Year: 2023

11/08/2023

引言：中国年轻人相亲···。

一、靠主行事落难也救难（23:1-5）

在大卫的诗篇里曾说过‘神是孤儿的父’（诗68:5），可见大卫深信神是掌管万有和无所不能的‘爸爸’；因此当敌人来攻击同胞，危机困难出现时该怎么办呢？求问耶和华爸爸就是他的首要行动。其实大卫带着400人逃亡已经是一件很困难的事，如今还要主动去面对非利士人的攻击，这是更大的挑战。因为敌军军力强大，而大卫和跟随他的人几乎手无寸铁，怎么对打呢？因此，大卫谨慎求问父神。

当你面对困难，又带着400个有困难的人，岂不是困难加400倍吗？这时神预备了一个国家级的危难出现。而有人来告诉大卫，大卫大可以说：‘与我何干？你不去找扫罗王救你们吗？’正因着这个危机，让400个落难的跟随者经历翻转，成为救命英雄。而且日后作战的信心必定大增。

你正面对眼前多大的困难和挑战呢？你所缺的、你所没有的，不要忘记‘爸爸有’，我们有一位全能的爸爸！我们缺的是全心的求问，然后按神指示做事。

二、听从主救人反被出卖（23:6-13）

大卫原本隐藏得好好的，再加上做了400人的领袖，怎么说也多了许多‘马仔’帮手，算是暂时安顿下来。可是当基伊拉的同胞有难时，大卫率领400个落难的散兵就去抢救。这么一来就曝露了自己的行踪，让扫罗有机会来追杀他。而当大卫祷告问神的时候，不但知道扫罗会来追杀他，而且连基依拉人也会出卖他。这是什么打击呢？恩将仇报？好心没好报？公理何在？神啊！怎么会这样呢？

大卫没有抱怨，既然知道是这样，就赶快离开那城吧！大卫的跟随者看着大卫的行事为人；寻求神、祷告神、按神的指示做事、不计算人的恶。大卫以美好生命的见证，结果军队倍增了50%，跟他出城的变成是600人。

你经历过被人出卖、好意而被人拒绝或诬告的经历吗？天上的爸爸在看，如果你的生命态度是对的，反应是积极正面的，最后必得加倍的收获。

三、行事在人定案在神（23:14-29）

1.生死祸福全在于神（V14-15）

大卫住在旷野的山寨里，过去一个人躲藏，不容易被发现，如今有600人跟随大卫，要隐秘到不被发现可不是容易的事。哪怕扫罗王带着许多侍卫军兵、全国通缉等告示，要不被发现实属不易。而且国王放下国家大事，只是一心寻找大卫、天天寻找大卫，怎能找不到呢？原来是神不将大卫交在扫罗手里。换句话说，人的生死祸福全在乎神，我们怎能不信靠神呢？

2.神差盟友暗中加力（V16-18）

相反的，作为大卫的盟友约拿单，他是单身一人的大老远来找大卫，怎么一来就可以直接找到大卫呢？原来这都是神的安排。当弟兄有难时，最需要朋友的安慰，神就让他不费吹灰之力就找到大卫。尤其为落难的朋友加油打气是重要的，付代价的关怀探访是有价值的。

3.人为己利见风转舵（V19-26）

大卫有功于全以色列，而且为人良善热心，几乎是受到所有同胞的爱戴；可惜唯独扫罗王因为嫉妒而对大卫产生杀机。但是住西弗的同胞却是见风转舵，为了讨好扫罗王，也许有利可图，结果也变成了出卖大卫的人。当人有私心而偏离真理后，表面上看以为自己还在跟随神，但是是虚谎和被咒诅的。大卫在这期间所写的诗篇就说他们是眼中无神的外人，然而大卫的心依靠神，所以他说：‘神是帮助我的，是扶持我命的。’（诗篇54:4）

4.神始终掌控全大局（V27-29）

上一幕的镜头所显示的扫罗的追兵已经来到同一座山，扫罗在山这边，大卫的队伍在山那边；换言之他们随时将会碰上。就在这局势越来越紧张的时刻，非利士人又来犯境抢夺，王只好快快回去，事情又化险为夷。可见整个大局完全在神的掌控之中，若非神的允许，大卫的一根头发都不受损伤。

