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04/06/2026

活出豐盛的人生2
經文：約翰福音 10：10
盜賊來，無非要偷竊、殺害、毀壞；我來了，是要叫羊得生命，並且得的更豐盛。
一、在現代社會裡，
許多人以為豐盛的人生就是：
1.房子更大
2.存款更多
3.地位更高
4.名聲更響亮
因為這些東西都可能擁有，心裡卻仍然空虛。卻仍然不快樂。
一、豐盛是有生命，不是只有活著。
許多人每天忙忙碌碌，只是為生活而活。
早上起床工作，
晚上回家睡覺，日復一日。
身體活著，心靈卻枯乾。
1.耶穌說：
我來的目的 ＝ 我要叫羊得生命。
我來的目的 ＝ 使人得著更豐盛的生命。
使你能活出三種意義的人生：
◎.有方向
◎.有意義
◎.有盼望
2.聖經背景
(約翰福音10：10)耶穌以＜好牧人＞來比喻自己。
①.在巴勒斯坦地區，
牧羊人不只是帶領羊群，更重要的是：
1).要保護羊群
2).餵養羊群
3).尋找迷失的羊
②.耶穌說：我是好牧人，
這句話代表，祂對羊的兩個心意：
1.不只是讓羊勉強活著：
◎.在牧羊人的時代，
羊若離開牧人，就很容易遭遇到：
●.野獸攻擊
●.迷失方向
●.缺乏食物
●.掉入危險。
3.牧人的第一個責任，就是要讓羊活下去。
今天也是如此，很多人的人生只是：
※.活著而已
※.忙著而已
※.撐著而已
每天為生活奔波，心裡卻沒有喜樂。
1).有工作，卻沒有平安；
2).有收入，卻沒有滿足；
3).有朋友，卻仍然孤單。
這不是神起初創造人的心意。
4.牧人的第二個責任，要讓羊能活得豐盛。
耶穌說：
我來了，是要叫羊得生命，並且得的更豐盛。
①.＜豐盛＞這個字的原意是：
充滿
滿溢
超過所需的意思。
耶穌不是要我們活著就好，而是要我們活出生命的價值。
②.詩篇23篇的經文說：
大衛說：耶和華是我的牧者，我必不致缺乏。
好牧人重要的兩個工作：
1).不只是救羊脫離危險，
2).更重要的要把羊引導到：
◎.引導到青草地
◎.引導到可安歇的水邊
不只是活著，而是活得有供應；
不只是存在，而是活得有平安。
二、 (約翰福音10：10)經文出現哪兩種角色？
一個是盜賊
一個是耶穌（好牧人）
1.盜賊來做什麼？
●.偷竊
●.殺害
●.毀壞
耶穌來做什麼？
叫羊得生命
得更豐盛的生命。
2.盜賊是要偷竊生命
盜賊代表一切使人遠離神的力量。
(1).偷竊的四種形容：
●.罪惡
●.撒但的誘惑
●.錯誤價值觀
●.貪心與自私
(2).盜賊牠們偷走人心中的：
有平安 ＝ 就有喜樂
有盼望 ＝ 就有信心
今天許多人外面活著，裡面卻失去生命力。
3.耶穌來不是叫人怎樣？
只是活著
只是工作
忙著賺錢：
耶穌來是要叫人得著真正的生命。
(1).什麼是豐盛的生命？
◎.與神和好
◎.罪得赦免
◎.心中有平安
◎.活出人生方向
耶穌說：我就是道路、真理、生命。
真正的生命源頭在耶穌基督裡。
三、耶穌來世要人活得更豐盛。
豐盛不是財富增加，存款增加，房子增加而已。
1.聖經中的豐盛包括：
◎.耶穌所說的豐盛，
不是沒有風浪的人生，
而是在風浪中仍然有信心的人生。
信心的豐盛是指什麼？
不是一生都不會遇見困難？
一生都不會眼淚？
一生都沒有失敗？
◎.而是我們相信，
即使風浪來了，困難來了，風險來了，心中仍然相信神在掌權。
2.聖經中的例子，門徒遇見風暴
有一次門徒在海上遇見大風浪。
海浪打進船裡，船快要沉了。
門徒驚慌失措地喊：主啊，我們喪命啦！
(1).耶穌卻平靜風和海。
門徒才明白：原來主一直都在船上。
人生也是如此有時候：
◎.病痛突然來到
◎.工作遇到困難
◎.家庭出現問題
◎.未來充滿未知。
(2).我們會害怕，也會擔心，
甚至會懷疑。
①.聖經所說的信心
不是說：我不怕。
而是說：
雖然我會害怕，但我仍然相信神。
不是說：
我沒有問題。
而是說：雖然有問題，但神比問題更大。
②.詩篇29：11
耶和華欲賞賜氣力互伊的百姓；
耶和華欲用平安賜福伊的百姓。
風暴不一定立刻停止，但神會賜下力量；
環境不一定馬上改變，但神會賜下平安。
結論：
風浪可以搖動船，卻不能搖動你倚靠神的信心。
信心豐盛的人，
不是沒有困難的人；而是在困難中仍然相信神的人。
Live a Abundant Life 2
John 10:10
Thieves come merely to steal, kill, and destroy; I have come to give the sheep life, and to give it abundantly.
One, in modern society,
Many people believe that a fulfilling life is:
1. The house is bigger.
2. More Deposits
3. Higher Status
4. More Renowned
Because these things might be possible, yet my heart remains hollow. Yet he was still not happy.
One, abundance is alive, not just about living.
Many people hustle and bustle every day just to make ends meet.
Get up in the morning to work,
Going home to sleep at night, day after day.
Body alive, soul withered.
1. Jesus said:
The purpose of my coming = I want the sheep to have life.
My purpose for coming = to give people a more abundant life.
To live a life with three meanings:
◎ With direction
◎ Meaningful
◎ Hopeful
2. Biblical Background
(John 10:10) Jesus used the term "good shepherd" to describe himself.
①In the Palestinian region,
The shepherd not only leads the flock, but more importantly:
1). To protect the flock
2)Feeding the flock
3)Finding the Lost Sheep
②Jesus said: I am the good shepherd,
This sentence represents His two intentions towards the sheep:
Not just letting the sheep barely survive:
◎ In the era of shepherds,
If sheep leave the shepherd, they are likely to encounter:
●. Beast attack
●. Lost direction
●. Lack of food
●. Fall into danger.
3. The shepherd's first responsibility is to keep the sheep alive.
Today is no exception; many people's lives are simply:
※ Just living
※ Busy, that's all.
※ Just holding on
Striving for life every day, yet finding no joy in my heart.
1). There's a job, but no peace;
2). With income but no satisfaction;
3). Having friends, yet still feeling lonely.
This was not the intention behind God's initial creation of humanity.
