Year: 2023

13/09/2023

引言：只要你不尴尬，尴尬的就是别人

一、以神的心意爱神

1. 大卫爱神的心（V1-2）

大卫非常爱慕神的同在，所以当他登基为王、国泰民安、稳定之后，他首先就想要把神将神的约柜运到耶路撒冷。透过他的诗篇，我们明白大卫是为了神寻找安息之所，所以还特别挑选三万人，带领各支派同心归向神，将约柜运到耶路撒冷。

2. 爱神要知神心（V3-5）

大卫爱神的心众人所知的，用了那么多人还用新车运约柜。但是爱神不是照自己的标准，而是按神的旨意。按着律法，约柜必须由利未人哥辖的子孙用杠抬，大卫也许不知道，但作为利未人的乌撒和亚希约应该知道，但却没有提出。

二、整合生命来爱神

1. 乌撒待神轻率-被神击打（V6-8）

乌撒兄弟从小到大都看着约柜，对约柜很熟悉。但是他触碰到约柜，触犯了当时的律法。在经文中，“错误”这个词的原文其实是“侮蔑”、“轻率”的意思，可见当时乌撒并没有以非常慎重的态度，来看待神的圣洁，所以被神击打了。

2. 俄別以东全心全意迎接神（V9-11）

人人都以乌撒的事情，害怕了神，连大卫也一样。俄别·以东都知道，但他还是欢迎约柜到他家。因着他对神同在的爱慕，耶和华赐福给俄别·以东和他的全家。

三、真心爱神不尴尬

1. 真心爱神不放弃 （V12-15）

大卫在俄别·以东看见神的祝福，他接受失败的教训，再一次迎接约柜。或许他在这期间有反省和更了解神的律法，这一次他完全按照神的旨意行了。

2. 全心赞美不尴尬 （V16-23）

大卫全新全意完全谦卑自己，脱去王服，穿着以弗得跳舞迎接神，完全不在意别人的眼光。不明白神的米甲认为这样有失庄重，所以尖酸刻薄地挖苦大卫，结果换来的是不能生育。

总结：放下面子，全心爱神。

我们很常因为自己的形象、利益、方便、自我等等原因，改变或限制我们敬拜神的方式。神看的是我们的心，不是我们的方式。让我们可以放下我们自己，热情像大卫一样敬拜神，由心而发赞美祂，用喜乐来荣耀祂！

2 Samuel 6 It’s Not Awkward to Love God
GK611 Morning Devotion
13/9/2023
The Morning Devotion Speaker: Co- worker Asher Chang

Introduction: As long as you are not embarrassed, it is others who are embarrassed.

I. Loving God with the Heart of God

(1) David’s Love for God’s Heart (V1-2)

David loved God’s presence so much that when he ascended to the throne as king and his kingdom was secure and stable, the first thing he wanted to do was to transport to Jerusalem. Through his psalms, we understand that David was looking for a resting place for God, so he also chose 30,000 men to lead all the tribes to return to God with one heart and bring the ark of God to Jerusalem.

(2) To love God needs to know the heart of God (V3-5)

David’s love for God was known to all, and he used so many people to transport the ark of God in a new cart. But love for God is not according to one’s own standards, but according to God’s will. According to the law, the ark of God had to be carried by the sons of Kohath the Levite. David may not have known this, but Uzzah and Ahio, who were Levites, should have known this, but did not bring it up.

2. Integrating Life to Love God

(1) Uzzah treated God recklessly – struck by God (V6-8)

Brother Uzzah grew up looking at the ark of God and was familiar with it. But he touched the ark of God breaking the law of the day. In the Scriptures, the word “wrong” actually means “contempt” or “rashness”, so it is clear that Uzzah did not regard God’s holiness with a very prudent attitude. Therefore, he was struck down by God.

