腓利门书［第一章］
Book of Philemon 1
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【在主爱里彼此接纳】
07/03/2023
引言： 腓利门书记载了保罗为逃奴阿尼西母向主人腓利门求情，要求腓利门收纳阿尼西母。本书信也是向基督徒示范怎样在基督的爱里彼此接纳。 一、保罗谦卑的开场白（V1-3） 保罗这封书信的开场白非常特别，并没有像其他的监狱书信一样，以‘基督耶稣使徒’开头，而是用 谦卑的‘为基督耶稣被囚的保罗’开头，表明他在信中并不是以使徒的权柄说话。 二、称赞腓利门的爱心（V4-7） 保罗称赞腓利门极有爱心。因为腓利门与众圣徒之间有美好的关系，他以爱心接待门徒，让门徒在他那里得到所需的休息从新得力。当地的信徒也是凭爱心为基督行了各样的善事（V6）。我们所行的善事要使人知道是为基督做的，让世人看见神的荣耀认识神。 三、恳求接纳阿尼西母（V8-20） 1.凭着爱心求腓利门（V8-11） 2. 愿腓利门甘心接纳（V12-17） 保罗如此行是为了腓利门属灵生命的益处，为使他的生命得到造就，而不只是要求他顺服权柄。这是保罗值得我们效法的地方。 3. 若有亏欠必要偿还（V18-19） 保罗对阿尼西母所表现出基督的爱，不是说说而已，而是愿意自己付上代价承担责任。这也要让腓利门和我们看到一个属灵父亲的榜样！ 四、对腓利门充满信心（V20-25） 保罗会写这封信，是因为他对腓利门充满了信心。他相信腓利门一定会接受他的请求去作，爱主的腓利门会因着他的劝勉而顺服神、服从真理。 当我们劝勉别人的时候，也应该有保罗的态度，就是不抬高自己，不要别人顺服自己，而是希望别人因为我们的话，去顺服神、服从神的真理。 总结： 保罗属灵上的权柄，是建立在基督之爱的根基上，因为唯有在基督里彼此相爱接纳，才能让每一个人在主里得到最大的益处！ Philemon 1: Accepting One Another in the Love of the Lord Introduction： The Book of Philemon records that Paul pleaded with his master Philemon for the fugitive slave Onesimus, asking Philemon to accept Onesimus. This letter also demonstrates to Christians how to accept each other in the love of Christ. 1. Paul’s humble opening remarks (V1-3) The opening of this epistle of Paul is very special. It does not start with “An Apostle of Christ Jesus” like other prison epistles, but with a humble beginning of “Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus”, indicating that he does not start his letter with an Apostolic authority. 2. Praise for Philemon’s love (V4-7) Paul praised Philemon for his great love. Because of the wonderful relationship between Philemon and the saints, he received the disciples with love and gave them the rest and refreshment they needed in him. The local believers also did all kinds of good works for Christ out of love (V6). The good deeds we do should let people know that we are doing them for Christ so that the world can see the glory of God and know God. 3. Pleading for the acceptance of Onesimus (V8-20) (1) Appeal to Philemon in love (V8-11) (2) May Philemon accept it willingly (V12-17) Paul did this for the benefit of Philemon’s spiritual life, for his life to be edified, not just for him to submit to authority. This is where Paul deserves our imitation. 3. If there is a debt, it must be repaid (V18-19) The love of Christ shown by Paul to Onesimus was not just words, but a willingness to pay the price and take responsibility. This also shows Philemon and us as an example of a spiritual father! IV. Full of confidence in Philemon (V20-25) Paul wrote this letter because he had full faith in Philemon. He believed that Philemon would accept his request and do it and that Philemon, who loved the Lord, would obey God and the truth because of his exhortation. When we exhort others, we should also have the attitude of Paul, that is, we should not exalt ourselves and expect others to obey us but hope that others will obey God and God’s truth because of our words. Conclusion： Paul’s spiritual authority is based on the love of Christ, because only by loving and accepting each other in Christ can everyone receive the greatest benefit in the Lord!
保罗与腓利门的关系深切，而且是带着权柄的。但是保罗却V9‘宁可凭着爱心求你’，让腓利门自己决定他的要求。保罗是为了腓利门的一个逃奴‘阿尼西母’ 求情，因为他是保罗‘在捆锁中所生的儿子’，要腓利门明白阿尼西母信主了，他们现在是主里的一家人。保罗请求腓利门为耶稣基督接纳‘如今与你我都有益处’的阿尼西母。
保罗对腓利门说明心意，希望腓利门能活出真理，不但饶恕一个逃奴，并且要接纳他如同亲爱的兄弟，就像接纳保罗一样，不再待他是卑贱的奴仆。并且保罗希望这件善行是出于腓利门的甘心情愿。
保罗向腓利门提出在属灵上要接纳阿尼西母的同时，也承诺自己要赔偿阿尼西母亏欠腓利门的一切。
GK611 Morning Devotion
07/03/2023
Speaker: Ps Daniel + Rev David Tan
Paul’s relationship with Philemon was deep and authoritative. But Paul V9 ‘rather I appeal you in love’, leaving Philemon to decide his request. Paul was interceding for Philemon’s fugitive slave ‘Onesimus’, because he was Paul’s ‘son born when he was locked up, and wanted Philemon to understand that Onesimus believed in the Lord and they are now the Lord’s family. Paul asks Philemon to accept Onesimus for Jesus Christ who “is now profitable to you and me.”
Paul expressed his heart to Philemon, hoping that Philemon could live out the truth, not only forgiving a fugitive slave, but also accepting him as a dear brother, just like accepting Paul, and no longer treating him as a lowly slave. And Paul hoped that this good deed was out of Philemon’s willingness.
While Paul offered to accept Onesimus spiritually to Philemon, he also promised to pay back what Onesimus owed to Philemon.
