讀經：詩篇第89篇30-52節
此詩篇混合了讚美和哀歌，作為詩篇卷三的結語，它呈現了一種交錯的體裁。
神應允大衞兩件事：盟約的永效性；大衛王朝的永存性。但現實卻存在著差距，現況看不出盟約的保障。反而看似一切都落空了。
本來應該是對神盟約的讚美，神慈愛信實的頌歌，卻轉變爲了失望的哀嚎。
建議討論：
- 「我就要用杖責罰他們的過犯，用鞭責罰他們的罪孽。只是我必不將我的慈愛全然收回，也必不叫我的信實廢棄。」（89:32-33和合本）
思想：神的管教讓你對神的慈愛有何認識？
- 「我必不背棄我的約，也不改變我口中所出的。」（89:34和合本）
思想：此節詩篇對你的信心有何幫助？
October 11 (Sunday)-Family Devotion
Scripture Reading: Psalms 89:30-52
Suggested Discussion:
- “I will punish their sin with the rod, their iniquity with flogging; but I will not take my love from him, nor will I ever betray my faithfulness.” (89:32-33, NIV)
Q: How does God’s discipline help you know about his mercy?
- “I will not violate my covenant or alter what my lips have uttered.” (89:34, NIV)
Q: How does this psalm help you gain greater faith towards God?