تأملات فى آيــة اليوم...
بولس كان حريصاً الا يأخذ دعم من أهل كورنثوس بالرغم من ان هذا كان حقه كخادم للإنجيل. لكن بدلاً من ذلك، حاول معرفة مشاكلهم و حلها بكرم واراهم مثال عظيم فى العيش من اجل يسوع بدون انتظار لرد واضح فوري. كثيراً ما يجب ان نظهر قيمنا قبل ان يشاركها الآخرين. لقد كان بولس بارعا فى قراءة الاحتياجات من حوله والعيش كقدوة. و لذلك دعونا نتعهد بفعل نفس الشئ!
Thoughts on Today's Verse...
Paul was careful not to take support from the Corinthians even though it was his right as a minister of the Gospel. Instead, he knew their problems with generosity and showed them a greater example of living for Jesus without obvious and instant rewards. Often, we must show our values before others share them with us. Paul was a master at reading the needs around him and living in a way that was an example. He then would call them to follow his example as he followed the example of Christ (1 Corinthians 4:16, 11:1). By not receiving support for his ministry, Paul demonstrated to them that they needed to make a living with their own hands and be responsible (1 Corinthians 4:12; 1 Thessalonians 4:11). Let's commit to following Paul's example and live with integrity before others.
صلاتي
يا أبي وربي، من فضلك اعطنى الشجاعة والنزاهة لكي أعيش مبادئي بطريقة تكون قدوة و بركة للآخرين. باركني يا أبي بحياة تترك علامة في الآخرين من أجل مجدك. في اسم يسوع اصلى. آمين.
My Prayer...
Father God and Almighty Lord, please give me the courage and integrity to live my principles in a way that is a blessing and an example to others. Bless me, dear Father, with a life that makes a mark on others for your glory. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.
