【双语灵修】永生带来的万物更新THE NEWNESS OF ETERNAL LIFE

约翰福音 3:16-21

“神爱世人，甚至将他的独生子赐给他们，叫一切信他的不致灭亡，反得永生。 因为神差他的儿子降世，不是要定世人的罪[a]，乃是要叫世人因他得救。 信他的人不被定罪，不信的人罪已经定了，因为他不信神独生子的名。

“光来到世间，世人因自己的行为是恶的，不爱光倒爱黑暗，定他们的罪就是在此。 凡作恶的便恨光，并不来就光，恐怕他的行为受责备； 但行真理的必来就光，要显明他所行的是靠神而行。”

1月31日

星期六

永生带来的万物更新

“神爱世人，甚至将他的独生子赐给他们，叫一切信他的，不至灭亡，反得永生。” - 约 3:16

我们每年年初庆祝新年新气象，但比起我们藉着基督所领受的万物更新，这份“年度之新”就显得微不足道了。永生不只是一份未来的应许，更是当下就能经历的真实，它能彻底改变我们现在的生活方式。当我们拥抱永生带来的万物更新，便会明白自己属于某个更宏大的存在：一个永不动摇、永不消逝的国度。

我还记得自己第一次完全明白这个真理的时刻。直到生命中一段艰难的时期，我才真正领会什么叫“藉着耶稣得永生”。我意识到，无论世事如何变迁，自己遭到什么境遇，永生这份礼物都不会被夺去。这种视角上的深刻转变，带给我出人意外的平安。我知道，自己拥有一份这世界无法给予的盼望。

永生改变了一切。它重塑我们的价值观、优先次序，甚至改变了我们看待困境的方式。每一天，我们都在向实现神的应许更近一步。因此，当生命中的试炼来临，我们仍能满怀信心地面对，因为我们深知，自己在神永不止息的爱中必定安稳。

在这段灵修旅程即将结束之际，愿我们铭记：我们如今所经历的新气象，不过是预尝我们在基督里所得的永恒新生命—这生命永不消逝，必存到永远！

祷告

主啊，感谢你赐下永生这份礼物。求你帮助我们欣然拥抱你的爱和你所赐予的盼望，让我们信靠你的应许。阿们。

John 3:16-21

SATURDAY, JANUARY 31

THE NEWNESS OF ETERNAL LIFE

God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. —John 3:16

The newness we celebrate at the start of each year pales in comparison to the ultimate newness we receive through Christ. Eternal life isn’t just about a future promise; it’s about a present reality that transforms how we live today. When we embrace the newness of eternal life, we accept that we are part of something far greater than ourselves—an unshakable kingdom that will never fade.

I remember when I first understood this truth fully. It wasn’t until a hard season in my life that I truly grasped what it meant to have eternal life through Jesus. I realized that no matter what happened in the world or in my circumstances, the gift of eternal life could not be taken away. This profound shift in perspective gave me the peace that surpasses understanding. I knew I had a hope beyond what this world could offer.

Eternal life changes everything. It shifts our values, our priorities, and even the way we see hardship. Each day becomes a step closer to the fulfillment of God’s promises. So when the trials of life come, we can face them with the confidence that we are secure in the love of God, which never ends.

As we conclude this devotional journey, let’s remember that the newness we experience now is just a foretaste of the life we have in Christ that will never fade but last forever!

Lord, thank you for the gift of eternal life. Help us to embrace your love and the hope you have given us, trusting in your promises. Amen.