你曾将你的训词吩咐我们,为要我们殷勤遵守。

5但愿我行事坚定,得以遵守你的律例。

6我看重你的一切命令,就不至於羞愧。

7我学了你公义的判语,就要以正直的心称谢你。

8我必守你的律例;求你总不要丢弃我!

Beth – 谨守 神的话可免犯罪

 

9少年人用甚麽洁净他的行为呢?是要遵行你的话!

10我一心寻求了你;求你不要叫我偏离你的命令。

11我将你的话藏在心里,免得我得罪你。

12耶和华啊,你是应当称颂的!求你将你的律例教训我!

13我用嘴唇传扬你口中的一切典章。

14我喜悦你的法度,如同喜悦一切的财物。

15我要默想你的训词,看重你的道路。

16我要在你的律例中自乐;我不忘记你的话。

默想

  • 在第一段中,诗人称颂上主对遵行祂旨意的人所赐予的福气,“有福”一词可以翻译成“快乐”。试用“快乐”一词来代替“有福”,将经文重读一两遍,反省自己追求“快乐”应循的途径。
  • 神的话并不只是一套规范我们生活为人的法则律例,它更是神创造、掌管和救赎的智慧;故此我们理应全心全意的顺服遵行。
  • “我把你的话藏在心里” (v11) 并不单是指要一章一节的背诵经文,而是包括全人的生活和个人对主的委身,尊主为大。
  • 将v11背记下来,然後祈求圣灵帮助你在日常生活中履行这节经文的教训。藉以下的诗歌帮助我们记忆这节经文和反省其中意义。www.youtube.com/watch?v=pM4ydX5XN9U

 

祷告与笔录:

继续安静在神面前,与神对话,并聆听祂对你说的话。

将心中的思想(心得),或是与神的祷告,记录在灵程笔记簿上面。

 

 

 

 

260 Devotional: June 15, Psalms 119 (vv1-16)

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Reading Psalm 119

 

  • This is the longest psalm in the Bible. It contains a series of eight-line meditations based on each of the 22 letters of the Hebrew alphabet. The psalm celebrates a revelation which brings delight, because each fresh word from God reveals not just information but its author.

 

  • Here are some characteristics of this psalm:
    • Psalm 119 is written in the form of an acrostic poem. An acrostic is a series of lines or verses, which begin with or contain particular letters that, when taken in order, spell out a word or phrase. For example, GRACE – God’s Riches At Christ’s Expense – is an example of acrostic. Acrostics are often used as tools to help with memorization.
    • It is divided into 22 stanzas of 8 verses each.
    • It uses 8 different words for God’s law. The psalm uses the full meaning of these 8 words to elaborate on The Word of God.
    • Beginning with verse 17, it is written in the form of a prayer.
  • The eight different Hebrew synonyms used throughout this psalm in referring to Scripture are:
    • Law, a teaching, indicating a single command, the Books of Moses, or all of Scripture.
    • Testimonies, vivid and unmistakable witnesses to man of God’s will.
    • Way, the pattern of life required by God’s law.
    • Precepts, detailed instructions given by God as guardian of his people.
    • Statutes, binding laws engraved on a permanent record.
    • Commandments, orders or decrees given by competent authority.
    • Promise, a term often translated “word”, suggesting the trustworthiness of divine truth in any form.
    • Rules (Ordinances/Judgment), judgments made by God, containing God’s judgments concerning man’s rights and duties.

 

  • Together these words form a clear picture of the Scriptures. They are God’s authoritative word, in which we can have complete confidence, and through which we learn to trust God and to live a life characterized by godliness.
  • These can be taken as twenty-two brief meditations, each launched with a different letter of the Hebrew alphabet, and easy for memorization. They speak of the love revealed in words which unveil the author-God and serve as light to guide God’s children all his/her life.
  • The psalmist who wrote this longest psalm sought refuge from his persecutors and found strength by meditating on the Word of God. This psalm is largely a collection or anthology of prayers and thoughts about God’s Word. C. S. Lewis compared it to a piece of embroidery, done stitch by stitch in the quiet hours for the love of the subject and for the delight in leisurely, disciplined craftsmanship.

