求神憐憫深受環境與氣候問題影響的社群
Day 32 of Lent 25 March 2010 (Thursday)
Meditation of the Name of God> Jehovah-Shalom (the Lord is Peace) - Judges 6: 22-24
1. Read the literary context to find out why Gideon built an altar and called it Jehovah-Shalom.
2. Have you met God before? What experience was it? How did it enrich your understanding of God?
Carbon Fast
> Pray for the Poor
In the time of the Old Testament, people will build an altar to worship God after having met with God. Sacrifice in the Old Testament is the type of complete sacrifice and redemption in Jesus Christ. In the past, Gideon met God and knew that God is peace. Today, we pray for God’s mercy to the communities affected by environmental and climatic problems. Pray that they will experience peace from Jesus Christ in their hardship, and know that He is the Prince of Peace.
> ‘Live Green’
From now on, let us switch to compact fluorescent lights at home. If CFLs are not compatible with your lighting, consider installing a dimmer switch.
For details of the Carbon Fast, please visit CEDAR 'I Love, I Reflect' Carbon Fast.
大齋期第32日 2010年3月25日（星期四）
默想神的名＞耶和華沙龍（耶和華賜平安）～士師記六章22-24節
1. 請參閱上下文，找出為何基甸築了一座壇，並起名叫耶和華沙龍。
2. 過去你有與神相遇的經驗嗎？過程如何？這些經驗如何加深你對神的認識？
減碳行動
＞代求
在舊約時代，每當人經歷神的啟示，便會築壇敬拜神。舊約的獻祭預表了新約裡耶穌基督所成就的完全的祭和救贖。昔日基甸與神相遇，認識祂是賜人平安的神。今日，求神憐憫深受環境與氣候問題影響的社群，讓他們在困乏與危難中經驗主耶穌所賜的平安，認識祂是和平之君。
＞「綠色生活」
建議你從今天開始，家裡轉用慳電膽，若使用的燈飾不適用慳電膽，可安裝光暗調節器，減少耗電。
關於大齋期減碳行動詳情，請參閱施達「我愛‧我省察」大齋期減碳行動。