(2) Obed-Edom’s wholehearted welcome God (V9-11)

Everyone was afraid of God because of what happened to Uzzah, even David. Obed-Edom knew it all, but he still welcomed the ark of God to his house. Because of his love for God’s presence, the LORD blessed Obed-Edom and his whole family.

3. Love God with all your heart without embarrassment

(1) Sincere love for God not giving up (V12-15)

David saw God’s blessing in Obed-Edom, and he accepted the lesson of his failure to welcome the ark of God once again. Perhaps he had reflected and understood God’s law better in the meantime, and this time he did God’s will completely.

(2) Praise without Embarrassment (V16-23)

David humbled himself completely with all his heart, stripped off his kingly garments, and danced to meet God in his ephod, totally unconcerned about what others might think. Michal, who did not understand God, thought this was undignified, so he sarcastically criticised David, and the result was that he could not have children.

Conclusion: Lay down your reputation and love God with all your heart.

We often change or limit the way we worship God because of our own image, interests, convenience, ego, and so on. God looks at our hearts, not our ways. Let us be able to put ourselves aside and passionately worship God as David did, praising Him from the heart and glorifying Him with joy!

12/09/2023

引言：

今天的经文，是以色列人都来拥立大卫‘为王的日子’。让我们同来学习：大卫成功为王的要诀。

一、按神旨意就有转机（V1-5）

大卫历经了许多的磨难与熬炼，终于登基为全以色列的王。但是，大卫始终未曾为自己争取谋求王位。他所做的就是信靠神，按神的旨意行事。虽然中间经过了许多波折，但每件事的发生都帮助他得国，也促使整个以色列12支派都乐意拥立他为王，实现了神对他的应许！

一个专心寻求信靠神的人，也是最不需要担心忧虑的人！因为只要有神，就会有转机！

二、因神同在日渐强盛（V6-25）

1.放下自己贴近神心意（V6-11）

大卫统一全国之后的首个军事行动，就是从耶布斯人手中夺取锡安山的保障，要建都在耶路撒冷。因为除了地势便于防守，耶路撒冷正好是在犹大支派和便雅悯支派的中间，地点适中，表示公平没有私心。所以，大卫这样做是贴近神的心意，为了团结保障百姓，不是为了自己立功。

因着大卫顺服神，所以合神所用，神就与他同在、坚定兴旺他的国度！愿我们成为今天的大卫！

2.凡事求问做新事的神（V17-25）

第一次：正面迎战非利士人（V17-21）
其实大卫早在扫罗王时代就多次与非利士人交手得胜，但他不凭作战经验丰富，还是到神面前谦卑地求问神。结果神回答他可以迎战，而且必胜，他就凭信心率领军队上去正面迎战，结果大胜非利士人！

如果我们真的得到神的明确回答：你可以！我们也就没有什么好担心的了！

第二次：从后伏击非利士人（V22-25）
不久之后非利士人卷土重来。大卫再次面对刚得胜的敌人，他还是重新求问神。

上次是正面迎战，但这次神却说从后伏击！原来神是差派天军天使要跟大卫的军队来个里应外合，把非利士军队前后夹攻！大卫听了就照做，结果同样大获全胜！

神是永不改变的神，但神也是做新事的神！所以，我们每天都要重新被神更新，免得自己落入没新鲜恩膏的服事！

总结：

在我们遇到困难时总是希望能有神的同在。关键是要回到圣经，好好求问神，按照神的旨意行事，就必有神的同在！有神同在的道路，也是满有神祝福与眷顾的道路！

2 Samuel 5 The Key to David’s Success as King
GK611 Morning Devotion
12/9/2023
The Morning Devotion Speaker: Ps. Daniel Kew

Introduction：

Today’s scripture is about the day when all the Israelites came to make David king. Let’s learn together: The key to David’s success as king.

1. Walk according to God’s will, then there is a turning point (V1-5)

David endured many hardships and trials, finally becoming king of all Israel. However, David never sought the throne for himself. All he did was trust God and act according to God’s will. Although there were many twists and turns in the process, everything that happened helped him win the kingdom and prompted the entire 12 tribes of Israel to be happy to support him as king, fulfilling God’s promise to him!

