764 英翻中 (464) Lord is the plotter, I am the clay. 主是窰匠, 我是黏土. 03/06/2024

 764 英翻中 (464)      Lord is the plotter, I am the clay.       主是窰匠, 我是黏土.            03/06/2024

                                            司布真每日靈修(日) Morning by Morning

Morning, June 3

Scripture: “These were potters, and those that dwelt among plants and hedges: there they dwelt with the king for his work.”(1 Chronicles 4:23)

Potters are not a very noble job, but the king needs them, so they work in the palace. Although they only do the work of kneading clay, they are indispensable. The same goes for us. On God’s field, what we do may be trivial things, but being able to do something for God is also a privilege and honor.

 Those workers who work in factories are in a dirty and noisy environment, and they long for the opportunity to change to an elegant and quiet environment. However, because this is a job arranged by God, they are willing to stay where they are. The place where we live is fixed and we cannot move at will. We should learn to serve God in the appointed environment and let ourselves be a blessing to those around us. Although these potters and gardeners were doing hard work, they had the opportunity to witness the king's splendor. Even if we do very humble work that others despise, such as visiting prisons, slums, and factories, God will be with us. Because we know very well that as long as we serve God and work for Him, we will receive His praise and affirmation.

 Unknown preachers, although you are serving God in obscurity in barren and desolate areas, or in crowded and noisy cities. Although the environment is not very satisfactory, you must not lose heart. The weeds will turn into flowers, and the earthen vessels will be filled with treasures. Keep going by faith, just love God and do everything for Him, and God will remember you and write your name in the book of life.

6 月 3 日

經文：「這些人都是陶匠，住在植物和籬笆中間，他們在那裡與王同住，為王做事。」（歷代誌上 4:23）

窰匠並不是很高尚的工作，但國王需要他們，所以他們在皇宮做事，雖然他們只不過做著揉捏黏土的工作，但卻少不了他們。我們也是一樣，在上帝的禾場上，我們做的可能是微不足道的小事，但能為上帝做一些事，也是一種特權與光榮。

        那些在工廠上班的工人，身處污濁吵雜的環境，滿心巴望能有機會換到優雅安靜的環境，但因著這是上帝所安排的工作，就甘心樂意地待在原處。我們住的地方是固定的，不能隨興所至地任意搬遷，我們當學習在所命定的環境服侍上帝，讓自己成為周圍人的祝福。這些窰匠、園丁雖做著勞力的工作，卻有機會目睹王的丰采。我們即使做很卑微，別人看為不屑的工作，比如去到監獄、貧民窟、工廠探訪，但上帝必與我們同在。因我們深知，只要是服侍上帝，為祂工作，必得祂的稱許與肯定。

        無名的傳道者，你們雖然默默無聞地在貧瘠荒涼的地區，或是擁擠吵鬧的城市服侍神，環境雖不是頂如意，但切莫灰心喪志，那野草將化為鮮花，瓦器要滿出珍寶，憑著信心繼續堅持下去，只要愛上帝，凡事為祂而做，上帝必記念，也要將你的名記在生命冊上。