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约拿书［第四章］ Book of Jonah 4
约拿书［第四章］
Book of Jonah 4
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【‘先恩典后真理’的神】
03/03/2023
引言： 在前几章经文里我们比较多地去看到约拿不足的生命，今天来到约拿书的最后一章，让我们专注地去看耶和华神怎样去牧养这位悖逆的先知约拿！ 一、先听约拿吐苦水的神（V1-4） 神面对无理取闹的约拿，祂耐心地聆听约拿的心声，甚至包括约拿想要求死的想法，然而祂并没有直接指出约拿的不是。祂乃是首先问了约拿一个问题，去启发约拿思想自己生命的问题，哪怕约拿并没有作出回应。 二、再满足约拿需要的神（V5-6） 约拿出到城外搭棚，心中愤愤不平地替神充当起审判官的角色，并在那里观察尼尼微城接下来会发生什么。然而神在这个时候还是没有指责他，而是安排了一棵蓖麻树去为约拿遮阴，让他有好的休息，而约拿也因此大大喜乐。 三、终对约拿讲真理的神（V7-11） 当约拿有了很好的休息后，第二天一早神就让蓖麻树枯萎，并安排东风和日头来让约拿体会到艰苦。约拿再次求死，此时神也回应约拿：‘你不是蓖麻树的权柄，而你也为蓖麻树的枯萎感到难过。更何况尼尼微城里有许多无辜的儿童，我不是更要爱惜他们吗？’ 故事停在这里，相信是因为约拿在神智慧的言语下无言以对，所以就促成了这样的结尾。 总结： 求主帮助我们去效法祂的榜样，好对人活出‘先恩典后真理’的生命。当我们所牧养的孩子，组员，甚至是员工还没有办法去活出真理的时候，让我们先耐心地聆听他们的心声，满足他们的需要，然后就把管理他们的主权交还给神。相信当神兴起环境，也因着他们因为离开真理而活在艰苦里的时候，因着我们已经跟他们有好的关系，我们就能够在属神的智慧下，把真理带进他们的生命，以至于这些的生命最终都能够在真理里回转，又再次地回到神的面前！ Jonah 4: The God of ‘grace before Truth’ Introduction: Today we come to the last chapter of the book of Jonah, and let’s focus on how the LORD God shepherded this rebellious prophet Jonah! 1. God who first listened to Jonah’s bitterness (V1-4) When God confronted the unreasonable Jonah, He patiently listened to Jonah’s heart, even including Jonah’s desire to ask for death, yet He did not directly point out Jonah’s faults. Instead, He first asked Jonah a question to inspire Jonah to think about his own life, even though Jonah did not respond. 2. The God who met Jonah’s needs again (V5-6) Jonah went outside the city and pitched his tent, acting as a judge for God with indignation in his heart, and was there to observe what would happen next in the city of Nineveh. However, God did not rebuke him at this time, but arranged a plant to shade Jonah, so that he could have a good rest, and Jonah rejoiced greatly. 3. The God who finally spoke the Truth to Jonah (V7-11) After Jonah had a good rest, God let the plant wither early the next morning, and arranged the east wind and the sun to make Jonah experience hardship. Jonah again asked for death, at which time God also responded to Jonah: ‘You are not the authority of the castor tree, and you are grieved by the withering of the plant. What is more, there are many innocent children in the city of Nineveh; shall I not love them all the more?’ The story stops here, I believe because Jonah was speechless under the wisdom of God’s Words, so it contributed to this ending. Conclusion： Ask the Lord to help us to follow His example, so that we can live a life of ‘grace before Truth’ to people. When the children, groups, and even staff we are shepherding are not yet able to live out the Truth, let us first patiently listen to their hearts and meet their needs, and then give God back the sovereignty to manage them. We believe that when God raises up the environment, and because they are living in hardship because they have left the Truth, and because we already have a good relationship with them, we will be able to bring the Truth into their lives with godly wisdom, so that these lives will eventually turn back in the Truth and come back to God again!
GK611 Morning Devotion
03/03/2023
Speaker: IP Moses + Rev David Tan
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约拿书［第三章］ Book of Jonah 3
约拿书［第三章］
Book of Jonah 3
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【抓住机会】
02/03/2023
一、抓住回应神的机会（V1-4）
1.神给第二次机会（V1-3a）
守约施慈爱的神，祂的选召是没有后悔的。虽然当时也有其他的先知，可是神依然给约拿第二次机会，并使用他来完成对尼尼微救赎的计划。不管我们之前是否因为主观负面的思想、惧怕、还是其他原因，没有回应神的呼召；或做错决定得罪神。透过今天晨祷的提醒，我们是否愿意回应神伸出手来，抓住这神给的第二次机会？
2.神用不完美器皿（V3b-4）
约拿的生命有许多软弱、悖逆、不顺服、没有爱。但神还是乐意使用他这不完美器皿。神对我们的心意也是如此。神不但要透过不完美的器皿，让人见到是神的作为，祂更在乎的是我们的Being。在我们去成就祂的工作的同时，塑造改变我们，让我们活出祂创造我们这个人的Being，成为合神心意的人。
二、生命对齐神的机会（V5-8）
1.认真悔改的态度
在约拿时代的亚述帝国，在中东是以强暴闻名。但是当约拿宣告神的审判将临到，尼尼微必倾覆时，全城从上到下，抓住了悔改的机会，并且态度是谦卑、认真和彻底的。今天是教会但以理禁食和认罪悔改、生命对其神的第12天，我们是否已经抓住了神给的机会，以积极和认真的心态来回应祂？
2.领袖要带头悔改
当尼尼微王听见神要审判后，他以身作则成为全民的榜样，才发动悔改行动，结果带来了全国的翻转。今天作为领头羊的，当所带领的人犯错时，神喜悦做领袖的带头先悔改。
三、得施恩怜悯的机会（V9-10）
1.渴慕期待的心（V9）
尼尼微王虽知道神没有赦罪的义务，他还是渴慕并期待，当尼尼微人重新以仁爱待人，弃绝过去的恶行时，神能转意对他们施恩怜悯，使他们不致灭亡。渴慕期待看到神作为的心很重要，因为这是开启神迹的钥匙。
2.有得救的行为
除了有行动的真实悔改，可以改变应有的结局。弟兄姐妹，我们都知道没有一次得救，永远得救的道理。神儿女不要只是口里称耶稣是主，更要活出与得救相称的行为，叫我们的生命能散发出基督的香气来荣耀神。
3.爱惜生命的神
约拿心目中的神是只能爱护以色列的神，不能爱异邦，更不能爱以色列的仇敌。我们很常以为犯罪的人必须要受到神的惩罚才算是公义，以致我们把别人悔改的机会都堵死了。尼尼微人的经历再次让我们更全面认识祂是充满恩典、喜悦人回头离开所行的恶道而存活的神，是爱惜生命的神。
总结：
神爱世人，更是无时无刻乐意赐给人得救、悔改、生命对齐祂、事奉祂，各种不同的机会。在成圣的十架道路上，不管今天我们走到哪一站，让我们都以正确的态度回应神，抓住祂给的每一个机会，叫自己不失去神的祝福，也继续去抓住使许多人得神祝福的机会。
Jonah 3: Seize the Opportunity
GK611 Morning Devotion
02/03/2023
Speaker: Ps Deborah + Rev David Tan
Introduction: Cook another pot of rice
1. Seize the opportunity to respond to God （V1-4)
(1) God gives second chance （V1-3a)
A covenant-keeping and loving God, His calling has no regrets. Although there were other prophets at the time, God still gave Jonah a second chance and used him to complete the redemption plan for Nineveh. No matter whether we did not respond to God’s call because of individual negative thoughts, fear, or other reasons; or made wrong decisions to offend God. Through the reminder of today’s Morning Devotion, are we willing to respond to God and reaching out to grab this second chance God has given?
(2) God uses imperfect vessels （V3b-4)
Jonah’s life was full of weakness, rebellion, disobedience, and without love. But God is still willing to use His imperfect vessel. The same is true of God’s will for us. God not only wants people to see God’s deeds through imperfect vessels, but He cares more about our Being. While we accomplish His work, He moulds and changes us, let us live out the being He created us, and become a person after God’s heart.
