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历代志上 第二十一章|Book of 1 Chronicles 21

【真实悔改必得神怜悯】

主讲：丘均发传道

16/07/2024

一、大卫的罪行（V1-7）

大卫数点百姓的动机是出于被撒旦激动，使他犯下骄傲自满的罪。所以，这次数点民数，清楚地显示不讨人和神的喜悦；因为大卫的命令是约押厌恶的，并且是神不喜悦的，使以色列人陷在罪里。

撒但其实只能激动我们，但最终决定在于我们！所以，要小心当我们有成就时，很容易就会心生骄傲，忘了这一切都是神所赐，开始夸耀我们所有的金钱和地位，或是自己的聪明才智，这样就会堕入与大卫相同的光景, 犯了跟大卫一样的罪。

二、神的审判（V8-14）

大卫主动向神认罪，并恳求神的赦免。公义的神虽然饶恕悔改的人，却仍会惩罚罪恶。但神怜悯以色列，选择了对他们伤害最轻的刑罚–三日瘟疫，夺走七万人的生命。大卫数点人数原想数算自己的实力，神就刑罚减少百姓的数目！

神是公义的，祂不会容忍罪恶。悔改意味着我们愿意面对并纠正自己的错误，接受神公义的刑罚。

三、大卫的悔改（V15-17）

大卫在祷告中不但再次认罪，更求神把刑罚加在自己身上，好让百姓能不受攻击。大卫作为以色列的君王，知道自己的职责是服事神的百姓，所以他真诚地悔改，愿意承担自己的罪责。

真实的悔改是承认自己的罪，并求神的饶恕。当我们意识到自己的错误时，是否愿意像大卫一样，放下自己的面子和骄傲，向神祷告求怜悯？悔改是一种态度的转变，是从自我中心转向神为中心！

四、神的怜悯（V18-30）

公义的神降下灾难，慈爱的神也告诉大卫如何平息灾难，就是在耶布斯人阿珥楠的禾场为神筑一座坛。因为神有丰盛的怜悯，先为祂的百姓后悔，然后就给大卫有机会悔改、筑坛、献祭。一场看似神的审判，最终却化为神的祝福。大卫献祭的禾场，成为日后圣殿的所在，成为神与人相遇的圣地，也成为神垂听人祷告的地方。

神的怜悯是无限的，但需要我们真实的悔改。大卫在阿珥楠的禾场上献祭，代表了他完全的降服和信靠神。我们是否愿意为自己的错误付出代价，表现出真正的悔改之心？当我们悔改时，神的怜悯和宽恕将不停赐下，恢复我们与祂的关系！

总结：神的怜悯不难得到，难的是人的真实悔改！

神所要的是‘忧伤痛悔的心’，真实的悔改必得神的怜悯！

1 Chronicles Chapter 21: True Repentance Shall Receive God’s Mercy
GK611 Morning Devotion
16/07/2024
The Morning Devotion Speaker: Ps Daniel Kew

Introduction:

1. David’s sin (V1-7)

David’s motive in counting the people was motivated by being provoked by Satan to commit the sin of pride and complacency. Therefore, this counting of the people clearly shows that it was not pleasing to man or to God; for David’s commands were detestable to Joab and displeasing to God, trapping Israel in sin.

Satan can really only agitate us, but the final decision lies with us! Therefore, beware of the fact that when we achieve something, we can easily become proud and forget that it is all from God, and begin to boast about all our money and status, or our own cleverness, and thus fall into the same situation as David, and commit the same sins as David.

2. God’s judgement (V8-14)

David confessed his sins to God and pleaded for His forgiveness. A righteous God punishes sin even though He forgives the repentant. But God had mercy on Israel and chose the penalty that would hurt them the least – a three-day plague that took the lives of 70,000 people. When David counted the number of people in an attempt to count his own strength, God penalised by reducing the number of the people!

God is righteous and He will not tolerate sin. Repentance means that we are willing to face and correct our mistakes and accept God’s righteous punishment.

