就像詩人所描寫的，卻少了靈修生活，不讀經，不上教堂禮拜，我們的靈命就會厭厭一息。信心最大的考驗在時間。一時受感動聽見主的聲音跳下海中不難，但要保持信心繼續行走在波濤之上，則不容易。
挪亞建造方舟傳講上帝信息，經歷一百二十年之久，他受到的信心考驗是空前的。末世傳講基督復臨信息之人的情況，遠勝過他的。因為我們有了聖經與歷史中無數基督徒的見證支持，是他所沒有的。但原則都一樣：我們信心的基礎是上帝的話。
我們的靈命，正如我們肉體的生命，需要食物才能維持。若是要長大、強壯，更是需要營養豐富的靈糧。耶穌說：「我對你們所說的話就是糧，就是生命。」〈約6：63〉你要得到祂應許豐盛的生命嗎？就在祂的話裡啊！但是你必須吃下去，並且天天都要吃！
還有一件重要的事，就是消化。上帝的話如何消化成為我們的血肉，化為我們的生命呢？我們是否雖然經常讀上帝的話，卻患了消化不良症。我們是否不但不像詩人那樣，感覺他的靈命存活需要上帝的話扶持，反而像門徒一樣說：「這話甚難，誰能聽呢？」〈約6：60〉
上帝的靈與祂的話是一體的，我們重生，是從聖靈〈約3章〉，也是從祂的話〈彼前1：23〉。我們除了靈修生活之外，無能為力，正如我們不能幫助自己出生一樣。我們的靈修生活，就是要不斷接受聖靈的澆灌，住在主裡面，祂的話也就常在我們裡面〈約15：7〉
要讓這蘊藏在上帝話裡的新生命，在我們身上發芽，開花，結實。
曾幾何時，詩人快要失去他的詩？
那首上帝澆著聖靈寫在他心上的生命之詩，
全都褪了色，他的詩心，他的詩情，他的詩境，
不能，不行，它是一切，勝過他的生命。
上帝啊，求祢憐憫，不收回祢的聖靈。
求祢寫下去，寫在我心，寫在我的生命，
它永遠寫不完，與永恆一樣長。
越寫越美麗，聖潔，光明，燦爛。
上帝啊，我要成為一首寫不完的詩，祢寫的，
美，全是祢的。 鄧繼依牧師
2008年4月25日 星期五
2008年4月24日 星期四
心靈沉澱
『祢是我藏身之處，又是我的盾牌；我甚仰望你的話語。』詩篇119：114
基督徒的心思是開明的，也是封閉的。他的開朗，因為他有真光能分辨。他的封閉，來自他知道他已擁有唯一的真理，並知道他為神麼擁有唯一的真理。
有一位同道，也就是舊同工，住在淡水一家養老院，保證金五百萬元由一位佛教慈濟人帶墊，因而慇勤研究佛經並越來越投入。我想，那比多講究信心的基督教，更加具體講究實際修練的佛法，與那雖然對人生缺少熱愛，但講求慈悲憐憫佛教慈善心，吸引了她。她來看我，講述她的經驗。我警告她說，要小心阿，聖經說：「除祂以外別無拯救；因為在天下人間，沒有賜下別的名，我們可以靠著得救阿。」〈徒4：12〉佛教的善行出於公德心，靠自己得救，靠行為得救，乃是一切假宗教的特徵。
基督徒的生活是容易的，是充滿喜樂、平安，活在上帝的恩典之中，滿足在上帝的愛裡。基督說：「你們當負我的軛，學我的樣式.....因為我的軛是容易的，我的擔子是輕省的。」〈太11：29-30〉但有一項危險，那就是，路是小的，門是窄的。ㄧ不小心，就會出軌。
他的信仰，他的行為，他與神與人與物的關係，都要經常保持在基督裡，換句話說，他必須活在基督裡。但這正是他的保障，他的安全，他天天靈修所追求的生活，他人生的總目標；活在基督裡，活出基督來！
罪的惡是明顯的。你容易知道閃避。但那些似是而非的信仰學說，則是你防不勝防的。但你的信仰基礎若是基督，祂是你的智慧、公義、救贖之時，你在祂裡面就安全無虞了。
世界思潮千奇百怪
它們都要擁進來。說，將心門打開。
真理？刺激！新奇！千萬的衝擊！
喧囂聲裡隱約著微小聲音：
「你要保守你的心！」
我尋找，不是尋找真理，祂已在我懷裡。
躲藏阿，我知軟弱，害怕受傷。
祂說：「愛我律法的人大有平安！」
神的安息日，好一座防護的牆！
磐石基督，你可安全躲藏。 鄧繼依牧師
基督徒的心思是開明的，也是封閉的。他的開朗，因為他有真光能分辨。他的封閉，來自他知道他已擁有唯一的真理，並知道他為神麼擁有唯一的真理。
有一位同道，也就是舊同工，住在淡水一家養老院，保證金五百萬元由一位佛教慈濟人帶墊，因而慇勤研究佛經並越來越投入。我想，那比多講究信心的基督教，更加具體講究實際修練的佛法，與那雖然對人生缺少熱愛，但講求慈悲憐憫佛教慈善心，吸引了她。她來看我，講述她的經驗。我警告她說，要小心阿，聖經說：「除祂以外別無拯救；因為在天下人間，沒有賜下別的名，我們可以靠著得救阿。」〈徒4：12〉佛教的善行出於公德心，靠自己得救，靠行為得救，乃是一切假宗教的特徵。
基督徒的生活是容易的，是充滿喜樂、平安，活在上帝的恩典之中，滿足在上帝的愛裡。基督說：「你們當負我的軛，學我的樣式.....因為我的軛是容易的，我的擔子是輕省的。」〈太11：29-30〉但有一項危險，那就是，路是小的，門是窄的。ㄧ不小心，就會出軌。
他的信仰，他的行為，他與神與人與物的關係，都要經常保持在基督裡，換句話說，他必須活在基督裡。但這正是他的保障，他的安全，他天天靈修所追求的生活，他人生的總目標；活在基督裡，活出基督來！
