Year: 2022

前言：

耶和华的话临到先知哈该要百姓起来重建圣殿，但百姓对第二次建殿感到灰心沮丧和害怕，神鼓励祂的百姓，只要他们按照神的吩来建殿，就必得祝福和成就建殿。

一、 刚强做工 神有应许 (V1-9)

1.神会守约与人同在 (V4-5)

神会照着祂立的约，与祂的子民同在，成为他们的保护和看顾，百姓的心就不需要再惧怕了。
神提醒百姓，只要他们诚心守约，就能经历神的同在，在不可能中做成重建圣殿的大事，这是神的应许！

2.神会供应人的需要 (V6-8)

神要是在震动万国，这样万国的财宝便会集中在圣殿，使圣殿有极大的荣美荣耀。
神说金银都是我的，我会震动万国把钱送来。当我们刚强做主工，就会得着神供应我们一切所需要的应许！

3.神会改变目前处境 (V9)

神应许后来的荣耀必大过先前的荣耀，并有神荣耀的同在祂的子民当中。
意思是说神会改变我们目前的处境，改变我们生命的景况，比以前更好。我们要忘记背后，努力面前，不断成长。

4.神会赐下平安给人 (V9)

神应许将平安赐给他们，‘平安’的新译本意思是繁荣安定，没有外敌入侵，他们能够享受安静，没有争战。平安也是关系的和好。

所以，当我们不因眼见困难便退缩，而是刚强无惧地做主工，神的美好应许就要临到我们！

二、保守圣洁 再得蒙福 (V10-19)

1. 保守圣洁事奉神 (V10-14)

这段经文先知和祭司整个问答的用意在教导百姓明白，在这还被罪污染的世上，要过成圣生活事奉神的人，需格外警醒，因人的本性已被罪所败坏，很容易接受罪的试探而成污秽。

神乃是警戒百姓，虽然神应许圣殿的重建一定会完成。可是百姓在其中要留意的，不是自己出人出力参与就可以了，更为重要的是保守自己在当中的圣洁。

2. 从今日起再蒙福 (V15-19)

神告诉百姓追想以前未建殿的日子，在各人工作上受到咒咀，经济没有蒙福，建殿是使神的百姓重新领受祝福。当百姓开始领受使命起来建殿，神的祝福就临到，V19。。。从今日起，我必赐福与你们！哈该要百姓痛定思痛，从今以后过圣洁的生活，让今日以后成为神永必赐福的日子！

三、 成就建殿 因神拣选(V20-23)

神在同一日两次透过哈该向所罗巴伯说话，当勇敢建殿，什么也不用担心，因为神会震动自然界、政治界和经济体系，让神国的需要被满足！神说会震动列国的宝座，即神会震动所有敌对的势力！

整本哈该书结束在一个结论：所罗巴伯，因我拣选了你（V23）！
这也正是给所有事奉的人：不是我们这个人有什么了不起，不是我们做了什么伟大了不起的事！我们只是一个被拣选的器皿，真正成就的是耶和华！

总结：

只要将神放在生命的中心，按照神的吩咐刚强做工，保守圣洁，神必排除万难成就建殿！我们生命的殿也必得重建，生命得翻转！

Haggai Chapter 2: Strength and Holiness Build the Temple
GK611 Morning Devotion
10/03/2022
Speaker: IP Daniel + Rev David Tan

Foreword:

The word of the Lord came to the prophet Haggai and asked the people to rise up and rebuild the temple, but the people were discouraged, disappointed and afraid of building the temple again. God encouraged His people that as long as they built the temple according to God’s instructions, they would be blessed and accomplished in building the temple.

I. Be strong at work, God has promises (V1-9)

1. God keeps His covenant and be with His people (V4-5)

God will be with His people according to His covenant and be their protection and support, and the hearts of the people will no longer be afraid. God reminds the people that as long as they are devout in keeping the covenant, they can experience the presence of God and accomplish the great task of rebuilding the temple though it may seem impossible. This is God’s promise!

2. God will provide to His people’s needs (V6-8)

Once God shakes all nations, the treasures of all nations will gather in the temple and fill the temple with great beauty and glory. God said that the gold and silver are mine, and I shall shake all nations and send the money over. When we are strong in the work of the Lord, we will receive the promise that God will supply all our needs!

