神的慈愛永遠長存！如果這樣的認識不是只停留在頭腦，而是鑄刻我們生命之中，我們會成為最勇敢的人，樂於接受祂給我們的任何使命。因為知道祂決不撇下我們為孤兒，祂讓我們所面對、所承擔的無非是人所能承擔、所能承受的。實在是力不能勝時，祂會為我們在沙漠開江河，曠野開道路。
建議討論：
- 「你們要稱謝耶和華，因祂本為善，祂的慈愛永遠長存！」(118:1, 和合本)
思想：你是怎樣理解祂的「善」和「慈愛」呢？
- 「投靠耶和華，强似倚賴人；投靠耶和華，强似倚賴王子。」(118:8-9, 和合本)
思想：捬心自問，面對困難時，你會更倚賴人、更倚賴權勢、或者是神呢？
Scripture Reading: Psalms 118:1-9
Suggested Discussion:
- “Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; for His mercy is everlasting.” (118:1, NASB)
Q: How do you understand his “good” and “mercy”?
- “It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in people. It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in noblemen.” (118:8-9, NASB)
Q: Ask yourself, in the face of difficulties, do you rely more on people, power, or the Lord?