你的前途是怎样的人生呢？全在父神的掌握之中，我们怎能不学会紧紧信靠祂呢？

总结：要认定我们有天上的爸爸

天上的爸爸不但爱我们、顾念我们，而且还乐于引导我们的人生。我们既有这样的爸爸，还惧怕或忧虑什么呢？

1 Samuel 23 【Things turn around, God is in charge】
GK611 Morning Devotion
11/8/2023
The Morning Devotion Speaker: Rev David Tan

Introduction：Chinese young people go on blind dates……

1. Suffered and rescued after acting for the Lord (23:1-5)

In David’s Psalms, he said that “God is a father of the fatherless” (Psalm 68:5), which shows that David firmly believes that God is the “Father” who oversees everything and omnipotent; therefore, when the enemy comes to attack his compatriots, when the situation is difficult what should he do? Seeking Father Jehovah was the first thing he does. In fact, it was already very difficult for David to flee with 400 people. Now he has to take the initiative to face the attack of the Philistines, which is an even greater challenge. Because the enemy army is strong, and David and his men are almost unarmed, how can they fight? Therefore, David cautiously consulted God the Father.

When you face difficulties and bring 400 people with difficulties, wouldn’t it be 400 times more difficult? At this time, God prepared for a national crisis to arise. And someone came and told David, David could have said, “What does it have to do with me? Won’t you go to King Saul to save you?” Because of this crisis, 400 followers who were in distress experienced a reversal and became life-saving heroes. And the confidence in fighting in the future will increase greatly.

How many difficulties and challenges are you facing? What you lack, what you don’t have, don’t forget “Father has”, we have an almighty Father! What we lack is to ask wholeheartedly, and then act according to God’s will.

2. Betrayed though obeying the Lord to save people (23:6-13)

David had hidden well at first, and with the addition of being the leader of 400 people, he had many “rogue” helpers, so he settled down temporarily. But when Keilah’s citizens were in trouble, David led 400 unofficial soldiers to rescue them. In this way, his whereabouts were exposed, and Saul had the opportunity to hunt him down. And when David prayed to God, he knew that Saul would come to hunt him down and that even the Keilah people would betray him. What kind of blow is this? Revenge for kindness? No return on a good deed? Where is the sense of justice? God! How did that happen?

David didn’t complain, since he knew it was so, let’s get out of that city! David’s followers looked at David’s behaviour; seeking God, praying to God, doing things according to God’s will, and not counting people’s evil. David testified with a good life. As a result, the army doubled by 50%, and the number of people who followed him out of the city became 600.

Have you ever been betrayed, rejected for good intentions, or falsely accused? Father in heaven is watching, if your attitude towards life is correct and your reaction is positive, you will gain double rewards in the end.

3. People act but God makes the decision (23:14-29)

(1) Life, death, misfortune, and fortune all depend on God (V14-15)

David lived in a mountain camp in the wilderness. In the past, he hid alone and was not easy to be found. Now there are 600 people following David. It is not easy to hide so that he cannot be found. King Saul could have brought many guards and notices such as being wanted by the whole country, it would not be easy to not be discovered. Moreover, the king put aside the important affairs of the country, and only looked for David with all his heart, looking for David every day. How could he not find him? It turned out that God did not hand David over to Saul. In other words, people’s life, death, misfortune and happiness are all depend on God. How can we not trust God?

(2) God sent allies secretly and gave strength (V16-18)

On the contrary, Jonathan, David’s ally, came all the way to find David alone, how could he find David immediately when he came? It turned out that this was God’s arrangement. When a brother was in trouble, he needed the comfort of a friend the most, and God allowed him to find David without any effort. Cheering up friends in distress is important, and paying a caring visit is invaluable.

(3) People turn the steering wheel for self-interest (V19-26)

David contributed to the whole of Israel, and he was kind and zealous and loved by almost all his compatriots; unfortunately, King Saul was the only one who wanted to kill David because of his jealousy. However, the compatriots living in Ziph act in the eyes of others. To please King Saul, they might gain benefits, but they also became betrayers of David. When people deviate from the truth due to their selfish motives, they seem to think that they are still following God, but they are liars and cursed. The psalms written by David during this period said that they were outsiders who had no God in their eyes, but David’s heart depended on God, so he said: ‘Behold, God is my helper; The Lord is with those who uphold my life.’ (Psalm 54:4)

(4) God is always in control of the whole situation (V27-29)

In the last scene, Saul’s pursuers have already come to the same mountain, Saul is on this side of the mountain, and David’s team is on the other side; in other words, they will encounter each other at any time. At this moment when the situation became more and more tense, the Philistines invaded and robbed the country again, so the king had no choice but to go back quickly, and the situation was saved again. It can be seen that the whole situation is completely under God’s control, and David’s hair would not have been damaged without God’s permission.