4. The shepherd's second responsibility is to ensure that the sheep can live abundantly.
Jesus said:
I have come to give the sheep life, and to give it more abundantly.
①The original meaning of the word "abundance" is:
Filled with
Overflowing
Exceeding the required meaning.
Jesus does not want us to live, but to live out the value of our lives.
②The scriptures of Psalm 23 say:
David said: The Lord is my shepherd; I will not lack.
The two important tasks of a good shepherd:
1). Not just saving the sheep from danger,
2). More importantly, guide the sheep to:
◎. Guide to the green grassland
◎. Guide to a tranquil water's edge
Not just living, but living with supply;
Not just existing, but living in peace.
Two types of characters appear in the text (John 10:10).
One is a thief.
One is Jesus (the Good Shepherd)
1. What does the thief come for?
● Theft
● Murder
● Destruction
What did Jesus come for?
Call the sheep to life
A more abundant life.
2. The thief is trying to steal life.
Thieves represent all forces that keep people away from God.
(1)Four descriptions of theft:
● Sin
● Satan's Temptation
● Misguided Values
● Greed and Selfishness
(2)Thieves steal from people's hearts:
There is peace = there is joy
Hope = confidence
Today, many people live outside but lose their vitality inside.
3. Did Jesus come not to show us how?
Just living
Just work
Busy making money:
Jesus came so that people might have true life.
(1)What is abundant life?
◎ Reconciliation with God
◎ Forgiveness of sins
◎ Peaceful Heart
◎ Live Your Life Direction
Jesus said: I am the way, the truth, and the life.
The true source of life is in Jesus Christ.
Three, Jesus wants people to live more abundantly in the next life.
Abundance is not just about increasing wealth, savings, or houses.
1. The abundance in the Bible includes:
◎ The abundance that Jesus spoke of,
Not a life without storms,
And yet, a life filled with confidence despite the storms.
The abundance of confidence refers to what?
Isn't it true that one will never encounter difficulties in their lifetime?
Will you never cry in a lifetime?
Has there never been a failure in life?
◎ Rather, we believe,
Even with storms, difficulties, and risks, I still believe that God is in control in my heart.
2. Examples from the Bible include disciples encountering storms.
Once the disciples encountered a strong wind and waves at sea.
The waves crashed into the boat, which was about to sink.
Disciples cried out in panic: Lord, we are perishing!
(1)Jesus, however, calmed the wind and the sea.
The disciples finally realized: the Lord had been on the boat all along.
Life is like that sometimes:
◎ Suffering suddenly struck.
◎ Work is facing difficulties
◎. Family issues arise
◎ The future is full of unknowns.
(2)We are afraid and worried,
Even doubts might arise.
①Faith as described in the Bible
It's not that I'm not afraid.
Rather, it says:
Although I am afraid, I still believe in God.
Not saying:
I don't have a problem.
Rather, it is said that while there are issues, God is greater than the problems.
②Psalm 29:11
The Lord intends to reward a people with mutual strength;
The Lord intends to bless His people with peace.
The storm may not stop immediately, but God will bestow strength;
The environment may not change immediately, but God will grant peace.
Conclusion:
Winds and waves can shake a boat, but they cannot shake your faith in relying on God.
People filled with confidence,
Not someone without difficulties; rather, someone who still believes in God despite the challenges.