2. Opportunity to align life with God （V5-8)
(1) An Attitude of Serious Repentance
The Assyrian Empire in the time of Jonah was famous for its violence in the Middle East. But when Jonah announced that God’s judgment would come and Nineveh would be overthrown, the whole city, from top to bottom, seized the opportunity to repent, and their attitude was humble, serious and thorough. Today is the 12th day of church Daniel’s fasting, confession, repentance, and aligning life with God. Have we seized the opportunity God gave us to respond to Him with a positive and serious attitude?
(2) Leaders take the lead in repentance
When the king of Nineveh heard that God was going to judge, he set an example for the whole nation, and then he launched an action of repentance, which brought about a nationwide revival. Today, as a leader, when those who lead make mistakes, God is pleased with the leader who takes the lead to repent first.
3. Opportunity to receive grace and mercy （V9-10)
(1) A heart of longing and anticipation （V9)
Although the king of Nineveh knew that God had no obligation to forgive sins, he still longed for and expected that when the people of Nineveh treated others with kindness and forsake their past evil deeds, God would turn His mind to show mercy to them so that they would not perish from sin. It is very important to desire and believe to see God’s actions, because this is the key to unlocking miracles.
(2) Have actions of salvation
In addition to real repentance with action which is possible to change the outcome it should be. Brothers and sisters, we all know the truth that it isn’t you are once saved, you will always be saved. Children of God should not just confess Jesus as Lord with their mouths, but also live out the behaviours that are commensurate with salvation, so that our lives can exude the fragrance of Christ to glorify God.
(3) God who loves life
The God in Jonah’s mind is a God who can only love Israel, and cannot love other nations, let alone Israel’s enemies. We often think that those who sin must be punished by God to be considered righteous, hence, we block the opportunity for others to repent. The experience of the Nineveh people once again allows us to understand fully that He is a God full of grace, a God who delights people to turn away from their evil ways and survive, and a God who loves life.
Conclusion：
God loves the world, and He is willing to give people all kinds of opportunities to be saved, repent, align their lives with Him, and serve Him all the time. On the road of sanctification, no matter which stages we are at today, let us respond to God with a correct attitude, seize every opportunity He gives, so that we will not lose God’s blessings, and continue to seize opportunities for many to be blessed by God.
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约拿书［第二章］ Book of Jonah 2
约拿书［第二章］
Book of Jonah 2
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【安息之中转向神】
01/03/2023
一只鱼都可以被神拣选。鱼其实也有自由意志，但是它没有埋怨，没有嫌弃，没有说为什么要用我的鱼腹做这件事情？可见我们人有时候连鱼都不如，是什么让我们不能听呢？因为我们与神的关系……
一、安息中祷告神（V1）
当约拿在船上被船主催促的时候，他没有做任何的祷告，一心坚定于自己的决定。但是当他被抛在海中的时候，他才开始祷告。在鱼腹中，就如一片漆黑的环境，又死不去，什么都不能做的时候，他开始背诵神的话，祷告神，思念神的殿。
相信大家在疫情的时候，都开始在安息中祷告神，背诵神的话，思念神的殿；但是随着疫情的情况稳定，我们是否又回到过去更忙碌的生活，而把神抛在后头呢？
二、患难时求告神（V2-3）
我们可以想象一个人在鱼腹中三天三夜的情景，吃或许是一些被鱼吞进肚子里的海洋生物、没有水喝、在黑暗中、面对很臭的胃酸，更不是到时间的过去。约拿在一个昏昏迷迷的当中，他选择哼出诗篇，回想起神的美好，他开始求告神。
弟兄姐妹，当我们遭遇患难的时候，神的话语很重要。约拿不但把神的话背诵在心里，在遇到困难的时候，他背诵出来，在海的深处他经历神，在死亡中他体验生命，在黑暗中他看见亮光。
三、挣扎时要回转（V4-7）
约拿在海中的挣扎：被海水淹没、海草缠绕他的头、深渊围住他（黑暗和稀少的空气）、甚至心里已经发昏了。
当约拿在海中挣扎时，他的第一个念头就是自己已经与神隔绝。虽然过去约拿凭着血气不肯顺服，以为可以逃往他施去躲避神，但被抛在海中后，他才发现从神眼前被驱逐是何等可怕的经历。因此，他在海水中急切地仰望神、呼求神，会转归向神，盼望与神恢复关系。
世界的事情可以成为我们的挣扎，海水就如我们的工作，有人因为工作而喘不过气；海草就如一些瘾癖的捆绑，拦阻我们的自由去服事神；压力就如深渊，导致我们看不见希望。我们要回转！
四、迷失时转向神（V8-9）
约拿在鱼腹中说他必用感谢的声音献祭与神。他所许的愿，他必偿还。救恩出于耶和华。他所想要感谢并不是因为神要救他脱离鱼腹。而是一个人躲避神，像是被神驱逐得罪人，他回转祷告神，神竟然还应允和垂听。
我们迷失的时候，要回转。因为天父就在门口等待我们回家。这是神对每一个浪子回头的应许。
总结：安息中经历反败为胜（V10）
当我们真实在面对许多生活上的烦恼、困难、疲惫、挣扎、压抑、甚至是死亡的危急的时候，仇敌就是想让我们乱，然后就开始用自己很多以为是神的方式做事。
但是若我们等候神，就能在安息中与神相遇，得着最好的方式。摩西常常祷告神，与神相处，得见神的荣耀；以斯帖面对灭族的危机，却是禁食安静祷告神；耶稣在拣选门徒，和面对试探的时候，祂也选择在神的面前安息祷告。
面对困境并不是绝路，当我们愿意安息在主中，转向神，神就把我们从困境的腹中，被吐到旱地来。就如约拿一样。
Jonah 2: Turning to God in Rest
GK611 Morning Devotion
01/03/2023
Speaker: Asher Chang + Rev David Tan
Introduction: Fish and human being
A fish can be chosen by God. A fish actually has free will, but it does not complain, it does not dislike, it does not say why should I do this with my fish belly? It is evident that we humans are sometimes worse than even a fish. What keeps us from listening? Because of our relationship with God ……
1. Praying to God in Rest（V1）
When Jonah was urged by the master of the ship in the boat, he did not make any prayer, and was determined on his own decision. But when he was thrown into the sea, he only began to pray. When he was in the belly of the fish, just like a dark environment, and could not die or do anything, he began to recite the Word of God, pray to God, and think about the temple of God.
I believe we all began to pray God in rest, recite God’s Words, and think about God’s temple during the pandemic; but as the situation of the epidemic stabilised, did we go back to our old, busier lives, and leave God behind?
2. Asking God in times of trouble（V2-3）
We can imagine a man in the belly of a fish for three days and three nights, eating perhaps some sea creatures swallowed by the fish, without water to drink, in the dark, facing very foul stomach acid, not to mention the passage of time. In the midst of a daze, Jonah chose to hum the Psalms, recalling the goodness of God, and he began to ask God.