 

 

 


 

Psalm 119-1 (vv1-16)

English Standard Version (ESV)

Aleph – The Blessing of Obeying God’s Word­

1 Blessed are those whose way is blameless,
  who walk in the law of the Lord!
2 Blessed are those who keep his testimonies,
  who seek him with their whole heart,
3 who also do no wrong,
  but walk in his ways!
4 You have commanded your precepts
  to be kept diligently.
5 Oh that my ways may be steadfast
  in keeping your statutes!
6 Then I shall not be put to shame,
  having my eyes fixed on all your commandments.
7 I will praise you with an upright heart,
  when I learn your righteous rules.
8 I will keep your statutes;
  do not utterly forsake me!

Beth – The Cleansing Power of God’s Word­

9 How can a young man keep his way pure?
  By guarding it according to your word.
10 With my whole heart I seek you;
  let me not wander from your commandments!
11 I have stored up your word in my heart,
  that I might not sin against you.
12 Blessed are you, O Lord;
  teach me your statutes!
13 With my lips I declare
  all the rules of your mouth.
14 In the way of your testimonies I delight
  as much as in all riches.
15 I will meditate on your precepts
  and fix my eyes on your ways.
16 I will delight in your statutes;
  I will not forget your word.

 

Reflection

  • In the first paragraph, the psalmist rejoiced in the fact that people who obey God’s word wholeheartedly enjoy God’s blessing. The word “blessed” also translates as “happy”. Re-read verses 1-2 again substituting ‘happy’ in place of ‘blessed’. Based on these verses, how can we pursue happiness?
  • God’s word is not a set of rules and regulations to keep us pure and moral. It is God’s total wisdom for creation, protection and redemption. Our only proper response is to wholeheartedly obey and follow.
  • To store up God’s word in our heart (v11) is not limited to the memorization of individual verses or even whole passages. It extends to a holistic living in a person’s devotion to the Lord.
  • Memorize v11 and ask the Holy Spirit to help you live the verse out in your daily life. You may memorize it by learning this children song by Steve Green. www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOoeQoRHZVs

 

Prayer & Journaling:

Stay with God for a little longer. Continue to converse with God and listen to what he wants to tell me. Then write down any thought and/or prayer in the “Spiritual Journal” book.

 

Subtitle of each paragraph is from www.soniclight.com/constable/notes/htm/OT/Psalms/Psalms.htm

260靈修6月14日:詩篇118

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詩篇118      聖經和合本

 

因勝利而稱謝耶和華

 

1你們要稱謝耶和華,因他本為善;他的慈愛永遠長存!

2願以色列說:他的慈愛永遠長存!

3願亞倫的家說:他的慈愛永遠長存!

4願敬畏耶和華的說:他的慈愛永遠長存!

5我在急難中求告耶和華,他就應允我,把我安置在寬闊之地。

6有耶和華幫助我,我必不懼怕,人能把我怎麼樣呢?

7在那幫助我的人中,有耶和華幫助我,所以我要看見那恨我的人遭報。

8投靠耶和華,強似倚賴人;

9投靠耶和華,強似倚賴王子。

10萬民圍繞我,我靠耶和華的名必剿滅他們。

11他們環繞我,圍困我,我靠耶和華的名必剿滅他們。

12他們如同蜂子圍繞我,好像燒荊棘的火,必被熄滅;我靠耶和華的名,必剿滅他們。

13你推我,要叫我跌倒,但耶和華幫助了我。

14耶和華是我的力量,是我的詩歌;他也成了我的拯救。

 

默想

  • 詩人向神陳述他感恩的心,因神是以色列的拯救;神的慈愛偉大,永遠長存。(vv1-4).
  • 詩人繼續陳述神在急難中如何垂顧,應允他的禱告,神與他同在,他不用害怕那些恨他想傷害他的人,就算敵人四面圍繞他,他也不害怕,因為神與他同在,神是他的力量,他的拯救;他有信心最終能得勝仇敵。
  • 當神的子民發現我們經歷的一切其實都彰顯了神不變的愛,任何時候我們走在一起,都會變成一個感恩的聚會。“不是我們愛 神,乃是 神愛我們,差他的兒子為我們的罪作了挽回祭,這就是愛了。” (約一 4:10)
  • 在過去的年日中,你有沒有特別感恩的事?
  • 你是否經歷過“神是我的力量、我的幫助”?
  • 存感恩的心到神跟前,稱頌祂永遠長存的慈愛。