What kind of life is your future? With all in the hands of God the Father, how can we not learn to trust Him tightly?

Conclusion: Recognise that we have a Heavenly Father

Our Heavenly Father not only loves and cares for us but also loves to guide our lives. Since we have such a father, what are we afraid of or worried about?

10/08/2023

引言：

我们从大卫和扫罗身上来看神是如何使投靠祂的人兴起，而转离祂的人衰落。

一、扫罗的衰落（v6-19）

1.嫉妒恐慌（v6-8)

扫罗里面有恐慌。他认为人人都针对他，脑子里都是幻想出来的四面受敌的情境。事实上，根本没有人结党，没有人同谋要害他。属肉体的扫罗也陷入自怜和嫉妒，责怪所有的人。

2. 屠杀祭司（v9-19)

这里看见扫罗比以前更加扭曲！之前的一次战役中，扫罗要杀他的儿子，但因为众人起来阻止，他就不杀了。来到如今，扫罗吩咐侍卫去杀祭司和他家。虽侍卫反对，但他仍然坚持要杀，显出他比过往更狠、更刚硬。

二、大卫的兴起（v1-5, v20-23)

1.成为领袖（v1-2)

当时有许多人来投靠大卫。所以，本来是没有人跟随大卫的，但忽然间他就变成四百人的领袖；这些精神、情绪、状态都不好的人似乎没有出路，他们可能想跟着大卫或许是一条出路。我们看见神将大卫带到亚杜兰洞中，塑造他的生命能起来管理这四百位不同类型的人。

2.愿意聆听（v3-5）

神差遣先知迦得催促大卫往犹大地去，不必在以色列以外寻求庇护。一个领袖的生命是要愿意聆听，尤其在他还没有成为以色利人的王之前，他就要先学习聆听。我们看见大卫在经历许多逆境和困难之后，也学习要完成倚靠神。因此，当大卫听到神的吩咐，他就照着去做，往犹大地去。

3. 承担责任（v20-23)

在祭司被屠杀的这场悲剧面前，大卫的回应是反省自己，把整个事情的责任承担过来（22节）。虽然他并不是直接害死祭司，但他承认是自己的诡诈连累了别人。

身为领袖，我们理当是那一个愿意聆听，常常反省自己并愿意承担责任的人。

总结：

愿神帮助我们，能够有谦卑但却是被神兴起的生命！

1 Samuel 22 Rise and fall
GK611 Morning Devotion
10/8/2023
The Morning Devotion Speaker: Ps Stella Ling

Introduction:

We look at David and Saul to see how God raises up those who turn to Him and declines those who turn away from Him.

1. Saul’s fall (v6-19)

(1) Jealousy and Panic (v6-8)

There was panic in Saul. He thought everyone was against him, and his mind was filled with fantasized scenarios of enemies on all sides. In fact, no one was ganging up at all, no one was conspired against him. The carnal Saul also fell into self-pity and envy, blaming everyone.

(2) Slaughter of the priests (v9-19)

Here Saul is seen to be even more twisted than before! In a previous battle, Saul was about to kill his son, but because the people rose up to stop him, he refrained from killing him. Coming to the present day, Saul commanded the guards to kill the priests and his household. Even though the guards objected, he still insisted on killing them, showing that he was more ruthless and hardened than ever before.

2. The Rise of David (v1-5, v20-23)

(1) Becoming a Leader (v1-2)

At that time many people came to David. So there was no one following David, but suddenly he became the leader of 400 men; these men who were in a bad mental, emotional, and state of mind seemed to have no way out, and they may have thought that following David might be a way out. We see God taking David into the cave of Adullam and molding his life to be able to rise up and manage these 400 different types of people.

(2) Willing to listen (v3-5)

God sent the prophet Gad to urge David to go to the land of Judah and not have to seek refuge outside of Israel. The life of a leader is to be willing to listen, especially before he has become king of the Israelites, he has to learn to listen first. We see David learning to accomplish dependence on God even after much adversity and difficulty. Therefore, when David heard God’s command, he did as he was told and went to the land of Judah.

