Year: 2022

28/04/2022

前言：

以赛亚书14：最近我们纪念了神的节期逾越节，当晚聚会的一段《出埃及记》的影片很生动地让我们看到，在神对埃及施行审判的时候，神的子民如何被保守……

一、神对以色列的安慰（V1-2）

先前掳掠以色列南北国的外邦人，神要使他们成为服事以色列人，并把以色列人带回到应许之地的人。这不仅发生在波斯居鲁士大帝允许神的子民回归建殿的时期，也发生在今天，列国都要来服事以色列。这是神在末后审判中神为祂百姓存留的安慰！

二、神对巴比伦的审判（V3-23）

1. 以色列要对巴比伦唱哀歌（V3-8）

巴比伦王国的权柄终要衰败，受巴比伦权势欺压的百姓要得着释放，并为此欢呼！

2. 曾经的王要对巴比伦唱哀歌（V9-15）

列国的君王都很惊讶，竟然连巴比伦王国也会倾倒。巴比伦权势里的骄傲，就如撒旦的骄傲一般，最终这些活在权势要面对永远的沉沦，可怕的审判。

3. 看见的人要对巴比伦唱哀歌（V16-21）

残暴、混乱、贪婪的巴比伦势力，最终会被厌弃，而且神要把这个巴比伦的权势连根拔起，不会再让它一代又一代地传递下去。

4. 神对巴比伦最终的判语（V22-23）

按着预言所说的，物质界的巴比伦王国已经从地球上消失了，而属灵界的巴比伦王国最终也会如此。

三、神对亚述的审判（V24-27）

残忍对待以色列的亚述国，必遭神的审判！

四、神对非利士的审判（V28-31）

非利士人要因亚述被审判就喜乐，神的审判要再次透过亚述临到非利士。

总结（V32）：

在列国最终都要遭受到神的审判的时刻，神的子民不可再透过人来办法来保护自己免受灾害。因为审判其实都是从神而来的，所以神的子民唯有从一切的罪恶中回转归向神，才能够重新得着‘神要亲自建立锡安’的应许，在世界的各种动荡中得着神的保护和安慰！

Isaiah 14: The Comfort for the People in Judgment
GK611 Morning Devotion
28/4/2022
Speaker: IP Moses + Rev David Tan

Introduction:

Recently we commemorated God’s feast of Passover, on that night there was a video on “Exodus” which showed us how God’s people were saved when God was judging Egypt…

I. God’s comfort to Israel (V1-2)

The Gentiles who had previously captured Israel’s northern and southern kingdoms, God will make them serve the Israelites along with bringing the Israelites back to the Promised Land. This happened not only when Cyrus the Great of Persia allowed God’s people to return to build the temple, but also in today’s context when all nations are going to serve Israel. This is God’s comfort for His people in the last judgment!

II. God’s judgment on Babylon (V3-23)

1. Israel will sing lamentation over Babylon (V3-8)

The power of the Babylonian kingdom will eventually fall, and the people oppressed by the power of Babylon will be released and rejoice!

2. The former king will sing lamentations to Babylon (V9-15)

The kings of the nations were amazed that even the kingdom of Babylon would fall. The pride in the Babylonian powers is like the pride of Satan. In the end, those living in the powers will face eternal punishment and terrible judgment.

3. Those who see will sing lamentations to Babylon (V16-21)

The cruel, chaotic, and greedy Babylonian power will eventually be abandoned, and God will uproot this Babylonian power, and will not let it be passed on from generation to generation.

4. God’s final judgment on Babylon (V22-23)

According to the prophecy, the material world of the kingdom of Babylon has disappeared from the earth, and so will the spiritual world of the kingdom of Babylon eventually.

III. God’s judgment on Assyria (V24-27)

Assyria that has cruelly treated Israel, will be judged by God!

IV. God’s judgment on the Philistines (V28-31)

The Philistines shall not rejoice because Assyria was judged, and God’s judgment will come to the Philistines once again through Assyria.

Conclusion (V32)：

Eventually all nations will go through God’s judgment, God’s people can no longer use human means to protect themselves from disasters. Because judgment comes from God, only by turning back to God from all sins can the people of God be able to regain the promise of ‘God will build Zion personally’, receiving God’s protection and comfort in all the world disasters!

