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  • When God Says Yes to the Wrong Thing
    On Second Thought Psalm 106 recounts one of the most sobering episodes in Israel’s wilderness journey. God had delivered His people from slavery, parted the Red Sea, provided guidance through the cloud and fire, and supplied manna from heaven every morning. Yet despite these miracles, dissatisfaction began to grow in their hearts. What started asContinue reading “When God Says Yes to the Wrong Thing”
  • The Greatness of Forgiveness
    The Bible in a Year “For thy name’s sake, O Lord, pardon mine iniquity; for it is great.” (Psalm 25:11) As we journey through Scripture, we repeatedly discover that one of the greatest barriers between humanity and God is not God’s unwillingness to forgive but our unwillingness to acknowledge our need for forgiveness. David’s prayerContinue reading “The Greatness of Forgiveness”
  • Living Water for Thirsty Souls
    In the Life of Christ One of the most beautiful moments in the earthly ministry of Jesus occurs beside a well in Samaria. At first glance, the encounter appears ordinary. A weary traveler asks a woman for a drink of water. Yet beneath the surface, God is orchestrating a divine appointment that will reveal theContinue reading “Living Water for Thirsty Souls”
  • Held by Love, Known by Grace
    As the Day Begins “God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him.” (1 John 4:16) The Christian life does not begin with our ability to reach God; it begins with God’s willingness to reach us. John reminds us that God is not merely loving—God is love. LoveContinue reading “Held by Love, Known by Grace”
  • Today’s Spiritual Disciplines
    Welcome to another day of spiritual disciplines, daily devotions, and Scripture reflections. Wherever you are today, may the Lord strengthen your Christian walk and remind you that He who began a good work in you will carry it forward to completion. As we journey together through God’s Word, each devotion invites us to know HimContinue reading “Today’s Spiritual Disciplines”
  • 天使与邪灵：看不见却真实存在的力量
    副标题：天使与邪灵系列 许多人谈到天使时，往往想到艺术作品中的翅膀、光环和温柔形象。然而，圣经中的天使远不只是装饰天堂的存在。按照圣经的描述，天使是极其强大的属灵受造物，被神差遣执行祂的旨意。 使徒保罗写道，当主耶稣再来时，祂将“同他有能力的天使从天上在火焰中显现”（帖撒罗尼迦后书1:7）。这些天使不仅拥有智慧，也拥有惊人的能力。耶稣复活的早晨，天使将封住坟墓的大石头挪开（路加福音24:2-4）。那块巨石重达数吨，在天使面前却毫无阻碍。圣经借此提醒我们，神的能力远远超越人的想象，而天使则是祂能力的执行者之一。 圣经还告诉我们，天使甚至能够参与自然界的运作。在启示录7:1中，使徒约翰看见四位天使站在地的四角，控制着四方的风，使风暂时停止吹动。这并不意味着天使拥有独立于神之外的权柄，而是说明神常常借着天使管理和执行祂在世界中的计划。无论是祝福、保护还是审判，天使都在神的命令之下工作。 旧约中有两个著名的例子充分展现了天使的能力。当沙得拉、米煞和亚伯尼歌被投入烈火窑时，尼布甲尼撒王惊讶地发现火中出现了第四位像神子的使者（但以理书3章）。烈火没有伤害他们，因为神差遣使者保护了他们。后来，但以理被扔进狮子坑，他见证说：“我的神差遣使者，封住狮子的口。”（但以理书6:22）原本凶猛的野兽，在神的命令面前变得无能为力。 与此同时，圣经也提醒我们不要轻视邪灵的力量。路加福音第8章记载，一个被鬼附的人力量大到能够挣断铁链和脚镣，没有人能制服他。启示录16:13更预言，在末后的时代，几个污秽的灵就能够迷惑列国，使世界的军队聚集起来敌挡神。由此可见，邪灵确实具有影响人心和世界局势的能力。 然而，圣经最重要的信息不是强调邪灵有多强大，而是强调神远远超过它们。诗篇18篇描绘了一幅壮丽的画面：神驾着基路伯飞行，在风的翅膀上显现。雷电、狂风、地震和海洋都在祂面前顺服。基路伯虽然强大，却只是服侍神的使者。创造主永远高于一切受造之物。 今天，当我们看见风暴、雷电或自然界的壮观景象时，不应只是惊叹大自然本身，更应思想掌管这一切的神。圣经告诉我们，看得见的世界背后存在着一个真实的属灵领域，而神仍然坐在宝座上掌权。天使奉祂差遣，邪灵也无法越过祂所设立的界限。 对于基督徒而言，这是一种安慰。因为我们所信靠的不是天使，也不是自己的力量，而是那位创造天地、统管万有的主。无论环境如何变化，神的权柄永不改变。 如果您对天使、邪灵、属灵争战、末世预言，或任何圣经主题有兴趣，欢迎留言提出您的问题或建议未来想讨论的话题。我们将根据读者的需求，持续分享相关的圣经教导与属灵思考。 愿主赐给您属天的智慧与平安，使您在真理中扎根，在信心中成长，并在每天的生活中经历神的同在与保守。 —— Pastor Hogg
  • The Gift, the Giver, and a Grateful Heart
    As the Day Ends “Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift.” (2 Corinthians 9:15) As the day draws to a close, it is worth asking whether we have spent more time enjoying God’s gifts than remembering the Giver Himself. Scripture repeatedly reminds us that gratitude is not merely good manners; it is a spiritualContinue reading “The Gift, the Giver, and a Grateful Heart”
  • Never Fighting Alone
    DID YOU KNOW Did You Know? God has always provided an advocate for His people in times of crisis. The opening question in Judges is both military and deeply personal: “Who will go up first for us against the Canaanites to fight against them?” (Judges 1:1). Israel faced enemies larger, stronger, and more established thanContinue reading “Never Fighting Alone”
  • When Praise Changes the View
    On Second Thought “Oh come, let us worship and bow down; let us kneel before the Lord our Maker.” (Psalm 95:6) Most believers understand that worship is an important part of the Christian life. Yet many of us think of worship primarily as something we do when circumstances are favorable. We worship when prayers areContinue reading “When Praise Changes the View”