禱告與筆錄:

  • 繼續安靜在神面前,與神對話,並聆聽祂對你說的話。
  • 將心中的思想(心得),或是與神的禱告,記錄在靈程筆記簿上面。

260灵修6月14日:诗篇118

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诗篇118 圣经和合本

 

因胜利而称谢耶和华

 

1你们要称谢耶和华,因他本为善;他的慈爱永远长存!

2愿以色列说:他的慈爱永远长存!

3愿亚伦的家说:他的慈爱永远长存!

4愿敬畏耶和华的说:他的慈爱永远长存!

5我在急难中求告耶和华,他就应允我,把我安置在宽阔之地。

6有耶和华帮助我,我必不惧怕,人能把我怎麽样呢?

7在那帮助我的人中,有耶和华帮助我,所以我要看见那恨我的人遭报。

8投靠耶和华,强似倚赖人;

9投靠耶和华,强似倚赖王子。

10万民围绕我,我靠耶和华的名必剿灭他们。

11他们环绕我,围困我,我靠耶和华的名必剿灭他们。

12他们如同蜂子围绕我,好像烧荆棘的火,必被熄灭;我靠耶和华的名,必剿灭他们。

13你推我,要叫我跌倒,但耶和华帮助了我。

14耶和华是我的力量,是我的诗歌;他也成了我的拯救。

 

默想

  • 诗人向神陈述他感恩的心,因神是以色列的拯救;神的慈爱伟大,永远长存。(vv1-4).
  • 诗人继续陈述神在急难中如何垂顾,应允他的祷告,神与他同在,他不用害怕那些恨他想伤害他的人,就算敌人四面围绕他,他也不害怕,因为神与他同在,神是他的力量,他的拯救;他有信心最终能得胜仇敌。
  • 当神的子民发现我们经历的一切其实都彰显了神不变的爱,任何时候我们走在一起,都会变成一个感恩的聚会。“不是我们爱 神,乃是 神爱我们,差他的儿子为我们的罪作了挽回祭,这就是爱了。” (约一 4:10)
  • 在过去的年日中,你有没有特别感恩的事?
  • 你是否经历过“神是我的力量、我的帮助”?
  • 存感恩的心到神跟前,称颂祂永远长存的慈爱。

祷告与笔录:

  • 继续安静在神面前,与神对话,并聆听祂对你说的话。
  • 将心中的思想(心得),或是与神的祷告,记录在灵程笔记簿上面。

260 Devotional: June 14, Psalms 118

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Psalm 118

English Standard Version (ESV)

His Steadfast Love Endures Forever

118 Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good;
  for his steadfast love endures forever!

2 Let Israel say,
  “His steadfast love endures forever.”
3 Let the house of Aaron say,
  “His steadfast love endures forever.”
4 Let those who fear the Lord say,
  “His steadfast love endures forever.”

5 Out of my distress I called on the Lord;
  the Lord answered me and set me free.
6 The Lord is on my side; I will not fear.
  What can man do to me?
7 The Lord is on my side as my helper;
  I shall look in triumph on those who hate me.

8 It is better to take refuge in the Lord
  than to trust in man.
9 It is better to take refuge in the Lord
  than to trust in princes.

10 All nations surrounded me;
  in the name of the Lord I cut them off!
11 They surrounded me, surrounded me on every side;
  in the name of the Lord I cut them off!
12 They surrounded me like bees;
  they went out like a fire among thorns;
  in the name of the Lord I cut them off!
13 I was pushed hard, so that I was falling,
  but the Lord helped me.