27/04/2022

前言：

罪人的本性就是好战、争赢！其实灵界的事实是黑暗的权势在搅动人心，造成混乱•••。

一、借巴比伦的混乱（V1-5）

先知指明这是关于巴比伦的预言，首先我们要明白巴比伦的意思就是【混乱】，他们似乎很强势、很高傲、几乎是高举自己过于神的一种现象。这种权势可以追溯到古代巴别塔的精神、巴比伦帝国的权势、和启示录所形容的末后巴比伦大城。从古至今，巴比伦的混乱就是让人自大而目中无神。

这些强势的帝国、目中无神的君王，最终被召集起来，成为神审判的工具或武器，却不知最后是透过战争自行毁灭。

二、看耶和华的日子（V6-16）

1.大灾难的浩劫（V6-10）

全本圣经有多处不断在强调一个重要的信息：【耶和华的日子】、主的日子，这都是关系到神审判的日子。场面绝对是可怕、恐怖、痛苦、悲惨，而且是前所未有的灾难，甚至日月天象都要大改变。

2.人败亡的悲情（V11-16）

人性的罪恶都难逃神的审判！特别是关乎罪恶与狂傲的人，绝对难逃神的严厉审判。除了大自然的灾害之外，家破人亡、妻离子散，人间悲剧，触目惊心。

三、神用一物治一物（V17-22）

巴比伦帝国非常强大？但是神可以兴起另一个原先不起眼的组织，为了除灭自以为不可一世的强权帝国。人的一切荣耀可以毁于一旦，人生真正的祝福在那里呢？

总结：让神管理我们的一生吧！

当我们里面好战、争赢的心发动时，我们显然也会陷入混乱和迷失的行为中；而我们所面对的挣扎或苦难，是否也是神在兴起祂的器皿来管教或审判我们呢？
我们可以让神管理我们的一生，而不必让神兴起环境来管教我们。

Isaiah 13: God Uses War as Judgment
GK611 Morning Devotion
27/4/2022
Speaker: Rev David Tan

Introduction:

It is the nature of sinners to be warlike and to fight to win! In fact, the truth of the spiritual world is that the powers of darkness are stirring up hearts and minds and causing chaos -…

1. Through the chaos of Babylon (V1-5)

The prophet specifies that this is a prophecy about Babylon, and first we need to understand that Babylon means [chaos], a phenomenon in which they seem to be powerful, haughty, and almost exalting themselves above God. This power can be traced back to the spirit of the ancient Tower of Babel, the power of the Babylonian Empire, and the great city of Babylon at the end of time as described in Revelation. From ancient times to the present, the chaos of Babylon has been to make people arrogant and godless in their eyes.

These powerful empires, godless kings in their eyes, were eventually gathered to become instruments or weapons of God’s judgment, not knowing that they were finally destroyed by themselves through war.

2. See the day of the Lord (V6-16)

(1) The disastrous catastrophe (V6-10)

There are several places throughout the Bible where an important message is constantly emphasized: [the day of the LORD], the day of the Lord, which is all about the day of God’s judgment. The scenes are absolutely terrible, horrible, painful, tragic, and an unprecedented catastrophe, even the sun, moon, and sky will be greatly changed.

(2) The sadness of man’s defeat (V11-16)

All the sins of human nature cannot escape the judgment of God! Especially those who are concerned with sin and arrogance absolutely cannot escape the severe judgment of God. In addition to the disasters of nature, families are broken and wives are separated, and human tragedies are shocking to the eyes.

3. God uses one thing to rule over another (V17-22)

The Babylonian Empire is very powerful? But God could have raised up another organization that was previously insignificant, in order to destroy the powerful empire that thought it was unbeatable. All the glory of man can be destroyed, and where is the true blessing of life?

Conclusion: Let God manage our whole life!

When the warlike, contending heart in us is unleashed, we obviously also fall into confused and lost behaviour; and are the struggles or sufferings we face also God raising up His vessels to discipline or judge us?

We can let God manage our whole life without having God raise up circumstances to discipline us.

26/04/2022

前言：

以赛亚书第12章是回顾过去，也是展望未来的赞美诗。所以先知以赛亚告诉我们，现在就要来称谢感恩神的美好；而且感恩不只藏在心中，更是要传扬神的美好。

一、称谢神拯救的恩典（V1-2）

这段经文是一个蒙恩得救的人，从心里发出对神的称谢感恩。

1.怒气转消又安慰我 （V1）

这里总结了神的怒气已经向百姓转消。不管神发再大的怒气，神的管教或苦难背后最终是要拯救我们；而且只要我们悔改，神必要来安慰我们，因为神是怜悯体恤我们的神！所以先知说，到那日你一定会感谢神的！

2. 因为神是我的力量（V2）

摩西带领以色列子民靠神过了红海，就在红海边上唱的诗歌：。。。你是我的力量，是我的诗歌，是我的拯救。。。（出15:2）。

神帮助了摩西、大卫、保罗。。。，帮助了无数跟我们不认识、但和我们同样蒙恩的人。所以神过去怎样拯救祂的百姓，今天照样会拯救你跟我。

二、向万民传扬神救恩（V3-5）

1.神是一切供应源头（V3）

主耶稣是我们真正救恩的泉源，所以主耶稣才会这样应许：人若喝我所赐的水，就永远不渴。我所赐的水，要是在他里面成为泉源，直涌到永生。（约4:14）

得了神的救恩，忠心跟随神必有一切的供应！在神够用的恩典中，我们也因此能成为他人的祝福！

2.欢喜传扬神的美好（V4-5）

如果一个人真正经历了救恩，他会迫不及待地传扬神的美好。特别是当我们经过许多困苦，神替我们都解决，并拯救翻转我们的生命，我们当然会非常高兴地不断传扬神!

