[오늘의 한문장] 리빙라이프 Living Life 2025.6 (영문판)

6At your rebuke, God of Jacob, both horse and chariot lie still.

7It is you alone who are to be feared. Who can stand before you when you are angry? - P92

8From heaven you pronounced judgment, and the land feared and was quiet—

9when you, God, rose up to judge, to save all the afflicted of the land.

10Surely your wrath against mankind brings you praise, and the survivors of your wrath are restrained.

11Make vows to the Lord your God and fulfill them; let all the neighboring lands bring gifts to the One to be feared.

- P93

We live in tumultuous times. Wars, together with the pursuit of wealth and power, are wreaking havoc around this world. The "afflicted of the land"
(v. 9), of whom there are many, are crushed under the weight of it all. But a day is coming when the weapons of war will be broken, and those who wield them will be silenced. - P94

Despite the chaos of our world, we can know for sure that the almighty God will one day execute His righteous judgment. The afflicted will be saved, and those who oppress them will be judged. - P94

These things are so certain that the psalmist writes in the past tense, as if they have already taken place. Because God always keeps His word, the justice He promises is as good as done. - P94

The problems in our lives and world often appear insurmountable. Even themost godly and gifted leaders among us seem powerless against them. NotGod!  - P94

Humanity may not have the answers or strength to fix a worldmad, but God does. For this reason, He is to be praised. God‘s wrath againstinjustice is cause for celebration.  - P94

We rejoice in that coming day when theAlmighty will still the raging seas of our violent world. In the meantime,
the psalmist urges us to make vows and bring gifts to our Lord.  - P94

In otherwords, to align our lives with His will and His ways. As we do so, we gainan eternal perspective and a renewed hope for the trials we face. - P94

"Bad news may come, but we won‘t fear because of who God is, not because of whatwe can control."-Courtney Reissig - P94

Jesus, in times of trouble and chaos, may I keep the eyes of my heart fixed on You. There is nothing in this world that can keep me from Your love and grace. Align my heart and thoughts to Your ways. In Your name, amen. - P95

5Throughout my Christian walk, I have always viewed God as a gentle Shep-herd, forgiving and kind. Though this is true, it is not the full picture ofthe God we serve. Today‘s passage is a poignant reminder that God is nei-ther weak nor passive. On the contrary, He is powerful and just, a mightywarrior with no rival. What great comfort this brings! We will face manybattles in our lifetime and we must remember that it is the Lord who fightson our behalf. Exodus 14:14 states, "The LORD will fight for you; youonly to be still."
- P95

9As for me, I will declare th...

9As for me, I will declare this forever; I will sing praise to the God of Jacob,

10who says, "I will cut off the horns of all the wicked, but the horns of the righteous will be lifted up." - P89

The psalmist praises God as the righteous judge who exalts the humbleand brings down the wicked. God declares that at the appointed time, Helwill execute judgment.  - P89

God warns the arrogant not to boast, as it is He whejudges. In the end, the horns of the wicked will be cut off, but the righteouswill be lifted up. - P89

The psalmist declares that God is in control, even when it seems that the wicked continue to prosper unchecked. Though we may not understand God’s timing, we can trust that He knows when and how to act. - P90

His wisdom far surpasses ours, and His justice will prevail at the appointed time. This truth is a source of comfort, especially when dealing with arrogant people who defy God’s ways. - P90

The world may seem chaotic, but God is not absent. . - P90

He is sustaining creation and orchestrating His perfect plan. Our role is to remain faithful, even when we face uncertainty. - P90

We can trust that God will bring justice as we wait on Him with steadfast faith and obedience - P90

Many people wrestle with the problem of evil. Why does God allow injustice to persist? The psalmist recognizes that God has the final word. He is sovereign and acts according to His perfect will.  - P90

The proud and wicked mayflourish temporarily, but no one will escape judgment. Ultimately, they willface God‘s justice.  - P90

At the same time, those who walk in righteousness willbe lifted up in due time. This truth should not only give us confidence inthe face of injustice but also lead us into a posture of worship.  - P90

The psalmistsings praises to the God of Jacob because He is both just and good. Likewise, our response should be continual praise because of the goodness ofour just God. - P90

"Nothing can successfully stop any act or any event or design or purpose that Godintends to certainly bring about." - John Piper - P90

Righteous Judge, I trust that You see every act of injustice and that nothing escapes Your knowledge. When I feel discouraged by evil in the world, remind me that You will make all things right in Your time. In Jesus’ name I pray, amen. - P91

˝당장 목숨을 바치는 것이 높은 소명의식을 가지고 하...