A person who wholeheartedly seeks and trusts God is also the person who least needs to worry! Because there will be a turning point when there is God!

2. Becoming stronger and stronger with God’s presence (V6-25)

(1) Lay down yourself and stick close to God’s will (V6-11)

David’s first military action after unifying the country was to seize the protection of Mount Zion from the Jebusites and build the capital in Jerusalem. In addition to the convenient terrain for defence, Jerusalem was right between the tribes of Judah and Benjamin. The location was moderate, indicating fairness and no selfishness. Therefore, David did this to be close to God’s will and to unite and protect the people, not to achieve merit for himself.

Because David obeyed God, he was useful to God, and God was with him to strengthen and prosper his kingdom! May we become the David today!

(2) In everything, ask God who does new things (V17-25)

The first time: head-on against the Philistines (V17-21)
In fact, David had fought and won many battles with the Philistines as early as the time of King Saul. However, he did not rely on his rich battle experience, but he still went before God to humbly ask God. As a result, God told him that he could fight and would win, so he led his army with faith and went up to fight. As a result, he defeated the Philistines!

If we did get a clear answer from God: You can! We have nothing to worry about!

The second time: ambush the Philistines from behind (V22-25)
The Philistines returned soon after. David once again faced a newly defeated enemy, and he asked God again.

Last time it was a head-on battle, but this time God said to ambush from behind! It turns out that God sent angels from heaven to cooperate with David’s army to attack the Philistine army from inside and outside! David listened and did it, and the result was also a great victory!

God is a God who never changes, but God is also a God who does new things! Therefore, we must be renewed by God every day, lest we fall into service without fresh anointing!

Conclusion：

We always hope to have God’s presence when we encounter difficulties. The key is to go back to the Bible, ask God thoroughly, and act according to God’s will, and then you will have God’s presence! The path with God’s presence is also the path full of God’s blessings and care!

08/09/2023

引言：天堂门前的考试···

一、靠人不靠神 手必发软（V1）

伊施波设因立他为王的人死了，以至手足无措，以色列众人也都惊惶。恐惧能使我们瘫痪，惟有信心与倚靠神能胜过惧怕。只要信靠神，就能放胆地克服身边的困难。

二、靠人又靠人 走向死亡（V2-3，5-8）

1.危难时不警觉（V5-6）

国家正在危难的日子，伊施波设竟不知警觉，睡午觉而招杀身之祸。基督徒要时刻警醒，因为圣经说那日近了，仇敌魔鬼如同吼叫的狮子，遍地游行，寻找可吞吃的人。

2.不会知人善用 (V2-3,7-8)

伊施波设的臣子虽没有谋朝篡位的野心，但却弑君求赏。作为领袖，用人很关键，不是利用下属，而是要有真关系！

三、靠神还靠神 蒙神恩宠（V4，9-12）

1.信靠神衣食无忧（V4）

按人看来，米非波设真是命途多岔。他在开头时，一切都不能和伊施波设相比。两人的分别，真是如同天渊。伊施波设和米非波设之间，这么鲜明的对比给我们指明了当拣选的道路，那就是单单依靠神。

2.信靠神行为公正（V9-12）

大卫向利甲和巴拿讲述亚玛力少年的错误行为，并宣告他们自私、邪恶的动机，表明现在要执行的刑罚是超越个人和感情，替神执行公义审判的事实。

一个合神心意的人不能停留在「身正不怕影子斜」上。不但身子要正，影子也不能歪，要完全地活在光中！不但自己要持守真理，也不能任凭别人因自己而误会、跌倒，这才是「明光照耀」的见证。永远不可忘记，神的宝座是立在公义的根基上。