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03/06/2026

活出豐盛的人生
經文：(約翰三書2)親愛的兄弟啊，
我願你凡事興盛，
身體健壯，
正如你的靈魂興盛一樣。
一、經文背景
這是使徒約翰寫給該猶的一封信。
約翰知道該猶是一位愛主、
愛教會、
行真理的人，因此在信的開頭獻上祝福。
1.經文解釋：
凡事興盛這句話不是單指：
升官發財、
財富增加
蒙福亨通
經濟富足
一路平安。
其實聖經中的「凡事興盛」，意思比金錢更廣、更深。
就像一艘船順利航行到目的地，
沒有偏離方向，這就是興盛。
所以興盛不一定是
擁有很多，
賺到很多
讓你隨身所欲。
2.聖經中的興盛，
所強調的是與神同行就是興盛
①.例如約瑟。
他被哥哥出賣，被帶到埃及作奴隸；
忠心服事主人，卻被誣告下在監牢。
從人的眼光來看：
❌.約瑟沒有升官
❌.約瑟沒有發財
❌.約瑟沒有自由
❌.約瑟沒有前途
一點都不像「凡事興盛」的人。
②.但是聖經卻這樣記載：
(創世記39：2)耶和華與約瑟同在，他就百事順利。
你不覺得奇怪嗎？
明明在奴隸的身分裡，神卻說他興盛；
明明在監牢裡，神卻說他順利。
因為神看興盛，和人看興盛不一樣。
所以興盛
不是環境好不好，乃是神有沒有同在。
3.人看的是外在的：
地位高不高 ＝ 看權力有多大
錢財多不多 ＝ 看財富有多少
名聲大不大 ＝ 多少人認識你
人看外面的成功，神看裡面的生命；
人看擁有多少，神看你成為什麼樣的人。
①.監牢雖然，
使約瑟失去了自由，卻沒有失去神的同在；
②.苦難雖然
使約瑟失去了地位，卻沒有失去神的恩典；
③.約瑟雖然失去了，
主人的肯定，
主人給的地位
反倒是是神預備約瑟，要承接更大的使命，
神似給約瑟更大的祝福，成為埃及的宰相。
＜興盛＞這句話所代表的意思是，
不是站在王宮裡才算興盛；
有時候，
在監牢裡仍然與神同行的人，才是真正興盛的人。
人的成功看地位，神的興盛看同在；
人的眼光看結果，神的眼光看生命。
二、(約翰三書2)這是使徒約翰寫給該猶的一封信。
1.約翰盼望該猶能得著三種的祝福：
①.家庭蒙福：
家人彼此相愛
家庭充滿平安，信仰代代傳承。
②.工作順利
在職場上蒙神保守
誠實盡責地工作，成為別人的祝福
③.身體健康：
身體是神所賜的器皿。
健康不是理所當然，乃是神的恩典。
因此你要愛惜你的身體：
1.保持健康
2.適當休息
3.管理生活
有健康的身體，才能好好地服事神。
三、靈魂興盛
這是整節(約翰三書2)經文的核心。
1.約翰沒有說：
願你的靈魂像你的財富一樣興盛。
約翰反倒是說：
願你的身體與生活，能像你的靈魂一樣興盛。
2.靈魂興盛包括有那些呢？
第一個是愛神
第二個是親近神
第三個是順服神
第四個是活出神的真理
第五個是愛弟兄姊妹如同愛自己一樣。
一個真正蒙福的人，
不只是外面成功，更是裡面豐盛。
3.如果今天神用這節經文來看我們自己：
願你的身體和生活，正如你的靈魂一樣。
那麼你要注意的三件事：
1.我的靈命健康嗎？
我們很關心身體健康，
會量血壓、驗血糖、做健康檢查。
但有多少人關心自己的靈命健康？
我的生命裡面是否還有：
喜樂嗎？平安嗎？
盼望嗎？愛心嗎？
還是我的心已經：
●.冷淡了？
●.疲乏了？
●.遠離神了？
身體需要健康檢查，靈命也需要健康檢查。
2.我每天有親近神嗎？
再好的關係，若長久不聯絡也會疏遠。
神渴望與我們建立親密的關係。
因此我要問自己：
◎.我多久沒有讀經？
◎.我多久沒有安靜禱告？
◎.我是否把神放在生活的首位？
靈命的成長不是靠主日一次聚會，而是每天與神同行。
3.我是否活在神的真理中？
知道真理是一回事，遵行真理又是另一回事。
信仰不只是：
聽一次道
查一次經
背一次聖經
信仰更重要的是活出神的話。
人生最終的目的，
不是榮耀自己，而是榮耀神。
所以，保羅說：
你們或吃或喝，無論做什麼，都要為榮耀神而行。林前10：31）
結論：
約翰所說的
凡事興盛，不是只有口袋興盛：
約翰提醒我們：
最大的興盛，是靈魂的興盛。
因為身體健康能使人活得更久，
靈魂的健康使人活得更有價值。
Live a fulfilling life
Dear brother,
I wish you prosperity in all things,
Body strong,
Just as your soul flourishes.
One, Text Background
This is a letter from the Apostle John to Judas.
John knew that Judas was a lover of the Lord,
Love the church,
Those who walk in truth therefore offer blessings at the beginning of the letter.
1. Scripture Explanation:
The phrase "prosperity in everything" is not limited to:
Promotion and wealth accumulation,
Wealth increase
Blessed and Prosperous
Economic prosperity
Safe journey.
Actually, the meaning of "prosperity in all things" in the Bible is broader and deeper than money.
Just like a ship sailing smoothly to its destination,
Without deviating from the right direction, this is prosperity.
So prosperity does not have to be
Having a lot,
Earned a lot
Let you do as you please.
2. Prosperity in the Bible,
The emphasis is on walking with God, which brings prosperity.
①For example, Joseph.
He was betrayed by his brother and taken to Egypt as a slave;
Loyal service to the master, yet wrongfully accused and imprisoned.
From a human perspective:
❌ Joseph did not advance in rank.
❌ Joseph did not get rich.
❌ Joseph had no freedom
❌ Joseph has no future.
Not at all like someone who thrives on everything.
②But the Bible records it this way:
(Genesis 39:2) The Lord was with Joseph, and he succeeded in all his endeavors.
Don't you find that strange?
Clearly in his slave status, God said he was thriving;
Clearly in prison, the gods said he was doing well.
Because God sees prosperity differently from how humans see prosperity.
So it flourished
It's not about whether the environment is good or not, but whether God is with us.
3. People look at the external world:
High status = depends on how great the power is
How much money is there = how much wealth there is
Not particularly well-known = How many people know you
People see external success, while gods see internal life;
People see how much they have, and God sees what kind of person you become.
①Although the prison,
Joseph lost his freedom, yet he did not lose God's presence;
②Suffering, although
Joseph lost his status, yet he did not lose God's grace;
③Joseph, though lost,
Owner's affirmation,
The status given by the master
Instead, it was God who prepared Joseph to undertake a greater mission.
It seemed to bestow a greater blessing upon Joseph, making him the prime minister of Egypt.
The meaning of this phrase is,
It's not true prosperity only by standing in the palace;
Sometimes,
Those who still walk with God in prison are truly prosperous.
Human success is measured by status, while divine prosperity is measured by presence;
Human eyes see the results, divine eyes see life.
Two, (3 John 2) This is a letter from the Apostle John to Judas.
1. John hopes that Judas will receive three kinds of blessings:
①Family Blessings:
Family members love each other
The family is filled with peace, and faith is passed down through generations.
②Work is going smoothly
Being protected by God in the workplace
Work honestly and responsibly, becoming a blessing to others
③Physical health:
The body is a vessel given by God.
Health is not something taken for granted but a blessing from God.
Therefore, you should cherish your body:
1. Maintain health
2. Appropriate Rest
3. Managing Life
Having a healthy body is essential for serving God well.
Three, Thriving Souls
This is the core of the entire verse (3 John 2).
1. John did not say:
May your soul flourish as much as your wealth.
John, on the other hand, said:
May your body and life flourish as much as your soul.
2. What does spiritual prosperity entail?
The first is Cupid
The second is drawing close to God
The third is submission to God
The fourth is to live out God's truth
The fifth is to love brothers and sisters as much as you love yourself.
A truly blessed person,
Not just external success, but internal abundance as well.
3. If God were to use this verse today to examine ourselves:
May your body and life be like your soul.
So there are three things you should pay attention to:
Is my spiritual life healthy?
We are very concerned about our physical health,
Blood pressure will be measured, blood glucose will be checked, and health checks will be conducted.
But how many people care about their spiritual health?
Is there still something in my life:
Are you happy? Are you safe?
Are you looking forward to it? Is it out of love?
Still, my heart has already:
● Cold now?
● Tired?
●. Away from God?
The body needs a health check, and so does the spiritual life.
2. Do I draw near to God every day?
Even the best relationship can grow distant if we don't keep in touch for a long time.
God longs to establish a close relationship with us.
Therefore, I must ask myself:
◎ How long has it been since I last read the scriptures?
◎ How long has it been since I last prayed quietly?
◎ Have I placed God at the forefront of my life?
The growth of one's spiritual life does not come from a Sunday gathering, but from walking with God every day.
3. Am I living in the truth of God?
Knowing the truth is one thing, following it is another.
Faith is not just:
Listen to the Dao once
Check the scriptures once
Recite the Bible once
Faith is more important than living out God's word.
The ultimate purpose of life,
Not to honor oneself, but to honor God.
So, Paul said:
Whether you eat or drink, or do anything else, do it all for the glory of God. 1 Corinthians 10:31)
Conclusion:
What John said
Prosperity in everything is not limited to pockets:
John reminds us:
The greatest prosperity is the flourishing of the soul.
Because good health can help people live longer,
The health of one's soul makes life more meaningful