总结：都当称谢传扬神（V6）

让我们身边的人知道神乃为至大！让人看见我们的行事为人，然后明白神在人身上的转化大能！让我们的见证显明白神是伟大的神！

Isaiah 12: Let us all give thanks and preach of God
GK611 Morning Devotion
26/4/2022
Speaker: IP Daniel Kew + Rev David Tan

Introduction:

Isaiah 12 is a review of the past and a look into the future. So the prophet Isaiah tells us to come now to give thanks for the goodness of God; and to give thanks not only to hide it in our hearts, but to spread the goodness of God.

1. Give thanks to God for His saving grace (V1-2)

This passage is a praise and thanksgiving to God from the heart of a person who has been saved by grace.

(1) Anger was turned away and comfort me (V1)

It is summarized here that God’s anger has been turned against the people. No matter how great God’s anger is, God’s discipline or suffering is ultimately to save us; and God will come to comfort us if we repent, for God is a merciful and compassionate God! That is why the prophet said, “You will thank God in that day!

(2) God is my salvation

The psalm that Moses sang on the Red Sea when he led the people of Israel across it by God:…. The LORD is my strength and song, And He has become my salvation… (Ex. 15:2).
God helped Moses, David, Paul. He has helped countless people we don’t know, but who are equally blessed as we are. So as God saved His people in the past, so He will save you and me today.

2. Proclaiming God’s salvation to the nations (V3-5)

(1) God is the source of all provision (V3)

Jesus is the source of our true salvation, which is why He promised: Whoever drinks of the water that I shall give him will never thirst. The water that I shall give him will become in him a fountain of water springing up into everlasting life.” (Jn. 4:14)
Having received God’s salvation, faithful following of God will provide everything! And in God’s sufficient grace, we can thus be a blessing to others!

(2) Joyfully proclaiming the goodness of God (V4-5)

If a person has truly experienced salvation, he will be eager to preach the goodness of God. Especially when we go through many hardships and God solves them all for us and saves and turns our lives around, we will certainly be very happy to keep preaching about God!

Conclusion: Let us all give thanks and preach of God

Let those around us know that God is the greatest!Let people see us as we are and then understand the transforming power of God in man! Let our testimony show that God is a great God!

22/04/2022

引言：

当一棵果树生病了不能结果子，主人就会用锯把它锯了，树墩子仍会再发新枝，经过园主的培养成长，它可以代替原来的果树，硕果累累结果不止。

一、弥赛亚君王的形象（V1-5）

1、生命的特质

耶稣里面有耶和华的七灵：耶和华的灵，智慧和聪明的灵，谋略和能力的灵，知识和敬畏耶和华的灵。

2、全能的彰显

耶稣凭着神的灵，以公平和公义为根基施行判断。

二、弥赛亚国度的景象（V6-9）

1、生命的转变

进入新天新地，所有的生命在圣灵的更新下会经历到完全彻底的转变！今天我们也要被圣灵充满，经历生命的转变！

2、生活的转变

因认识耶和华的知识，人的生活方式最终也经历到了彻底的转变！今天我们就要来不断地认识神，进入到新生活的样式！

三、神的百姓必蒙拯救10-16

1、主二次拯救

主再次伸手召回分散在世界各地的犹太人。

2、大旗被竖立

大旗竖立的地方就是以色列这块应许之地，让犹太人要对齐并回归。

总结：

求主察看光照我们生命的根基。让我们的生命紧紧连接于耶稣基督。求主的灵住在为我们的里面，让我们生命经历本质的转变。

Isaiah 11: The salvation of the Lord
GK611 Morning Devotion
22/4/2022
Speaker: Rev Moses Li + Rev David Tan

Introduction:

When a fruit tree is sick and can not bear fruit, the owner will use a saw to saw it, the stump will still sprout new branches, after the gardeners cultivate growth, it can replace the original fruit tree, bearing more fruits.

1. The image of the Messianic King (V1-5)

(1) The Qualities of Life

In Jesus are the seven Spirits of the Lord: the Spirit of the Lord, the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and might, the Spirit of knowledge and the fear of the Lord.

