Year: 2023

26/04/2023

引言：虎毒不食子

过去有听过一个例子，一个乖孩子因为朋友们怂恿他偷东西来证明自己的实力，结果这孩子不甘示弱，就鼓起勇气去偷东西来证明自己的勇气。

最后的结果是，这孩子被店长抓到，父母就狠狠的把他教训，差一点就把这孩子的眼睛打瞎了。但是晚上的时候，父母怕这孩子饿到肚子就给孩子预备晚餐。父母的心就是这样，打在身上，痛在心里，要有管教也要有爱。

一、天父的怜悯与慈爱（V1-2）

在这个时期，以色列王国经历了许多政治和社会的混乱，不断受到邻国的威胁和入侵。当时的社会中，道德败坏，社会风气严重，人们经常违背神的管教，甚至侍奉其他的偶像。

在神的眼中，以色列人好像是祂的妻子，但这个妻子却拜别的偶像，不专一归向神，所以在灵里她犯了淫乱，在生活上也彰显了物质界的淫乱。

何西阿的意思是拯救，是约书亚原来的名字。先知何西阿是北国人，神透过他向以色列人发预言，主要是向北国以色列发表谴责、审判和救赎的盼望。

神是怜悯且有慈爱的神，即使以色列民违背了他们的契约，祂仍然盼望以色列民回心转意，重新建立与神的约。

二、天父有爱也有管教

1.神厌恶流无辜人血的（V3-5）

耶户是神所呼召去除掉北国的亚哈王和耶洗别王后。但是他却也将南国的亚哈谢王和他七十个儿子，以及很多拜巴力的人都杀了。因为他的动机不纯地执行神的命令，在执行时也滥杀无辜。所以神要追讨他的罪，他的王位只能传到第四代。

耶户王朝在哪里开始犯罪，就在哪里接受刑罚。

2.离弃神的人不蒙怜恤（V6-7）

神曾经透过耶利米先知说到：“背道的以色列比奸诈的犹大还显为义”（耶3:10）。当时候南北两国的属灵光景都是全然败坏的。

因此，神不再怜悯以色列家，却要怜悯犹大家。并不是因为哪一国更好，而神是要借着犹大的得救来证明，北国灭亡，并不是神不能拯救、也不是神不愿拯救，而是因为百姓跟随假神、离弃真神，拒绝接受神作自己的拯救。

3.不认神的必失去国籍（V8）

神在这里再一次提醒百姓，是他们自己背弃当年拣选、呼召他们的神。当我们忘记造我们的主的时候，就如同失去了神的遮盖，离开了神国一样。

三、严教中仍存有盼望（V9-11）

神一面宣告审判，一面预言复兴。神严厉的管教是为了让百姓们可以再一次被洁净，回转心意，与神再一次立约，回到祂赐亚伯拉罕的约里面。所以神在审判中，仍然存留了盼望，在弃绝里仍然留下怜悯，应许将来以色列和犹大会复兴和合一。

总结：回到天父的爱

何西阿在书中不仅呼吁人民回转向神，也述说着天父的慈爱和怜悯。尽管以色列人经常悖逆离弃神，但祂仍然保持着对他们的爱和怜悯。

经文不断提到涉及到道德、信仰、家庭、社会和政治等多个方面，体现了当时以色列人的生活和信仰状态。现在正是我们五十晚献祭的时候，神不断透过经文呼吁我们为家人、社区、国家祷告，回天父的爱当中，复兴就临到！

Hosea 1: “Return to the Love of the Father
GK611 Morning Prayer Life Reading
26.04.2023
Speaker: co-worker Asher Chang

Introduction: A tiger does not eat its cub
I heard an example in the past of a good boy who was encouraged by his friends to steal to prove his strength, and as a result, the boy was not willing to show his weakness, so he got up the courage to steal to prove his courage.

The end result is that the child was caught by the store manager, the parents was hard on teaching him a lesson, almost blinded the child’s eyes. But at night, the parents were afraid that the child would be hungry so they prepared dinner for the child. This is how the heart of a parent is, hit on the body of the child but hurting in the heart of the parents. There will be discipline and love.

1. The Father’s Mercy and Love (V1-2)

During this period, the kingdom of Israel experienced much political and social turmoil and was constantly threatened and invaded by its neighbours. There was moral corruption and serious social customs in the society at that time, and people often disobeyed God’s discipline and even served other idols.