罪的惡是明顯的。你容易知道閃避。但那些似是而非的信仰學說，則是你防不勝防的。但你的信仰基礎若是基督，祂是你的智慧、公義、救贖之時，你在祂裡面就安全無虞了。
世界思潮千奇百怪
它們都要擁進來。說，將心門打開。
真理？刺激！新奇！千萬的衝擊！
喧囂聲裡隱約著微小聲音：
「你要保守你的心！」
我尋找，不是尋找真理，祂已在我懷裡。
躲藏阿，我知軟弱，害怕受傷。
祂說：「愛我律法的人大有平安！」
神的安息日，好一座防護的牆！
磐石基督，你可安全躲藏。 鄧繼依牧師
2008年4月10日 星期四
329福音營心得
Wow~
Today is March 29, 2008 9:00am,It is a beautiful day to travel,Young people in Generation hope are gathering together for a special retreat,At first, I think "do I really have to go?" I am not really cool about this,
Well,On the other hand, It is good to explore,To learn new things,To share with people. So I just take up this chance and just be there. There is nothing to lose.Actually, it is nice to go to this retreat.
I meet so many new friendsHere I am in the generation hope usual gathering place in 1st floor,with other brothers and sisters in Christ.
The leader of the group try to organize us into groups of 3 or 4,because of transportation.There are 6 people to drive.So I am in Cody's car with other 4 people.
There are 4 people in his car including himself.memories are fresh,Today I see many people here,and new people.
Special speaker and his wife are among us on this trip.someone come from hong kong and people coming from other places to join the retreat.
The destination is the " Plum Tree Garden".Well, at first, I think maybe is just a big garden.But you know what?it is a beautiful place, It is pretty small but got everything in it.
This is ok, all of us think it is beautiful.The theme song of the retreat is "Your Love"What a beautiful song, that really talks about God's love and Jesus Sacrificial love.This song is really simple but the meaning of the song is so beautiful.
We sing so many times, pondering its meaning.Then the special speaker from Malaysia share with us.What a wonderful speaker.When He speaks Manderin has a Malaysian accent in it.
But I understand what he really is saying in his sermon.He talks about the Book of Job in the Bible.A lot of bad things and trials happened in Job's life,There are a lot of "Why's" are not answer,"No Hope" Sounds like the World really turn against Job,However I know, in the end God really bless Job.