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03/06/2026

2026年6/3日台南東山長老教會新眼光每日靈修
(歌羅西書4：7-18) 主題：在主裡彼此扶持
一、經文背景
保羅寫歌羅西書到了最後一段，
保羅沒有再談深奧的神學，而是提到許多同工的名字。
1.這段經文讓我們看見：
教會不是一個人的事工，
福音也不是一個人完成的工作。
神透過不同的人、
不同恩賜、
不同角色，
一起完成祂的使命。
因此，歌羅西書最後的問安，其實是一幅「同工團隊事奉圖畫」。
2.思考三個問題：
第一個問題：每個人的生命中，都有一些特別的人。
可能是：
父母＝老師
牧師＝長輩
好朋友＝小組長
他們不一定給你很多金錢，卻在你困難時鼓勵你
迷失時提醒你、
跌倒時扶持你。
引導思考
1).他曾經如何影響你？
2).他教會你什麼人生功課？
3).如果沒有他的幫助，你的人生會有什麼不同？
4).保羅生命中也有許多這樣的人，例如推基古、路加、以巴弗等同工。
第二個問題：
你認為教會最重要的是建築物，還是人？
教會需要建築物，但教會不等於建築物。
1.聖經告訴我們：
你們就是基督的身子，並且各自作肢體。（哥林多前書12：27）
沒有人的建築物只是房子；
有神同在、
有弟兄姊妹相愛的地方，才是真正的教會。
2.引導思考
◎.如果教堂很漂亮，卻沒有愛，還算是健康的教會嗎？
◎.如果聚會地方簡單，卻充滿關懷和信仰，算不算教會？
◎.教會不是水泥，是生命；教會不是建築，是關係。
第三個問題：
你曾經被別人的關心感動過嗎？
也許是一句問候：你最近好嗎？
也許是一通電話：問你的情況，我在為你禱告。
也許是一個探訪、
一頓飯、
一個擁抱。
有時候，一句簡單的關心，卻能成為別人生命中的力量。
1.引導思考
那是在什麼情況下？ 那個人的關心對你產生什麼影響？
今天你是否也可以成為關心別人的人？
保羅在歌羅西書最後提到許多同工，讓我們看見：
福音不只是講道，
更是互相彼此關懷、彼此扶持的生命連結。
二、忠心傳遞的人（4：7-9節）
歌羅西書 4：7 說：有我一切的事要叫你們知道，
推基古要將這事都告訴你們；
1.保羅用三個稱呼來形容推基古：
①.親愛的弟兄
表示他們有深厚的屬靈情誼。
不是只有同工關係，更是主裡一家人。
②.忠心的執事
表示他在服事上可靠、值得信任。
神所看重的，不一定是能力最大的人，而是忠心到底的人。
③.一同作主的僕人
表示他與保羅一起服事主。
不是保羅的僕人，而是主耶穌的僕人。
神看重的不是地位，而是忠心。
2.阿尼西母原本是什麼身分？
歌羅西書 4：9 還有一位親愛忠心的弟兄阿尼西母同去；
他也是你們那裡的人。
從《腓利門書》我們知道：
阿尼西母原本是一位奴僕（奴隸）。
1.他曾離開主人腓利門，後來在羅馬遇見保羅，因此信主得救。
信主後，阿尼西母他的生命完全改變。
保羅不再稱他為奴僕，
而稱他親愛的弟兄，忠心的弟兄。
2.人的過去不能決定未來。
在基督裡，
生命可以被更新。
3.保羅派他們去歌羅西做什麼？
歌羅西書 4：7-8 保羅說：我特意打發他們到你們那裡去，
好叫你們知道我們的光景，又叫他們安慰你們的心。
1.保羅的主要兩個目的：
①.報告保羅的近況
保羅當時被囚禁在羅馬。歌羅西教會一定十分關心他。
◎.因此派推基古和阿尼西母：
●.傳遞書信
●.報告近況
●.分享福音工作的進展
②.慰和堅固教會
保羅知道教會需要鼓勵。
◎.所以差派同工前往：
關心信徒
堅固信心
鼓勵信徒持守真理
福音事工不只是傳信息，更是傳遞關懷。
有時候一個探訪、
有時候一句鼓勵、
有時候一次陪伴，
都能成為別人的力量。
三、小組討論
歌羅西書 4：7-9
1. 你認為推基古最值得學習的是哪一項特質？
忠心
保羅稱他為：
親愛的弟兄，忠心的執事，一同作主的僕人。
忠心不一定轟轟烈烈，
卻是在神所託付的事上盡心到底。
今天許多人有恩賜，
卻不一定有忠心；
有能力，卻不一定有持久的委身。
神所看重的不是多成功，是你有多忠心。
1).我是否在服事上忠心？
2).我是否願意在小事上忠心？
3).人在最小的事上忠心，在大事上也忠心。」（路16：10）
2.阿尼西母生命的改變給你什麼鼓勵？
阿尼西母原本是，
一個逃跑的奴僕，在人看來沒有希望。
但是當他遇見耶穌後，
生命被徹底改變。
①.保羅不再稱他是奴僕，而稱他：
親愛忠心的弟兄。
給我們的鼓勵，神看重的不是你的過去，而是你是否願意被祂改變。
②.也許你從經有：
過去有失敗
過去有軟弱
過去有傷害
但在基督裡，生命仍然可以重新開始。若有人在基督裡，他就是新造的人。」（林後5：17）
Daily Devotion at Dongshan Elder Church in Tainan on June 3, 2026
Theme: Supporting One Another in the Lord
One, Text Background
Paul wrote the last paragraph of Colossians,
Paul did not delve into esoteric theology but instead mentioned the names of many fellow workers.
1. This passage shows us:
The church is not just one person's ministry,
The gospel is not something that can be accomplished by one person alone.
God through different people,
Different gifts,
Different roles,
Together, we fulfill His mission.
Therefore, Colossians' final greeting is actually a picture of "workforce service."
2. Consider three questions:
First question: Everyone has some special people in their life.
It might be:
Parents = Teacher
Pastor = Elder
Good friend = group leader
They may not give you a lot of money, but they encourage you when you're in trouble.
Remind you when you get lost,
Support you when you fall.
Guide thinking
1)How did he influence you in the past?
2)What life lessons does he teach you?
3)What would your life be like without his help?
4)Paul also had many such people in his life, such as Tecki, Luke, Epaphras, and others.
The second question:
Do you think the church is more important than buildings or people?
The church needs buildings, but it is not equivalent to a building.
1. The Bible tells us:
You are the body of Christ, and each of you is a member of the body. (1 Corinthians 12:27)
Buildings without people are just houses;
There is God with us,
Where brothers and sisters love each other, that is the true church.
2. Guiding Thinking
◎ If a church is beautiful but lacks love, is it still considered a healthy church?
◎ If the gathering place is simple but filled with care and faith, does that count as a church?
◎ The church is not cement but life; it is not a building but a relationship.
The third question:
Have you ever been moved by someone's concern?
Perhaps a greeting: How have you been lately?