总结：恩宠祷告文···

我是基督徒，我永不疑惑。所有事情都要变成可能。靠着基督我凡事都能，因祂坚固我。神会因着恩宠而为我申冤。
我在基督里拥有天上的福份。神必将所有关于生命与虔诚的事赐给我。我在基督里拥有丰富的产业。因为我与基督同作后嗣，要承受神的万有。

2 Samuel 4 Those who trust in God will be favored
GK611 Morning Devotion
8/9/2023
The Morning Devotion Speaker: Bezalel Tan

Introduction: Examinations at the Gates of Heaven –

1. Relying on man rather than God, all hands will be limp (V1)

Ishbosheth was so overwhelmed by the death of the man who had made him king that all Israel was terrified. Fear can paralyze us, but faith and dependence on God overcomes fear. As long as we trust God, we can boldly overcome the difficulties around us.

2. Keep relying on people will lead to the paths of death (V2-3, 5-8)

(1) Not being alert in times of danger (V5-6)

The nation was in the midst of a time of crisis, but Isbosheth was not alert and took a nap, which led to his death. Christians need to be alert at all times, for the Bible says that the day is near when the enemy, the devil, like a roaring lion, will go on his way, seeking whom he may devour.

(2) Not knowing how to use people well (V2-3,7-8)

Although Ishbosheth’s ministers had no ambition to usurp the throne, they killed the king and sought his reward. As a leader, it is crucial to use people, not to utilise subordinates, but to have true relationships!

3. Keep relying God, favoured by God (V4, 9-12)

(1) Trusting God for food and clothing (V4)

Mephibosheth’s life was really forked according to man. At the beginning of his life, he had nothing to compare with Ishbosheth. The difference between the two was like an abyss. The contrast between Isposheth and Mephibosheth shows us the way to choose, which is to rely on God alone.

(2) Trusting God to act justly (V9-12)

David’s recounting of the wrongdoings of the Amalekite youths to Rechab and Baanah, and his declaration of their selfish, evil motives, shows that the penalty now to be carried out transcends personalities and feelings, and is a fact of righteous judgment on God’s behalf.

A man after God’s own heart cannot dwell on “a straight foot is not afraid of a crooked shoe. Not only must his body be upright, but his shadow must not be crooked, and he must live completely in the light! Not only must he hold on to the truth himself, but he must not allow others to misunderstand and fall because of him. This is the testimony of “shining light. Never forget that the throne of God rests on the foundation of righteousness.

Conclusion: Prayer of Grace

I am a Christian and I never doubt. All things shall become possible.I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. God will redress my grievances through favour.
I have heavenly blessings in Christ. God will give me all things pertaining to life and godliness. I have a rich inheritance in Christ. For I am a joint heir with Christ, and shall inherit all things from God.

07/09/2023

引言：

大卫非常清楚的一件事，是耶和华自己拣选并膏立他作王。因此，耶和华必会负全责，并且把他带进这命定里。因此，无论人如何盘算及计划，我们知道神都在掌权。

一、大卫家的兴起（v1-5)

我们看见大卫家日见强盛，他在希伯侖做王七年零六个月，就得6个儿子。可见他的家室日见发旺，他也有耶和华的祝福，和有耶和华的同在。

二、扫罗家的衰弱(v6-21)

1.伊施波设的软弱（v7-8，11)

当时的风俗是后王继承先王的妃嫔。因此，押尼珥占有扫罗的妃嫔，不只是道德的问题，更是对王位的威胁。当伊施波设指出押尼珥占有扫罗的嫔妃时，而非常生气。从伊施波设的反应，也表明了他只是一个傀儡王。可见当时押尼珥在以色列国的地位远在伊施波设之上。

2.押尼珥的权势（v9-21）

「押尼珥在扫罗家大有权势」(3:6b)，可见虽然伊施波设在做北国以色列十支派的王，但实际上背后掌权的是元帅押尼珥。当伊施波设当面指出他的不是，押尼珥却用强硬、粗俗的话反驳，对王一点都不尊敬，并开始变节，要与大卫立约。

