2021 年 12 月 15 日
Living Blessings
因有一嬰孩為我們而生；有一子賜給我們。政權必擔在他的肩頭上；他名稱為「奇妙策士、全能的神、永在的父、和平的君」。(賽9:6 和合本)
For a child has been born—for us! the gift of a son—for us! He’ll take over the running of the world. His names will be: Amazing Counselor, Strong God, Eternal Father, Prince of Wholeness. (MSG)
伯利恆、以法他啊，你在猶大諸城中為小，將來必有一位從你那裏出來，在以色列中為我作掌權的；他的根源從亙古、從太初就有。(彌5:2 和合本)
But you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are too little to be among the clans of Judah, from you shall come forth for me one who is to be ruler in Israel, whose coming forth is from of old, from ancient days. (ESV)
她將要生一個兒子，你要給他起名叫耶穌，因他要將自己的百姓從罪惡裏救出來。(太1:21 和合本)
She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins. (NIV)
他們看見那星，就大大地歡喜。進了房子，看見小孩子和他母親馬利亞，就俯伏拜那小孩子，揭開寶盒，拿黃金、乳香、沒藥為禮物獻給他。(太2:10-11 和合本)
When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy. After coming into the house they saw the Child with Mary His mother; and they fell to the ground and worshiped Him. Then, opening their treasures, they presented to Him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. (NASB)
天使回答說：「聖靈要臨到你身上，至高者的能力要蔭庇你，因此所要生的聖者必稱為神的兒子。 …因為出於神的話，沒有一句不帶能力的。」(路1:35, 37 和合本)
The angel answered and said to her, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; and for that reason the holy Child shall be called the Son of God. … For nothing will be impossible with God.” (NASB)
馬利亞說：「我是主的使女，情願照你的話成就在我身上。」(路1:38 和合本)
And Mary said, Yes, I see it all now: I’m the Lord’s maid, ready to serve. Let it be with me just as you say. (MSG)
因我們神憐憫的心腸，叫清晨的日光從高天臨到我們，要照亮坐在黑暗中死蔭裏的人，把我們的腳引到平安的路上。(路1:78-79 和合本)
Because of the tender mercy of our God, With which the Sunrise from on high will visit us, TO SHINE UPON THOSE WHO SIT IN DARKNESS AND THE SHADOW OF DEATH, To guide our feet into the way of peace. (NASB)
那天使對他們說：「不要懼怕！我報給你們大喜的信息，是關乎萬民的。因今天在大衞的城裏，為你們生了救主，就是主基督。 (路2:10-11 和合本)
The angel said, “Don’t be afraid. I’m here to announce a great and joyful event that is meant for everybody, worldwide: A Savior has just been born in David’s town, a Savior who is Messiah and Master. (MSG)
忽然，有一大隊天兵同那天使讚美神說：「在至高之處榮耀歸與神！在地上平安歸與他所喜悅的人！」 (路2:13-14 和合本)
At once the angel was joined by a huge angelic choir singing God’s praises: Glory to God in the heavenly heights, Peace to all men and women on earth who please him. (MSG)
馬利亞卻把這一切的事存在心裏，反復思想。 (路2:19 和合本)
Mary kept all these things to herself, holding them dear, deep within herself. (MSG)