3. David’s repentance (V15-17)

David not only confessed his sins again in his prayer, but also asked God to inflict the punishment on himself so that the people could be spared from the attack. David, as the king of Israel, knew that his duty was to serve God’s people, so he sincerely repented and was willing to take the blame for his sin.

True repentance is admitting one’s sin and asking God’s forgiveness. When we realise our mistakes, are we willing to put aside our face and pride and pray to God for mercy, as David did? Repentance is a change of attitude from self-centred to God-centred!

4. God’s mercy (V18-30)

The righteous God sent the disaster, and the loving God also told David how to quell the disaster, which was to build an altar for God in the threshing floor of Ornan the Jebusite. Because God, in His abundant mercy, first regrets for His people, He then gives David the opportunity to repent, build an altar, and offer sacrifices. What appeared to be a judgment from God eventually turned into a blessing from God. The threshing floor where David offered his sacrifice became the site of the sanctuary, the holy place where God met with man, and the place where God listened to man’s prayers.

God’s mercy is infinite, but it requires true repentance on our part. David’s sacrifice on the threshing floor of Ornan represented his complete surrender and trust in God. Are we willing to pay the price for our mistakes and show a true heart of repentance? When we repent, God’s mercy and forgiveness will be unceasingly given to restore our relationship with Him!

Conclusion: God’s mercy is not difficult to obtain; what is difficult is true repentance of man!

What God wants is a ‘a broken and a contrite heart’, and true repentance will receive God’s mercy!

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诗篇 第150|Psalm 150

15/07/2024

诗篇150

1 你们要赞美耶和华,在神的圣所赞美他,在他显能力的穹苍赞美他。
2 要因他大能的作为赞美他,按着他极美的大德赞美他。
3 要用角声赞美他,鼓瑟弹琴赞美他。
4 击鼓跳舞赞美他,用丝弦的乐器,和箫的声音赞美他。
5 用大响的钹赞美他,用高声的钹赞美他。
6 凡有气息的,都要赞美耶和华。你们要赞美耶和华。

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诗篇 第149|Psalm 149

14/07/2024

诗篇149

1 你们要赞美耶和华,向耶和华唱新歌,在圣民的会中赞美他。
2 愿以色列因造他的主欢喜。愿锡安的民,因他们的王快乐。
3 愿他们跳舞赞美他的名,击鼓弹琴歌颂他。
4 因为耶和华喜爱他的百姓。他要用救恩当作谦卑人的妆饰。
5 愿圣民因所得的荣耀高兴。愿他们在床上欢呼。
6 愿他们口中称赞神为高,手里有两刃的刀。
7 为要报复列邦,刑罚万民。
8 要用链子捆他们的君王,用铁镣锁他们的大臣。
9 要在他们身上施行所记录的审判。他的圣民都有这荣耀。你们要赞美耶和华。

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诗篇 第148|Psalm 148

08/07/2024

诗篇148

1 你们要赞美耶和华,从天上赞美耶和华,在高处赞美他。
2 他的众使者都要赞美他。他的诸军都要赞美他。
3 日头月亮,你们要赞美他。放光的星宿,你们都要赞美他。
4 天上的天,和天上的水,你们都要赞美他。
5 愿这些都赞美耶和华的名。因他一吩咐便都造成。
6 他将这些立定,直到永永远远。他定了命,不能废去(废去或作越过)。
7 所有在地上的,大鱼和一切深洋,
8 火与冰雹,雪和雾气,成就他命的狂风,
9 大山和小山,结果的树木,和一切香柏树,
10 野兽和一切牲畜,昆虫和飞鸟,
11 世上的君王和万民,首领和世上一切审判官,
12 少年人和处女,老年人和孩童,都当赞美耶和华。
13 愿这些都赞美耶和华的名。因为独有他的名被尊崇。他的荣耀在天地之上。
14 他将他百姓的角高举,因此他(因此他或作他使)一切圣民以色列人,就是与他相
近的百姓,都赞美他。你们要赞美耶和华。