三、押尼珥的被杀（v22-32)

1.约押的复仇（v22-27）

约押义正言辞地指责大卫与押尼珥立约。表面上，他是为大卫好，实际上是出于自己和押尼珥之间的私人恩怨。约押就把押尼珥骗到城门的洞口，并杀了他。虽然，约押徇私杀了押尼珥，但也使大卫免于陷入成为押尼珥的傀儡王。

2.大卫表清白（v28-39）

a.大卫咒诅约押（v28-29）

约押背地里谋杀押尼珥，不但是为弟弟报仇，而且也是为要除去对自己元帅地位的潜在威胁。这里，我们看见约押完全是以自我为中心，没有把大卫放在眼里。他没有与大卫商讨下就将杀了押尼珥。这是很不尊重权柄做法，也是大卫的好名声受到了威胁。 因此，大卫对约押家的咒诅是很严厉的，约押遭受咒诅完全是因为自己造成的。

b.为押尼珥举哀（v31-39）

大卫为表明自己完全不牵涉这件事，他将押尼珥葬在京城希伯仑，为押尼珥举哀。然后，他为押尼珥作了一首举哀的歌。并且，为押尼珥禁食一整天。这些动作都可以使以色列人相信杀尼珥的儿子押尼珥并非出于大卫王意，消除北方十一个支派的敌意。

总结：

我们看到神的手在其中掌权，神拦阻了押尼珥的计划避免大卫成为傀儡王，并用祂自己的方式让大卫成为以色列人的王。

弟兄姐妹，愿我们都清楚知道我们的命定并相信神会亲自带领我们进入我们的命定。因神掌管一切！

2 Samuel 3 God is in control of everything
GK611 Morning Devotion
6/9/2023
The Morning Devotion Speaker: Ps Stella Ling

Introduction:

One thing David knew very well was that the Lord himself had chosen and anointed him king. Therefore, the Lord would take full responsibility and bring him into this destiny. Therefore, no matter what man’s calculations and plans may be, we know that God is in control.

1. The Rise of the House of David (v1-5)

We see that the house of David was growing in strength. He was king in Hebron for seven years and six months, and he had six sons. His house was prospering, and he had the blessing of the Lord and the presence of the Lord.

2. The fall of Saul’s Household (v6-21)

(1) The Weakness of Ishbosheth (v7-8, 11)

It was the custom at that time for the latter king to inherit the concubines of the former king. Therefore, the possession of Saul’s concubine by Abner was not only a moral issue, but also a threat to the throne. When Ishbosheth pointed out that Abner l was in possession of Saul’s concubines, Abner is very angry. The reaction of Ishbosheth also shows that he was only a puppet king. It is clear that at that time, Abner’s position in the nation of Israel was far above that of Ishbosheth.

(2) The power of Abner (v9-21)

The fact that “hat Abner was strengthening his hold on the house of Saul.” (3:6b) shows that although Ishbosheth was the king of the ten tribes of Israel in the Northern Kingdom, it was actually the marshal, Abner, who was in power behind the scenes. When Ishbosheth pointed out to his face what he was not, Abner retorted with strong, vulgar words, showing no respect for the king at all, and began to change his ways to make a covenant with David.

3. The Slaying of Abner (v22-32)

(1) Joab’s Revenge (v22-27)

Joab righteously accused David of making a covenant with Abner Ostensibly, he was doing it for David’s good, but in reality it was out of a personal vendetta between himself and Abner. Joab then tricked and killed Abner in a hole in the city gate. Though, Joab killed Abner out of favoritism, he did save David from being caught up in becoming Abner’s puppet king.