(2) The manifestation of the Almighty

Jesus judges by the Spirit of God on the basis of justice and righteousness.

2. The Vision of the Messianic Kingdom (V6-9)

(1) The transformation of life

Entering the new heaven and new earth, all lives will experience a complete and total transformation under the renewal of the Holy Spirit! Today we too will be filled with the Holy Spirit and experience a transformation of our lives!

(2) The transformation of life

Through the knowledge of the Lord, man’s way of life eventually undergoes a complete transformation! Today we are going to come to know God continually and enter into a new pattern of life!

3. God’s people will be saved (V10-16)

(1) The Lord saves the second time

The Lord again reached out to recall the Jews scattered throughout the world.

(2) The big flag was raised

The place where the great banner was raised was this promised land of Israel, so that the Jews would align and return.

Conclusion:

Pray for the Lord to see and shine on the foundation of our lives. Let our lives be tightly connected to Jesus Christ. Pray for the Spirit of the Lord to dwell in us, so that our lives may experience essential transformation.

21/04/2022

前言：在公司里谁说了算？当然是大老板！

一、有权柄却作恶的结果（V1-11）

这里在描述仗势欺人的人，他们的后果如何呢？人在做神在看，人始终无法逃脱神的审判。

1.从最高跌到最低（V1-4）

作领袖者有权柄，权柄者有说话和订立条款的机会，可是如果没有按照神的真理定案，而是以奸诈的手段做事，最终必自食其果。我们常说人种的是什么，收的也是什么。但是先知要说的是，他们不但要被掳、被杀，而且还有更重的恶果会接着而来；简直就是无穷后患。千万不要悖逆神啊！后果不堪设想。

2.被敌国掳掠管教（V5-6）

亚述是当年不认识耶和华神的外邦帝国，是当代最强盛且黑暗的国度，而神竟然可以用他们成为祂手中管教的棍，以管教悖逆的子民。作为神子民的我们要留心反省，当我们被恶人欺压的时候就要查验，为什么神容许恶人发旺而我们却衰败？是否这是神在管教我们，要我们悔改归正呢？

3.黑暗权势行毁灭（V7-11）

无知的国与王当然不知道神的意思，只以为自己是那可以随意抢夺列国的无敌手。甚至让黑暗的权势入侵和掌控都不自觉，而且不知道唯独耶和华才是全能独一神。将来都得面对神的审判！

二、一切恶行都得面对神（V12-19）

1.最尊荣的帝王又如何？（V12-14）

亚述王的自大、高傲、荣耀、财富都在神的掌控之中，人以为自己有多本事、多能干吗？其实都是虚的！神可以在转眼间拿走人的一切。人的气息都在神手中，不认识神的人真是无知啊！

2.被造物对造物主又如何？（V15-19）

人很容易在成就中自我膨胀，而忘记自己只不过是渺小的受造物。一切的得失其实都掌握在全能神手中。

三、最终只剩下剩下的人（V20-22）

神的选民中所剩下的，这是【余民】的概念。忠心跟随主，一心敬畏神的人是有福的。因为他们是最终的得胜者。我们总认为凡信的人都得永生，但是真正的得救者不也是得胜者吗？正如《启示录 3:5》“ 得胜的，也必这样身穿白衣，我决不从生命册上涂抹他的名，我还要在我父和他的众天使面前，承认他的名。”我们真的要作认真的基督徒！

四、到时候神出手行审判（V23-34）

神对悖逆儿女的管教虽然严厉，但是刑罚还是有期限的。一旦刑罚的时间够了，神就会释放他们。然后就是对付那些欺压神子民的敌人，这是没有恩典可言的，因为他们是世世代代抵挡神的不信者。最终敌人无论有多高大？多繁多？都要一一倒戈！

意思说，神是最终的掌权者，恶人的一切恶行，权贵的一切高傲，都无法在神面前站立，都会一一倒下而灭绝。想想当神施行审判的日子来到时，你是欢喜等候这日子的人，还是战战兢兢颤抖恐惧的人呢？

总结：我们的神是人生的掌权者！

无论是选民或世人，最终都要面对神的审判。
唯独敬畏神的选民有得胜的应许，我们岂不是当竭力成为神眼中的得胜者吗？

Isaiah 10: The ending is in the hands of God
GK611 Morning Devotion
21/04/2022
Speaker: Rev David Tan

Introduction: Who has the final say in the company? Certainly the boss!

I. The result of having authority but doing evil (V1-11)

Here we are describing people who bully others. What are their consequences? When man is doing, God is watching, and man can never escape God’s judgment.

