神賜福給敬畏祂的人,但從未減少人需要盡努力。正如詩人為神使「曠野變為水潭、旱地變為水泉」而感恩,但人仍要辛勞耕種田地、栽葡萄園,才可得享所出的土產。
在我們的人生旅途上,往往會遇上曠野、旱渴,我們求告神叫我們脫離這樣的環境,也聽從聖靈的引導和幫助,盡力承擔當盡的義務,就必能享受主所賜的成果。
建議討論:
- 「祂使君王蒙羞被辱,使他們在荒廢無路之地漂流。」(107:40, 和合本)
思想:當諸事不利的時候,你會怎樣總結經驗、重新出發?
- 「祂卻將窮乏人安置在高處,脱離苦難,使他的家屬多如羊群。」(107:41, 和合本)
思想:神將信靠主的人收納為兒女,我們該怎樣做才配在這樣的「高處」?
March 21 (Sunday) – Family Devotion
Scripture Reading: Psalms 107:33-43
Suggested Discussion:
- “He who pours contempt on nobles made them wander in a trackless waste.” (107:40, NIV)
Q: When things go unfavorable, how would you review your experience and start over?
- “But he lifted the needy out of their affliction and increased their families like flocks.” (107:41, NIV)
Q: God accepts people who believe in Jesus Christ as His children. What should we do to be worthy?