In the eyes of God, Israel seemed to be His wife, but this wife worshiped other idols and did not turn to God exclusively, so that she committed adultery in the spirit and manifested adultery in the material world in her life.

Hosea means salvation, and was Joshua’s original name. The prophet Hosea was a native of the northern kingdom, through whom God prophesied to Israel, primarily addressing the northern kingdom of Israel with the hope of condemnation, judgment, and salvation.

God is a merciful and loving God, and even though the people of Israel broke their covenant, He still expects them to turn around and re-establish their covenant with God.

2. The Father has love and discipline

(1) God hates those who shed the blood of the innocent (V3-5)

Jehu was called by God to get rid of King Ahab and Queen Jezebel from the northern kingdom. But he also killed King Ahaziah of the southern kingdom, his seventy sons, and many of the Baal worshipers. For he carried out God’s command with impure motives, and in doing so he also killed the innocent indiscriminately. Therefore God had to pursue his sin, and his throne could only be passed on to the fourth generation.

Wherever the Jethro dynasty began to sin, they received the punishment.

(2) No mercy for those who forsake God (V6-7)

God had spoken through the prophet Jeremiah: “Backsliding Israel has shown herself more righteous than treacherous Judah.” (Jer 3:11). The spiritual light of both the north and the south was totally corrupt at that time.

Therefore, God will no longer have mercy on the house of Israel, but will have mercy on the house of Judah. It was not because of which country was better, but God wanted to prove through the salvation of Judah that the northern kingdom fell, not because God could not save or would not save, but because the people followed false gods, forsook the true God, and refused to accept God as their salvation.

(3) He who denies God will lose his nationality (V8)

God reminds the people here once again that it is they themselves who have forsaken the God who chose and called them. When we forget the Lord who made us, we are like losing the covering of God and leaving the kingdom of God.

3 There is still hope in strict religion (V9-11)

God declares judgment on the one hand, and prophesies revival on the other. God’s harsh discipline is for the people to be cleansed once again, to turn their hearts and minds, to make a covenant with God once again, and to return to the covenant He gave to Abraham. Therefore, in the midst of judgment, God still left hope, and in the midst of rejection, He still left mercy, promising a future revival and unity between Israel and Judah.

Conclusion: Back to the love of the Father

In his book, Hosea not only calls the people to turn back to God, but also speaks of the Father’s love and mercy. He maintained His love and mercy for Israel in spite of their frequent disobedience and turning away from God.

The scriptures constantly refer to various aspects involving morality, faith, family, society and politics, reflecting the state of life and faith of the Israelites at that time. Now is the time for our 50th evening sacrifice, and God keeps calling us through the scriptures to pray for our families, communities, and nations, to return to the love of our Heavenly Father, and revival will come!

25/04/2023

引言：

神是列国的神，祂会根据各国对待神的子民的态度来审判他们，最终得胜的是敬畏神的子民！骄傲的以东人与犹大作对，就是与神作对，因此神借着先知预言骄傲的以东，最终将一无所有！

一、神对以东的刑罚（V1-9）

1.要从高处被拉下（V3-4）
以东人以为他们的居处，非常坚固安全，不会被敌人攻下来，所以就非常骄傲。人做不到的事情，神却做得到，神说‘要拉以东下来’这句话已经应验了。

2.一切宝物被掠夺（V5-6）

以东国当时有很多引以为傲的宝藏，但是他们不知感恩去抢劫神的子民，所以惹神发怒惩罚他们。

3.遭盟友欺骗陷害（V7）

以东人曾经有一起吃饭的盟友，但是这些人后来都背叛陷害他。

4.属世聪明被除灭（V8-9）

神透过先知预言要除灭以东的智慧人、聪明人和勇士。因为属世的智慧和能力在面临神的审判时，都没有作用！

二、以东不当的罪行（V10-14）

1. 袖手旁观（V11）

当兄弟有难的时候，在兄弟最需要帮助的时候，他站在一旁不闻不问。

2. 幸灾乐祸（V12）

当他们看见弟兄有需要，不但外表没显出关心，反而内心欢喜幸灾乐祸。

3. 趁火打劫（V13）

他们不但站在一旁观看，心里更产生恶念，进一步抢夺兄弟的财物占为己有。

4. 落井下石（V14）

以东人更是堵住犹大人的出路，向敌人通风报信，对他们落井下石，要置他们于死地。

三、神的审判也临列国 (V15-16)