Brothers and sisters, the Word of God is important when we are in times of trouble. Jonah not only recited God’s Words in his heart, but in times of trouble he recited them. He experienced God in the depths of the sea, he experienced life in the midst of death, and he saw light in the midst of darkness.
3. Turn back when you struggle（V4-7）
Jonah’s struggle in the midst of the sea: he was overwhelmed by the waters, the seaweed was wrapped around his head, the deep surrounded him (darkness and scarce air), and he even became faint in his heart.
As Jonah struggled in the sea, his first thought was that he was separated from God. Although Jonah had refused to obey in his blood, thinking that he could flee to Tarshish to hide from God, after being thrown into the sea he realised what a terrible experience it was to be expelled from the sight of God. Therefore, he eagerly looked up to God and called on Him in the sea, and would turn to Him, hoping for a restored relationship with Him.
The things of the world can be our struggle. The sea is like our work, and some people are out of breath because of it; the seaweed is like the bondage of some addictions, blocking our freedom to serve God; the pressure is like the deep, causing us to lose sight of hope. We need to turn back!
4. Turning to God when lost（V8-9）
Jonah said in the belly of the fish that he would sacrifice to God with a voice of thanksgiving. He will pay for what he has wished. Salvation comes from the LORD. His desire to give thanks was not because God was going to save him from the belly of the fish. Rather, it is because a man who hid from God, as if he were a sinner expelled by God, turned to God in prayer, and still God answered and listened to him.
When we are lost, we need to turn back. For the Father is at the door waiting for us to come home. This is God’s promise to every prodigal son to turn back.
Conclusion: Experiencing Defeat in Rest（V10）
When we are truly facing many of life’s troubles, difficulties, weariness, struggles, depressions, and even the danger of death, the enemy is trying to get us to mess up and then start doing things in the way that many of us think is God’s way.
But if we wait on God, we can meet God in rest and get the best way. Moses often prayed to God and spent time with Him to see His glory; Esther faced the crisis of annihilation, but fasted and prayed to God in silence; Jesus chose to rest and pray in the presence of God when He chose His disciples and faced temptation.
When we are willing to rest in the Lord and turn to God, God will spit us out of the belly of trouble and into dry land. Just as Jonah did.
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约拿书［第一章］ Book of Jonah 1
约拿书［第一章］
Book of Jonah 1
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【神爱世人呼召人】
28/02/2023
旧约书卷一般上都只是关乎以色列人的事，但是《约拿书》却让我们看到神的心，原来神也注视着犯罪的外邦人，也要对外邦人说话。
一、神爱世人显关注（拿1:1-2）
世人的罪恶来到某个程度，竟让神要特别差派选民的先知去发声宣告审判！由此可见，神的心不只是顾念自己的子民，而是注视着全世人。无所不知的神当然也知道这罪恶之城会因此而悔改，因此这句话正显出神爱世人的心。
二、人心自我勿从神（拿1:3）
约拿身为神的先知代言人，如今神的指示不同于他自己的想法，约拿不但不肯听神的，而且还故意往反方向逃离，这是何等自我和悖逆不是吗？反省我们自己是否也是如此呢？
三、神兴风浪制服人（拿1:4-8）
1.谁能躲避神的呼唤呢（V4）
神有呼唤，人能不从吗？全地都到神手中，神能顺水推舟助人前进，能兴风作浪阻拦前行。你能躲避神的呼唤吗？恐怕你的未来将困难重重。
2.灾难之中各自求神明（V5-6）
在灾难面前，人都显得无助，于是人就会求告各人所以为的神明。灵魂与身体都已经沉睡的约拿也因此被船长给唤醒。既是不认识神的船长才也没放过任何可能找到问题根源的机会。人何尝不是在绝境中才找到神吗？
3.人的举动本有神掌控（V7-8）
“掣签”是一种对万有之中有掌大权之神的信念，哪怕这些人还不认识耶和华神，但是他们的信念也真的让他们经历神。最终他们找到了问题的关键人物，并且按着解决问题的方向前进。
四、人的硬心神应付（拿1:9-12）
1.自认敬畏全能神（V9）
人就是在悖逆神的状态中仍然认为自己是敬畏神的人？这是自我感觉良好的人之通病，你有这现象吗？
2.众人受教心畏惧（V10-11）
众人得知约拿是神的先知，是他的悖逆才导致这场危机，于是纷纷寻求神的先知提供答案。我们若是敬畏神的人，往往在灾难面前，我们就会成为可以指引方向的人。
3.宁死不屈何顽固（V12）
这位先知何等的顽固悖逆不是吗？对神宁死不屈！明知被丢下大海是死定了，但他认为就是死，也不愿去到罪恶之人的城市传扬“福音”。这是民族尊严或者个人的固执呢？真是不知天高地厚！
五、祸患威吓人求主（拿1:13-16）
人即使得知解决问题的方案之后，还是会尝试用自己的方法；直到真的都无效之后，才会采用“属灵”的方法。这么一来，风浪果然平静了。于是大家看到神的作为，于是众人都对神肃然起敬，并向耶和华献祭，意思说都信了主；这是何等荣耀的结果不是吗？
总结：生命之后神接手（V17）
众人所能看到的是约拿葬身大海，且不知原来神掌管接下来的每一步。神所要使用的大鱼就在此时登场了。这事正告诉我们要相信，万事神掌权，哪怕是众人和自己都看到必死无疑，我们要坚信到底啊！
Jonah 1: God loved the world and called the people
GK611 Morning Devotion
28/02/2023
Speaker: Rev Tan
Introduction: God is the Lord of all the earth!
The books of the Old Testament are generally only about the Israelites, but the Book of Jonah allows us to see the heart of God. It turns out that God also looks at the sinning Gentiles and wants to speak to them.
1. God loves the world and shows His concern (Jonah 1:1-2)
The sinfulness of the world has reached a certain level, so much so that God has to send a special prophet to the elect to pronounce judgment! From this, we can see that God’s heart is concerned not only with his own people but with the whole world. The omniscient God certainly knows that this sinful city will repent, and because of this, hence this sentence shows God’s love for the world.
2. The self-centred human heart does not obey God (Jonah 1:3)
As God’s prophet and spokesperson, Jonah has God’s instructions different from his own thoughts. Not only did Jonah refuse to listen to God, but he also deliberately fled in the opposite direction. Isn’t this selfish and rebellious? Do we reflect on ourselves as well?
3. God raises storms to subdue people (Jonah 1:4-8)
(1) Who can escape from the calling of God (V4)
God has a calling, can man not obey? The whole earth is in the hands of God, and God can push the boat along the water to help people advance, and can stir up wind and waves to hinder their progress. Can you escape God’s calling? I’m afraid your future will be difficult.
(2) During disasters, each seeks their own gods (v5-6)
In the face of disasters, people are helpless, so people will call on what they think of as gods. Jonah, whose soul and body had fallen asleep, was awakened by the captain. Neither did the captain who knew God miss any chance that he might find the source of the problem. Didn’t men find God only when they are in desperate situations?