14 The Lord is my strength and my song;
  he has become my salvation.

 

Reflection

  • The psalmist expresses thanks to God for delivering Israel from her many enemies. They had much to thank God for, especially His love which endures forever (vv1-4).
  • Then, the psalmist gave personal testimony to God’s deliverance of him in answer to his prayer. God was with him, so he was not afraid of what others might do to him. The Lord would be his helper, even when his enemies surrounded him, The Lord gave him confidence that he could prevail over his adversaries.
  • When God’s people discover that everything we have experienced actually demonstrates God’s enduring love for us, then whenever believers gather, it will be a Thanksgiving service. “Not that we have loved Godbut that he loved us and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins” (1 John 4:10)
  • For what events in your life are you particularly grateful to God?
  • How did God prove to be your helper, your strength or your salvation?
  • Give thanks to the Lord (v1) for his goodness and his forever steadfast love for you.

Prayer & Journaling:

Stay with God for a little longer. Continue to converse with God and listen to what he wants to tell me. Then write down any thought and/or prayer in the “Spiritual Journal” book.

260靈修6月13日:詩篇117

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詩篇 117      聖經和合本

 

讚美耶和華

 

1萬國啊,你們都當讚美耶和華!萬民哪,你們都當頌讚他!

2因為他向我們大施慈愛;耶和華的誠實存到永遠。你們要讚美耶和華!

 

 

默想

  • 這是詩篇中最短的一篇,焦點是頌讚神的美善。藉得我們全心全意讚美的是神的慈愛和祂的信實。
  • 在這篇詩中,詩人對神的認知與先知一致,神不單是以色列的拯救,也是全人類的救主。這首詩的意境已經應驗在基督身上,故此,萬國萬民都當讚美神,高舉耶穌基督為我們成就的救恩。
  • 列舉你對神的慈愛和信實的經歷和認識,以禱告讚美親近神,述說神一切奇妙的作為。

 

 

禱告與筆錄:

繼續安靜在神面前,與神對話,並聆聽祂對你說的話。

將心中的思想(心得),或是與神的禱告,記錄在靈程筆記簿上面。

260灵修6月13日:诗篇117

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诗篇 117 圣经和合本

 

赞美耶和华

 

1万国啊,你们都当赞美耶和华!万民哪,你们都当颂赞他!

2因为他向我们大施慈爱;耶和华的诚实存到永远。你们要赞美耶和华!

 

默想

  • 这是诗篇中最短的一篇,焦点是颂赞神的美善。藉得我们全心全意赞美的是神的慈爱和祂的信实。
  • 在这篇诗中,诗人对神的认知与先知一致,神不单是以色列的拯救,也是全人类的救主。这首诗的意境已经应验在基督身上,故此,万国万民都当赞美神,高举耶稣基督为我们成就的救恩。
  • 列举你对神的慈爱和信实的经历和认识,以祷告赞美亲近神,述说神一切奇妙的作为。

 

 

祷告与笔录:

继续安静在神面前,与神对话,并聆听祂对你说的话。

将心中的思想(心得),或是与神的祷告,记录在灵程笔记簿上面。

260 Devotional: June 13, Psalms 117

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Psalm 117

English Standard Version (ESV)

The Lord’s Faithfulness Endures Forever

117      Praise the Lord, all nations!
  Extol him, all peoples!

2          For great is his steadfast love toward us,
  and the faithfulness of the Lord endures forever.
Praise the Lord!

 

Reflection

  • This shortest of all the psalms focuses attention on the importance of praising God for two of His most wonderful qualities, namely: his loyal love and his faithfulness.
  • Here the psalmist celebrates a truth of which the prophets often spoke. God is the savior not only of Israel, but of the world. In Christ, the vision of this psalm has been fulfilled. All the nations, all peoples, praise and extol the Lord for the salvation Jesus has won.
  • Recount your experience and knowledge of God’s love and faithfulness. Draw close to Him in praise and thanksgiving and tell Him how grateful you are for all His blessings in your life.

 

 

Prayer & Journaling:

Stay with God for a little longer. Continue to converse with God and listen to what he wants to tell me. Then write down any thought and/or prayer in the “Spiritual Journal” book.

260靈修6月12日:詩篇116

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詩篇 116      聖經和合本

 

為出死入生而讚美神

 

1我愛耶和華,因為他聽了我的聲音和我的懇求。

2他既向我側耳,我一生要求告他。

3死亡的繩索纏繞我;陰間的痛苦抓住我;我遭遇患難愁苦。

4那時,我便求告耶和華的名,說:耶和華啊,求你救我的靈魂!