3. God will change the present situation (V9)

God promises that the future glory will be greater than the former one, and the glory of God will be with His people.
It means that God will change our present situation, change the situation of our life, for the better than before. We have to forget our past, be strong on what’s ahead, and keep growing.

4. God will give peace to His people (V9)

God promised to give them peace. The new translation of “peace” means prosperity and stability, no foreign invasion, they can enjoy the quietness, no war. Peace also means reconciliation of relationships.

Therefore, when we do not withdraw due to difficulties but be strong and brave in doing Lord’s work, God’s wonderful promises will be upon us!

II. Be holy next be blessed (V10-19)

1. Be Holy to Serve God (V10-14)

The purpose of the entire question and answer of the prophets and priests in this passage is to teach the people to understand that in this sinful world, those who want to live a sanctified life and serve God need to be extra vigilant, because human nature has been corrupted by sin, and it is easy to be tempted by sin and be filthy.

God was warning the people, even though God promised that the rebuilding of the temple would be accomplished. But what the people should pay attention to is not just their contribution, but more importantly to maintain their holiness.

2. Blessed again from this day forward (V15-19)

God told the people to recall the days when the temple was not built. Everyone was cursed in their work, and the economy was not blessed. The building of the temple was to enable God’s people to receive blessings again. When the people began to receive the calling to build the temple, the blessing of God shall come upon, V19. . . from this day I will bless you!

Haggai wants the people to carefully think about their agony, live a holy life from now on, and make this day forward a blessing of God forever!

III. Accomplishing the building of temple, being chosen by God (V20-23)

God spoke to Zerubbabel through Haggai twice on the same day. Build the temple courageously, don’t worry about anything, because God will shake the natural world, the political world, and the economic system, so that the needs of God’s kingdom will be fulfilled! God said He would shake the throne of kingdoms during which destroy the strength of the Gentile kingdoms!

The entire book of Haggai ends with a conclusion: Zerubbabel, because I have chosen you (V23)!
This is also for all who serve: it is not how great we are, it is not what great things we have done! We are just a chosen vessel, and it is the Lord who really accomplish it!

Conclusion:

As long as we put God at the centre of our lives, be strong at work according to God’s instructions, and be holy, God will take away all difficulties to accomplish the building of temple! The temple of our lives would be rebuilt as well, and our lives would be transformed!

前言：归回重建圣殿的使命因为生活困难而停顿了···。

一、经济萧条非建殿时机？（V1-2）

神的子民被巴比伦掳掠了70年后，帝国政权已经替换，波斯帝国已经取代了巴比伦；而且当年波斯的古列王乐于释放犹太人归回迦南地，甚至愿意赞助他们重建圣殿。无奈后来换了国王，政策改变，不再资助建殿计划，因为没有了经费，结果工程停顿了，而且停18年之久。因此，他们认为回来是对的，但是建殿还不是时机，因为没有经费。

人总是按照常理作判断，然而神却是按照应许和启示做事。

二、神藉着先知指出问题！（V3-11）

1.为什么吃不饱穿不暖？

神要百姓反省自己的行为？要想想为什么回归到神的应许之地，却陷入各种困境？人不得不怀疑，难道回归建殿这件事错了吗？难道神不理会祂 的子民吗？

2.为什么总是事与愿违？

百姓的优先次序搞错了，当时的耶路撒冷虽然非常贫瘠。甚至连栽种都非常困难，物资非常缺乏。但是百姓却有能力建设美好舒适的“豪华房子”，这表明什么呢？原来神在唤醒子民，要以神的事为念。

三、要为神家出力和摆上（V8，12-15）

1.神要子民看重神的殿

以神的事为念，讨神欢心，且得荣耀。当百姓明白了神的意思，都愿意起来行动。停止了18年的建殿工程终于又再启动了。

2.领袖起来带动回应神

听见先知的话，领袖起来带动，事情就有了突破。其实神本来就是祝福的神，人若是愿意听从神的吩咐，以神的事为优先，神必然按照所应许的赐福于祂的子民。

总结：人生发旺的秘诀是什么？

不就是【先神、后人、再大地】吗？

Haggai 1: Why Is Life Not Prosperous?
GK611 Morning Devotion
09/03/2022
Speaker: Rev David Tan

Foreword: Resume the mission to rebuild the temple that was halted by difficulties in life….