Perhaps it was a phone call: asking about your situation, I am praying for you.
Perhaps a visit,
A meal,
A hug.
Sometimes, a simple act of concern can become a force in someone else's life.
1. Guiding Thinking
When was that? What impact does that person's concern have on you?
Can you also become someone who cares about others today?
Paul mentions many fellow workers at the end of Colossians, showing us:
The gospel is not just about preaching,
Furthermore, it is a life of mutual care and support.
Two, Faithful Transmitters (4:7-9)
Colossians 4:7 says: There is everything I have to tell you,
Pushing Jigu will tell you everything about this;
1. Paul describes Tycho with three terms:
①Dear brother,
They have a deep spiritual bond.
It's not just about working together; it's also about being part of the family in the Lord.
②Loyal Steward
He is reliable and trustworthy in his service.
What God values are not necessarily those with the greatest power, but those who remain faithful to the end.
③Servant of the Lord together
He showed that he served the Lord with Paul.
Not Paul's servant, but Jesus's servant.
God values loyalty, not status.
2. What was Anisim's original identity?
Colossians 4:9 There was also a dear and faithful brother, Anisimus, who went with him;
He is also from your place.
From Philemon, we know:
Anisimus was originally a slave.
1. He had left his master Philemon and later met Paul in Rome, where he believed in the Lord and was saved.
After believing in the Lord, Anisimus's life was completely transformed.
Paul no longer called him a slave,
And call him dear brother, faithful brother.
2. A person's past cannot determine their future.
In Christ,
Life can be renewed.
3. What did Paul send them to Colossae for?
Colossians 4:7-8 Paul said, "I have specially sent them to you,"
So that you may know our situation and comfort your hearts.
1. Paul's two main purposes:
①Report on Paul's Recent Condition
Paul was imprisoned in Rome at the time. The Colossian church must be very concerned about him.
◎ Therefore, Pythagorean and Anisimus:
● Transmitting Letters
● Report Recent Updates
● Share the progress of gospel work
②Comfort and Strengthening the Church
Paul knew the church needed encouragement.
◎ So we sent fellow workers to:
Concern for believers
Strengthen confidence
Encourage believers to uphold the truth
Gospel ministry is not just about conveying messages; it is also about showing care.
Sometimes a visit,
Sometimes a word of encouragement,
Sometimes a moment of companionship,
They can all become someone else's strength.
Three, Group Discussion
Colossians 4:7-9
1. Which trait do you think is most worth learning from Pushkigu?
Loyalty
Paul calls him:
Dear brothers, faithful deacons, serving as servants of the Lord together.
Loyalty doesn't have to be grandiose,
Yet he devoted himself entirely to what God had entrusted to him.
Today, many people have received gifts,
but not necessarily loyal;
Having the ability, but not necessarily a lasting commitment.
What matters to the divine is not how successful you are, but how loyal you are.
1). Am I faithful in my service?
2). Am I willing to be faithful in small matters?
3). Loyalty is shown in the smallest matters, and also in great ones. "(Luke 16:10)"
2. What encouragement does Anisima's life change offer you?
Anisimus originally was,
A runaway servant appears hopeless to humans.
But when he met Jesus,
Life has been completely transformed.
①Paul no longer referred to him as a servant but as:
Dear faithful brother.
The encouragement God gives us is not about your past, but whether you are willing to be changed by Him.
②Perhaps you have learned from the scriptures:
Past failures
Past weaknesses existed.
Past harm
But in Christ, life can still be restarted. If someone is in Christ, they are a new creation. "(2 Corinthians 5:17)"