5耶和華有恩惠,有公義;我們的神以憐憫為懷。

6耶和華保護愚人;我落到卑微的地步,他救了我。

7我的心哪!你要仍歸安樂,因為耶和華用厚恩待你。

8主啊,你救我的命免了死亡,救我的眼免了流淚,救我的腳免了跌倒。

9我要在耶和華面前行活人之路。

10我因信,所以如此說話;我受了極大的困苦。

11我曾急促地說:人都是說謊的!

12我拿甚麼報答耶和華向我所賜的一切厚恩?

13我要舉起救恩的杯,稱揚耶和華的名。

14我要在他眾民面前向耶和華還我的願。

15在耶和華眼中,看聖民之死極為寶貴。

16耶和華啊,我真是你的僕人;我是你的僕人,是你婢女的兒子。你已經解開我的綁索。

17我要以感謝為祭獻給你,又要求告耶和華的名。

18-19我要在他眾民面前,在耶和華殿的院內,在耶路撒冷當中,向耶和華還我的願。你們要讚美耶和華!

 

 

默想

  • 詩人感謝神救他脫離死亡,延長的壽數;為這一切的祝福,詩人許願常在神的殿中讚美神。
  • 這是一首個人的感恩詩歌,同時也要預表彌賽亞之意。多讀這篇詩歌,有助我們對主的委身與事奉。
  • 回想在你過去的經歷中,神如何垂聽了你的呼求,祂滿有恩典與憐憫,以大能拯救你脫離苦難與死亡。這些經歷對你有何影響?你對神獻上怎樣“感恩的祭”?
  • 今天,你有什麼生活的需用要向天父陳述?

 

 

禱告與筆錄:

繼續安靜在神面前,與神對話,並聆聽祂對你說的話。

將心中的思想(心得),或是與神的禱告,記錄在靈程筆記簿上面。

260灵修6月12日:诗篇116

全章经文: www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalms+116&version=CUVS

 


诗篇 116 圣经和合本

 

为出死入生而赞美神

 

1我爱耶和华,因为他听了我的声音和我的恳求。

2他既向我侧耳,我一生要求告他。

3死亡的绳索缠绕我;阴间的痛苦抓住我;我遭遇患难愁苦。

4那时,我便求告耶和华的名,说:耶和华啊,求你救我的灵魂!

5耶和华有恩惠,有公义;我们的神以怜悯为怀。

6耶和华保护愚人;我落到卑微的地步,他救了我。

7我的心哪!你要仍归安乐,因为耶和华用厚恩待你。

8主啊,你救我的命免了死亡,救我的眼免了流泪,救我的脚免了跌倒。

9我要在耶和华面前行活人之路。

10我因信,所以如此说话;我受了极大的困苦。

11我曾急促地说:人都是说谎的!

12我拿甚麽报答耶和华向我所赐的一切厚恩?

13我要举起救恩的杯,称扬耶和华的名。

14我要在他众民面前向耶和华还我的愿。

15在耶和华眼中,看圣民之死极为宝贵。

16耶和华啊,我真是你的仆人;我是你的仆人,是你婢女的儿子。你已经解开我的绑索。

17我要以感谢为祭献给你,又要求告耶和华的名。

18-19我要在他众民面前,在耶和华殿的院内,在耶路撒冷当中,向耶和华还我的愿。你们要赞美耶和华!

 

 

默想

  • 诗人感谢神救他脱离死亡,延长的寿数;为这一切的祝福,诗人许愿常在神的殿中赞美神。
  • 这是一首个人的感恩诗歌,同时也要预表弥赛亚之意。多读这篇诗歌,有助我们对主的委身与事奉。
  • 回想在你过去的经历中,神如何垂听了你的呼求,祂满有恩典与怜悯,以大能拯救你脱离苦难与死亡。这些经历对你有何影响?你对神献上怎样“感恩的祭”?
  • 今天,你有什麽生活的需用要向天父陈述?

 

 

祷告与笔录:

继续安静在神面前,与神对话,并聆听祂对你说的话。

将心中的思想(心得),或是与神的祷告,记录在灵程笔记簿上面。