第二十四天（30/08/12)

有好些基督徒，在教会好像很“属灵”，很会“敬拜”、“事奉”等等，可是在实际生活，无论在家或工作场所，却不太得人信任或尊敬。
若是如此，就当检讨自己的属灵真的是神的灵，抑或是自己的“灵”，还是在教会“演戏”罢了？因为圣经里，真正“属灵”或有神同在的人，在正常的情况下是绝对被信任与尊重的。

神的灵是智慧、创意、圣洁与全能的，我们若真被他的灵充满，岂有可能不优秀、不被人信任吗吗？

^“4 约瑟就在主人眼前蒙恩，伺候他主人，并且主人派他管理家务，把一切所有的都交在他手里。 ⁵ 自从主人派约瑟管理家务和他一切所有的，耶和华就因约瑟的缘故赐福于那埃及人的家；凡家里和田间一切所有的，都蒙耶和华赐福。 ⁶ 波提乏将一切所有的都交在约瑟的手中，除了自己所吃的饭，别的事一概不知。。。”
～ 创 39:4-6 ～

 Day 24 (30/08/12)

Quite a few Christians, they might seem rather “spiritual” in church, good at “worshipping” and “serving” etc, but when it comes to practical living, whether at home or work place, they do not seem to be trusted and respected that much. If so, then we would have to examine whether we are really full of God’s Spirit, or our own “spirit” or merely “acting” in church? Because in the Bible, those who were truly “spiritual” or had the presence of God, under normal circumstances, they would definitely be trusted and respected.

The Spirit of God is wise, creative, holy and almighty, so if we are really filled with His Spirit, can we not be outstanding and trustworthy?

^“4 Joseph found favor in his eyes and became his attendant. Potiphar put him in charge of his household, and he entrusted to his care everything he owned. ⁵ From the time he put him in charge of his household and of all that he owned, the Lord blessed the household of the Egyptian because of Joseph. The blessing of the Lord was on everything Potiphar had, both in the house and in the field. ⁶ So he left in Joseph’s care everything he had; with Joseph in charge, he did not concern himself with anything except the food he ate.”
~ Gen 39:4-6 ~

第二十三天（29/08/12)

“² 约瑟住在他主人埃及人的家中，耶和华与他同在，他就百事顺利。 ³ 他主人见耶和华与他同在，又见耶和华使他手里所办的尽都顺利”
～ 创 39:2-3 ～

圣经清楚给我们看到有神同在的结果：百事顺利！不但如此，人还“看得见”神与你同在！
这是约瑟生命很明显的一部分，但百事顺利并不表示你的生活就舒舒服服，无忧无虑！

约瑟实际上经历很多苦，但在受苦的当儿，交托给他做的事情都顺利成功。主要原因是，耶和华与他同在。然而，耶和华与谁同在也不是没有原因的！

约瑟在最痛苦的当儿还是仰赖主，不怀疑、不抱怨，也不得罪神。。。所以，我们不要光会羡慕和渴想有他那种神同在的“百事顺利”，还是先学习他的生命和忍耐吧。。。

Day 23 (29/08/12)

^“2 The Lord was with Joseph and he prospered, and he lived in the house of his Egyptian master. ³ When his master saw that the Lord was with him and that the Lord gave him success in everything he did”
~ Gen 39:2-3 ~

The Bible clearly shows us the result of having the presence of God: Success in everything! And not only that, people can “see” God is with you!
This was one thing very obvious about Joseph’s life, but success in everything does not mean therefore your life is very comfortable and without any worries or troubles!

In actual fact, Joseph went through a lot of sufferings, but in the midst of his sufferings, jobs handed to him would be completed with great success. The main reason was God was with him. However, there is always a reason as to why God is with someone!

In Joseph’s most difficult moments, he would still be looking to God, trusting Him, not doubting or grumbling, and he did not sin against God… Therefore, let us not just envy or desire his “success in everything” as the Lord was with him, let us first learn his life and endurance…

第二十二天（28/08/12)

当我们心里忧愁，感觉挫折，思想有点混乱时，我们就会有念头想要放弃我们所追求和执着的。若继续消极思想下去，真的有些人就会放弃了，或者有一些模糊了视线而走错方向。所以，清楚知道自己的呼召，跟神保守亲密的关系，晓得祷告求神加添力量和鼓励是很重要的。

原来耶稣也有感到忧愁，或者“不知所措”的时候；那时，他就赶快定睛仰望在父神身上，他又看清方向了。眼光与目标对了，路就能继续走了。。。

^“我现在心里忧愁，我说什么才好呢？父啊，救我脱离这时候！但我原是为这时候来的。”
～ 约 12:27 ～

Day 22 (28/08/12)

When our heart is troubled, or when we feel defeated and our thoughts get a little disturbed, we would tend to have thoughts of giving up our pursuit and endeavour. If we continue to think negatively, then some people would really give up, or some begin to go the wrong direction as their visions are blurred. Therefore, it is very crucial to know our calling clearly, to maintain an intimate relationship with God, to know how to pray to God to increase our strength and to encourage us.

In fact, Jesus did have moments when He felt troubled or “at a crossroads” too; at such a time, He quickly focussed His eyes on the Father, so He could see clearly again. When your perspective and goal are right, you would be able to carry on the journey…

““Now my heart is troubled, and what shall I say? ‘Father, save me from this hour’? No, it was for this very reason I came to this hour.”
~ John 12:27 ~