(2) David shows innocence (v28-39)

a. David curses Joab (v28-29)

Joab had backstabbed and murdered Abner, not only to avenge his brother’s death, but also to remove a potential threat to his own position as marshal. Here we see that Joab was completely self-centered and had no regard for David. He would have killed Abner without discussing it with David. This was very disrespectful of authority and a threat to David’s good name. Therefore, David’s curse on Joab’s family was severe, and Joab suffered the curse solely because of himself.

b. Lift up a lament for Abner (v31-39)

To show that he was totally uninvolved in the matter, David lifted up a mourning for Abner by burying him in the capital city of Hebron. Then, he composed a song of mourning for Abner. And, fasted for a whole day in honour of Abner. All of these actions would convince Israel that the killing of the son of Ner, Abner was not at the will of King David, and eliminate the hostility of the eleven northern tribes.

Conclusion:

We see God’s hand reigning in this, God blocked the plan of Abner to avoid David becoming a puppet king, and made David the king of Israel in His own way.

Brothers and sisters, may we all know our destiny well and trust God Himself to lead us into our destiny. For God is in control of everything!

06/09/2023

引言：一失足成千古恨，再回头已百年身

我们做每件事前都要想清楚，免得抱憾终身，而且有的错误无法改正，错了就是错了，别做让自己良心不安的事情，等老了想回头都晚了。

一、大卫的生命树气息

1.胜过自我、谦卑顺服 (V1-3)

大卫没有因为扫罗的死、洗革拉被破毁，就急着立自己为王。而是求问神，寻求神的带领才出发。大卫不同自己做什么，神就让他作王，让犹大人起来跟随他了。让我们也学习大卫的凡事寻求神，不擅自做主。

2.胜过怨恨、饶恕宽容 (V4-7)

大卫并没有因为扫罗死了而猜忌便雅悯支派的人。凡对扫罗好的人，他就祝福他们；凡打击扫罗的，他就打击他们。大卫的心态都是祝福的心态。

二、分别善恶树的气息

1.自我中心的押尼珥 (V8-11）

押尼珥虽然知道神已经立大卫为王，但是偏偏还立伊施波设作王。他把百姓当作了私人的产业、留恋权力。他是拥兵自重，伊施波设只是被他所操控的王，押尼珥并没有尊重扫罗家，并没有伏在伊施波设的权下。

2.败给冲动的约押 (V12-17)
大卫选择选择祝福以色利人，但他的统帅约押却按耐不住。因为冲动行事，自己选择去挑拨激动押尼珥，本来想用推派士兵出来比武的方式，来决定战役的输赢，最终却引发了更大规模的战争。

3.败给血气的亚撒黑 (V18-23)

亚撒黑追赶着押尼珥，押尼珥两番叫亚撒黑离开，最亚撒黑却因为争强好胜，顽强不愿收手，最后不幸命丧在敌军元帅的手下。

4.推卸责任的约押（V24-29）

约押回答是因为押尼珥戏言而动戈干的。其实问题在于约押，他是大卫的仆人，大卫要祝福北方的百姓，但他却是带着军队，进入便雅悯的地方，最后就启动了战争。

三、结局

约押用世界的方法，作为下属的他却没有好好跟随大卫。在这场争战中，双方一共死了三百八十人。神百姓之间内战，无论谁输谁赢，受亏损的都是神的国度，高兴的都是仇敌非利士人。而约押也怀恨在心，最后因为报仇也落到悲惨的结局。

总结：

败给冲动的就是让魔鬼得胜。唯有靠着神的光，放下自己，活出生命树，才能胜过冲动，看见出路。

2 Samuel 2 Overcoming Impulses and Leaving No Regrets’
GK611 Morning Devotion
6/9/2023
The Morning Devotion Speaker: Co- worker Asher Chang

Introduction: A single slip of the tongue can lead to a hundred years of regret, and a hundred years of looking back.

We have to think clearly before we do anything, so as not to regret it for the rest of our lives. Moreover, there are mistakes that cannot be corrected, and what is wrong is wrong, so don’t do anything that will make you feel uneasy with your own conscience, and it will be too late to turn back when you are old.