1. Is economic depression not the right time to build temple? (Haggai 1:1-2)

Seventy years after God’s people were taken captive by Babylon, the imperial regime of Babylon has been replaced by the Persian Empire; and King Cyrus of Persia was pleased to release the Jews back to Canaan, and even willing to fund them to rebuild the temple. Unfortunately, the king was changed, the policy changed as well, and the plan to build the temple was no longer funded. Due to no funding, the project stopped for 18 years. Therefore, they believed it was right to return, but it was not the right time to build the temple because there was no funding.

People always make judgments according to practicality, but God acts according to promise and revelation.

2. God pointed out problems through prophets! (Haggai 1:3-11)

1. Why can’t get enough to eat and be warmth?

Is it that God want the people to reflect on their behavior? Make the people think about why they have returned to God’s promised land, yet fall into all kinds of predicaments? One can’t help but wonder, is it wrong to return to rebuild the temple? Is it that God ignore His people?

2. Why does things always go against the will?

The priorities of the people were wrong. Jerusalem was very poor at that time, even plants have difficulties to grow, and supplies are very scarce. Nevertheless, the people have the ability to build beautiful and comfortable “luxury houses”. What does this show? It turns out that God is awakening the people to put God as their priorities.

3. Contribute to the house of God wholeheartedly (Haggai 1:8, 12-15)

1. God wants the people to value the temple of God

Focus on the things of God, please God, and be glorified. When the people understood God’s will, they were willing to act. The building of temple, which had been stopped for 18 years, finally started again.

2. Leaders rise up to lead the response to God

After listening to the prophets, the leaders got up and led, and things got breakthrough. In actual fact, God is a God of blessing. If people are willing to obey God’s commands and give priority to God’s matters, God will surely bless His people according to the promise.

Conclusion: What is the secret to a prosperous life?

Isn’t it “God first, man second, then the earth”?

引言：

雅各书强调我们的行为要与我们对神的信心相称，来到最后雅各仍在继续教导我们要真真实实地活出我们称义的生命来！

一、不做不义的有钱人(1-6)

神乐意祝福我们的财务，但我们务要留意不要成为那有财有势就欺压员工的财主，应当善待员工，更要把神所祝福我们的金钱用在神的国度里！

二、忍耐等候主的伸冤(7-11)

面对世上不公不义的事，我们要耐心等候主的作为和审判。我们当以为主受苦的先知们为榜样，也当以为义受苦的约伯为榜样，要相信主最终必会做出最公正的判断，让我们经历像约伯一样美好的结局！

三、说话就当说诚实话(12)

我们需要表明自己在说实话的时候也无需起誓，只当说诚实话就好，以免我们因为虚晃的话语而最终落实主的审判之下。

四、按神心意求必得着(13-18)

在各种环境中都要选择来敬拜神，呼求神。在生病的里面更要留意我们是否因某些罪，就拦阻了神要赐给我们的医治。合神心意的祷告是大有功效的，不要以为一些属灵伟人跟我们在性情上有什么不一样，他们的祷告之所以蒙神垂听，其实是因为他们对准神的心意，然后迫切呼求，神就为他们成就了。

五、挽回迷失真道的人(19-20)

今天我们传福音，不只要传给没信主的人，还要传给过去信了主，但是如今迷失真道的人，要看到他们的灵魂也是何等宝贵。我们有责任要引他们回转归向神！

总结：

我们要真实活出称义的生命，今天这章经文教导我们要做金钱的好管家，不要透过神所祝福我们的财力和势力就去欺压他人；面对人生的不公不义，我们要耐心等候主的作为，祂必做出公义的审判；在我们的言谈当中，是就说是，不是就不是，不要用世俗的智慧去讲一些虚晃的言语；我们要按着神的心意去迫切地呼求神，也要离弃我们的罪，神必垂听我们的祷告；最后，在我们继续为主传福音的大使命里，我们也要留意把福音再次带给那些曾经信了主，而如今迷失了的人，让他们能够再次回到神的爱中！

James 5: Living A True Life Of Justification

GK611 Morning Devotion
08/03/2022
Speaker: IP Moses Ou + Rev David Tan

Introduction:

James emphasizes that our actions are to be commensurate with our faith in God, and at the end James continues to teach us to live our justified lives authentically!