"당장 목숨을 바치는 것이 높은 소명의식을 가지고 하루하루 자신의 삶을내려놓는 것보다 훨씬 쉽습니다. 우리는 어떤 찬란한 순간을 위해 지음 받은 것이 아니라 일상생활 속에서 그 찬란한 빛 가운데 걷도록 부름을 받았습니다." 진정 하나님을 위해 무언가 해야 한다면, 그것은 가장 진실하게 삶을 내려놓는 일입니다.
- P194

한줄노트 주님을 위해 죽는 것보다 주님을 위해 사는 것이 훨씬 어렵고 가치 있는 일입니다. - P194

그리스도를 위해 사는 것은 그리스도를 위해 죽는 것보다 훨씬더 어려운 일입니다. 그리스도를 위해 사는 것은 자신의 삶을 내려놓는 일이요.
매일매일 자신이 죽어야만 하는 일이기 때문입니다. 그리스도의 피로 우리가 쉽게 구원을 받았으나, 구원받은 자의 삶을 사는 것은 진심으로 어려운 일입니다.
- P194

"하나님께서 우리의 구원을 위해 이미 엄청난 대가를 치르셨기 때문에 구원은 쉽습니다. 그러나 그 구원이 내 삶 속에서 드러나게 하는 것은 어렵습니다."  - P194

Matthew 7:1 NLT
[1] "Do not judge others, and you will not be judged.
- P195

"성령님만이 비판할 수 있는 온전한 위치에 계시는 유일한 분이십니다. 그분만이 상처나 억울함 없이 무엇이 잘못되었는지를 보이실 수 있습니다. 하나님께서우리에게 주신 본능을 소유했다고 해서 죄가 되는 것은 아닙니다. 하지만 본능대로 사는 것이 성령님을 거스를 때 그것은 죄가 됩니다. . - P195

비판하고자 하는 마음인정상적인 인간의 욕망입니다. 하지만 그 비판이 하나님 앞에서 과연 옳은 것인지생각해야 합니다. 비판적인 기질을 가지고 있는 한, 하나님과의 교제 속으로 들어가는 것은 불가능합니다.  - P195

누군가를 비판할 때, 우리는 자신이 남보다 낫다고 때여기는 우월감에 빠집니다. 이러한 기질은 하나님의 성품과는 동떨어진 것입니다. 그래서 오늘 본문을 통해 예수님은 ‘비판하지 않는 기질‘을 계발하라고 권면하하십니다.
- P195

한줄노트 비판하는 기질은 하나님의 성품과 어울리지 않습니다 - P195

 하나님께서 우리 마음을 영적으로 깨끗하게 청소하시면 교만한마음이 사라집니다. 영적인 눈에는 하나님이 하시는 일을 알아채는 능력이 있습*니다. 하나님께서 우리를 위해 행하신 일이 보이기 시작합니다. 나 같은 사람도하나님께서 용서하셨다고 생각하니, 우리가 용서하지 못할 사람이 없습니다. 용서하지 못할 사람이 없는데, 누구에게 실망하겠습니까?
- P195

한줄노트 누군가를 비판할 수 없는 이유는 하나님이 나 같은 사람에게도 은혜를 부어주셨음을 알기때문입니다. - P195

우리에게 필요한 것은 지루한 일상 속에서 작고 사소한...

우리에게 필요한 것은 지루한 일상 속에서 작고 사소한 일에 순종하는 것입니다. 우리의 모든 일상과 상황을 만들고 계획하신 대로 이끌어가시는 하나님을고 순종하며 나아가는 것입니다. 성품은 이렇게 하나님의 은혜를 경험하는 우리에게 차곡차곡 쌓여가는 것입니다.
한줄노트 ‘성품‘은 우리가 일상에서 순종하며 하나님의 은혜를 경험할 때 빚어지는 것입니다. - P193

그리스도인의 삶에서 가장 힘든 경험 중 하나는 ‘단조롭고 고된 일상‘에서 받는 훈련입니다. 그러나 그리스도인의 진정한 성품은 일상에서 예수님처럼 생각하고 행동하는 방법을 배워나가는 것입니다.  - P193

"스스로 성품을 만들어야 합니다. 또한 습관을 가지고 태어나는 것도 아닙니다.
우리는 하나님께서 우리 안에 넣으신 새 생명을 근거로 습관을 만들어야 합니다." 누구도 완성된 성품으로 태어나지 않았을 뿐만 아니라, 구속의 은혜를 경험했다고 해서 곧바로 성품이 온전하게 변하는 것도 아닙니다. 우리의 ‘체험‘은 믿음의 시발점입니다. 체험을 바탕으로 만들어가야 하는 것이 바로 성품입니다.
- P193