(3) Taking responsibility (v20-23)

In the face of this tragedy of the slaughter of the priests, David responded by reflecting on himself and taking responsibility for the whole thing (v22). Although he was not directly responsible for the death of the priests, he recognised that it was his own guile that had implicated others.

As leaders, we are supposed to be the ones who are willing to listen, often reflect on ourselves and be willing to take responsibility.

Conclusion:

May God help us to have lives that are humble, yet raised up by Him.

08/08/2023

引言：

从第21章开始到撒母耳记上结束，都是记载着大卫逃避扫罗追杀的逃亡生涯。这一章神也开始对付大卫的肉体，让在逃亡中的大卫更认识自己的软弱、 也更认识神的大能，知己知神，再提升他对神的信心！

一、逃往祭司之城—挪伯（V1-9）

1. 逃亡的大卫现软弱

大卫逃亡的第一个地方是挪伯，是当时神会幕的所在地。大卫来到耶和华的殿，却为保护自己、为了食物和武器而说谎。

我们看见神的旨意，如果大卫不经历逃亡，他的软弱就不会显现出来。现在刚刚被追赶的大卫，就撒了不少谎。所以，我们要知道神要使用的人，必会持续地经历被追赶，把我们肉体的软弱一一地揭露破碎，并更新我们。

2.神的怜悯临到大卫

大卫要饼的谎言似乎骗过了祭司，其实是神在掌权！让大卫遇到一位有‘怜悯施恩’之心的祭司！祭司亚希米勒怜悯恩待大卫，不但开恩给了大卫只有祭司才可以吃的圣饼，而且还把宝刀交给大卫。

在马太福音12章，当耶稣引述大卫吃了只有祭司才能吃的陈设饼这件事时，主把焦点放在‘我喜爱怜恤，不喜爱祭祀’这个真理！说明真正蒙神喜悦的人，是在经历了神的怜悯之后，懂得活出神怜悯的属性，而不是只顾把圣经的规条死守，不顾人的需要。

二、躲入仇敌境地—迦特（V10-15）

1. 一入迦特 就被认出

当大卫从祭司那里见到扫罗的臣子多益, 大卫知道不宜停留在会幕，他就起身躲避扫罗。这次大卫以为躲入到非利士人那里就安全了。那知一到迦特就被人认出来，又称他为以色列的王，大卫就甚惧怕迦特王亚吉会杀他。

大卫靠自己的聪明以为躲入仇敌中能找到避难所，结果却是进入另一个惧怕不安！

2. 装疯脱身 全因有神

大卫惧怕被杀害，就在非利士人面前装疯扮傻。大卫的计划成功了，亚吉认定大卫是疯子，就把他赶走。表面上是大卫的装疯让他脱身，但是他当时在仇敌中间寻求安全时，他真是疯了！其实是神只让非利士人揭穿他，却阻止了他们报复大卫。因为神要让大卫在困境中更认识神的大能，也更认识自己的无能，使他回转向神，将他塑造成为一个靠神的王！

我们都需要和大卫一样，愿意被神破碎，接受神的建造，神美善的旨意才能成就在我们身上！

总结：

世人在地上常常在困难中白白受苦，或是无力面对选择逃避！
但是我们在基督里，要明白每一个苦难都是神许可的；神要我们在患难中更知己知神，全心信靠祂，让最好的福分临到我们！

1 Samuel 21 On the Run, Know Yourself and God
GK611 Morning Devotion
8/8/2023
The Morning Devotion Speaker: Ps. Daniel

Introduction:

From the beginning of Chapter 21 to the end of 1 Samuel, it records David’s life of fleeing from Saul. In this chapter, God also began to deal with David’s flesh, allowing David who was fleeing to know his own weakness and God’s power better, to know himself and God, and to enhance his confidence in God!

I. Flee to the city of priests—Nob (V1-9)

1. The fugitive David revealed weakness

The first place David fled was Nob, which was the location of the Tabernacle of God at that time. David came to the house of the Lord and lied for his own protection, food and weapons.

We see God’s will, and David’s weakness would not have been revealed had he not been in exile. David, who was just being pursued now, told a lot of lies. Therefore, we must know that the people God wants to use will continue to experience being pursued, to expose and break the weakness of our flesh one by one, and to renew us.

