從黑暗中入光明—-馬太福音4:14-17, 以賽亞書9:1-2, 6［這是要應驗先知以賽亞的話, 說西布倫地, 拿弗他利地, 就是沿海的路, 約旦河外, 外邦人的加利利地. 那坐在黑暗裏的百姓, 看見了大光; 坐在死蔭之地的人, 有光發現照著他們. 從那時候, 耶穌就傳起道來, 說：天國近了, 你們應當悔改！] [釋義］以賽亞書第九章預言”有一嬰孩為我們而生, 有一子賜給我們”, 祂是”奇妙策士, 全能的神, 永在的父, 和平的君”; 原被藐視的西布倫和拿弗他利兩支派的分地, 本已淪為死䕃黑暗的外邦之地, 也就是加利利地, 卻要有大光由此發出. 這預言完全應驗了, 耶穌基督道成肉身降世施行救恩, 祂以人子的樣式, 降生在伯利恆, 並從加利利地的迦百農, 開始了救恩福音的傳揚之路. 那坐在黑暗裡的百姓看見了這大光, 坐在死蔭之地的人有光照亮他們. 神救恩的應許, 真真實實地, 使人從黑暗中入光明, 可以活在救主榮耀恩典的大光中. ［禱告］親愛的主耶穌, 祢說”我是世界的光, 跟從我的, 就不在黑暗裡走, 必要得著生命的光.” 祢是光明之孑, 光照在黑裡, 黑暗卻不接受光. 人們因著罪, 活在黑暗之中, 不得見光, 但黑暗永遠無法勝過光. 願我們順著聖靈的帶領, 跟從那世界的光, 將生命中的黑暗除去, 掙脫罪的綑綁. 願主幫助我們勝過仇敵的試探, 領受呼召, 傳揚福音, 得著屬神的生命. 感謝主. 願一切榮耀頌讚歸於祢. 哈利路亞, 阿們！
From Darkness to Light —Matthew 4:14-17, Isaiah 9:1-2, 6 [This was to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah: Land of Zebulun and land of Naphtali, the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles—the people living in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death a light has dawned. From that time on, Jesus began to preach, Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.] [Interpretation] Isaiah 9 foretold, “For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given,” and described Him as “Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” The lands of Zebulun and Naphtali, once despised and overshadowed by death and darkness, were part of Galilee, where a great light was prophesied to arise. This prophecy was fulfilled completely through Jesus Christ, who became flesh and brought salvation to the world. Born in Bethlehem, Jesus began His ministry from Capernaum in Galilee, spreading the message of salvation. The people dwelling in darkness witnessed the great light; those in the shadow of death were illuminated by its brilliance. The promise of God’s salvation is real and tangible. It delivers people from darkness into light, allowing them to live in the glorious grace of the Savior’s radiance. [Prayer] Dear Lord Jesus, You declared, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness but will have the light of life.” You are the Son of Light, shining in the darkness, though the darkness did not comprehend it. Because of sin, humanity lives in darkness, unable to see the light, but darkness can never overcome the light. May we follow the leading of the Holy Spirit, walk in the light of the world, remove the darkness from our lives, and break free from the bondage of sin. Lord, help us overcome the enemy’s temptations, answer Your calling, proclaim the gospel, and receive a life that belongs to You. Thank You, Lord. May all glory and praise be unto You. Hallelujah, Amen!