人雖不信實,但神卻守約施慈愛。縱然悖逆的人自討苦吃,但主的眼目仍時時關顧、耳朵仍刻刻垂聽,等候著人的悔改回歸。無論是舊約時代的以色列人,或是新約時代的我們,祂都以極大的忍耐與恩慈相待。凡到祂面前來的,豈能不稱頌祂,從亙古直到永遠?
建議討論:
- 「然而,祂聽見他們哀告的時候,就眷顧他們的急難。」(106:44, 和合本)
思想:神聽見他們哀告說明了什麼?以色列人受刑罰的目的又是什麼?
- 「耶和華我們的神阿!求祢拯救我們,從外邦中招聚我們,我們好稱讚祢的聖名,以讚美祢為誇勝。」(106:47, 和合本)
思想:按照詩人的說法,我們蒙恩惠、得拯救是為了什麼?
April 25 (Sunday) – Family Devotion
Scripture Reading: Psalms 106:40-48
Suggested Discussion:
- “Yet he took note of their distress when he heard their cry.” (106:44, NIV)
Q: What is shown to us that God heard from their crying? What is the purpose of punishing them?
- “Save us, Lord our God, and gather us from the nations, that we may give thanks to your holy name and glory in your praise.” (106:47, NIV)
Q: According to the poet, what is the purpose that we are blessed and saved?