2. God’s mercy came to David

David’s lie about asking for bread seems to have fooled the priests, but God is in control! Let David meet a priest with a heart of ‘mercy and grace’! The priest Ahimelech was merciful to David. He not only graciously gave David the holy bread that only priests could eat, but also gave David the sword.

In Matthew 12, when Jesus quoted David eating the holy bread that only the priests could eat, the Lord focused on the truth of ‘I love mercy, not sacrifice’! Explain that those who are truly pleasing to God know how to live out the attributes of God’s mercy after experiencing God’s mercy, instead of just sticking to the rules of the Bible and ignoring people’s needs.

II. Hide into the enemy’s territory – Gath (V10-15)

2. Once enter Gath, being ecognized

When David saw many of Saul’s servant from the priest, David knew that it was not right to stay in the tent, so he got up to hide from Saul. This time David thought he would be safe by hiding with the Philistines. As soon as he arrived in Gath, people recognized him and called him the king of Israel. David was very afraid that Achish the king of Gath would kill him.

David relied on his own cleverness to think that he could find refuge by hiding in the enemy, but instead he entered into another fear and restlessness!

2. Pretended to be mad and got away all because of God

David was afraid of being killed, so he pretended to be mad in front of the Philistines. David’s plan succeeds, and Achish believed David was mad and drove him away. It was David’s apparent madness that got him out, but he was really mad when he was seeking safety among his enemies! In fact, God only allowed the Philistines to expose him, but prevented them from taking revenge on David. Because God wanted David to know more about God’s power and his own incompetence in adversity, so that he could turn back to God and mold him into a king who relied on God!

We all need to be like David, willing to be broken by God and accept God’s building, so that God’s good will can be fulfilled in us!

Conclusion：

People in the world often suffer in vain in difficulties, or they are unable to face and choose to escape!
But in Christ, we must understand that every suffering is permitted by God; God wants us to know ourselves better in the midst of suffering, trust Him wholeheartedly, and let the best blessings come to us!

04/08/2023

引言：

俗语说：‘工欲善其事，必先利其器。’神所要用的人，难免经历生命的历练与煎熬。

一、义人为何无故受苦（20:1-3）

大卫作了什么错事吗？没有。大卫说错什么话吗？也没有。但是大卫面对扫罗王的敌对，已经到了要命的地步。只因为大卫为国家立了大功，为扫罗王制服了敌人，成为大受欢迎的人。除了被比下去而嫉妒成仇的扫罗王之外，几乎没有人不喜欢大卫。

说到义人为什么受苦？站在历史的这一端，我们完全可以理解，这是神对大卫的锻炼。而大卫也保持一个正面依靠神的心态，因此这些煎熬才让他写出了成为圣经经典的诗篇。正如在《诗篇39:9》所读到：‘因我所遭遇的是出于你，我就默然不语。’ 这真是对大卫的生命之考验。受苦也显明他真是义人、显出义者的风范。

二、好友竟舍命陪君子（20:4-13）

约拿单【识英雄重英雄】！两位杰出的青年才俊成为知己好友，知道大卫面对父王的为难，宁愿舍命陪君子。为大卫而瞒骗父王，这是欺君之罪。而且还暗中帮助大卫逃避父王的逮捕，这又是另一个死罪不是吗？若不是在这样的患难时刻，就没有看到兄弟间的如此真情。

三、在神的慈爱里结盟（20:14-23）

约拿单与大卫再次在神面前结盟，表明神的慈爱在他们中间。约拿单在灵里面已经看到大卫将来会是以色列的王，所以才说将来不可灭绝扫罗家族。果然后来大卫是信守承诺的人，他就恩待了扫罗家，约拿单仅存的儿子米非波设。之后就按照所约定的方式指示大卫要逃避扫罗王的追杀。

四、嫉恨填胸六亲不认（10:24-34）

每逢月朔是献祭的时候，臣仆们与王供餐的日子，第一天大卫没出现。扫罗还没有多想，只当成是一般原因缺席，例如打仗杀人，沾染尸体而不洁等。不料第二天还是没来，问及约拿单才知道是他允许让大卫‘休假’去。王一生气竟然六亲不认，用难听的话骂了儿子一顿，知道是他包庇大卫。当被问及为什么大卫该死？恼羞成怒的扫罗竟然连亲儿子都想杀了。可见暴怒可以让人失去理智，几乎做出傻事！