(3) Man’s actions are originally controlled by God (V7-8)
“Drawing lots” is a kind of belief that there is a God who holds power in all things. Even though these people don’t know Jehovah God yet, their belief really makes them experience God. In the end, they found the key person of the problem and moved in the direction of solving the problem.
4. God will deal with the hardness of man’s heart (Jonah 1:9-12)
(1) Self-confessed to fear Almighty God (V9)
Do people still think they are God-fearing people even in the state of rebelling against God? This is a common problem for people who feel good about themselves. Do you have this phenomenon?
(2) Everyone is taught and afraid (V10-11)
Everyone learned that Jonah was a prophet of God and that it was his disobedience that caused the crisis, so they all sought answers from the prophet of God. If we are God-fearing people, we will be the ones who can guide the direction when we are faced with disasters.
(3) Rather die than surrender and be stubborn (V12)
How stubborn and rebellious this prophet was, wasn’t he? He would rather die than surrender to God! Knowing that being thrown into the sea is a certain death, but he thinks it is just death, and he does not want to go to the city of sinful people to spread the “gospel”. Is this nation’s dignity or personal stubbornness? Really ignorant!
5. Calamity threatens people to pray to the Lord (Jonah 1:13-16)
Even after people know the solution to the problem, they will still try to use their own methods; they will not use “spiritual” methods until they really fail. As a result, the wind and waves calmed down. Then everyone saw God’s deeds, and everyone respected God and offered sacrifices to Jehovah, saying that they all believed in the Lord. What a glorious result, isn’t it?
Conclusion: After Life God Takes Over (V17)
All the people can see is that Jonah has been buried in the sea, and they don’t know that God is in charge of every next step. At this time, the big fish that God will use appears on the scene. This incident tells us to believe that God is in control of all things, even if everyone and ourselves sees that we must die, we must firmly believe in it to the end!
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2023 箴言［第28章］ Book of Proverbs 28
箴言［第28章］
Book of Proverbs 28
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【义人承受的祝福】
24/02/2023
引言：
箴言总是在对比义人的福和恶人的祸。进入箴言28章，让我们从一个正面的角度去看义人所要承受的祝福！
一、义人始终站立的祝福
1.得平安（V1）
义人因行在正路，所以他就活在平安中，刚强壮胆没有惧怕。
2.得完全（V5,10,21,28）
义人因看中神的公义，就不愿引人行恶，徇私枉法，所以他的生命就从得救进入到了完全！
3.得尊荣（V12,23,24）
义人因着敬畏神，他就不愿活在虚晃中，愿意讲出实话的他，最终必得着尊荣。
4.得怜恤（V13）
神眼中的义人并不是不会犯错的人，而是愿意承认自己过犯，并愿意悔改的人，这样的人必蒙神蒙人的怜恤。
5.得拯救（V14,17,18,26）
敬畏人的义人在一切的患难中，必蒙神的拯救！
二、义人谨守律法的祝福
1.世代有传承（V2,7）
君王能够把神的律法传承下去，国家就必能够长存下去；孩子能够谨守神的话语，就必能够传承父母所为他存留的产业。
2.不随波逐流（V4）
谨守神话语的人不会随波逐流，对人阿谀奉承，而是会为了真理而争战到底！
3.祷告蒙垂听（V9）
谨守神话语的人祂就拥有大的属灵权柄，所以他就按着神的心意去祷告，而最终他的祷告必要蒙神垂听。
三、义人必不缺乏的祝福
1.领受转移来的财富（V8）
在末后，神要把财富转移给那些愿意祝福别人的人身上。
2.有能力去怜恤穷人（V3,15,27）
义人必蒙神赐福，有能力去祝福贫穷人，而不至于因为缺乏而去欺压他人。
3.有充充足足的智慧（V6,11）
义人不一定大富大贵，然而神必赏给他充充足足的智慧。
4.过踏实安稳的生活（V19,20,22）
义人明白赚取钱财不能急功近利，他会踏踏实实地工作和生活，所以他能够活出安稳。
5.没有贪婪心中喜乐（V16,25）
义人心中没有贪婪，所以他能够在神所赐给他的一切里满足，并活出一个平安和喜乐的生命。
总结：
箴言4:18但义人的路，好像黎明的光，越照越明，直到日午。
义人的路虽有挑战，然而神必充充足足地供应给他所需用的一切，使他能够战立得住。而且对于义人的生命，最终不单是他自己蒙神所赐福而已，他也要把这一份祝福带给下一代，让下一代也能够来承接神所赐给他的一切丰盛的产业！
Proverbs 28: The blessings that the righteous will receive
GK611 Morning Devotion
24/2/2023
Speaker: IP Moses + Rev David Tan
Introduction：
Proverbs is always contrasting the blessings of the righteous with the woes of the wicked. Enter Proverbs 28 and let’s get a positive perspective on the blessings the righteous will endure!
1. The blessing that the righteous always stand
(1) To have peace (V1)
The righteous man lives in peace, strong and courageous without fear, because he walks in the right way.
(2) To be perfected (V5,10,21,28)
The righteous man, because he sees the righteousness of God, does not want to lead others to do evil or to show favoritism, so his life passes from salvation to perfection!
(3) To be honoured (V12,23,24)
The righteous man who fears God does not want to live in vanity, but is willing to tell the Truth, will ultimately be honoured.
(4) Receive mercy (V13)
The righteous man in the sight of God is not a man who does not sin, but a man who is willing to confess his faults and repent, and such a man will receive God’s mercy from all men.
(5) Receive salvation (V14,17,18,26)
The righteous man who fears man will be saved by God from all his troubles!
2. The blessing of the righteous to keep the law
(1) Inheritance from generation to generation (v2,7)
If a king can pass on the law of God, the nation will endure; if a child can keep the Word of God, he will be able to pass on the inheritance his parents have reserved for him.
(2) Not to follow the crowd (V4)
He who keeps the Word of God does not follow the crowd and flatter people, but fights for the Truth to the end!
(3) Prayers are heard (V9)
He who keeps God’s Word has great spiritual authority, so he prays according to the heart of God, and ultimately his prayers will be heard by God.
(4) To live a steady and stable life (V19,20,22)
The righteous man understands that he cannot be in a hurry to earn money, but he works and lives in a practical way, so he can live in peace.
(5) Joy in heart without greed (V16,25)
The righteous man has no covetousness in his heart, so he can be content in all that God has given him, and live a life of peace and joy.
Conclusion：
Proverbs 4:18 But the path of the just is like the shining sun, that shines ever brighter unto the perfect day.
The path of the righteous has its challenges, but God will provide him with all he needs to be able to stand. And the life of a righteous man is not only blessed by God for himself, but he will also bring this blessing to the next generation, so that the next generation may also receive all the abundant property that God gives!