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历代志上 第二十章|Book of 1 Chronicles 20

【人的软弱，神的信实】

主讲：郑伟健传道

12/07/2024

引言：骄兵必败

一、大卫的软弱

1.没有持续警醒的心（V1）

过了一年，正是他们收成的时候，同样的敌人又来了。同样的日子，同样的敌人，但大卫似乎轻敌了。经文记载，列王出战时，不再是大卫亲征，而是约押带兵攻陷拉巴。大卫则留在耶路撒冷，《撒母耳记下》记载他在这期间悠闲地在王宫的平顶上游行，看到拔示巴沐浴，结果与她行了淫。《历代志上》却完全忽略了这段历史。

大卫王认为自己已经稳固了王位，权力和军事力量都达到了顶峰，因此忽视了攻取拉巴的重要性。成功和安逸往往让人失去警觉，也更容易让肉体出头。

2.没有持续感恩谦卑（V2-3）

这章与上几章的味道隐隐不同，大卫和众军拿金冠冕的时候有一点儿骄傲的味道。过去他选择砍断战车的马的蹄筋，将所有夺回来的金、银和战利品分别为圣献给神。但这一次，他的选择是展示这些战利品，特别是象征力量的冠冕，也夺了很多的财物，但是经文没有描述如何处理这些财物，也没有看到得胜之后向神献祭的场景。

人有时候会这样，渐渐习惯一些事情，慢慢以为恩典是理所当然的，忘记了持续感恩和谦卑。结果是越来越难以感恩，也渐渐活在理所当然的当下，最终生命可能走上歧途，而我们却未曾意识到。这确实值得我们深思和反省。

二、神信实守约（V4-8）

经文的第二段用了“后来”开始，描述了大卫经历了与拔示巴行淫和押沙龙叛变的时期。《撒母耳记下》第二十一章记载这段时间，大卫王的勇气和力量已不复从前，甚至差点被巨人击杀，结果他的随从不让他再出战。因此，在今天的第四节经文中，大卫的名字被省略了，取而代之的是他勇士的名字。

尽管大卫因软弱带来了国家的动荡，神仍然履行了祂的应许，使以色列四境平安，帮助大卫建立一个平安的国度，以致可以起来建造圣殿。这显示了神的信实与怜悯，神依旧遵守了祂的约。

总结：放松但不松懈，谦卑感恩，留意警醒持续得胜！

1 Chronicles Chapter 20: Man’s Weakness, God’s Faithfulness
GK611 Morning Devotion
12/07/2024
The Morning Devotion Speaker: IP Asher Chang

Introduction: An arrogant soldier will be defeated

1. David’s Weakness

(1) Not having a continuously alert mind (V1)

A year later, when they were harvesting, the same enemy came again. Same day, same enemy, but David seems to have underestimated the enemy. The scriptures record that when the kings went to war, it was no longer David who fought in person, but Joab who led the army to capture Rabbah. David stayed in Jerusalem, and “2 Samuel” records that during this period he leisurely paraded on the flat roof of the palace, saw Bathsheba bathing, and ended up committing adultery with her. 1 Chronicles completely ignores this period of history.

King David believed that he had secured his throne and that his power and military strength had reached the peak, so he ignored the importance of capturing Rabbah. Success and comfort often make people lose their alertness, making it easier for the flesh to take over.

(2) Failure to remain grateful and humble (V2-3)

This chapter has a slightly different flavour from the previous chapters. There is a bit of pride when David and the army receive the golden crown. In the past, he chose to cut off the chariot horses’ tendons and consecrate all the gold, silver and spoils and offer to God. But this time, he chose to display the spoils, especially the crown symbolising strength, and also took a lot of goods. However, the scriptures do not describe how to deal with these properties, nor do they see the scene of offering sacrifices to God after victory.

People sometimes become accustomed to certain things, gradually take grace for granted, and forget to continue to be grateful and humble. As a result, it becomes increasingly difficult to be grateful, and we gradually live in the present moment for granted. Eventually, life may go astray without us realising it. This is indeed worthy of our deep reflection.