1. Fall from the highest to the lowest (V1-4)

Leaders have authority, and those with authority have the say and opportunity to set rules, but if they do not make decision based on God’s truth and instead act in a treacherous way, they will eventually suffer the consequences. We often say that whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. But what the prophet is saying is that not only will they be taken captive and killed, but more serious consequences will follow, simply endless trouble. Never rebel against God! The consequences could be disastrous.

2. Being captured and controlled by the enemy country (V5-6)

Assyria was a foreign nation that did not know Jehovah God at the time, and it is the most powerful and kingdom of darkness in the contemporary era, yet God use them as a tool to discipline the rebellious people. As God’s people, we must reflect thoroughly. When we are oppressed by the wicked, we must examine it. Why does God allow the wicked to prosper while we fail? Is it that God is disciplining us and asking us to repent and be corrected?

3. The power of darkness caused destruction (V7-11)

Surely, ignorant nations and kings do not know what God means, and they thought that they are the invincible ones who can seize any nation as they wish. They didn’t even realise when the powers of darkness have invaded and is controlling, and do not know that only Jehovah is the only Almighty God. In the future, all people will have to face the judgment of God!

II. All evil deeds must face God (V12-19)

1. What so about the most honourable emperor? (V12-14)

The arrogance, pride, glory, and wealth of the king of Assyria are all under the control of God. Do people think that they are competent and capable? In fact, it is all fake! God can take everything from a person in a blink of an eye. The breath of man is in the hands of God, and those who do not know God are truly ignorant!

2. What about the created being versus the creator? (V15-19)

It is easy to exaggerate oneself in achievement and forget that one is only a small creature. All gains and losses are in the hands of Almighty God.

III. In the end, only left with those remaining (V20-22)

The leftover of God’s chosen people is the notion of [remnant]. Blessed is those who follow the Lord faithfully and fear God wholeheartedly. Because they are the ultimate victors. We always think that whoever believes will have eternal life, but aren’t the truly saved ones also victors? As “He who overcomes shall be clothed in white garments, and I will not blot out his name from the Book of Life; but I will confess his name before My Father and before His angels.” We must really be serious Christians!

IV. When the time comes, God will act in judgment (V23-34)

Although God’s discipline on the disobedient children is severe, there is still a time limit for the punishment. Once the punishment time is up, God will release them. Then God will deal with the enemies who oppress His people, there is absolutely no mercy, because they are unbelievers who have resisted God from generation to generation. The ultimate enemy no matter what size, how many, all will fall one by one!

It means that God is the ultimate ruler, and all the evil deeds of the wicked and all the arrogance of the powerful cannot stand before God, and they will all fall and be destroyed one by one. Think about when the day of God’s judgment comes, are you the one who waits for it with joy, or the one who trembles with fear?

Conclusion: Our God is the ruler of life!

Both the elect and the common people will eventually face the judgment of God.
Only those chosen ones who fear God have the promise of victory. Shouldn’t we strive to become victors in the eyes of God?

20/04/2022

前言：

以赛亚书第9章展现的是神应许将要成就的弥赛亚国度(V1-7)；以及当时神向骄傲不回转的以色列子民发怒，伸手攻击审判他们。

一、弥赛亚国度的应许 (V1-7)

神应许那些在黑暗中继续跟随神的子民，将要经历：

1.看见大光重轭折断（V1-5）

当时的以色列人受到仇敌的统治，他们犹如落在黑暗中！神透过先知以赛亚的口，应许要赐给他们光明，就是脱离敌人的统治。以赛亚指出以色列人所负的重轭、欺压他们的棍子要被折断，跟随神的人要获得胜利！

2.弥赛亚治国到永远（V6-7）

神借着以赛亚这段预言，给以色列人很大的应许和盼望，因他们正处于被亚述攻击中没有出路。神告诉他们将有一婴孩-弥赛亚赐给他们，成为他们的拯救。约翰福音14:6耶稣说: 我就是道路、真理、生命。 因此，我们应该仔细研读圣经，清楚认识主耶稣，这才是明智的做法。

二、神对以色列的怒气 (V8-21)

1.骄傲自大惹神怒气 (V8-12)

砖墙倒塌是因为城墙被敌人攻破了，这时以色列人应该寻求神，但是他们却认为砖墙倒塌是因为砖头的结构有问题，当改用坚固的石头就没有问题了；桑树虽然被敌人砍了，他们认为要趁此机会把它换成香柏树。这就是以色列人的骄傲自大，明明打了败仗，神已审判了他们却不悔改，所以神的怒气还未转消，神的审判要再临到。

今天，许多人也是同样常为自己的成就感到骄傲，根本忘记了是神给了我们所有的能力和资源。

2. 偏行己路惹神怒气 (V13-17)