1. Do Not Be a Rich Man of Unrighteous (V1-6)

God is pleased to bless our finances, but we must be careful not to become the rich man who oppresses his employees because he has money and power. Employees should be treated well, and more importantly, the money God has blessed us with should be used in the Kingdom of God!

2. Wait Patiently for the Lord’s Redress of Grievances (V7-11)

In the face of injustice and unrighteousness in the world, we should wait patiently for the Lord’s action and judgment. We should follow the example of the prophets who suffered for the Lord and Job who suffered for righteousness, and trust that the Lord will ultimately make the most just judgment and let us experience a happy ending like Job!

3. Let’s Speak the Truth (V12)

We need to show that we do not need to swear when we speak the truth, but only speak the truth, so that we will not end up under the judgment of the Lord because of false words.

4. Ask According to God’s Heart and You Will Receive (V13-18)

We must choose to worship God and call upon Him in all circumstances. In sickness, we need to pay attention to whether we are blocking the healing God wants to give us because of certain sins. Prayers that are in God’s will are very effective, do not think that some great spiritual people are different from us in nature. Their prayers were heard by God because they were right in God’s heart, and then they cried out urgently, and God did it for them.

5. Recovering Those Who Have Lost The Truth (V19-20)

Today we preach the gospel, not only to the unbelievers, but also to those who have believed in the past, but are now lost to the truth, seeing how precious their souls are. It is our duty to lead them back to God!

Conclusion：

We are to live righteous lives in truth. Today’s chapter teaches us to be good stewards of our money, not to oppress others through the wealth and power that God has blessed us with; to wait patiently for the Lord’s action in the face of life’s injustice, and He will judge righteously; in our communication, let our yes be yes, and no be no, and not to use worldly wisdom to speak false words; we are to cry out urgently according to the will of God, turn from our sins also, and God will hear our prayers;lastly, as we continue in our Great Commission to preach the Gospel for the Lord, we must also be mindful of bringing the Gospel again to those who once believed and are now lost, so that they can return to God’s love again!

引言：

虽然我们要面对属世的诱惑及魔鬼的诡计，但我们有一位掌管一切的神。

一、顺服神，抵挡私欲（V1-7）

我们个人的欲望是我们人类本性的一部分，只要我们活在此身中，我们就摆脱不了它们对我们的牵引力，但它们不应控制我们的生活，而应由神来掌管我们的生活。因此，当我们愿意顺服，神必定会帮助我们使我们胜过我们的私欲。

二、亲近神，停止论断（V8-12）

当我们亲近神，在他面前谦卑自己，承认我们的罪及软弱。他必洁净我们的心并使我们升高。因为神抵挡骄傲的人，赐恩给谦卑的人，而神的恩典总是能举起我们。

因此，不可用恶言批评弟兄，论断弟兄。尤其当我们知道，自己也是要受审判的。而审判来自于神，我们无权判断。

三、仰望神，勿要夸口（V13-16）

对于我们所能作和不能作的事，我们其实没有十分的把握。我们无法掌控自己的生命，甚至明天会发生什么，我们都不知道。因此，我们唯有仰望神，而不要夸口。因为是神掌管我们生活的轨道。

总结:

神在掌权，神在做事。因此，我们可以倚靠神来胜过一切！

1. 当留心控制我们的言语（V1-8）

人如果能够控制好自己的口舌，他就有能力去管理好自己其他的行为。可是人虽然知道口舌不当会带来许多麻烦，甚至是招来杀生之祸，但人仿佛就是没能力去管理住自己的口舌！

2. 当连于基督而发出恩言（V9-12）

能够发出恩言、谨慎言辞的关键，在于我们的生命是否真的有连于基督。当我们真的连于基督，我们就能从基督的活泉里去发出恩言，要知道一个好的泉源肯定是不会发出苦水的。

二、与所蒙之恩相称的行为

1. 属地智慧生出的行为（V13-16）

属地的智慧让我们发出争竞嫉妒的心态，进而带出许多的悖逆和恶行。所以我们务要留心这个世界所传递给我们的到底是什么。

2. 属天智慧生出的行为（V17-18）

属天的智慧让我们看重对人的爱，帮助我们除掉我们心中一切的污秽和邪恶，让我们真实结出好果子，活出好行为！

总结:

基督徒的生命，基督徒的言行应当是与所蒙的恩相称的，但是今天并非每个基督徒都能活出来。其实关键还是在于，我们是在和属天的基督，还是在和属地的世界连结。当我们真实地与属天的基督连上，我们就能够领受属天的智慧，也必能够得着属天的力量，去让我们真实活出与所蒙之恩相称的言行来！

James 3: Words and acts that commensurate with the grace we have received
GK611 Morning Devotion
03/03/2022
Speaker: IP Moses+ Rev David Tan

A. Words that commensurate with the grace we have received

1. Be mindful with our words

If a person can control his tongue, he will be able to control his deeds. However, though people know that improper speech will lead to a lot of trouble, and even may bring about mishap, people seem to be still unable to control their tongue!

2. Speak of grace when connected with Christ

The key to being able to speak graciously and wisely subject to whether our lives are truly connected with Christ. When we are truly connected with Christ, we will be able to utter words of grace from the living fountain of Christ. We must know that a good fountain will certainly not emanate bitter water.

B. Acts that commensurate with the grace we have received

1. Acts of earthly wisdom

Earthly wisdom makes us feel competitive and envious, which in turn leads to many rebellions and evil deeds. So, we must be mindful to what the world is conveying to us.

2. Acts of heavenly wisdom

Heavenly wisdom makes us value our love for others, helps us get rid of all the filth and evil in our hearts, and allows us to truly bear good fruit and live out good deeds!

Conclusion:

The life of a Christian, the words and deeds of a Christian should be commensurate with the grace we have received, but not every Christian can live it out today. The essence is whether we are connected to the heavenly Christ or with the earthly world. When we are truly connected with the heavenly Christ, we will be able to receive the heavenly wisdom, and we will certainly be able to obtain the heavenly strength to allow us to truly live out our words and deeds commensurate with the grace we have received!

前言：鸵鸟心态

一、活出信仰让爱走动（V1-13）

信心在我们的信仰中非常重要，因为我们所信的神是肉眼看不见的。既然信心不是一个固体，可以看得见或摸到着，它就必须透过行动或行为展现出来，才能让人真实领会。要活出基督信仰的信心与真谛，就要：

1. 不按外貌随世属（V1-4）

在主面前，人人平等。只有信与不信的区别。所以不要按外貌偏待人，也不要跟别人比，然后就掉入自卑，甚至不满于神所量给我们的环境。此外，当我们按外貌偏待人时，就是根据属世的标准来判断人，也就是沾染世俗。

2. 贫穷富足的真相（V5-7）

当我们不尊敬那些敬畏神的贫穷人，反而去奉承那些欺压我们、不信和亵渎神的有钱人，是没信心和不认识神的表现。因不明白富足的真义和真正使人富足的是神。

3. 活出真理活出爱（V8-13）

律法的总纲就是爱。如果我们的信仰无法让人感受到爱，其实我们的信仰就是虚的，毫无意义。真实的信仰是不会按着世界的价值观和利己的方式活出来的。所以我们要避免把这些世属的运作方式和标准带入教会和基督信仰里，要活出分别为圣的生活来。

二、真信心必带出行动（V14-26）

要以信心活出爱神爱人的行动来，基督徒就：

1.不袖手旁观（V14-20）

看到赤身露体，又缺了日用的饮食的人，只叫他平平安安回去而伸出援手，这种没有行为的信心其实就是死的。这样的信心跟魔鬼的信心是一样的。因为魔鬼相信耶稣是神的儿子，也相信祂的救赎，但绝对不会带领人去信主。这也是一种袖手旁观或推卸责任的行为。

2.不保留献上（V21-24）

亚伯拉罕从等了25年以撒才出生、养到30岁，神突然要他把以撒献为祭。这就像是把心头最爱的一块肉给割出来那样。但亚伯拉罕是毫无保留的献上，所以他是活出了神赐给他的信心，以致神称朋友！你渴望神称你为他的朋友吗？就要以信心活出对主毫无保留献上的生命。