神的审判是公义的，不单单是对以东，神也要来审判万国。神没有偏袒犹大，所以离弃神的犹大人也受罚。列国都是神手中的工具，因此凡自夸自大的都要受审判！公义施恩的神，是希望人人认罪悔改得拯救！

四、最终得胜属神子民 (V17-21)

神的审判临到万国时，锡安山将成为得救之人的避难所，以色列人必重新收复失去的领土，以扫家必被火吞灭必无余剩，一无所有！神会派拯救者来拯救以色列，凡是信靠神的人必定得到拯救！而敌挡神的人必受到刑罚！

总结：

现代科技发达、物质繁荣，许多人都非常骄傲。他们认为‘人定胜天’不需要神，这和当年以东人的想法相似。以东人很骄傲，他们不但不敬畏真神耶和华，而且还欺负神的子民；所以，在最强盛的时候，神透过先知俄巴底亚预言它会灭亡，后来果真应验了！这对骄傲自义的现代人，是很重要的提醒！

Obadiah: God makes the proud to have nothing
GK611 Morning Devotion
25/04/2023
The Morning Devotion Speakers: Ps Daniel

Introduction：

God is the God of all nations, and He will judge nations according to their attitude towards God’s people, and it is the God-fearing people who will win in the end! The proud Edomites opposed Judah, that is, they were against God. Therefore, God prophesied through the prophets that the proud Edomites would eventually have nothing!

1. God’s punishment on Edom (V1-9)

(1) To be pulled down from a height (V3-4)

The Edomites thought their dwelling place was strong and safe and would not be captured by the enemy, so they were very proud. What man cannot do, God can do. God’s Words, “I will bring Edom down,” have already been fulfilled.

(2) All treasures are ransacked (V5-6)

The Kingdom of Edom had many treasures to be proud of, but they ungratefully robbed God’s people, so they angered God and punished them.

(3) Being deceived and framed by allies (V7)

The Edomites once had allies who ate with him, but these people later betrayed him.

(4) Worldly wisdom is destroyed (V8-9)

God prophesied through the prophets that He would destroy the wise, intelligent and mighty men of Edom. Because worldly wisdom and ability are useless when facing God’s judgment!

2. Improper sins of Edom (V10-14)

(1) Stand by and watch (V11)

When the brother was in trouble, when the brother needed help the most, he stood aside and did not care.

(2) Gloat over other’s misfortune (V12)

When they see brothers in need, not only do they not show concern on the outside, but they rejoice and gloat on the inside.

(3) Taking advantage of other’s misfortune (V13)

Not only did they stand aside and watch, but they also had evil thoughts in their hearts and further robbed their brothers’ property and took it as their own.

(4) Take the opportunity to frame others when they are in danger (V14)

The Edomites even blocked the way out for the Jews, tipped off the enemy, made trouble for them, and wanted to put them to death.

3. God’s Judgment Comes on the Nations (V15-16)

God’s judgment is righteous, not only against Edom, but also against all nations. God did not favour Judah, so Judah who forsook God was also punished. All nations are tools in the hands of God, so all who boast will be judged! The righteous and gracious God hopes that everyone will confess their sins, repent and be saved!

4. The people of God who are finally victorious (V17-21)

When God’s judgment comes upon all nations, Mount Zion will become a refuge for the saved, the Israelites will regain their lost territory, and Esau’s house will be devoured by fire, and there will be nothing left, they will have nothing! God will send saviours to save Israel, and anyone who trusts in God will be saved! And those who oppose God will be punished!

Conclusion：

Many people are very proud of modern technology and material prosperity. They believe that “man can conquer heaven” and does not need God, which is similar to the thinking of the Edomites back then. The Edomites were very proud. Not only did they not fear the true God, Jehovah, but they also bullied God’s people. Therefore, at the time of its greatest strength, God prophesied through the prophet Obadiah that it would perish, and it really came true!This is an important reminder to the proud and self-righteous modern people!