经文中的棕枝是指领袖，芦苇是指平民，都是不归向神、不寻求神的偏行己路之人。凡惹神怒气的，就要为自己的言行接受神公义的审判。

3.兄弟相残惹神怒气 (V18-21)

神管教了骄傲自大、偏行己路的领袖，把这些领袖带走，但领袖没了，兄弟之间仍然彼此相残，导致以色列最终亡国了。

神的审判是要管教我们，例如我们做事遇到困难碰壁了，因为我们所做的一些事不合乎神的心意，神对我们说‘此路不通’。如果我们还是去作最后的挣扎，神最后的审判就会临到我们！如果我们认罪回转，神的恩典就会很大的临到！

总结：

弥赛亚的国度对于当时的以色列人来讲是未来之事，可是对于我们来讲则已经是成就的了。弥赛亚的国度不再仅仅是将来之事的影儿，而是现在就要进入我们的现实生活中，带来生命的改变。

Isaiah 9: God’s Promises and Wrath
GK611 Morning Devotion
20/4/2022
Speaker: IP Daniel Kew + Rev Moses Li

Introduction:

Isaiah 9 presents the Messianic Kingdom that God promised would be fulfilled (v1-7); and the time when God became angry with the proud and unreverent children of Israel and reached out against them in judgment.

1. The Promise of the Messianic Kingdom (V1-7)

God promises that those who continue to follow Him in the darkness will experience:

(1) Seeing the breaking of the heavy yoke (V1-5)

The Israelites at that time were ruled by their enemies, and they were as if they were in darkness! Through the mouth of the prophet Isaiah, God promised to give them light, that is, freedom from the ruling of their enemies. Isaiah pointed out that the heavy yoke the Israelites were carrying and the rod that oppressed them would be broken, and that those who followed God would have victory!

(2) Messiah rules forever (V6-7)

Through this prophecy of Isaiah, God gave great promise and hope to the Israelites, who were in the midst of an Assyrian attack and had no way out. God told them that a baby, the Messiah, would be given to them and would be their salvation. John 14:6 Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. Therefore, it is wise for us to study the Bible carefully and know the Lord Jesus clearly.

2. God’s anger against Israel (V8-21)

(1) Pride and arrogance provoke God’s anger (V8-12)

The brick wall collapsed because the wall was broken down by the enemy, and the Israelites should have sought God at that time, but they thought that the brick wall collapsed because the structure of the bricks was faulty, and that there would be no problem when hewn stones were used instead; although the sycamores was cut down by the enemy, they thought that they should take this opportunity to replace it with a cedar tree. This was the pride and arrogance of the Israelites, who had clearly lost the battle, and God had judged them, but they did not repent.

Today, many people are often proud of our accomplishments, simply forgetting that it is God who has given us all of our abilities and resources.

(2) To go one’s own way and provoke God’s anger (V13-17)

The palm branches in the scriptures refer to the leaders, and the bulrush refer to the common people, those who do not turn to God and seek Him in their own way. Whoever provokes God’s anger will be judged by God’s righteousness for his words and actions.

(3) Brothers in arms provoke God’s anger (V18-21)

God disciplined the proud and arrogant leaders who went their own way and took them away, but with the leaders gone, the brothers continued to fight against each other. So God judged again and again, and Israel eventually fell.

God’s judgment is to discipline us, for example, if we encounter difficulties and hit a wall because something we have done is not in God’s will, God says to us, ‘This way is not possible’. If we still struggle, God’s final judgment will come upon us! If we confess our sins and turn back, God’s grace will come in a big way!

Conclusion:

The Messiah’s kingdom was a future event for the Israelites at that time, but it is already a fulfillment for us. The Messiah’s kingdom is no longer just an image of a future event, but is now coming into our reality and bringing about life change.

19/04/2022

前言：

被圣灵充满的教会常有神迹奇事，先知预言的发生，这些服事都以安慰劝勉，并建造人生命为出发点的。然而如果哪一天我们所领受到的是一则严厉、听上去也不怎么舒服的先知预言，我们该怎么回应呢？

一、有关审判将至的三预言（V1-10）

1. 以色列国将灭亡（V1-4）

神透过以赛亚和他的儿子，并两位忠信的见证人，见证以色列国将要亡国。这提醒我们出于神的话，一定会成就，所以我们万万不能藐视先知所说的话。我们理当带着谨慎的心去查验一切的预言。

