Reading ideas guided by God

Whenever someone asks: "What is the theme of the next issue of Kingdom of God magazine?" I don't know how to answer!

It stands to reason that a magazine that is published regularly should be planned according to the set theme, so that the articles on the table can have a consistent reading idea, and it will not be like compiling the manuscripts in hand into a "platter" for readers. them.

每一期的《神國》雜誌當然是有主題的。但這些主題並不是在編輯會議時，大家討論或事先企劃，往各方向邀稿或採訪，事先順著主題去編輯、出刊。而是收稿後，進行編輯，書寫引言時，編輯同工就會發現—有一條線，把所有文稿串成一條閱讀思路，從各視角，或由外而內，或由微觀到宏觀；或平行聯想，或從上而下縱線分析，指向一個主題。

God is the hidden editor-in-chief of the "Kingdom of God" magazine. During every editing process, the team has repeatedly experienced the miraculous actions of God leading the theme of the magazine. Therefore, during editing meetings, co-workers will not ask about the topic. Instead, they will invite manuscripts and interviews according to the attributes of each unit, praying and looking forward to the topic that God will give us.

The theme of this issue points to "no matter what the circumstances, we must pay attention to the truth."Whether we notice it or not, or whether we are willing to accept it or not, the past days (before the epidemic) can no longer go back! In the post-epidemic era, the interpersonal, political, medical, economic, workplace and other general environments have changed our daily lives at an unimaginable speed. We are in the process of change and when we don’t yet know which way to go, we are pushed to move forward.

The unchanging God teaches us to focus on Him, for He is the lamp to our feet and the light to our path, illuminating the road ahead. This issue of the Stewardship Unit looks at God from the perspective of the workplace and the shopping mall. "Seeing New Opportunities in the End" encourages workers who encounter difficulties in the general environment. Although we have lost, it is the Lord who we rely on. The articles in the knowledge and action units "The Absolute and Relative of Life", "Culture and World View", and "666 Decoding" help readers clarify their vision and focus on the truth from the legal, cultural and theological perspectives.

Pastor Su Wen'an, the editor-in-chief of this magazine, said in "Shenghu?" Is it vulgar? Who has the final say? 〉An article asked, is there really a dichotomy between sacred and secular in Christian life? The special report of the Neighbors Unit [Caring for the Sojourners], from the topic chapter "Caring for the Displaced People" and the case report of the action chapter, reminds you again:The Lord Jesus became flesh and became a “differentTownship"people", because they are the same "different people" in the worldTownshipYou and I, "human beings," point out the way back home. Love and welcome the aliens who come into the communityTownshipMan, is to practice the commandment to love your neighbor as yourself.

I hope that after reading this magazine, you will be able to clarify your vision in this chaotic era, and through the articles, you will see the reading ideas that God has strung together for you.

Executive Editor of this Journal Sherry Lee