2. God is faithful and keeps his covenant (V4-8)

The second section of the passage begins with “later” and describes the period of David’s adultery with Bathsheba and Absalom’s rebellion. Chapter 21 of “2 Samuel” records that during this period, King David’s courage and strength were no longer what they used to be. He was even almost killed by a giant, but his followers would not let him go to war again. Therefore, in today’s fourth verse, David’s name is omitted and replaced by the names of his mighty warriors.

Although David’s weakness brought turmoil to the country, God still fulfilled His promise to bring peace to Israel and helped David establish a peaceful kingdom so that he could rise up and build the temple. This shows God’s faithfulness and mercy, and God still keeps His covenant.

Conclusion: Be effortless but don’t be undaunted, be humble and grateful, stay alert and continue to win!

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历代志上 第十九章|Book of 1 Chronicles 19

【得胜再得胜的生命选择】

主讲：陈惠菁传道

11/07/2024

引言：是真是假？

一、讨神喜悦的生命抉择（V1-5）

我们知道在被主救赎得了永生后，怎样活出属神的生命以确保自己不从救恩中坠落，是非常重要的。因此，今天我们就从大卫与亚扪王生命中所做的选择来对比，到底在争战中，我们当如何做出对的生命抉择？

1.知恩图报vs小人之心（V1-3）

当拿辖驾崩时，大卫因为感恩拿辖恩待过他，所以想厚待哈嫩。因此差派臣仆去见哈嫩，想要安慰他。

从圣经其他书卷对大卫的记载，我们知道他不止是一个懂得感恩的人，更是一个知恩图报的人。但是，亚扪人的首领却以小人之心度君子之腹。怀疑大卫不怀好意，想趁机攻取亚扪的京城拉巴。

弟兄姐妹，你是一个知恩图报的人吗？还是常常怀疑别人不怀好意，想占你便宜？

2.血气冲动vs安慰保护（V4-5）

哈嫩贵为一国之君，不但毫无分辨的能力，还将大卫派来的臣仆胡须剃去一半还不够，还割断他们下半截的衣服，使他们露出下体来羞辱他们。

反之，当知道臣仆被羞辱后，大卫不是想办法对付亚扪人，而是第一时间差人去迎接、安慰被羞辱的臣仆。并安排他们暂住耶利哥城，等胡须长出来了再回来。

求神给我们分辨的能力。被冒犯时，要快快的来到神面前，求神帮助我们不凭血气行事。不要因一时的冲动毁了自己、也伤害他人。

二、争战得胜的属神策略（V6-19）

1.不用金钱买人心（V6-9，19）

哈嫩预料到自己鲁莽的行为，会引发战争。就用了大笔钱来雇佣亚兰人一起联军对付以色列，但是我们知道钱是买不到人的忠心的。V19属哈大利谢的诸王见自己被以色列人打败，就与大卫和好，归服他。於是亚兰人不敢再帮助亚扪人了。

一个用钱可以被收买到的人，在生死关头，是会不顾一切的丢下战友逃命。所以，靠这样的策略来得胜争战是很愚昧的。

2.彼此守望为神战（V10-15）

V12约押对亚比筛说：亚兰人若强过我，你就来帮助我；亚扪人若强过你，我就去帮助你。彼此守望扶持，同心合一是争战得胜的要诀。此外，军队刚强、作大丈夫的士气也很重要。当以色列军队把自己交托在神的手里，只求神的旨意成就时，神就乐意使他们得胜。

3. 回转不执迷不悟（V16-18）

被打败后的亚兰人，不甘心并且执迷不悟。因此，打发使者将大河那边的军队调来。结果被大卫率领的军队打得落花流水，连将军朔法也被杀了。

人生最大的失败之一就是错了仍然执迷不悟，不肯来到神的面前真心寻求。知道错了，但却没有痛悔改过的心。那我们永远就是处在失败中，永远都不会有得胜的机会。

总结：

争战要得胜再得胜，神儿女就要按神心意，在每一个挑战或拦阻前，作出讨神喜悦的生命抉择，并且有智慧的选择属神的争战策略。

1 Chronicles 19 The Life Choice of Winning and Winning Again
GK611 Morning Devotion
11/07/2024
The Morning Devotion Speaker: Ps Deborah Tan

Introduction: True or False?