2.亚述将进攻犹大（V5-8）

厌恶神的供应和律例典章，而喜欢行恶的犹大百姓，也必遭到亚述的袭击。看见神管教的手临到别的群体当速速受警戒，并回转归向神，否则的话，灾祸也终必临到自己。

3.神为百姓存余种（V9-10）

神虽兴起列国来攻击以色列南北国，但必不至以色列于死地，祂仍要与祂的百姓同在，施恩于他们，为他们来存留余种。

二、人面对审判要做对选择（V11-22）

上面的三个预言提到可怕的灾难，不过也同时带给人盼望，那我们可以怎样在灾难中蒙受神的恩典呢？关键在于我们的选择。

1. 相信并回转再得恩典（V11-14a, 16-18）

神要亲自保护不愿同流合污的百姓，做他们的避难所。所以人当抓住神在审判中给人盼望的信息，懂得及时地回转归向神，就必能够再次地回到神的恩典中！在弯曲悖谬的世代，我们宁可效法以赛亚为义受逼迫，也不要选择进入短暂的罪中之乐中！

2. 不信并硬心终必沉沦（V14b-15, 19-22）

面对神审判的手，如果我们不懂得自卑回转，甚至我们在艰难中因为一时没看到主的作为，就效法这个世界去透过占卜算命来解决问题，那么最终我们其实是会像当时的以色列南北国那样，进入到沉沦之中的。

总结：

面对严厉的先知预言，我们要知道这是好的，因为这在警戒我们的生命，是否有真的来与神对齐。所以我们不可藐视这类的预言，我们理当带着谨慎的心去查验。

神是那位乐意施恩给我们的天父。当我们面对严厉的先知预言，只要我们懂得及时回转归向神，回到神的心意中，神就必要再次向我们施恩，并保守我们能够继续走在救恩的道路上面！

Isaiah 8: How To Respond To Harsh Prophetic Prophecies?
GK611 Morning Devotion
19/4/2022
Speaker: IP Moses Ou + Rev Moses Li

Introduction:

The Spirit-filled church often has signs and wonders, prophetic prophecies, and these ministries start with comfort and exhortation, and build up people’s lives. However, if one day we receive a stern and uncomfortable prophetic word, how should we respond?

1. Three Prophecies about the Coming Judgment (V1-10)

(1) The nation of Israel will perish (V1-4)

God testified through Isaiah, his son, and two faithful witnesses that the nation of Israel would perish. This reminds us that the word of God will be fulfilled, so we must not despise what the prophet said. We should examine all the prophecies with a careful heart.

(2) Assyria will attack Judah (V5-8)

The people of Judah, who hated God’s provision and statutes, and preferred to do evil, will also be attacked by Assyria. When you see the hand of God’s discipline coming on other groups, be warned quickly and turn back to God, or else the plague will eventually come on you.

(3) God has a remnant for the people (V9-10)

Although God raises up nations to attack the northern and southern kingdoms of Israel, He will not bring Israel to its death, but will be with His people and be gracious to them, saving a remnant for them.

2. People Have to Make the Right Choice in the Face of Judgment (V11-22)

The above three prophecies refer to terrible disasters, but they also bring hope. The key of how to receive the grace of God in the midst of a disaster lies in our choices.

(1) Believe and turn back to receive grace again (V11-14a, 16-18)

God Himself will protect the people who do not want to be part of evil, and will be their refuge. Therefore, people should take hold of God’s message of hope in judgment, and know how to turn back to God in time, so that they will be able to return to God’s grace again! In a crooked and perverse generation, we would rather suffer persecution for righteousness, as Isaiah did, than to enter into the transient joy of sin!

(2) Unbelief and hardness of heart will eventually sink (V14b-15, 19-22)

If we do not know how to humble ourselves and turn back in the face of God’s hand of judgment, or even if we follow the example of the world to solve problems through fortune-telling because we do not see the Lord’s work for a while in the midst of hardship, then we will eventually enter into corruption, just like the northern and southern kingdoms of Israel at that time.

Conclusion:

In the face of harsh prophetic prophecy, we need to know that it is good, because it warns our lives whether we have really come into alignment with God. Therefore we should not despise such prophecies, but we should examine them with a careful heart.

God is the Father who delights in giving us grace. When we are faced with harsh prophecies, if we know how to turn back to God and return to His heart in time, He will be gracious to us again and keep us on the path of salvation!

14/04/2022

前言：

当时犹大拒绝和北国以色列及亚兰结盟对付亚述，以色列和亚兰就联合攻击犹大。在这种压力之下，犹大王亚哈斯计划投靠亚述。神借着先知以赛亚对亚哈斯预言，靠人不信神的后果！

一、神差先知的传话（V1-9）

这段经文讲到神差遣先知以赛亚去传祂的话，告知犹大王亚哈斯在遭遇攻击时，要如何面对：

1. 要谨慎安静（V4）

如果我们面对攻击威胁时，不能谨慎安静，就可能会做一些失去理智的错误决定和行动。

2. 不要心胆怯（V4）

不要因对方所发的烈怒害怕，也不要心里胆怯。人会害怕是因为不知道结果，神是最终的主! 所以，不要忘记我们是神的儿女，要把我们的眼光从敌人转向神，神是我的坚固磐石!