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2023 箴言［第27章］ Book of Proverbs 27
箴言［第27章］
Book of Proverbs 27
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【为人处事的真智慧】
23/02/2023
引言：
让我们应用真理在我们日常生活所面对的事物，使我们成为神眼中的智慧人。
一、学习谦卑（V1-10)
1.不要自夸(V1-2)
不要为明日自夸，也不要用口自夸。
明日是属于未来，是我们没有办法把握的，而且有可能永远不会来到。而且，自夸还可能招来别人的嫉妒反感。然而，我们要知道耶和华必指引我们的脚步。因此，我们应当活好当下的每一天，把工作的计划和果效都交托给主。
2.不要嫉妒（V3-4)
恼怒会使人失去理性，言行粗暴会伤害人，严重的话也会导致家庭失和、妻离子散、亲友疏离、社会纷扰等等问题的出现。
然而，嫉妒却更有破坏力，如同“骨中的朽烂”（箴14:30），无人能敌得住。因此，我们要常常捡视自己，我们是否不能忍受别人比我好，常常嫉妒那些比我们好的人？求神帮助我们并医治我们。
3.看重关系（V5-10)
真实的关系，不但有出于爱心的支持、鼓励和饶恕，也应当有当面的责备，帮助对方纠正错误。然而，这却是要有真关系，对方才能领受并做调整。
二、接受训诲(V11-22)
1.辨别安危（V11-12）
智慧人要有属灵的判断力。不要像愚蒙人愚昧无知，不会瞻前顾后，虽处险境仍茫然不知，等到遭受损害时才懊悔。因此，我们要常常有警诫的心。
2.不做担保（V13）
我们不要强出头，夸口为别人做担保，觉得自己可以摆平事情，而不考虑能否承担后果。
3.做合宜事（V14）
“大声”就是言过其实，会使人产生骄傲而跌倒。更何况，在清晨的时候大声给朋友祝福，这种虚伪不合宜的祝福，反成为咒诅。因此，不要在不合时机之时，去做自己认为对的事情。
4.离争执人(V15-16）
争吵的妇人就像大雨之日连连滴漏的屋顶，把人赖以得庇护、得温暖、得安息的地方，变成了一个令人失望、烦恼的地方，也会逼得人逃避或离开。因此，我们若跟好争吵的人一起，想在话语上胜过与我们争吵的人，可能最后什么也抓不到。
5.不怕磨合（V17）
铁磨铁，是为了要磨掉不属神的自我、造就属灵的品格，让里面的新人长成基督的身量，以致能弟兄和睦同居，在基督里合而为一。因此，不要怕磨，不要因受过伤害就疏远关系，要坚持在关系里，终会磨出刃来，我们的性格就更成熟。
6.要得尊荣（V18）
我们要顺服、尊荣我们的主人。如此，我们“必吃树上的果子”，好处就会临到我们。
7.认识自己（V19）
水可以照出自己的脸，内心也反映自己的本相。我们也可以从身边的人对我们的评价来反省我们自己。当然，评价一定有好的也有不好的。但是，当我们以正面的态度来对待这些评价，其实受益的是我们自己。
8.小心眼目（V20）
我們要小心眼目，不要追求不能滿足的事，也要躲避那些喜欢追求「眼目的情欲」的人。虽然“眼目的情欲”和“肉体的情欲”会给我们带来一些满足,但这都是短暂的。唯有耶稣能真正使我们感到满足。因此，我们要学会凡事知足的秘诀。
9.小心试炼（V21）
我们要把称赞当作试炼自己属灵光景的「鼎」和「炉」，省察自己所思念的是什么。
10.远离愚昧（V22）
其实，愚昧人若是接受管教，就可以脱离愚昧。然而，要让愚妄人相信自己愚妄，却极其困难。因此，真智慧是要远离愚妄人。
三、忠心管理（V23-27)
一个倚靠神的智慧人，并非什么都不做，而是一个尽本分、勤奋工作的人。当人忠于自己的职分时,神亦会以诚实待那人，并以恩典填滿人的需求。
总结：敬畏神，不自夸
我们每个人都可以活出谦卑忠诚，也要留心做好神所交托给我们的事。让我们不自夸，也重视身边每一份关系，并明白神的心意。此外，我们也要懂得分辨时势，不要强出头，愿意被指正调教，善于应对不同的环境。
Proverbs 27: True Wisdom in Dealing with People
GK611 Morning Devotion
23/2/2023
Speaker: Ps Stella + Rev David Tan
Introduction：
Let us apply the Truth to the things we face in our daily life, so that we can become wise people in the eyes of God.
I. Learn to be Humble (V1-10)
(1) Do not boast (V1-2)
Do not boast about tomorrow, nor boast with your own mouth.
Tomorrow belongs to the future, which we cannot grasp, and it may never come. Moreover, boasting may attract the jealousy and resentment of others. However, we need to know that the Lord will direct our steps. Therefore, we should live each day well and entrust the plan and results of our work to the Lord.
(2) Do not be jealous (V3-4)
Anger can make people irrational, harsh words and deeds can hurt people, and if it is serious, it can also lead to family disharmony, separation of wives and children, separation of relatives and friends, social disturbances, and other problems.
Jealousy, however, is far more destructive. Like “rottenness in the bones” (Prov. 14:30), no one can stand against it. Therefore, we must always look at ourselves, can we not accept others being better than me, and often envy those who are better than us? Ask God to help us and heal us.
(3) Value relationships (V5-10)
A real relationship should not only include loving support, encouragement, and forgiveness, but also involve direct criticism to help the other party correct their mistakes. However, this requires a real relationship before the other party can accept and adjust.
2. Accept correction (V11-22)
(1) Identify safety and danger (V11-12)
A wise man must have spiritual judgment. Don’t be ignorant like fools, who don’t look back and forth, don’t know even if they are in danger, and only be regret when they are hurt. Therefore, we must always have a vigilant heart.
(2) Do not be guarantor (V13)
Let’s not push ourselves, brag about being a guarantor for others, and feel that we can settle things without considering whether we can bear the consequences.
(3) Do the right thing (V14)
Being “loud” is to exaggerate, which makes people feel proud and then stumble. What’s more, blessing a friend loudly in the early morning, this hypocritical and inappropriate blessing has turned into a curse. Therefore, don’t do what you think is right when the time is not right.
(4) Stay away from disputants (V15-16)
A quarreling woman is like a dripping roof on a rainy day, turning the place where people rely for shelter, warmth, and rest into a place of disappointment and annoyance, and it will also force people to escape or leave. Therefore, if we join with quarrelsome people and try to outsmart the quarrelsome ones, we may end up with nothing.
(5) Not afraid to be sharpen (V17)
Iron sharpens iron in order to wear away ungodly ego, build up a spiritual character, and let the new man inside grow into the stature of Christ, so that brothers can live together in harmony and become one in Christ. Therefore, don’t be afraid of grinding, don’t turn away the relationship because you have been hurt, stick to it, and the edge will be sharpened eventually, and our character will become more mature.
(6) Receive honour (V18)
We are to obey and honour our Master. Then we “will eat its fruit,” and good things will come to us.
