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"Like a Badger" (II) 像獾一樣

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"I found out more about badgers," announced Kate as the family sat down to dinner. "Dad helped me check out information on the internet."

“我發現更多關於獾的事,”凱特在全家坐下時聲明.”爹地幫我在網路上查看資訊.”

"I can't imagine you researching something when you didn't even have to," teased Caleb, "especially something like badgers!"

“我無法想像妳探究一些妳不需要的東西,”迦勒取笑,”特別是那些像獾的東西!”

"I told you I think they're cute!" retorted Kate. "Besides, the article about them in that magazine you were reading was really interesting, so I wanted to learn more. Anyway, have you ever heard of a ratel?" Caleb and Mom shook their heads. "It's a small animal, like a badger, and it's also called a 'honey badger,'" Kate told them.

“我說過我認為牠們可愛!”凱特反駁.”此外,你讀的雜誌,關於牠們的文章真的很有趣,所以我想知道更多.那你有沒聼過蜜獾?迦勒和媽咪搖頭.”那是一隻小動物,像獾,牠也叫’蜜獾’,”凱特告訴他們.

"Because it likes honey?" guessed Caleb.

“因為牠喜歡蜂蜜嗎?”迦勒猜.

"Right!" said Kate. "Some researchers say the honey badger has a bird friend called a 'honey guide.' When the honey guide finds a beehive full of honey, it leads the way to it. Then the honey badger uses its claws to break open the hive, and it gets a treat of lovely, sticky honey while the honey guide waits for it to finish."

“對!”凱特說.”一些研究員說這些蜜獾有鳥類的朋友稱為’蜂蜜嚮導’.當蜂蜜嚮導發現蜂窩裡存滿了蜂蜜,牠會帶路.然後蜜獾用牠的爪子直搗進蜂窩,享用甜美黏稠的蜂蜜,而蜂蜜嚮導則在一旁等牠結束用餐。

"Does the honey guide get to eat some of the honey, too?" asked Caleb. Kate shook her head. "Well, eating up all the honey isn't a friendly thing to do!" declared Caleb. "I don't think honey badgers are very hospitable. They should share."

蜂蜜嚮導也會吃一些蜂蜜嗎?迦勒問.凱特搖頭.”嗯,吃掉所有蜂蜜不是很友善的作法!”迦勒表示.”我不認為蜜獾很好客.牠們應該分享.”

"The information Dad and I found said the honey guide doesn't want the honey," replied Kate. "It wants the beeswax and the bees' eggs and larvae in the honeycomb, and that's what the honey badger leaves behind."

“爹地和我發現的資訊說,蜂蜜嚮導並不想要蜂蜜,”凱特回覆.”牠想要蜜臘和蜜蜂的蛋及蜂巢內的幼蟲,而那些也是蜜獾所留下的東西.”

"Interesting," said Mom. "So each one helps the other, and by helping each other they both benefit."

“有趣,”媽咪說.”所以互相幫助,也藉由互相幫助彼此都獲得益處.”

Dad nodded. "It's another example of how the Lord has blessed all of His creatures with different gifts and talents," he said. "The bird has the ability to locate honey and the ratel is able to get it out. God gives many different kinds of gifts to people, too. Some have musical ability. Some are good at sports. Others have the gift of speaking well. Still others are great writers. God wants us to use our gifts, not just for our own benefit, but also to bless and help other people."

爹地點頭.”那是另一個上帝如何祝福祂的創造物具有不同的恩賜和天份的例子,”他說.”鳥類有能力找到蜂蜜而蜜獾可以進入蜂巢.神 也給人許多不同的恩賜.有人獲得音樂上的能力.有人在運動上很行。有人很會說話而有些人是偉大的作家。神 要我們善用我們的天份，不是只為自己的益處,而是要祝福及幫助其他的人。

HOW ABOUT YOU?你呢?

What special talent, skill, or ability has God given you? Think about it. What is it that you do well? There's probably more than one thing! Can you sing, share your things, help with chores, listen, pray, or lend a helping hand? Then do it today. Use your gift to help others, not just yourself.

有甚麼特別的天份,技能或能力上帝給你呢?想一想.有甚麼你做得很好?也許有超過一件!你能唱,分享,幫忙家務,傾聽,禱告,或伸出援手?那麼今天就去做.用你的恩賜去幫助別人,不只是為你自己.

TODAY'S KEY VERSE:今日重要經節

As each one has received a gift, minister it to one another, as good stewards. 1 Peter 4:10

各人要照所得的恩賜彼此服事、作　神百般恩賜的好管家．