"우리는 자신의 완벽함과 눈부심을 드러내는 삶이 아니라 일상생활 속에서 하나님의 은혜의 기이함을 드러내도록 창조되었습니다. 오늘 묵상에서 챔버스는 ‘시금석‘이라는 단어를 다시 사용합니다. "매일 되풀이되는 단조로움이 우리의 성품을 결정하는 시금석입니다." 우리는 전혀 특별하지도 않고 산나지도 않는 일상을되풀이할 때가 있습니다. 그때야말로 우리가 누구인지를 증명하는 순간입니다.
- P193

우리가 배우고 훈련해야 하는 것은 되풀이되는 따분한 일상 속에서 하나님의 능력으로 살아가는 방법입니다. - P193

John 15:13, 15 NLT
[13] There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.
[15] I no longer call you slaves, because a master doesn’t confide in his slaves. Now you are my friends, since I have told you everything the Father told me.
- P194

John 13:37 NLT
[37] "But why can’t I come now, Lord?" he asked. "I’m ready to die for you."
- P194

우리는 어떤 찬란한 순간을 위해 지음 받은 것이 아니라 일상생활 속에서 그 찬란한 빛 가운데 걷도록 부름을 받았습니다." "진
정 하나님을 위해 무언가 해야 한다면, 그것은 가장 진실하게 삶을 내려놓는 일입니다.
한줄노트 주님을 위해 죽는 것보다 주님을 위해 사는 것이 훨씬 어렵고 가치 있는 일입니다. - P194

그리스도를 위해 사는 것은 그리스도를 위해 죽는 것보다 훨씬더 어려운 일입니다. 그리스도를 위해 사는 것은 자신의 삶을 내려놓는 일이요.
매일매일 자신이 죽어야만 하는 일이기 때문입니다. 그리스도의 피로 우리가 쉽게 구원을 받았으나, 구원받은 자의 삶을 사는 것은 진심으로 어려운 일입니다.
- P194

"하나님께서 우리의 구원을 위해 이미 엄청난 대가를 치르셨기 때문에 구원은 쉽습니다. 그러나 그 구원이 내 삶 속에서 드러나게 하는 것은 어렵습니다." 이 일이 어렵기는 하지만 불가능한 일은 아닙니다. 주님께서 구원받은 우리에게 성령을 부어주시기 때문입니다. 주변의 상황이 아무리 방해해도 우리가 힘을 내고 충성할 수 있는 이유입니다.  - P194

The psalmist grieves over the...

The psalmist grieves over the destruction of Israel‘s sacred places. The enemies of Israel are not content with conquest; they seek to erase every traceof worship to the one true God.  - P80

In his despair, the psalmist wonders whythere are no signs or prophets from God to indicate when the suffering willend.  - P80

This lament echoes the struggles of some believers today, who face aworld that increasingly opposes God and seeks to silence the truth. It canbe discouraging to stand for God in a culture that rejects Him.  - P80

Yet, we arereminded that God‘s purposes will always prevail. Even when He seemssilent, He is still at work, and His faithfulness will endure forever. - P80

20Have regard for your covenant, because haunts of violence fill the dark places of the land.

21Do not let the oppressed retreat in disgrace; may the poor and needy praise your name.

22Rise up, O God, and defend your cause; remember how fools mock you all day long.

23Do not ignore the clamor of your adversaries, the uproar of your enemies, which rises continually.

- P85

The psalmist praises God‘s past mighty deeds, recalling His power over cre-ation and over His enemies. The psalmist remembers God‘s works, like thparting of the sea. He then pleads for God to defend His name against thosewho mock Him and asks Him to remember His covenant and rescue Hisoppressed people from their adversaries. - P85

When God delays in responding to our prayers, we can easily grow discouraged and impatient. We may wonder why He seems silent, especially whewe face hardship or injustice. The psalmist, however, does not allow his frugtration to consume him.  - P86

He goes to God and recalls His mighty acts, fromdelivering Israel out of Egypt to sustaining creation itself. As he pleads withthe Lord for deliverance from oppression, the psalmist reminds himself andall of Israel of God‘s faithfulness throughout history.  - P86

When we face mockery, oppression, and affliction, we can remember our history with God andbe encouraged that no opposition can alter His divine purposes.  - P86

Thoughthe world mock Him and His people, His covenant remains steadfast.
We can be confident that God is our provider, sustainer, and refuge, andwe can turn to Him in trust, knowing that He never abandons His people. - P86