(7) Know Ourselves (V19)
Water can reflect one’s face, and one’s heart can also reflect one’s true self. We can also reflect on ourselves from the evaluation of us by those around us. Of course, there will be good and bad reviews. However, when we treat these evaluations with a positive attitude, it will benefit us.
(8) Mindful of our sight (V20)
We must be careful with our eyes, not to pursue things that cannot satisfy us, and avoid those who like to pursue “the lust of the eyes”. While the “lust of the eyes” and the “lust of the flesh” will give us some satisfaction, it is short-term. Only Jesus can truly satisfy us. Therefore, we must learn the secret of contentment in all things.
(9) Mindful of trials (V21)
We should use praise as a “refining pot” and “furnace” to assess our spiritual condition and examine our thoughts.
(10) Stay away from ignorance (V22)
In fact, if a fool accepts discipline, he will be delivered from foolishness. However, it is extremely difficult to convince a fool that he is foolish. Therefore, true wisdom is to keep away from fools.
3. Manage with Loyalty (V23-27)
A wise person who relies on God does not mean doing nothing, but to perform his duty and work diligently. When a person is faithful to his duty, God will also manage that person with Truth and fill his needs with grace.
Conclusion: Fear God, do not boast
Each of us can live a life of humility and loyalty, and we must also be careful to do well what God has entrusted to us. Let us not boast, but value every relationship around us, and understand God’s will. In addition, we also need to know how to distinguish the current situation, don’t show off, be willing to be corrected and adjusted, and be good at coping with different environments.
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诗篇［第2篇］ Book of Psalm 2
诗篇［第2篇］
Book of Psalm 2
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【投靠神的有福人】
主讲：郑伟健同工+陈炎明牧师
22/02/2023
引言：
诗篇第一篇提到“唯喜爱耶和华的律法，昼夜思想，这人便为有福！”诗篇第二篇继续提到有福的人“…… 凡投靠他的，都是有福的。“ 这个“他”指的是大卫家所有的君王，因为神应许大卫家永不缺人坐在大卫的宝座上，就是说神永远成为大卫家的靠山，
这是一个描述大卫家的君王登基的诗篇。当时候多国的首领趁新王兴起，企图要联合反抗，其实就像是要摆脱神的管治一样。
一、世界无益的反抗（V1-3）
诗篇在形容当时候外邦的君王都在谋算商议要起来敌对抵挡神和祂的受膏者。今天，仍然有许多未认识神的人就如这些外邦的君王一样。他们渴望抢夺耶稣基督的权柄，在骄傲中敌挡我们的神。他们不接受神所立的君王，要以自己为对错的标准，这就是世上的君王和空中的掌权者所要作的事情。
这些君王和外邦说他们要挣开他们的捆绑和绳索，就是说他们不愿再受神的管治，对他们而言，神的话语像是一个束缚。这是毫无益处的事，但这却是一个普世的现象。
二、神所拣选的君王（V4-6）
地上受造的君王竟然要与天上伟大的创造主敌对，这是一件不可思议的事情。所以诗人就形容神在天上嗤笑他们。
诗篇第一篇提到我们喜爱耶和华的律法，昼夜思想，便为有福。然而人性却不喜欢如此，所以会令人感到被误解、受束缚，因而想挣开它。当世界的权势有很多计划和谋算时，神就坚立祂的君王在锡安山上。
三、列国都归受膏者（V7-9）
锡安山是永不动摇的，并且神已对受膏者传圣旨，说：“你是我的儿子，我今日生你。你求我，我就将列国赐你为基业，将地极赐你为田产。”V 6-8也就是说世上的列国都已归于这位受膏者的权下。
四、顺服神拣选的王（V10-12）
“现在你们君王应当醒悟，你们世上的审判官该受管教！”V10 醒悟原文是指“Be wise”，就是智慧的意思，是提醒我们要有智慧起来顺服投靠神所拣选的王！
投靠”的原文就是“take refuge”，就是神成为他们的避难所。当我们愿意受管教，并按着所受的管教去认识自己，不再自我中心，我们就是在投靠神。我们就便为有福，因为神必然成为我们的山寨，我们也会成为基督的身体。
总结：醒悟，起来投靠神！
我们要醒悟，从世界的混乱与迷惑走出来，起来投靠神。当我们有一个顺服的生命，神必垂听我们的祷告，因为我们的生命是对的生命，是谦卑、顺服权柄的生命。当我们去求，神就把列国赐给我们为产业，并赐我们超乎万名之上的名。
Psalm 2: Blessed is the man who trusts in God
GK611 Morning Devotion
22/02/2023
Speaker: Asher Chang + Rev David Tan
Introduction:
Psalm 1 refers to “Blessed is the man who Blessed is the man who meditates His law day and night. ” Psalm 2 goes on to refer to the blessed “…… Blessed is everyone who trusts in him. ” This “he” refers to all the kings of the house of David, for God promises that the house of David will never be without a man to sit on David’s throne, meaning that God will always be the support of the house of David.
This is a psalm that describes the enthronement of the kings of the house of David. The leaders of the kingdoms took advantage of the rise of the new king and attempted to unite in rebellion, as if to get rid of God’s rule.
1. The world’s unhelpful rebellion （V1-3）
The Psalmist is describing a time when the kings of the Gentiles were scheming and deliberating to rise up against God and His anointed. Today, there are still many who do not know God who are like these Gentile kings. They desire to seize the authority of Jesus Christ, and in their pride they oppose our God. They do not accept the kings that God has made, but want to make themselves the standard of right and wrong, which is what the kings of the world and prince of the power of the air intended to do.
These kings and Gentiles say that they want to break their bonds and cords, that is, they do not want to be governed by God any more, and for them the Word of God is like a bondage. This is unhelpful, but it is a phenomenon in the world.
2. God’s Chosen King （V4-6）
It is an incredible thing that the created kings of the earth should be at enmity with the great Creator of heaven. So the psalmist describes God as laughing at them from heaven.
The first Psalmist mentions that we are blessed when we love the law of the Lord and meditate about it day and night. Yet human nature does not like this, so it can be tempting to feel misunderstood and bound, and therefore to want to break away from it. When the powers of the world had many plans and schemes, God set His King firmly on Mount Zion.
3. All the nations to the anointed one （V7-9）
Mount Zion will never be shaken, and God has made a holy decree to the Anointed One, saying, “‘You are My Son, today I have begotten You. Ask of Me, and I will give You the nations for Your inheritance, and the ends of the earth for Your possession.” V 6-8 That is to say, all the nations of the world have come under the authority of this Anointed One.
4. Obedience to God’s Chosen King （V10-12）
“Now therefore, be wise, O kings; Be instructed, you judges of the earth!” V10 The original text is “be wise”, which means to be wise, to remind us to be wise and to rise up in obedience to God’s chosen King! The original text for “trust” is “take refuge”, that is, God becomes their refuge. When we are willing to be disciplined and to know ourselves according to the discipline we have received and to stop being self-centred, we are trusting God. We are then blessed, for God will certainly be our fortress and we will become the body of Christ.