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01/06/2026

Strength and Peace
Introduction: This is an era of pursuing power.
Some people pursue the power of wealth,
Some people pursue the power of networking.
Some pursue the power of knowledge,
Some people pursue the power of authority.
But only at the end of life do we realize:
Wealth is limited,
Limited ability,
Wisdom is limited,
Physical strength is also limited.
Therefore, people need a greater source of strength.

One, there is a book called The Book of Wisdom.
This book is the Bible.
The Bible is not just a religious book,
1. The Bible is also a book of wisdom:
1. The Book of Strength,
2. Balanced Books,
Books that unleash one's potential, books that transcend human limits.

The Bible is God's word:
The Word of God = The Power of God
The Word of God = The Wisdom of God
The Word of God = God's plan.

Reading God's word can bring potential to people,
that can change a person's life,
able to change people's minds,
Bringing hope to people.
God is the source of our strength.

Five popular phrases in the church:
The power of God's word,
The power of prayer,
The power of the Holy Spirit,
The power of praise, the ability to worship.

3. The Bible is God's word.
The Word of God = God's Power
God said, "There is light,"
And there was light.
The Word of God itself carries power.

The Word of God = God's Wisdom
Human wisdom is limited, but divine wisdom is always complete.
The Word of God = God's Plan
When people do not know the future, God's word becomes a lamp at their feet and a light on the road.

Strength comes from;
This verse contains two important promises:
The Lord will give strength to His people;
The Lord will bless His people with peace.
One, the first promise: the power bestowed by God.
What is strength?
Not muscle strength.
Not wealth power.
Not power and influence.
When people are weak, God gives them the strength to keep going.

What is strength?
When you face illness
When you face failure
When you face pressure
When you face loss
God still enables people to stand firm.

2. The power mentioned in the Bible:
It is the ability to rely on God to overcome the environment.
Isaiah 40:31 The prophet Isaiah said to the people of Israel at that time:
In the face of the country's crisis
Facing the pain of captivity
Facing an unknown future;

At the time, the Israelites felt:
The god seemed silent,
Strength seems exhausted, hope seems to have vanished.
Just then,
God declared through the prophet Isaiah:
But those who wait for the Lord will regain their strength.

3. What is waiting for the Lord?
● Waiting is not: doing nothing
● Waiting is not: passive waiting
● Waiting is not: leaving it to fate

The wait in the Bible is:
1). Trust in God = Look to God
2). Obedience to God = Believing in God's timing
Waiting is a gesture of confidence.
When people cannot rely on themselves, they still believe that God is in control.

4. Must regain strength
The original text is as follows:
◎ Exchange power,
◎ Update Strength,
◎ The meaning of restoring strength.

