2026年11月14日｜星期六
今日经文｜哥林多前书 13:4–8
爱是恒久忍耐，又有恩慈；爱是不嫉妒，爱是不自夸，不张狂，不作害羞的事，不求自己的益处，不轻易发怒，不计算人的恶，不喜欢不义，只喜欢真理；凡事包容，凡事相信，凡事盼望，凡事忍耐。爱是永不止息。
约翰一书 4:8
没有爱心的，就不认识神，因为神就是爱。
灵修｜在爱中看见真实的自己
我们一生都在寻找自己。
有时候，我们从别人的肯定中寻找价值，从工作的成就中寻找身份，从拥有的东西中寻找满足。然而，当这些渐渐失去时，我们不禁会问：我究竟是谁？我的价值在哪里？
保罗在哥林多前书第十三章，让我们从爱的角度重新认识自己。
爱是恒久忍耐，让我看见自己的急躁；爱是不嫉妒，让我发现自己仍会与别人比较；爱是不自夸，让我察觉内心渴望被肯定；爱是不求自己的益处，让我意识到自己常常把个人的感受放在第一位。
原来，爱不只是让我认识别人，也让我看清自己。
当我用圣经对爱的描述来衡量自己，才发现自己距离真正的爱还有多远。
然而，圣经告诉我们：「因为神就是爱。」
爱不只是神所拥有的一种美德，更是祂本性的彰显。耶稣基督不仅教导我们怎样爱，更以自己的生命显明这份爱。祂怜悯人的软弱，饶恕人的过犯，甚至为罪人舍弃生命。
神让我们看见自己的不足，并不是要我们停留在羞愧中，而是邀请我们回到祂面前，领受恩典。
在基督里，我渐渐明白，自己的价值不取决于表现，也不需要靠别人的赞赏来证明。即使我仍不完全，神依然接纳我，并愿意更新我的生命。
这份认识使我开始放下骄傲与比较，不再凡事以自己为中心，而是学习以恩慈代替怒气，以饶恕代替怨恨。
保罗说：「爱是永不止息。」
人的成就会过去，知识与能力也有限，但从神而来的爱具有永恒的价值。
原来，爱让我找到自己，不是因为我发现自己有多么好，而是因为在神的爱中，我看见自己的不完全，也认识了那位始终爱我的主。
真正认识自己，不只是知道自己是谁，更是明白自己属于谁。我们是照着神的形象被造的，也是蒙祂所爱的人。当我们认识祂，也就渐渐明白生命的意义，并学习活出基督的样式。
今日默想
我是否仍在别人的眼光、成就或拥有的事物中寻找自己的价值？
当神的爱照亮我的内心，我是否愿意承认自己的不足，接受祂的恩典与改变？
今天，我可以怎样放下自己，让身边的人感受到基督的爱？
今日祷告
亲爱的天父，
感谢祢按着自己的形象创造我，又以永不止息的爱接纳我。
主啊，我常常在别人的肯定中寻找价值，也容易因比较、骄傲和计较而失去爱人的心。
求祢帮助我认识自己的软弱，更深经历祢的恩典。教导我学习忍耐、恩慈与饶恕，不再凡事以自己为中心。
愿我在祢里面认识真正的自己，也在爱人的过程中活出祢的形象，使人从我的生命中看见基督。
奉主耶稣基督的名祷告，阿们。
Love Helps Me Discover Who I Am
14 November 2026 | Saturday
Today’s Scripture | 1 Corinthians 13:4–8
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails.
1 John 4:8
Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.
Devotion | Seeing My True Self Through Love
We spend much of our lives searching for who we truly are.
Sometimes, we seek our worth through the approval of others, our identity through achievements, and our satisfaction through the things we possess. Yet when these begin to fade, we cannot help but ask: Who am I really? Where does my true worth lie?
In 1 Corinthians 13, Paul invites us to rediscover ourselves through the lens of love.
Love is patient, revealing my impatience. Love does not envy, exposing my tendency to compare myself with others. Love does not boast, uncovering my desire for recognition. Love is not self-seeking, reminding me how easily I place my own feelings and interests first.
I begin to realise that love not only helps me understand others, but also reveals who I truly am.
When I measure myself against the biblical description of love, I discover how far I still fall short.
Yet Scripture reminds us: “God is love.”
Love is not merely one of God’s virtues; it is an expression of His very nature. Jesus Christ did not simply teach us how to love. He demonstrated that love through His own life. He showed compassion toward human weakness, offered forgiveness to sinners, and ultimately gave His life for us.
God reveals our shortcomings not to leave us in shame, but to invite us back into His presence to receive His grace.
In Christ, I gradually come to understand that my worth is not determined by my achievements, nor does it depend on the approval of others. Even in my imperfections, God accepts me and desires to transform my life.
This understanding helps me begin to let go of pride and comparison. Instead of always putting myself first, I learn to replace anger with kindness and resentment with forgiveness.
Paul declares, “Love never fails.”
Human achievements will fade, and our knowledge and abilities are limited, but the love that comes from God has eternal value.
Love helps me discover who I truly am, not because I have finally realised how good I am, but because through God’s love, I recognise my imperfections and come to know the One who has always loved me.
Discovering my true identity is not merely about knowing who I am, but understanding whose I am. We are created in God’s image and deeply loved by Him. As we grow in our knowledge of Him, we begin to understand the purpose of our lives and learn to reflect the character of Christ.
Today’s Reflection
Am I still seeking my worth through the opinions of others, personal achievements, or material possessions?
When God’s love reveals what is within my heart, am I willing to acknowledge my shortcomings and receive His grace and transformation?
How can I set aside my own interests today so that those around me may experience the love of Christ?
Today’s Prayer
Heavenly Father,
Thank You for creating me in Your image and embracing me with Your unfailing love.
Lord, I often seek my worth through the approval of others. I also allow comparison, pride, and resentment to hinder my ability to love.
Help me recognise my weaknesses and experience Your grace more deeply. Teach me to be patient, kind, and forgiving, rather than always putting myself first.
May I discover my true identity in You, and as I learn to love others, may my life reflect Your image so that people may see Christ through me.
In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen.
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