Conclusion: Be wise and trust God!
We need to be awaken, walk away from the confusion and bewilderment of the world and rise up to God. When we have a life of obedience, God will hear our prayers because our life is the right life, a life of humility and submission to authority. When we ask, God gives us the nations as an inheritance and our names will be above all.
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诗篇［第1篇］ Book of Psalm 1
诗篇［第1篇］
Book of Psalm 1
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【真正的蒙福之人】
主讲：丘均发传道+陈炎明牧师
21/02/2023
引言：
每个人都想蒙福。真正的福是什么呢？诗篇第1篇将义人和恶人对比，让我们看见，何谓真正的蒙福之人！
一、义人蒙福的途径（V1-3）
1. 不做恶人与恶事
a.不从恶人的计谋
‘不从’的意思是不要走在恶人给你的意见中，就是说不要随从恶人邪恶的主意。
b.不站罪人的道路
‘不站’的意思是不跟罪人同流合污，他们的所作所为也不要跟着去做。
c.不坐亵慢人座位
‘亵慢人’是指否认神，一再嘲讽基督徒的人。‘不坐其座位’，就是不要与他们联合。
2. 昼夜思想神的话
‘昼夜思想神的话’有个前提，就是惟有‘喜爱’耶和华的律法。只有我们喜爱的，才会去昼夜思想。
我们要蒙福就必须让思想在神话语的范围里。因为思想决定行为，我们怎么思想就怎么行。所以，我们要让神的话来管理我们的思想！
3.生命要扎根于神
V3他要像一棵树栽在溪水旁。对我们人生来说，就是生命要扎根于神，主耶稣是生命的活水。这样的人生，才能真正得着主不绝的供应，按时候结出圣灵的果子；面对任何乾旱严寒的环境，叶子仍然常绿不枯乾，生命可以胜过任何苦难和挑战，所做的一切将蒙神保守！尽都顺利。
二、恶人灭亡的结局（V4-6）
1.像糠粃被风吹散
糠是麦子的外壳，意思是内里没有谷粒虚有其表。不敬畏神的人好像随风飘散的‘糠秕’，因为与生命的源头隔绝而枯干空虚，即使他们暂时看起来很强大，也不过像糠秕一样，没有永恒的价值和意义。
2.恶人道路必灭亡
恶人另一个遭遇是面对审判，必被定罪，就算混入义人的会中，也难逃审判，在神的审判台前不能站立得住，最后的结局是灭亡！唯有在基督里，靠着神的恩典，愿意从罪中悔改的人，才能得救。
人生的道路好像有很多，但实际上只有两条道路、两个终点：因跟从神而得生的‘义人的道路’，或因拒绝神而灭亡的‘恶人的道路’。
总结：
我们会软弱、会走偏、会跌倒。但因着我们的生命扎根于神，神会把我们牵引回到渴慕祂的话，昼夜思想祂的话，祂就保守我们，引导我们，走在祂赐福的道路上！一个真正蒙福的人，是蒙神看顾，保守和引导的人！
Psalm 1: A Truly Blessed Man
GK611 Morning Devotion
21/02/2023
Speaker: Ps Daniel + Rev David Tan
Introduction:
Everyone wants to be blessed. What is true blessing? Psalm 1 contrasts the righteous with the wicked and shows us what a truly blessed person is!
1. The way of the righteous to be blessed (V1-3)
(1) Turn away from evil men and things
a. Not walking in the counsel of the ungodly
‘Not walking’ means do not walk in the counsel given to you by the wicked, that is, do not follow the wicked man’s wicked ideas.
b. Not standing in the path of sinners
‘Not standing’ means not to be in the company of sinners, and not to follow what they do.
c. Not sitting in the seat of the scornful
The ‘scornful people’ are those who deny God and repeatedly mock Christians. ‘Do not sit in their seats’ means do not unite with them.
(2) Meditate on the Word of God day and night
The prerequisite for ‘meditating on the Word of God day and night’ is that one only ‘loves’ the law of the LORD. It is only if we love it that we will think about it day and night.
To be blessed we must keep our thoughts within the context of God’s Word. For thought determines behaviour, and how we think is how we act. So, we have to let God’s Word govern our thoughts!
(3) Life is to be rooted in God
V3 He shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water. For our life, it is a life rooted in God, with the Lord Jesus as the living water of life. Such a life will truly receive the Lord’s unfailing provision and bear the fruit of the Spirit in due time; in the face of any drought or severe winter, the leaves will remain green and will not wither, life will overcome any hardship or challenge, and all that we do will be kept by God! All shall prosper.
2. The end of the wicked perishing (V4-6)
(1) Like chaff blown away by the wind
Chaff is the husk of wheat, which means that there is no grain inside but a vain appearance. Those who do not fear God are like ‘chaff’ scattered by the wind, dry and empty because they are cut off from the source of life, and even if they appear to be strong for the time being, they are just like chaff with no eternal value or meaning.
(2) The way of the wicked shall perish
Another thing that happens to the wicked is that they will be judged and condemned. Even if they blend in with the assembly of the righteous, they will not escape judgment and will not stand before the judgment seat of God, but will end up perishing! Only those who are in Christ, by the grace of God, and are willing to repent from their sins, will be saved.
There seem to be many paths in life, but in reality there are only two paths and two final destinations: the ‘way of the righteous’ who receives life by following God, or the ‘way of ungodly’ who perish by rejecting God.
Conclusion:
We will be weak, we will go off course, we will fall down. But because our lives are rooted in God, He will draw us back to long for His word, to meditate about it day and night, and He will keep us and guide us on His blessed path! A truly blessed person is one who is looked after, kept and guided by God!
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诗篇［第119:65-80篇］Book of Psalm 119:65-80
Book of Psalm 119:65-80
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06/03/2023
65 耶和华阿,你向来是照你的话善待仆人。
66 求你将精明和知识赐给我。因我信了你的命令。
67 我未受苦以先,走迷了路,现在却遵守你的话。
68 你本为善,所行的也善。求你将你的律例教训我。
69 骄傲人编造谎言攻击我。我却要一心守你的训词。
70 他们心蒙脂油。我却喜爱你的律法。
71 我受苦是与我有益,为要使我学习你的律例。
72 你口中的训言(或作律法),与我有益,胜于千万的金银。
73 你的手制造我,建立我。求你赐我悟性,可以学习你的命令。
74 敬畏你的人见我,就要欢喜。因我仰望你的话。
75 耶和华阿,我知道你的判语是公义的。你使我受苦,是以诚实待我。
76 求你照着应许仆人的话,以慈爱安慰我。
77 愿你的慈悲临到我,使我存活。因你的律法是我所喜爱的。
78 愿骄傲人蒙羞。因为他们无理地倾覆我。但我要思想你的训词。
79 愿敬畏你的人归向我,他们就知道你的法度。
80 愿我的心在你的律例上完全,使我不至蒙羞。
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