21/04/2023

引言：全世界都有各自的“达人秀”！Everywhere Got Talent，各国各处都有天才“达人”······！

每一个读《箴言》的基督徒都可以成为神国达人！

一、箴言有妙用（1:1-6）

1.心思通达能分辨（V1-2）

神是一切智慧的源头，喜爱祂的话，尤其思考箴言中的训诲，有能力理解和分辨什么话该说？如何说？若能够在口舌上没有过失，他就是完全人。（雅各书 3:2 原来我们在许多事上都有过失；若有人在话语上没有过失，他就是完全人，也能勒住自己的全身。）

2.行事正直显智慧（V3-6）

领受箴言的训诲可以让人做事有公义、公平、正直，这岂不是一个英明领导者所当具备的素质吗？原来读箴言有这效用。而且对于本来不聪明的人会变聪明、本来很聪明的人也会增长学问。换言之，要孩子成为人上之人，看来必须多读箴言了。

二、尊荣有赏赐（1:7-9）

全备的知识与智慧原来不是单靠多读书，而是对神敬畏有尊荣。对父母的听从，这又是一种尊荣的文化。如此行的人原来会得荣耀的冠冕，有贵重和美丽的金链；意思说大有奖赏。世人都往求学和努力工作的方式去求取知识和奖赏，原来关键是敬畏神和尊荣在上的权柄。

三、好儿当自强（1:10-19）

1.不要随波逐流行恶事（V10-14）

所罗门王以为父的心对子民孩子说话；其实是父神透过王的文字对世上所有的儿女们说话。不要随从世界的价值理念行为去作恶事，那将是死路一条。不要受了钱财的利诱而上当。

2.不要同流合污害己命（V15-19）

不要和恶人同流合污，一起干伤天害理的事，因为最终事情必会败露，想谋财害命的人最终都害了自己的生命。钱财的诱惑是很可怕的，世上有很多关系都可以因为钱的事情而六亲不认，翻脸成仇。

四、领受灵与粮（1:20-33）

1.智慧发出呼召（V20-23）

智慧可以被誉为耶稣基督，祂对世人发出呼召，要罪人悔改而归向神；就必经历圣灵的浇灌，还有圣言的指引。

2.罪人拒绝回应（V24-32）

人的沉沦灭亡不是因为没有蒙恩的机会，而是不愿相信和接受“智慧”的呼召，硬心拒绝了神的拯救。今天“智慧”仍然在呼召我们悔改，回应祂的托付，起来悔改，成为有见证和影响力的人。这时代需要智慧的见证人，你愿意被主兴起吗？

总结：你想成为安枕无忧的达人吗？

我们都期待成为一个蒙福的达人，甚至可以安枕无忧的行走人生。最终离不开一句圣经常说的话：“V33 惟有听从我的，必安然居住，得享安静，不怕灾祸。”

Proverbs 1: Be a wise talent
GK611 Morning Devotion
21/04/2023
Speaker: Rev David Tan

Everywhere Got Talent, there are talented “talents” in every country and everywhere ——!
Every Christian who reads the book of Proverbs can become a man of God!

1. Proverbs has wonderful uses (1:1-6)

(1) A clear mind can discern (V1-2)

God is the source of all wisdom, so if you love His words, especially when you think about the teachings in Proverbs, you will be able to understand and discern what to say and how to say it. How to say it? If he is able to speak without fault, he is a perfect man. (James 3:2 If anyone does not stumble in word, he is a perfect man, able also to bridle the whole body.)

(2) Act uprightly and show wisdom (v3-6)

Isn’t it a quality of a wise leader to receive the teachings of Proverbs so that one can act with righteousness, fairness, and integrity? So reading Proverbs has this effect. And for those who are not wise, they become wise, and for those who are wise, they grow in knowledge. In other words, if we want our children to be the best, it seems we must read more Proverbs.

2. Honour and glory have rewards (1:7-9)

The fullness of knowledge and wisdom turns out not to be based on more study alone, but on honour and respect for the fear of God. Obedience to parents, which is another culture of honour. He who does so is crowned with glory, and has a precious and beautiful golden chain; it means a great reward. The world seeks knowledge and rewards by studying and working hard, but the key is the fear of God and the honour of the authority above.

3. Good children should strengthen themselves (1:10-19)

(1) Don’t follow the crowd and do evil things (V10-14)

King Solomon thought that the heart of the Father spoke to the children of his people; in fact, it was God the Father who spoke to all the children of the world through the King’s words. Do not follow the world’s values and behaviour to do evil, it will be a death sentence. Do not be tempted by money to fall for it.