3.不贪生怕死（V25-26）

喇哈以死就死，将生命赌上的信心，救了以色列的探子被称为义，被记载在圣经中让后人效法。

古往今来许多的宣教士，为了主的福音，愿意摆上生命都在所不辞。所以我们如果说我们爱主，不单要有行动，更要在信仰上持有不贪生怕死的信心，以致我们不会因惧怕或面对逼迫时就否认基督而离弃神。

总结：

主耶稣救赎我们，赐我们信心回应祂的爱。不要让这信心只停留在，信耶稣得永生。信心是与我们的行为并行，而且信心因着行为才得以成全。所以，我们要按真理落实基督信仰以爱为本的信心来，好叫我们的信心和行为是能走动在人群中，让人感受到我们的真诚，叫他们的心能被神的爱触摸和夺着。让我们一起以信活出真实信仰！

James 2: Living Our True Belief By Faith
GK611 Morning Devotion
02/03/2022
Speaker: Ps Deborah Tan + Rev David Tan

Introduction: The Ostrich Mindset

1. Living Faith to Let Love Move Around (v1-13)

Faith is very important in our belief because the God we believe in is invisible to the naked eye. Since faith is not a solid object that can be seen or touched, it must be demonstrated through actions or deeds in order to be truly appreciated. To live out the faith and truth of Christianity, it is necessary to:

(1) Not follow the world according to outward appearance (v1-4)

All are equal before the Lord. There is only a difference between believers and non-believers. Therefore, we should not treat people according to their appearance, nor should we compare ourselves with others, and then fall into inferiority, or even become dissatisfied with the environment God has given us. Moreover, when we judge people according to their appearance, we are judging them according to worldly standards, which means we are tainted with worldliness.

(2) The truth about poverty and abundance (v5-7)

When we do not honor the poor who fear God, but flatter the rich who oppress us, not believing and blaspheme God, it is a sign of lack of faith and lack of knowledge of God. Because we do not understand the true meaning of riches and that it is God who makes people rich.

(3) Live out truth and love (v8-13)

The general outline of the law is love. If our faith does not make people feel love, in fact our faith is false and meaningless. True faith is not lived out according to the values and self-interest of the world. Therefore, we must avoid bringing these worldly ways of functioning and standards into the church and Christianity, and live a life of holiness.

2. True Faith Will Lead to Action (v14-26)

To live by faith to love God and love people, Christians will:

(1) Not stand idly by (v14-20)

When one sees a naked person and lacks daily bread, and only tells him to go back in peace and not lend a hand, this kind of faith without works is actually dead. Such faith is the same as the faith of the devil. For the devil believes in Jesus as the Son of God and His is Savior for mankind, but will never lead people to believe in the Lord. It is also an act of standing idly by or shirking responsibility.

(2) Offer up without reservation (v21-24)

Abraham waited from 25 years for Isaac to be born and raised until he was 30 years old, God suddenly asked him to offer Isaac as a sacrifice. It was like cutting out the most beloved piece of flesh from his heart. But Abraham offered it without reservation, so he was living out the faith God gave him, and God called him a friend! Do you desire God to call you His friend? Live a life of unreserved devotion to the Lord by faith.

(3) Do not be greedy for life and afraid of death (v25-26)

The faith of Rahab, who put her life on the line to die, saved the spies of Israel and was called righteousness, and is recorded in the Bible for future generations to emulate.

Many missionaries through the ages have been willing to lay down their lives for the gospel of the Lord. Therefore, if we say that we love the Lord, we must not only act, but we must also have a faith that is not greedy for life and afraid of death, so that we will not deny Christ and forsake God out of fear in the face of persecution.

Conclusion:

The Lord Jesus redeems us and gives us faith to respond to His love. Do not let this faith stop at believing in Jesus and receive eternal life. Faith goes hand in hand with our action, and it is through action that faith is made perfect. Therefore, let us implement the love-based faith of the Christianity according to the truth, so that our faith and action can walk among people and let them feel our sincerity, so that their hearts can be touched and capture by the love of God.
Let us live out our true belief together by faith!