1. David’s breath of the tree of life

(1) Victory over self, humility and obedience (V1-3)

David did not rush to make himself king because of Saul’s death and the destruction of Ziklag. Rather, he inquired of God and sought His guidance before setting out. David didn’t do anything on his own, but God made him king and made the people of Judah rise up and follow him. Let us also learn from David’s seeking God in all things, and not making decisions on our own.

(2) Overcoming Resentment and Forgiving (V4-7)

David was not jealous of the tribe of Benjamin because of Saul’s death. He blessed those who did good to Saul, and he struck at those who struck at Saul. David’s mindset is all about blessing.

2. The Breath of the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil

(1) Self-centeredness of Abner (V8-11)

Although he knew that God had made David king, Daniel made Ishbosheth king. He treated the people as his private property and stayed in power. He was a self-made man, and Ishbosheth was just a king manipulated by him. Abner did not respect the house of Saul, and did not bow down to Ishbosheth’s authority.

(2) Defeated due to Impulsive Joab (V12-17)

David chose to choose to bless the Ishboshethites, but his chief commander- Joab, pressed on. Acting out of impulsiveness, he chose to stir up excitement in Abner, and what was intended to be a battle to be won or lost by pushing soldiers out to compete with each other, ended up triggering a much larger war.

(3) Defeated due to bloodthirsty Asahel (V18-23)

Asahel chased after Abner, who twice told Asahel to go away, but Asahel, being competitive and stubborn, did not want to stop, and was unfortunately killed by the enemy’s marshal.

(4) Joab who shirked his responsibility (V24-29)

Joab answered that it was because of the playful words of Abner that they start the fight. In fact, the problem was that Joab, who was David’s servant, and David wanted to bless the people in the north, but he was the one who took the army and entered into the place of Benjamin, and finally started the war.

3. The End (V30-V32)

Joab used the world and as a subordinate he failed to follow David properly. In this battle, a total of three hundred and eighty people died on both sides. In a civil war between God’s people, no matter who wins or loses, it is God’s kingdom that suffers, and it is the enemy, the Philistines who are happy. And Joab held a grudge, and in the end came to a tragic end because of his revenge.

Conclusion:

To defeat the impulse is to let the devil win. The only way to overcome impulses and see the way out is to rely on God’s light, put yourself down, and live out the tree of life.

05/09/2023

引言：一种米养百种人

从扫罗的死亡，让我们看见报信的亚玛力人和大卫，对扫罗的死讯做出了两种截然不同的反应。

一、想发死人财的小子（V1-16）

1.居心不正 唯利是图

扫罗的死意味着大卫不必再逃亡。所以居心不正的亚玛力小子，长途跋涉来给大卫报告杀死扫罗的消息，存心是想图利得赏。

2.说话不实 真假参杂

从撒上31章对扫罗死亡的记述，和亚玛力人口述的的落差，我们可以推断这个小子在撒谎，他的话语真假参杂，编造杀死扫罗的谎言，想要讨好大卫。魔鬼厉害之处就是不全说谎言，真假参杂更容易使人上当。

3.目的不对 邀功失命

亚玛力少年报假信息的目就是为了邀功得赏。他甚至把扫罗的死算在自己的功劳上，希望得重赏。但是因为目的不对，导致他走进死路，邀功不成失了生命！

人为自己的利益打算并没错，但是不要‘耍小聪明’，而变成居心不正、存心不良的小人！最终若赚得全世界，赔上自己的生命，有什么益处呢？

二、敬重受膏者的大卫（V17—27）

1. 除灭杀王的恶人

大卫是根据亚玛力少年的话来定他的罪，把他处死的。一个谋杀人的恶人应该以命偿命，更何况他杀死了神的受膏者。如果大卫因他报信杀死君王而赏赐他，就与他的罪有份了！

今天我们不可杀人，但可以分享见证，让亲友悔改靠主治死老我！我们也要每日自省，灭绝心中、家中所有的恶事恶念，远离试探。

2.单单纪念人的善

大卫听到扫罗的死讯，不但没有苦尽甘来的喜悦，反而当下的反应是悲哀痛哭。并为扫罗做哀歌赞扬他，只纪念扫罗的美善，完全不提他的犯罪。可见大卫因敬畏神，始终敬重扫罗是神膏立的王。