(2) Don’t be a partner in evil and harm your own life (V15-19)

Don’t be a partner with the wicked and do evil deeds together, because eventually things will come to light and those who want to seek money and harm their lives will end up harming their own lives. The temptation of money is terrible, and there are many relationships in the world that can be turned against each other because of money.

4. Receiving the Spirit and the Bread (1:20-33)

(1) Wisdom issues a call (V20-23)

Wisdom can be hailed as Jesus Christ, who issued a call to the world for sinners to repent and turn to God; they will experience the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, and the guidance of the Word.

(2) The sinner refuses to respond (V24-32)

Man’s sinking and perishing is not due to the lack of opportunity for grace, but to his unwillingness to believe and accept the call to “wisdom”, and his hardening of heart to reject God’s salvation. Today “wisdom” is still calling us to repent, to respond to His commission, to rise up in repentance, and to become witnesses and influencers. These times need wise witnesses. Are you willing to be raised up by the Lord?

Conclusion: Do you want to be a restful and secure person?

We all expect to be a blessed person, and even to walk through life with no worries. Ultimately, we cannot live without the words of the Holy Spirit, “V33 But whoever listens to me will dwell safely,
And will be secure, without fear of evil.”

引言：

过去在市政厅的闭门会议看了一部短片，是述说一只小熊被一只凶猛的豹追捕。这一只豹无论是陆地还是在河流都不断追赶着这一只小熊，这一只小熊就不断地逃命。最后，小熊无路可退，只好在原地咆哮起来，把豹给吓走了。原来是熊爸爸在小熊后面，把豹给吓走了。

弟兄姐妹，你的生命中是否正在被什么追着跑呢？神透过今天的诗篇告诉我们，不要怕，要像大卫一样向耶和华唱流离歌，知道神是在背后守护我们的神！

一、被追赶中知道投靠神（V1-8）

1. 在神面前表明自己的清白（V1-5）

大卫一开始的呼求就是投靠神，因为他在一个极度危险的环境里。如果敌人追上了大卫，他的下场就像被狮子撕裂一样。大卫用了三个‘若’来向神表明自己的清白，他没有做过恶事，甚至还帮过要追杀他的人，所以他不断呼求神的怜悯与公义搭救他。

当我们遇到一只有不公义的对待，或是被一些困难、压力、烦恼追赶的时候，与其在那里埋怨，和急着为自己伸冤，不如像大卫一样，先回到神的面前，求圣灵光照我们是否有得罪神的事情。

2. 坦然无惧到施恩座前呼求（V6-8）

大卫并没有得罪神，所以才能放胆地求神在怒中起来抵挡仇敌。按公义施行审判。神是我们至高的审判者，如果我们是清白的人，就不会怕见祂。

神是公义的神，若我们已经认清我们的罪，神必赦免我们的罪，洗净我们一切的不义。我们在难处中最要紧的，就是确定我们站在神那一边的，才能求神为我兴起！

二、被追赶中知道神的公义（V9-17）

1. 神必定坚立义人（V9）

大卫盼望总有一天恶人的恶都要断绝，而义人真的需要被建立。我们要靠着基督的恩典坚立义人，因为公义的神察验人的心肠肺腑。祂知道我们心中所想，每一个感觉、每一个意念。

2. 神是公义审判者（V10-11）

大卫不但以信心对他的敌人说耶和华就是他的盾牌，并且在敌人面前他不断宣告神的公义。他有信心知道神是保护他的神，所以我们也要赞美神的公义，遇到不公义的事情时，谦卑温柔，转向赞美神的公义。

3. 神审判作恶的人（V12-17）

罪人都是在自掘坟墓，只会自食其果。恶人必会被自己的罪孽抓住；被自己的罪恶困锁。

罪就如癌细胞一样，不断散播成长，最后就生出死来。借着这一篇诗篇，我们也要不断提醒自己，要及时悔改，免得被罪的癌细胞缠身。

总结：清白的人必有神作我们的后盾

现在的你，有被什么给追着跑吗？或许是工作上的压力，经济压力，关系的问题等等，这些可能让我们都喘不过气来，甚至面对每一个明天感到无助和疲惫。

今天神借着这诗篇告诉我们，你我都可以像大卫一样来倚靠祂。只要我们知道我们是清白的，无论遇到什么大困难，神必定会是我们的后盾。我们是神的孩子，可以坦然无惧和我们的神来求助。

