好父親瞭解孩子的長處,也顧念他的軟弱。為父的慈愛永不稍離,充分體現在關心孩子的健康成長、培養出良好品格,又策勉成為人才。對於信靠祂的人,神就是這樣的好父親。所以,大衛說:「耶和華的慈愛歸於敬畏祂的人,從亙古到永遠;他的公義,也歸於子子孫孫;就是那些遵守他的約、記念他的訓詞而遵行的人」(17-18節)。
建議討論:
- 「父親怎樣憐恤祂的兒女,耶和華也怎樣憐恤敬畏祂的人。因為祂知道我們的本體,思念我們不過是塵土。」(103:13-14, 和合本)
思想:你記憶中的父親形象是怎樣的?能幫助你更好的認識神嗎?
- 「聽從祂命令、成全祂旨意、有大能的天使,都要稱頌耶和華。」(103:20, 和合本)
思想:這裡說天使稱頌神、諸軍僕役稱頌神、一切被祂造的都稱頌神。這是怎樣的塲面?你能描述出來嗎?
February 7 (Sunday) – Family Devotion
Scripture Reading: Psalms 103:13-22
Suggested Discussion:
- “As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear him; for he knows how we are formed, he remembers that we are dust.” (103:13-14, NIV)
Q: What is the image of your father in your memory? Can it help you know God better?
- “Praise the Lord, you his angels, you mighty ones who do his bidding, who obey his word.” (103:20, NIV)
Q: It is said that angels praise God, heavenly hosts and servants praise God, and all his work praise God. What kind of scene is this? Can you describe it?