一个没有灵性的人更显得自私，表面是说大卫会抢夺他们的王位，意思说儿子才是将来的继承人。但是一怒之下，连儿子都想杀。可见扫罗是何等的自我中心。

五、患难与共肝胆相照（20:35-42）

面对无情无义的父王，约拿单很无奈。虽然大卫是肝胆相照的好兄弟，除了按照约定的暗号指示大卫逃命之外，约拿单只能再三说明彼此的誓约，祝福Shalom而送别好友。约拿单是个有灵性的人，他意识到将来大卫会作王，事实上真的是自己的王位的竞争者，但是他显出了属神的真爱。

总结：基督的荣耀来自十架受难

属灵的原则总是如此，经历磨炼的人生才让生命变得更丰盛！

1 Samuel 20 [God’s help in times of suffering]
GK611 Morning Devotion
4/8/2023
The Morning Devotion Speaker: Rev David Tan

Introduction:

As the saying goes: ‘If a worker wants to do a good job, he must first sharpen his tools. ’ People who are used by God will inevitably experience the trials and tribulations of life.

1. Why the righteous suffer for no reason (20:1-3)

Did David do something wrong? No. Did David say something wrong? No too. But David faced the hostility of King Saul to the point of death. Just because David made great contributions to the country and subdued the enemy for King Saul, he became a very popular person. Except for King Saul, who was compared to and became jealous and enmity, almost no one disliked David.

Speaking of why the righteous suffer? Standing at this end of history, we can fully understand that this is God’s training of David. And David also maintained a positive attitude of relying on God, so these sufferings allowed him to write a psalm that has become a classic in the Bible. As it is read in Psalm 39:9: ‘I was mute, I did not open my mouth, Because it was You who did it.’ This was really the test of David’s life. Suffering also showed that he was really a righteous man and showed the quality of a righteous man.

2. Good friend risks his life to accompany a nobleman (20:4-13)

Jonathan [know a hero and value a hero]! The two outstanding young talents became confidantes and friends. Knowing that David faced his father’s arrest, he would rather sacrifice his life to accompany the nobleman. It is the crime of deceiving the king to lie to his father for David. And secretly helped David escape the arrest of his father, isn’t this another capital crime? It wouldn’t have seen such true love between brothers if it weren’t for such a difficult time.

3. Alliance in God’s love (20:14-23)

Jonathan and David once again made an alliance before God, showing that God’s love was in their midst. Jonathan had already seen in his spirit that David would be the king of Israel in the future, so he said that Saul’s family should not be wiped out in the future. Sure enough, David was a man who kept his promise, so he treated Saul’s family, Jonathan’s only surviving son Mephibosheth. Thereafter, according to the agreed method, David was instructed to escape from the pursuit of King Saul.

4. Jealousy filled the heart and self- centredness (10:24-34)

Every new moon is the time of offering sacrifices, the day when the servants and the king had meals, and David did not appear on the first day. Saul didn’t think much about it and just regarded it as a usual reason for his absence, such as fighting and killing people, staining corpses and being unclean, etc. Unexpectedly, he still didn’t come the next day. After asking about Jonathan, he found out that he had allowed David to go on “leave”. King was furious that he disregarded for family and scolded his son with harsh words, knowing that he was protecting David. When asked why David deserved to die? Saul became so angry that he even wanted to kill his own son. It can be seen that rage can make people lose their minds and almost do stupid things!

A person without spirituality is even more selfish. On the surface, he implies that David will snatch his throne, meaning that the son is the future heir. But in a fit of rage, he even wanted to kill his son. It can be seen how self-centred Saul was.

5. Sharing weal and woe with sincerity (20:35-42)

Facing his ruthless father, Jonathan was helpless. Although David is a good brother with all his heart, in addition to instructing David to escape according to the agreed secret plan, Jonathan can only repeat the vows to each other, bless Shalom and bid farewell to his friend. Jonathan was a spiritual man. He realised that David would be king in the future. In fact, he was really a contender for his throne, but he showed true love of God.

Conclusion: The glory of Christ comes from the cross

The spiritual principle is always like this, only a life that undergoes trials can make life more abundant!