1. Life choices that please god (V1-5)

We know that after being redeemed by the Lord to eternal life, it is very important to live a godly life to ensure that we do not fall from our salvation. Therefore, today we will contrast the choices made in the lives of David and the king of Ammon, how do we make the right life choices in the midst of battle?

(1) Kindness vs. villainy (V1-3)

When Nahash died, David wanted to treat Hanun well because he was thankful for Nahash’s kindness to him. So he sent his servants to Hanun to comfort him.

From the other books of the Bible, we know that David was not only a grateful man, but also a man who knew how to return kindness. However, the chief of the Ammonites was a man of poor moral values. Suspecting that David was up to no good, he wanted to take advantage of the opportunity to attack Rabbah, the capital of Ammon.

Brothers and sisters, are you a grateful person? Or do you often suspect people of being unkind and trying to take advantage of you?

(2) Impulsive actions vs. Comforting and protection (V4-5)

As the king of a nation, Hanun was not only incapable of discernment, but also humiliated David’s servants by shaving off half of their beards, and cutting off the lower part of their clothes to expose their lower bodies.

On the contrary, when David realised that his servants had been humiliated, instead of trying to deal with the Ammonites, he sent his men to greet and comfort them. He arranged for them to stay in the city of Jericho until their beards grew out.

May we ask God to give us the ability to discern. When offended, come to God quickly and ask Him to help us not to act on our flesh. Don’t ruin yourself and hurt others by acting on impulse.

2. Godly strategies for winning the battle (V6-19)

(1) Buying people’s hearts without money (V6-9, 19)

Hanun anticipated that his reckless behaviour would lead to war. He used large sums of money to hire the Arameans to join forces against Israel, but we know that money can’t buy people’s loyalty. v19 When the kings who belonged to Hadadezer saw that they had been defeated by the Israelites, they made peace with David and submitted to him. So the Arameans did not dare to help the Ammonites anymore.

A man who can be bribed with money, in a life-and-death situation, will leave his comrades behind and run for his life without a second thought. Therefore, it is foolish to rely on such tactics to win a battle.

(2) Watch for each other and fight for God (V10-15)

v12 Joab said to Abishai, ““If the Syrians are too strong for me, then you shall help me; but if the people of Ammon are too strong for you, then I will help you. Watching over and supporting one another and being of one mind is the key to victory in battle. It is also important for the army to be strong and have the morale of a great man. When the Israelite army committed themselves into God’s hands and asked for God’s will to be done, God was pleased to let them have victories.

(3) Turning back from obsession (V16-18)

The defeated Arameans were reluctant and obsessed. Therefore, they sent messengers to bring in the army from the other side of the river. As a result, they were defeated by the army led by David, and even the general, Shophach, was killed.

One of the greatest failures in life is to be wrong and still not realise it, and to refuse to come to God and seek Him sincerely. We know we are wrong, but we do not have the heart to repent and change. Then we will always be in the midst of defeat and will never have a chance to win.

Conclusion:

In order to be victorious in battle, God’s children must make life choices that please God according to God’s heart, and choose God’s battle strategies wisely before every challenge or obstacle.

