对今日诗句的想法
谦卑,是认识神所创造的我们——真正的我们,并且去侍奉、拯救他人。我们不仅要实践黄金法则——像主那样谦卑地生活,还要更进一步,对待他人胜过自己。难道是我们不如人或者不够好吗?不!看我们的主,他是配得荣耀的,但他却牺牲自己的生命来救赎百姓,将他们置于自己之上。这是一个极高的标准,更是一个难以实践的标准,懦弱之人无法担当,但它却会带给我们最终的荣耀(建议:继续读完9-10节,请记住,同样的赏赐是为一切信心之人所预备的!)。
Thoughts on Today's Verse...
Humility is recognizing who we would be without God's grace and using that recognition to serve and redeem others. Living in humility as Jesus did, we don't just practice the golden rule but go one step better — we treat others better than we would treat ourselves. Are we instructed to do this because we're unworthy or unfit? No! Jesus was worthy and glorious, but he chose to treat others better than himself when he sacrificed himself to redeem all of us. It's a high standard. It's a demanding standard. It is not for wimps or pretenders. But it is a must for all of Jesus' disciples. Why? Genuine humility is ultimately glorious. (Hint: Read down through Philippians 2:10 and remember that the same type of reward will be given to the faithful!)
我的祷告
全能的神啊,感谢你接纳我,使我在你眼中成为你圣洁、宝贵的孩子。请帮助我用你的眼光来看待自己——你珍爱的孩子。愿你加添我力量去侍奉他人,帮助他们也能得见你的荣耀!奉主耶稣基督圣名祈求,阿们。
My Prayer...
Almighty God, thank you for adopting me as your child and making me holy and precious. Please help me to see myself as you do, and then, as one of your precious children, empower me by the Holy Spirit to serve others in ways that help them see your glory. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.