Psalm 7: “The Lord Is My rear guard”
GK611 Morning Devotion
20/04/2023
Speaker: Co-Worker Asher Chang

Introduction：

In the past, I watched a short film in a Town Hall closed meeting which was about a bear cub being hunted down by a ferocious leopard. The leopard kept chasing the little bear no matter whether on land or in the river, and the little bear kept running for his life. In the end, the little bear had no way out, so he roared on the spot, scaring the leopard away. It turned out that it was the father bear who was behind the little bear and scared the leopard away.

Brothers and sisters, are you being chased by something in your life? God tells us through today’s psalm, don’t be afraid, and sing a wandering song to the Lord like David, knowing that God is the God who protects us behind the scenes!

1. Knowing to take refuge in God while being chased (V1-8)

(1) Prove your innocence before God (V1-5)

David’s initial cry was to turn to God because he was in an extremely dangerous situation. If the enemy caught up with David, he would be torn apart like a lion. David used three “ifs” to show his innocence to God. He had never done anything evil, and he even helped those who wanted to kill him, so he kept calling on God for mercy and justice to save him.

When we encounter someone who is treated unfairly or is pursued by some difficulties, pressures, and troubles, instead of complaining and rushing to avenge on our own, we should return to God first, like David, and ask for help from the Holy Spirit to illuminate whether we have sinned against God.

(2) Appeal to the throne of grace with boldness (V6-8)

David did not offend God, so he could boldly ask God to rise in anger against the enemy. Judge with justice. God is our supreme judge, and if we were innocent, we would have no fear of seeing him.

God is a righteous God. If we have confessed our sins, He will forgive our sins and cleanse us of all unrighteousness. The most important thing for us in our difficulties is to make sure we stand on God’s side so that we can ask God to rise us up!

2. Knowing God’s righteousness while being chased (V9-17)

(1) God will surely establish the righteous (V9)

David hoped that one day the evil of the wicked would be cut off, and the righteous really needed to be established. We are to establish the righteous by the grace of Christ, for the righteous God examines the heart. He knows the thoughts of our hearts, every feeling, every thought.

(2) God is the righteous judge (V10-11)

David not only said to his enemies that the Lord was his shield with confidence, but he also continued to declare God’s justice in front of the enemies. He has the confidence to know that God is the God who protects him, so we should also praise God’s justice. When encountering injustice, we should be humble and gentle, and turn to praise God’s justice.

(3) God judges evildoers (V12-17)

Sinners are digging their own graves and will only reap the consequences. The wicked shall be seized by their own sins; chained by their own sins.

Sin is like a cancer cell, which spreads and grows, and finally gives birth to death. Through this psalm, we must keep reminding ourselves to repent in time so as not to be entangled with cancerous cells of sin.

Conclusion: The innocent shall have God as our rear guard

Are you being chased by something now? It may be work pressure, financial pressure, relationship problems, etc., which may make us all out of breath, and even feel helpless and tired in the face of every tomorrow.

Today God tells us through this psalm that you and I can rely on Him like David. As long as we know we are innocent, no matter what difficulties we encounter, God will definitely be our rear guard. We are God’s children, and we can have the boldness to turn to our God for help.

19/04/2023

引言：

我们不但要用信心忍耐一切的苦难，奔完主道。更重要的是，我们要活出真道，使我们可以献上神所喜悦的馨香祭给神。

一、神喜悦的生命（V1-9)

1.长存爱心（V1-3)
我们需要用爱心对待及帮助有需要的人，还要顾念那些被捆绑并遭苦害的人。

2.尊重婚姻（V4）
神所设立的婚姻关系是圣洁的，所以，人人都当尊重婚姻，并确保床也不可污秽。

3.学会知足（V5-6）
贪爱钱财会让我们越来越远离神，用钱财来代替神、满足自己。然而，物质事物无法满足我们，唯有依靠神和他的应许才能使我们得满足。

4.效法领袖（V7)
信心必然会在那些真正的领袖的生活中产生功效。因此，我们可以通过观察他们一生的成果，来效法他们的信心。

二、跟随主耶稣（V8-14）

耶稣基督不改变，祂启示的真理也永远不变。因此要留心听祂的教训，却不要被其他外来的教训所勾引。

三、神喜悦的祭（V15-17）

1.献平安祭（V15-16）
感谢祭是一种平安祭。人越认识神、就越充满感恩。因此，神要我们用口赞美祂。行善和捐输的果子，是神所喜悦的。凡我们为着主的名做在弟兄身上的，主都算是做在祂的身上。

