(459) 「灵粮主题 TODAY’s Topic」：专注于为耶稣而活的喜乐 Focus on the Joy of Living for Jesus

「灵粮经节 TODAY’s Verses」：「使徒保罗经常鼓励我们说： “要常常喜乐，不住的祷告，凡事谢恩；因为这是神在基督耶稣里, 向你们所定的旨意”; Apostle Paul always encourages us by saying，“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” 」 (帖撒罗尼迦前书 1 Thessalonians 5: 16-18 节）

「灵粮分享 TODAY’s Sharing」： 今晨在「今日圣言 Holy Word Today」里，读到鲍勃牧师和黛比加斯夫人 Rev. Bob & Mrs. Debby Gass 写了一篇， “不要失去你的喜乐” 的分享。牧者引用腓立比书 Philippians 4:4 节，描述使徒保罗鼓励我们在主信仰里, 当要靠主常常喜乐！也就是 「今日灵粮 Spiritual Food TODAY」 主题要分享的，说到我们每日的生活，都要 “专注于为耶稣而活的喜乐” 。鲍勃牧师给我们解释这段经节，写道： “你们要靠主常常喜乐！我再说，你们要喜乐！” 保罗为什么要重复自己的话语呢？因为喜乐是我们赖以生存的燃料，除非我们维持它，否则它就会被耗尽。这意味着你要定期检查你的 “燃油表”，以确保自己没有陷入消极和怀疑之中。在《圣经》中，酒代表喜乐。事实上，约翰福音 John 2：1-11节， 描述到基督施行的第一个神迹就是将水变为酒，那是他们所喝过的最好的酒，使得这娶亲的筵席更能充满着喜乐。所以耶稣是喜乐的给予者，如果你与祂保持连接，那么无论你的境况如何，你都能体验到祂的喜乐。使徒行传 Acts 16: 22-36 节述说，保罗在监狱里仍然非常喜乐，因此狱卒听了他所说的道，感动就归向了基督。腓立比书 Philippians 4:22 节也都提到这点，因此那时有一个教会就在凯撒家中兴起了。你的人生态度比你的神论更能影响人们。永远都是这样！当他们看到你在逆境中喜乐时，他们就会想知道你的秘诀是什么，而且也都会想： “不管那人拥有什么材料，我都需要有他这种的喜乐态度。” 他们变得更加敞开，更容易接受真理。希望大家兔年春节都有个喜乐的新年快乐！大家星期五开心与周末愉快！ 「灵粮祷告 TODAY’s Prayer」：「今日灵粮 Spiritual Food TODAY」 也就引用雅各书 James 1: 2-4 节，和大家在主的爱里相互勉励与祷告，人生短暂，过着基督信徒的生活我们要：“专注于为耶稣而活的喜乐”。使徒雅各在经节里劝告我们说：“我的弟兄们，你们落在百般试炼中，都要以为大喜乐；因为知道你们的信心经过试验，就生忍耐。但忍耐也当成功，使你们成全、完备，毫无缺欠。“ 鲍勃牧师在他的分享里也都这么鼓励我们，要认识到这个世界所能提供的快乐，只不过是对境况的一种反应；而源于为耶稣而活的喜乐却会使你超越境况。因此，你要专注于耶稣的喜乐，汲取祂的喜乐，并向当今的世人展示祂的喜乐。求神帮助我们能够持守此信，像保罗一样，生活着为福音受苦，但在主内有喜乐盼望，等候将来从神颁发来的赏赐和永生。祷告奉主名求的， 阿们！

In "今日圣言 Holy Word Today " this morning, I read the sharing of "Don't Lose Your Joy" written by Rev. Bob & Mrs. Debby Gass. Pastor Bob Gass quoted Philippians 4:4, describing the faith and encouraged by apostle Paul to rejoice in the Lord always! That is what the topic and theme of "今日灵粮 Spiritual Food TODAY " is about to share. When it comes to our daily life, we must "Focus on the Joy of Living for Jesus ". Pastor Bob Gass explained this passage to us and quoted: " Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! " Why did Paul repeat his own words? Because joy is the fuel we live on, and unless we maintain it, it will be depleted. That means checking your "fuel gauge" regularly to make sure you're not spiraling into negativity and doubt. In the Bible, wine represents joy. In fact, John 2:1-11, describes the first miracle that Christ performed was turning water into wine, the best wine they ever drank, making the wedding feast even more filling with joy. So, Jesus is the giver of joy, and if you stay connected to him, you can experience his joy regardless of your circumstances. Acts 16:22-36 states that Paul was still so happy in prison that the jailer was moved to Christ by hearing what he had said. Philippians 4:22 also mentions it, so a church was arisen in Caesar's house. Your life attitude affects people more than your theology. Always be like this! When they see you joy in the face of adversity, they wonder what your secret is, and they all think, "I need that attitude of joy from this guy, no matter what material he has." They become more opening up and will make it easier to accept the truth. Hope you all had a joyful spring festival and Happy New Year in the Year of the Rabbit! Happy Friday and weekend everyone! In conclusion, “今日灵粮 Spiritual Food TODAY” would like to quote James 1: 2-4, and encouraged to pray with each other in the love of our Lord. Life is too short, but living in the life as a Christian believer, we must: " Focus on the Joy of Living for Jesus." The apostle James exhorts us in the scriptures and says, " Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. " Pastor Bob Gass encouraged us with his sharing in this way to realize that the happiness in this world can provide with only a response to the situation; The joy of living in Jesus will take you more and above your circumstances. Therefore, focus on the joy in Jesus, draw on His joy, and show the joy with him to the world today. May God help us keep this faith strongly like Paul, living and suffering for the gospel, but still having joy and hope in the Lord to expect for the reward of eternal life with God in the future. Pray in the name of the Lord, amen!

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