【双语灵修】神是辩护者God, the Defender

“他为孤儿寡妇伸冤，又怜爱寄居的，赐给他衣食。” ― 申 10:18

很多人有幸有一个人际安全保障网络，当面对突发的灾祸或意想不到的损失时，可以得到保护。很多人通常都会这样看父母或监护人，以及其他家庭成员。当我们知道自己拥有这个安全网络时，我们的日常生活大概会比较容易，也没有那么大的压力。

此外，或许因着其他原因，导致某些人要面对不幸的遭遇。我们想象一下，一个面对配偶或伴侣刚刚去世的人，正在经历孤单，或产生与人越来越隔阂的恐惧。或许我们也可以想象一下，一个失去父母的青少年所经历到的创伤，他们的生命从此出现了突变。或者你认识经历过这些故事的人，又或者你也曾亲身经历过类似的事情。

无论你在哪里，无论你是谁，神的怜悯必定会临到你。无论你正在面对甚么事情，神都看顾你。神在任何时候都为你辩护，保护你，以公义覆庇你，又以生命的粮滋养你，而这生命的粮就是耶稣基督。

祷告

大能的君王，求祢怜悯每一个渴望在生命中和人际关系上得到滋养的人。求祢保护那些孤单的人，又扶起那些不能单靠自己站立起来的人。圣灵啊，求祢也使用我们，尽力以各种方法去帮助有需要的人，把平安带给他们。阿们。

申命记 10:17-19

17因为耶和华你们的神他是万神之神，万主之主，至大的神，大有能力，大而可畏，不以貌取人，也不受贿赂。
18他为孤儿寡妇申冤，又怜爱寄居的，赐给他衣食。
19所以你们要怜爱寄居的，因为你们在埃及地也做过寄居的。

God, the Defender

"He defends the cause of the fatherless and the widow, and loves the foreigner residing among you, giving them food and clothing." - Deuteronomy 10:18

Many people are blessed with a relational safety net—a means of protection when they face a sudden tragedy or unexpected loss. Parents or guardians and other family members are often seen in this way. When we know we have access to that kind of security, everyday life can seem easier and less stressful.

But some people do not have those types of relationships. What's more, there may be several reasons why a person might face unfortunate circumstances. We can imagine a person who, after the death of a spouse or partner, is experiencing loneliness or the fear of having an increasingly isolated life. Or perhaps we can imagine the trauma of a teenage child who loses a parent—and their life is suddenly changed forever. Maybe you know someone with a story like that—or maybe something like that has happened to you.

Wherever you are and whoever you are, God has mercy on you. And no matter what you’re going through, God sees you. God is there to defend you, protect you, clothe you in righteousness, and nourish you with the bread of life, which is Christ Jesus.

Prayer

Mighty King, have mercy on everyone who is hungry for physical and relational nourishment. Protect people who are lonely, and uplift those who cannot stand on their own. Spirit, use us also in whatever ways we can help to provide safety for others in need. Amen.

诵读: 楚云
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