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历代志上 第十八章|Book of 1 Chronicles 18

【耶和华使人得胜！】

主讲：林国晶传道

10/07/2024

引言：

我们看到大卫如何在依靠神的应许下取得胜利并经历神是那位说话算话的神！

一、靠神应许得胜(V1-13)

大卫相信神对他的应许，这给他带来了持续的胜利：

1.战胜敌人(V1-2)

大卫击败了非利士人和摩押人，并夺取他们的领土和财富。我们看见在大卫的生命中，他不仅仅是战胜敌人，更是战胜了对自己能力的依赖。例如，在击败非利士人和摩押人时，他不仅仅是使用了智慧和战略，还是依赖着神的帮助。

在我们的生活中，我们是否有类似的挑战，需要我们更多地依赖神而不是我们自己的能力来应对呢？

2.定睛于神（V3-8）

因着大卫知道是耶和华使他得胜，因此他不看自己的敌人的强盛，而是定睛仰望神，深知神会帮助他。这些争战让大卫看到，是神在带领他巩固神的国度，也帮助他更明确地跟随神。

若我们单单依靠我们优良的条件和环境，我们的属灵生命很可能会停滞不前、甚至后退。因为人的眼目很容易从神的身上转移到人以为可靠的事物上，结果迷失了方向。因此，我们要时时定睛仰望神。

3.归神荣耀(V9-13)

大卫将所有的战利品和财富都归于神，这显示出他对神的完全信任和顺服。大卫的行为提醒我们，在取得成功或者得到财富时，我们不应该忘记这一切都是来自于神的恩赐。

二、按神性情治国(V14-17)

大卫清楚知道是神坚立了他的国，因此他也按着神的原则来管理国家。在大卫治理以色列的过程中，他建立了一个有序的行政体系，任命了不同的职位来管理国家事务。例如，他任命了约押为元帅、约沙法为史官、撒督为祭司长等，这些都是在按照神的原则来管理国家。

我们看见大卫的王朝是得神祝福的。他不但拥有好的领袖，也有好的跟随者。

总结: 心中有神，必能得胜

弟兄姐妹，神是我们力量的泉源，又是带领我们迈向胜利的指引！当我们心中有神像大卫一样，无论我们往哪里去，耶和华都使我们得胜！

1 Chronicles Chapter 18: The Lord brings victory!
GK611 Morning Devotion
10/07/2024
The Morning Devotion Speaker: Ps Stella Ling

Introduction：

We see how David was victorious in relying on God’s promises and experiencing God as the One who speaks the truth!

1. Gain victory by relying on God’s promises (V1-13)

David trusted God’s promises to him, which brought him continued victory:

(1) Victory over Enemies (V1-2)

David defeated the Philistines and Moabites and captured their territory and wealth. We see in David’s life that he didn’t just overcome his enemies, but he overcame his dependence on his own abilities. For example, in defeating the Philistines and Moabites, he didn’t just use wisdom and strategy, he relied on God’s help.

Do we have similar challenges in our lives that require us to rely more on God than our own abilities to meet them?

(2) Fix your eyes on God (V3-8)

Because David knew that it was the Lord who had given him victory, he did not look at the strength of his enemies, but fixed his eyes on God, knowing full well that God would help him. These battles showed David that it was God who was leading him to strengthen God’s kingdom and helped him to follow God more clearly.

If we rely solely on our excellent conditions and circumstances, our spiritual life is likely to stagnate and even backslide. This is because man’s eyes are easily diverted from God to things that man thinks are reliable, and as a result, he loses his way. Therefore, we should always fix our eyes on God.

(3) To the glory of God (V9-13)

David showed his complete trust and obedience to God by giving Him all the loots of war and wealth. David’s behavior reminds us that in achieving success or gaining wealth, we should not forget that it is all a gift from God.

2. Rule according to God’s nature (V14-17)

David knew full well that it was God who had established his nation, and so he ruled it according to God’s principles. In David’s governance of Israel, he established an organised administrative system by appointing different positions to manage the affairs of the nation. For example, he appointed Joab as the commander, Jehoshaphat as the historian, and Zadok as the chief priest, etc. All of these were running the country according to God’s principles.

We see that David’s kingdom was blessed by God. He not only had good leaders, but also good followers.

Conclusion: With God in your heart, you will be victorious!

Brothers and sisters, God is our source of strength and our guide to victory! When we have God in our hearts like David, the Lord gives us victory wherever we go!