2.顺服领袖（V17）
神赐教会领袖权柄。他们都是为我们的生命负责交账，并承担我们生命的人。因此信徒应顺服并跟从权柄，使他们可以向主交账，自己也可以得着益处！

总结：遵行神的道（V18-25）

愿我们在各样善事上都能遵行神的旨意，行神喜悦的事！

Hebrews 13: Living the Truth, Offering the Sweet Aroma
GK611 Morning Devotion
19/04/2023
Speaker: Ps Stella

Introduction:

We are not only to endure all sufferings with faith and run through the way of the Lord. More importantly, we are to live the truth so that we may offer a sweet aroma to God that is pleasing to Him.

1. A life pleasing to God (V1-9)

(1) Grow in love (V1-3)
We need to treat and help the needy with love, and to think of those who are in bondage and suffering.

(2) Respect marriage (V4)
The marriage relationship established by God is holy. Therefore, everyone should respect marriage and ensure that the bed is not defiled.

(3) Learning to be content (V5-6)
The love of money will lead us further and further away from God, using money to replace God and satisfy ourselves. However, material things cannot satisfy us, only reliance on God and His promises can satisfy us.

(4) Follow the example of leaders (V7)
Faith is bound to be effective in the lives of those who are true leaders. Therefore, we can imitate their faith by observing the results of their lives.

2. Following the Lord Jesus (V8-14)

Jesus Christ does not change, and the truths He reveals remain the same forever. Therefore pay attention to His teachings, but do not be seduced by other foreign teachings.

3. The sacrifices pleasing to God (V15-17)

(1) The peace offering (V15-16)
The sacrifice of thanksgiving is a sacrifice of peace. The more one knows God, the more one is filled with thanksgiving. Therefore, God wants us to praise Him with our mouths. The fruit of good deeds and donations is pleasing to God. Whatever we do to our brothers for the name of the Lord, the Lord counts it as done to Him.

(2) Obedience to Leaders (V17)
God has given authority to the leaders of the church. They are the ones who are responsible to pay for our lives and bear our lives. Therefore believers should obey and follow the authority so that they can pay their accounts to the Lord and benefit themselves!

Conclusion: Doing the Word of God (V18-25)

May we do the will of God in every good work, and do what pleases God!

18/04/2023

引言：

希伯来书12章勉励信徒要有信心的行动，存敬畏神的心，忍耐到底奔完主道。

一、忍耐奔跑盼望之路（V1-13）

1.放下重担脱去缠累（V1）

作者以当时赛跑的模式-脱下各样装备的重担，以便跑的更快，来劝勉信徒要放下重担，脱去容易缠累他们的罪来跟从神。意思是脱去容易让我们分心的事，唯有要放下这些事才能轻省地奔跑主道。

2.要仰望思想主耶稣（V2-4）

这里说明主耶稣在世能轻看羞辱的原因，是因祂不只见眼前的羞辱，乃看见将来的喜乐和荣耀。
所以，我们要胜过今世的羞辱和各种试炼，就要像主一样，盼望将来的永恒福乐。我们要仰望主耶稣，因为祂知道如何教我们奔跑盼望之路。

3.忍受管教结出好果（V5-11）

天父的管教，一切都是为着祂的子民的益处，使他们经管教后，品格会成熟，与神的关系更为紧密。‘修剪’其实是为了结更多果子，虽然会痛，当我们勇敢忍受时，生命便会突破，结出公义良善的平安果子。

4.修直道路瘸子痊癒（V12-13）

道路如果不修直，瘸子就很难行走，甚至走了歪路。为了让瘸子可以行走自如，就必须先把道路修直。我们原本都是属灵瘸子，常常会灰心软弱。所以把道路修直，意味把容易拦阻我们的事务拿走，我们就可以继续往前，让我们属灵的瘸腿得痊愈，我们的经历便可以帮助别人！