我们要效法大卫，单单纪念人的美善。学会多多称赞，避免批评论断。

3. 生死之交的真爱

大卫与约拿单是可以为对方牺牲生命的生死之交！他们之间的情深义重是属于真爱！因此，大卫为约拿单的死亡大大悲伤！并以诗歌诉尽他们的深情真爱！

总结：人种的是什么，收的也是什么！

亚玛力小子和大卫两人截然不同的反应和结果，印证了：不要自欺，神是轻慢不得的。人种的是什么，收的也是什么！（加6:7）求神帮助我们，活出爱神爱人的生命！不然最后什么都收不到！

2 Samuel 1 One death news, two reactions.
GK611 Morning Devotion
5/9/2023
The Morning Devotion Speaker: Ps Daniel Kew

Introduction: One kind of rice feeds a hundred kinds of people

From Saul’s death, we are shown that the Amalekites and David, who reported the news, reacted to the news of Saul’s death in two very different ways.

1. The Boy Who Wanted to Make a Deadly Fortune (V1-16)

(1) Badly Intentioned, Profit-Motivated

Saul’s death meant that David did not have to flee anymore. So the Amalekite boy, who had a bad heart, traveled a long way to give David the news of Saul’s death with the intention of making a profit.

(2) Not truthful, mixture of truth and falsehood

From the account of Saul’s death in 1Sam 31, and the discrepancy between the Amalekite’s oral account, we can infer that this boy was lying, and his words were mixed with falsehoods, and he made up the lie of killing Saul to try to please David. The great thing about the devil is that he doesn’t tell all lies, but a mixture of truth and falsehood makes it easier for people to fall for his lies.

(3) The Wrong Purpose: Inviting Credit and Losing Your Life

The purpose of the Amalekite boy’s disinformation was to claim credit. He even took credit for Saul’s death, hoping to get a big reward. But the wrong purpose led him to a dead end, and he lost his life instead of claiming the credit!

It is not wrong to plan for one’s own interests, but do not ‘play tricks’ and become a villain with an evil heart and a bad intent! What good is it to gain the whole world and lose one’s life?

2. Honouring David the Anointed One (V17-27)

(1) Putting to death the king’s wicked slayer

David condemned the Amalekite youth to death based on his words. A wicked man who murders a man should pay with his life, let alone if he kills God’s anointed. If David had rewarded him for reporting that he had killed the king, he would have shared in his sin!

Today we must not kill, but we can share testimonies so that our friends and family will repent and rely on the Lord to heal the old self! We also need to examine ourselves daily to exterminate all the evil things and thoughts in our hearts and homes, and to keep away from temptation.

(2) Remembering of Human Goodness Alone

When David heard the news of Saul’s death, instead of rejoicing at the end of his suffering, his immediate reaction was to weep bitterly. He made a dirge for Saul and praised him, remembering only Saul’s goodness and not mentioning his sin at all. This shows that David, in the fear of God, always honoured Saul as God’s anointed king.

We need to follow David’s example of honouring only the good in people. Learn to praise and avoid judgment.

(3) True love in life and death

David and Jonathan were life and death friends who could sacrifice their lives for each other! The depth of their affection was of true love! Therefore, David grieved greatly over Jonathan’s death! And he spoke of their deep and true love in psalms!

Conclusion: for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap!

The very different reactions and results of the Amalekite and David confirm that God is not to be mocked. for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap! (Gal. 6:7) Ask God to help us to live lives that love God and love people! Otherwise we will end up reaping nothing!