Meaning that:
Human strength is limited, but divine power is infinite.
When people are willing to wait for God, He adds His strength to their weaknesses.
As Paul said:
My grace is sufficient for you,
Because my strength is manifested in human weakness.

Two, the second promise: the peace bestowed by God.
The true meaning of peace, many people believe:
◎ Peace is when there are no problems;
◎ Peace is the absence of disease;
◎ Peace is the absence of difficulties;
◎ Peace is when everything goes smoothly.
Actually, the peace mentioned in the Bible is not just about the tranquility of the external environment.

2. Peace in the Bible
Jesus said:
I leave you with peace;
I give you my peace. What I give is unlike what the world gives.

◎ People's views on peace are:
● Good environment brings peace;
● Smooth work ensures safety;
● Good health brings peace.
But the peace given by the Lord Jesus:
Even in a bad environment, my heart remains calm.

◎ When the disciples encountered wind and waves in the Sea of Galilee,
Jesus did not
Start by stopping the storm.
Jesus was the first to be on the boat with his disciples.
This makes it clear to us:
God may not take away the storm, but God will surely accompany us through it.

3. Life is full of storms:
※. Storm of Disease
※. The Storm of Family
※ Economic Storm
※. The passing of a loved one
※. The loneliness of old age
Sometimes God does not immediately change the environment, allowing us to believe even in difficulties:
①God reigns,
②God is with us,
③God has His will.

Summary: (Psalm 29:11) This verse tells us:
Strength and peace are two sides of the same coin.
Pursuing strength in one's youth.
Pursue peace in old age.
But God said: You shall have both.
As your body gradually ages, God will first give us:
1)Strength to face
2)Peaceful acceptance
Then lead us through.

Thank goodness, strength doesn't prove that I am strong.
Instead:
God made me strong, God made me not afraid.

