Lament to Praise 从哀歌到赞美

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He said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.” Luke 23:42

Today's Scripture Luke 23:32-34, 39-43

Today's Insights As Jesus hung on the cross, He made several statements that are now referred to as “The Seven Last Words (Sayings) from the Cross.” Three are found in Luke 23: “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing” (v. 34); “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise” (v. 43); “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit” (v. 46). The other four sayings are found in Matthew 27:46 and John 19:26-27, 28, 30. Jesus didn’t lose perspective during His distress, pain, and agony. He remained focused on His Father and His mission. Though the voices around the cross were many, including the criminals crucified with Him (Luke 23:39-42), Christ’s words were clear, focused, and intentional. His conduct under duress remains the standard for those called to endure suffering. “Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps” (1 Peter 2:21).

Today's Devotional

Several legends surround the naming of the beautiful five-petaled flower the forget-me-not. Among those stories is one from a German legend. According to the story, as God named all the plants He’d created, one little flower worried that it would be overlooked. So the flower called out, “Forget-me-not, O Lord.” And that’s the name God gave to it. Though this is only a story, the forget-me-not has become a symbol of love and remembrance. Yet all of us have experienced what it feels like to be forgotten. To be remembered—especially to be remembered by our God—is our heart’s true desire.

We find just such a story in the account of the crucifixion of Jesus. Luke tells us, “Two other men, both criminals, were also led out with [Jesus] to be executed” (23:32). As they were being crucified, one criminal next to Christ suddenly understood. He said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom” (v. 42). Christ’s response was unforgettable: “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise” (v. 43). What an amazing moment! In his darkest hour, that criminal learned what it meant to be remembered by the Son of God.

We too are remembered in our hour of need. The God who loved us enough to die for us will never forget us.

Reflect & Pray

When have you felt forgotten? How will you turn to Jesus today and permit Him to turn your lament into praise?

Dear Father, in those moments when I may feel forgotten, please remind me of Your abiding, loving presence in my life and encourage me with Your grace. By Bill Crowder

“祂说：“耶稣啊，你得国降临的时候，求你记念我。” （路加福音 23:42 ）

今日经文 路加福音 23:32-34, 39-43

今日心得 耶稣被钉在十字架上时说了几句话，如今被称为“十字架上的七句话”。其中三句话出现在路加福音23章：“父啊，赦免他们！因为他们所做的，他们不晓得。”（34节）“我实在告诉你，今日你要同我在乐园里了。”（43节）“父啊，我将我的灵魂交在你手里。”（46节）另外四句话出现在马太福音27章46节和约翰福音19章26-27节, 28节, 30节。耶稣在痛苦和煎熬中并没有失去理智。祂始终专注于祂的父和祂的使命。尽管十字架的周围有很多声音，包括与他同钉十字架的罪犯说的话（路加福音 23:39-42），但基督的话语清晰、专注、用心。他临危受命的言行至今仍是那些蒙召忍受苦难之人的典范。“基督也为你们受过苦，给你们留下榜样，叫你们跟随他的脚踪行”（彼得前书 2:21）。

今日灵修 关于勿忘我这朵美丽的五瓣花的命名，流传着许多传说。以下这个是来自德国的传说。据说，上帝在为祂所创造的所有植物命名时，有一朵小花担心自己会被人忽视，就喊道：“主啊，勿忘我。”而这就成为上帝赋予它的名字。虽然这只是一个故事，但勿忘我已成为爱与怀念的象征。然而，我们所有人都经历过被遗忘的滋味。被记念，尤其是被我们的神记念，是我们内心真正的渴望。

我们在耶稣被钉十字架的记载中找到了这样一个故事。路加说：“还有两个犯人和他一同被带出去处死（23:32）。当他们被钉十字架时，基督旁边的一个犯人突然明白了，他说：“耶稣啊，你得国降临的时候，求你记念我”（42节）。基督的回答令人难忘：“我实在告诉你，今日你要同我在乐园里了”（43节）。多么奇妙的时刻！在他最黑暗的时刻，那个犯人明白了，被神的儿子记念意味着什么。

在我们需要的时候，我们也会被主记念。那位爱我们甚至为我们而死的神,永远不会忘记我们。

反思与祷告

你何时感到被遗忘？今天，你将如何转向耶稣，并祈求祂将你的哀叹化为赞美？

亲爱的天父，当我感到被遗忘的时刻，请提醒我，祢始终在我生命中满有慈爱地与我同在，并以祢的恩典鼓励我。