3. 恶谋立不住（V7-8）

神对百姓说，敌人的计谋必立不住，也不得成就。神预言北国必然会遭破坏，不再成为国民。

当我们面临攻击和威胁的时候，最重要的不是去思想对方威胁的话，而是去抓住神的应许。神要我们把眼光放远，看长些，对方可能暂时得逞，但神是最终的得胜者。

4. 信神得立稳（V9）

我们若是不信神，定然不得立稳。神要我们用对神的信心和行动去面对仇敌，否则的话，必将遭遇失败和苦果。

今天的经文让我们一起思想先知的传话，如何靠神勇敢地面对攻击和威胁！

二、以马内利的兆头（V10-16）

1. 先知的斥责（V10-13）

亚哈斯的执政，已令百姓不堪其苦，使人厌烦，他假冒为善口是心非地回应先知，更是大大得罪神。所以先知斥责他是令神厌烦的!

2. 最大的应许（V14-16）

亚哈斯选择用人为的方法来解除危机，而神却选择给他一个兆头。
‘以马内利’是神给子民的最大应许，无论环境如何，有神同在就必然胜券在握！可是人却不信，所以就要面对失去神同在的后果。

三、不信靠神的后果（V17-25)

亚哈斯的不信神导致神的审判。神将使用亚述作为管教的工具，攻击犹大民不聊生。

顺服就能蒙福，悖逆将遭咒诅，神的原则再次显明！

总结：

今天神借着祂的话语，清楚的让我们看见靠人不信神的后果！
愿我们都能全心信靠神，做一个真正顺服而蒙福的人！

Isaiah 7: The consequences for depending on people instead of believing in God
GK611 Morning Devotion
14/04/2022
Speaker: IP Daniel + Rev David Tan

Introduction:

At that time, Judah refused to make an alliance with the northern kingdoms of Israel and Aram to oppose Assyria, as such Israel and Aram joined forces to attack Judah. Under this pressure, King Ahaz of Judah planned to depend on Assyria. Through the prophet Isaiah, God prophesied to Ahaz of the consequences for depending on people instead of believing in God.

I. God send prophet to preach (V1-9)

This passage speaks of God sending the prophet Isaiah to preach His word, telling King Ahaz of Judah what to do when being attacked:

1. Be careful and quiet (V4)

If we are not careful and quiet when facing the threat of attack, we may make some irrational decisions and actions.

2. Do not be timid (V4)

Do not be afraid because of the wrath of the other party, and do not be afraid in your heart. People are afraid because they don’t know the result, God is the ultimate Lord! So, don’t forget that we are children of God, and we shall turn our eyes from the enemy to God, God is my solid rock!

3. The evil plan cannot stand (V7-8)

God said to the people that the enemy’s plans will not stand or be accomplished. God prophesied that the northern kingdom that “it shall not stand, nor shall it come to pass.

When we face attacks and threats, the most important thing is not to think about the threats of the other party, but to grasp the promises of God. God wants us to be farsighted, and the other party may succeed temporarily, but God is the ultimate victor.

4. Stand firm when believing in God (V9)

If we do not believe in God, we will certainly not stand firm. God wants us to face the enemy with faith and deed in God, otherwise, we will surely encounter failure and bitter consequences.

Today’s scriptures let us think about the prophet’s words, how to rely on God to deal with attacks and threats bravely!

II. The Sign of Emmanuel (V10-16)

1. The Rebuke of Prophet (V10-13)

Ahaz’s ruling has caused the people to suffer greatly, but this might be a trivial matter for him to be detested by people. His hypocritical response to the prophet is a great offense to God. So the Prophet rebuked this to be annoying to God!

2. The Greatest Promise (V14-16)

Ahaz chose to use human means to alleviate the crisis, but God chose to give him a sign.

‘Emmanuel’ is the greatest promise that God has given to the people. No matter what the circumstances are, with God’s presence there is bound to be a victory! But people do not believe, so they have to face the consequences of losing the presence of God.

III. The consequences of not trusting God (V17-25)

Ahaz’s unbelief in God led to God’s judgment. God will use Assyria as an instrument of discipline to attack Judah’s civil disorder.

Obedience will be blessed, disobedience will be cursed, God’s principles have been revealed once again!

Conclusion:

Today, through His words, God clearly shows us the consequences for depending on people instead of believing in God!

May we all trust God with all our hearts and be a truly obedient and blessed person!