When everything goes smoothly in life,Is that really good?or we are in danger without knowing it.In other words, Something we don't have any idea that we are in danger.We need to be careful, be on guard.The special speaker share a lot of experiences in his life.
In Q&A section,He answers many questions,clear many people's doubts,Food is delicious.After the sermon,We do have a chance to look around.Just like I said " it is a small, beautiful garden but it has everything."
There are a lot of cabins for people to rest,a place for children to play,The place is surrounded by mountains, trees, and fruits.I can see beautiful mountains and
Breathe the Fresh air,Feel the Breeze on my face.as I standing alone,listening quietly I could hear the birds singing, people talking, children playing.
I think in the end of this special retreat, really make many people,I mean many young people willing to recommit ourselves to the Lord.That is the most important thing, To find the seven keys of knowing how to serve the Lord as the special speaker has mentioned.Although I can't remember all the seven keys,But I know my ways of seeing things is quite different than before.
Sometimes we forget that we are God's children. But our Heavenly Father never give up on us.It is good to rekindle the fire in our hearts.Well, it is good to go to a special retreat once in awhile.
When will be the next retreat? next time I will probably bring a friend with me to sign up.
Thank you for listen to my sharing
please have a nice day.
Sheila 品秀
Today is March 29, 2008 9:00am,It is a beautiful day to travel,Young people in Generation hope are gathering together for a special retreat,At first, I think "do I really have to go?" I am not really cool about this,
Well,On the other hand, It is good to explore,To learn new things,To share with people. So I just take up this chance and just be there. There is nothing to lose.Actually, it is nice to go to this retreat.
I meet so many new friendsHere I am in the generation hope usual gathering place in 1st floor,with other brothers and sisters in Christ.
The leader of the group try to organize us into groups of 3 or 4,because of transportation.There are 6 people to drive.So I am in Cody's car with other 4 people.
There are 4 people in his car including himself.memories are fresh,Today I see many people here,and new people.
Special speaker and his wife are among us on this trip.someone come from hong kong and people coming from other places to join the retreat.
The destination is the " Plum Tree Garden".Well, at first, I think maybe is just a big garden.But you know what?it is a beautiful place, It is pretty small but got everything in it.
This is ok, all of us think it is beautiful.The theme song of the retreat is "Your Love"What a beautiful song, that really talks about God's love and Jesus Sacrificial love.This song is really simple but the meaning of the song is so beautiful.
We sing so many times, pondering its meaning.Then the special speaker from Malaysia share with us.What a wonderful speaker.When He speaks Manderin has a Malaysian accent in it.
But I understand what he really is saying in his sermon.He talks about the Book of Job in the Bible.A lot of bad things and trials happened in Job's life,There are a lot of "Why's" are not answer,"No Hope" Sounds like the World really turn against Job,However I know, in the end God really bless Job.
When everything goes smoothly in life,Is that really good?or we are in danger without knowing it.In other words, Something we don't have any idea that we are in danger.We need to be careful, be on guard.The special speaker share a lot of experiences in his life.
In Q&A section,He answers many questions,clear many people's doubts,Food is delicious.After the sermon,We do have a chance to look around.Just like I said " it is a small, beautiful garden but it has everything."
There are a lot of cabins for people to rest,a place for children to play,The place is surrounded by mountains, trees, and fruits.I can see beautiful mountains and
Breathe the Fresh air,Feel the Breeze on my face.as I standing alone,listening quietly I could hear the birds singing, people talking, children playing.
I think in the end of this special retreat, really make many people,I mean many young people willing to recommit ourselves to the Lord.That is the most important thing, To find the seven keys of knowing how to serve the Lord as the special speaker has mentioned.Although I can't remember all the seven keys,But I know my ways of seeing things is quite different than before.
Sometimes we forget that we are God's children. But our Heavenly Father never give up on us.It is good to rekindle the fire in our hearts.Well, it is good to go to a special retreat once in awhile.
When will be the next retreat? next time I will probably bring a friend with me to sign up.
Thank you for listen to my sharing
please have a nice day.
Sheila 品秀
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