二、追求不能震动的国（V14-29）

1.要追求和睦与圣洁（V14-17）

原来与人和睦是必须追求才能得着的，不是顺其自然就会和睦，不然就必给魔鬼机会引起误会和纷争。‘圣洁’也是 需要追求，若为了世界的利益和享乐而违背属灵的原则，结果不但自己失去神的恩典，也因此叫众人沾染污秽。

2. 谨慎听属天的警戒 (V18-27)

西乃山代表律法，锡安山代表恩典。作者以锡安山代表新约。新约对接受的人是恩典，对不接受的人是审判，所以这里警告：弃绝在地上警戒他们的尚且不能逃罪，何况违背那从天上警戒我们的呢？ 所以，我们要谨慎听从属天的警戒，因为神的国和属神国的人，是永远不能震动的！

3.当感恩敬畏事奉神 (V28-29)

我们既然得着了不能震动的神国，就不可因任何属世界的事而摇动，要感恩存敬畏神的心事奉神。
感恩不是只用口称颂神，也要表现在事奉神的敬虔生活上。

总结：

我们无论在怎样恶劣的环境，面对如何的逼迫和引诱，都不可弃绝主的道，要忍耐到底奔完主道。完成了神的旨意，就可以得着所应许的-不能震动的国！

Hebrews 12 Persevere to the end to finish the path of the Lord
GK611 Morning Devotion
18/04/2023
Speakers: Ps Daniel

Introduction：

Chapter 12 of Hebrews encourages believers to act with faith, to fear God, and to persevere to the end to finish the path of the Lord.

I. Run the path of hope with patience (V1-13)

1. Let go of burdens and get rid of entanglements (V1)

The author used the model of running at that time – taking off the burden of all kinds of equipment to run faster, to urge believers to let go of their burdens and the sins that easily entangle them to follow God. It means to get rid of things that easily distract us. Only by letting go of these things can we run the Lord’s path easily.

2. Look up and think about the Lord Jesus (V2-4)

Here it is explained that the reason why the Lord Jesus was able to despise shame while on earth was because He saw not only the immediate shame but also the joy and glory in the future. Therefore, if we want to overcome the shame and various trials of this age, we must, like the Lord, look forward to eternal happiness in the future. We must look to the Lord Jesus, for He knows how to teach us to run the path of hope.

3. Enduring discipline bears good fruit (V5-11)

Heavenly Father’s discipline is all for the benefit of His people so that after we undergo discipline, our character will mature and our relationship with God will be closer. “Pruning” is to bear more fruit. Although it will hurt, when we endure it bravely, life will break through and bear the fruit of righteousness, goodness, and peace.

4. Straighten the path and heal the lame (V12-13)

If the path is not straightened, it will be difficult for the lame to walk, or even go astray. For the lame to walk freely, the road must first be straightened. We are all spiritually crippled, often discouraged, and weak. So, making the path straight means taking away the things that easily hinder us, so that we can move on, let our spiritual lameness be healed, and our experience can help others!

II. Pursue an unshakable kingdom (V14-29)

1. Pursue harmony and holiness (V14-17)

It turns out that peace with others must be pursued to obtain it, and harmony cannot be achieved naturally, otherwise, it will give the devil the opportunity to cause misunderstandings and disputes. “Holiness” also needs to be pursued. If one violates spiritual principles for the benefit and enjoyment of the world, he will not only lose God’s grace but also badly influence everyone.

2. Listen carefully to the warning from heaven (V18-27)

Mount Sinai represents law, and Mount Zion represents grace. The author uses Mount Zion to represent the New Testament. The New Testament is grace to those who accept it, and judgment to those who do not accept it, so here is a warning: If there is no escape from rejecting the one who warns us on earth, how much more can we disobey the one who warns us from heaven? Therefore, we must carefully listen to the warnings from heaven because the kingdom of God and the people who belong to the kingdom of God can never be shaken!

3. Serve God with gratitude and reverence (V28-29)
Since we have obtained the unshakable kingdom of God, we should not be shaken by anything in the world, and we must serve God with gratitude and reverence for God.

Gratitude is not just about praising God with our mouths; it should also be expressed in our godly life of serving God.

Conclusion：

No matter what kind of harsh environment we are in, what kind of persecution and temptation we face, we must not abandon the path of the Lord, and we must persevere to the end to finish the path of the Lord. Once we have fulfilled God’s will, we will have the promised kingdom – an unshakable kingdom!