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29/05/2026

今天早上凌晨醒來時，耶穌對我說的一句話：
我的好處不在祢以外，
＝ 我的價值在神
＝ 我的平安在神
＝ 我的盼望在神
＝ 我的生命建立在神身上
這也是大衛一生的答案：主啊，祢就是我最大的福分。
意思就是說：
當一個人真正認識神之後，他會發現生命中最重要的一切，
都從神而來，也建立在神裡面。
一、我的好處不在祢以外，
這句話是出自於(詩篇16：2)我的心哪，你曾對耶和華說：
祢是我的王，
祢是我的主；
我的好處不在祢以外。
作者是大衛。
當時的大衛並非一直活在順境裡。
1.這節聖經的背景，因為大衛他曾經經歷：
1).被掃羅追殺
2).面對政治危機
3).經歷人生高低起伏
4).遭遇許多不確定
但是在這樣的環境中，在這樣的處境中，大衛發現一件事：
真正的福氣，不是王位；
真正的保障，不是財富；
真正的滿足，不是環境。
而是神自己。
所以大衛他說：我的好處不在祢以外。
2.我的好處不在祢以外，這句話的解釋：
＜好處＞不只是金錢。
①.好處也包括：
平安 ＝ 喜樂
方向 ＝ 盼望
人生價值＝ 永恆生命
②.大衛的意思是說：
我生命中真正寶貴的東西，都是從神而來的。
◎.不是說：
除了神以外，其他都不重要。
◎.而是說：
所有真正的好處，最後的源頭都是神。
3..這句話真正的意義
人常總以為：
1).有錢就有安全感：
2).有地位就有價值：
3).有成就就有滿足。
可是走到人生後半段你才會發現：有些東西會離開。
健康會改變。
工作會結束。
職位會交棒。
人會老去 → 但神永不會改變的。
二、(詩篇16：2)祢是我的主；我的好處不在祢以外。
我跟惠玲牧師一走過幾30幾年的牧會道路，
從按牧 ＝ 到牧會
福音中心＝ 到建堂，
到於我明天5/31日即將退休，
回頭看，我慢慢明白大衛這句話的意思。
1.原來人生最大的福氣，
不是我擁有多少，而是神一直與我同在。
因此，我的好處不在祢以外。
其實是在說：
我的價值，不建立在傳道這個職位上。
過去，大家都稱呼我牧師、我是傳道。
有一天退休了 → 職位會交棒 → 工作會結束。
但我是神兒女的身分，永遠是不會退休的。
我的價值，
不是因為我站在講台上，而是我是屬神的人。
2.我的平安，不建立在環境上
人生有高山，
相對的，就會有低谷。
有建堂的喜樂，也有事工的壓力。
有掌聲 → 也有誤解。
有豐盛 → 也有缺乏。
但一路走來，讓我平安的，
不是環境的順利，而是神始終與我同在。
因為神沒有離開，所以我不害怕。
三、 5月31日退休感恩禮拜，是一個重要里程碑。
1.回顧三十多年牧會道路：
• 1990年按牧
• 東山服事
• 椬梧服事
• 回到東山
• 福音中心
• 建堂事工
一路走來，
最大的恩典不是完成多少工作。
而是神一直同行。
所以退休前，這句話彷彿在說：
不是因為我做了多少，才有價值；而是因為神一直與我同在。
退休不是失去身分，而是重新確認：
我的好處，
不在傳道職位以外。
我的價值，
不在工作成就以外。
因我的生命屬於神，
我的好處
我的價值
我的好處不在祢以外。
2. 6月1日以後，人生進入新的階段。
過去是：我能為教會做什麼？
未來可能更多是：神要透過我留下什麼？
提摩太後書中的保羅：
把棒子交給提摩太。
退休不是句點。
退休是逗點 → 退休不是結束 → 而是另一個開始。
3.關於7月5日未來的計劃：
東山教會與張思聰牧師推動靈修中心相關事工，
其核心價值可能包括：
讓教會成為安靜親近神的地方
現代人很忙 ＝ 心很亂。
需要一個地方：
禱告 ＝ 安靜
靈修 ＝ 重新得力
總結：我的好處不在祢以外
對大衛來說：這是信仰的告白。
對東山教會來說：是教會存在的根基。
對退休前的我來說：
是感恩。
1.對退休後的我來說：是身分的重新確認。
對6月1日之後的我來說：
是新的呼召。
對未來任何事工來說：
是提醒我們：教會最大的祝福，不是人留下什麼。
2.而是神繼續在東山教會這裡工作。
因為真正的好處 ＝ 不在職位以外，
因為真正的好處 ＝ 不在成就以外，
因為真正的好處 ＝ 不在人數以外，
因為真正的好處 ＝ 乃在神自己裡面。
這也是大衛一生的答案：主啊，祢就是我最大的福分。
When I woke up this morning, Jesus said to me:
My good is not apart from You,
= My value lies in God
= My peace is with God
= My hope is in God
= My life is built on God.
This is also David's lifelong answer: Lord, You are my greatest blessing.
The meaning is that:
When a person truly comes to know God, they will discover the most important things in life,
All come from God and are established within Him.
One, my good is not apart from You,
This phrase comes from my heart, you have said to the Lord:
You are my king,
You are my Lord;
My good is not outside of You.
The author is David.
At that time, David was not always living in prosperity.
1. The background of this biblical verse, as David once experienced:
1). Chased by Saul
2). Facing a political crisis
3). Experiencing the ups and downs of life
4). Encountering many uncertainties
But in such an environment, in such a situation, David discovered one thing:
True fortune is not the throne;
True assurance is not wealth;
True satisfaction lies not in the environment.
Rather, it is God Himself.
So David said: My good is not apart from you.
2. My benefit does not lie outside of You, as explained by this phrase:
Benefits go beyond money.
①Benefits also include:
Peace = Joy
Direction = Hope
Life value = Eternal life
②David meant to say:
The truly precious things in my life come from God.
◎ Not saying:
Apart from God, nothing else matters.
◎ Instead, say:
All genuine benefits ultimately originate from God.
3. The true meaning of this sentence
People often assume:
1). Having money gives you a sense of security:
2). Where there is status, there is value:
3). Achievement brings satisfaction.
But you won't realize until the latter half of your life that some things will leave.
Health will change.
The work will be over.
The position will pass the baton.
People age → but God never changes.
Two, (Psalm 16:2) You are my Lord; my good is not apart from You.
I have walked the pastoral path with Pastor Hui Ling for over three decades,
From pastoral care = to pastoral care
Good News Center = At the Founding Hall,
By tomorrow, May 31st, I will be retiring.
Looking back, I gradually understood the meaning of David's words.
1. Originally, the greatest blessing in life,
It's not about how much I have, but about God always being with me.
Therefore, my benefit is not outside of You.
Actually, it's saying:
My value is not built on the position of preaching.
In the past, everyone called me Pastor and I was a preacher.
One day after retirement → the position will pass the baton → the job will end.
But as a child of God, I will never retire.
My value,
It's not because I'm standing on the podium, but because I belong to God.
2. My peace is not built on the environment.
Life has its high mountains,
Conversely, there will be lows.
There is joy in building the church, as well as pressure from ministry.
There was applause → there were also misunderstandings.
There is abundance → there is also scarcity.
But along the way, what kept me safe,
It's not the smoothness of the environment, but rather that God is always with me.
Because God has not left, I am not afraid.
Three, the retirement gratitude service on May 31st is an important milestone.
1. Reviewing over three decades of pastoral journey:
• 1990 Year Pasture
• East Mountain Service
• To serve 椬 Wu
• Return to Dongshan
• Gospel Center
• church construction ministry
Along the way,
The greatest grace is not how much work is done.
Instead, God has always been with us.
So before retirement, this phrase seemed to say:
It's not because of how much I've done that I have value; it's because God has always been with me.
Retirement is not about losing one's identity, but about reaffirming it:
My benefits,
Not outside the missionary position.
My value,
Not outside of work achievements.
Because my life belongs to God,
My benefits
My Value
My good is not outside of You.
2. After June 1st, life enters a new phase.
Past question: What can I do for the church?
The future might be more about: what does God want to leave through me?
Paul in 2 Timothy:
Pass the stick to Timothy.
Retirement is not a period.
Retirement is a comma → Retirement is not an end → it is another beginning.
3. Plans for the future on July 5th:
The Dongshan Church and Pastor Zhang Sicong are advancing the ministry related to the spiritual center.
Its core values may include:
Let the church be a quiet place to draw near to God.
Modern people are very busy = their hearts are chaotic.
A place is needed:
Prayer = Quietness
Spiritual cultivation = renewed strength
Summary: My good is not apart from You.
For David: This is a declaration of faith.
For Dongshan Church: it is the foundation upon which the church exists.
For me before retirement:
It is gratitude.
For me after retirement: it's about re-verifying my identity.
For me after June 1st:
It is a new calling.
For any future ministry:
It reminds us that the greatest blessing of the church is not what people leave behind.
2. Instead, God continued to work here at Dongshan Church.
Because the true benefit = is not outside the position,
Because the true benefit = is not beyond achievement,
Because the true benefit = is not beyond the number of people,
Because the true benefit = is within God Himself.
This is also David's lifelong answer: Lord, You are my greatest blessing

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