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历代志上 第十七章|Book of 1 Chronicles 17

【在恩典之路 一路感恩】

主讲：丘均发传道

09/07/2024

引言：

历代志上第17章显示了大卫王在神的恩典之路上的心路历程。大卫想要为神建造圣殿，但神却给了他更大的应许。这段经文教导我们如何–在恩典之路上一路感恩！

一、大卫的心意与神的计划（V1-6）

1. 大卫主动要为神建殿（V1-2）

大卫想到自己住在香柏木的王宫，而神的约柜安放在帐幕里，于是主动提出要为神建造圣殿的心意。大卫盼望回报神的恩典，为神建殿！先知拿单起初同意大卫的计划，但神有不同的安排。

2. 神借先知向大卫说话（V3-6）

神当夜就通过先知拿单告诉大卫：神不要大卫建殿，因为神不需要圣殿作为住所；而且大卫是战士，不适合建造供神与人安息的圣殿（历代志上28:3）。神不要大卫给祂建圣殿，不是因为神不喜悦大卫建殿的想法，或不喜欢大卫这个人；而是因为神是顾念人的神，他爱大卫、要保守和帮助大卫，是没有条件的！

我们的好意和计划需要经过神的确认，不能仅凭自己的心意行事。感恩神对我们计划的指引。

二、神赐大卫的应许与恩典（V7-15）

神悦纳大卫要为祂建殿的心意，并与大卫立约，赐给大卫以下应许：

必常与大卫同在：神必常与大卫同在。
必剪除大卫仇敌：神将为大卫剪除所有仇敌。
必使大卫得大名：神必使大卫的名声伟大。
必为以色列选定地方：神必选定一个地方，使以色列民平静安稳地生活，得着平安。
必为大卫建立家室：神必为大卫建立家室，使他的后裔接续王位，并坚定其国。

神是信实的的，我们要感恩祂的恩典，并耐心等待祂的应许成就！神在这段经文一再说“我必” 表明—神的给予是不带条件的！而且祂是一定能成就的神！

三、大卫谦卑向神感恩祷告（V16-27）

大卫接受神拒绝他建殿的心意，而且以谦卑的心来到神的面前，为神给他的应许而感恩、赞美和祷告。大卫有一个感恩的心！

我们在领受神的恩典时，要谦卑自己，感恩和赞美神，并祈求他的应许在我们的生命中成就。

总结：在神的恩典之路上，要始终保持一颗感恩的心，一路感恩！

1 Chronicles Chapter 17: On the path of grace, give thanks all the way
GK611 Morning Devotion
09/07/2024
The Morning Devotion Speaker: Ps Daniel Kew

Introduction：

Chapter 17 of 1 Chronicles shows King David’s journey on the path of God’s grace. David wanted to build a temple for God, but God made a greater promise to him. This passage teaches us how to be thankful along the path to grace!

1. David’s heart and God’s plan (V1-6)

(1) David took the initiative to build a temple for God (V1-2)

David thought that he was living in a royal palace made of cedar wood, and that the ark of God was placed in the tabernacle, so he took the initiative to build a temple for God. David hopes to repay God’s grace and build a temple for God! The prophet Nathan initially agreed with David’s plan, but God had different plans.

(2) God spoke to David through the prophet (V3-6)

God told David through the prophet Nathan that night: God did not want David to build a temple because God did not need a temple as a residence; and David was a warrior and was not suitable to build a temple for God and people to rest (1 Chronicles 28: 3). God didn’t want David to build a temple for Him, not because God didn’t like David’s idea ofbuilding a temple or because He didn’t like David as a person; it was because God was a God who cared about people. He loved David and wanted to protect and help David with no conditions!

Our good intentions and plans need to be confirmed by God and we cannot act based on our own will. Thank God for His guidance in our plans.

2. God’s promise and grace given to David (V7-15)

God accepted David’s heart to build a temple for Him and made a covenant with David, granting David the following promises:

will always be with David: God will be with David always.
will be cut off David’s enemies: God will cut off all of David’s enemies.
will make David’s name great: God will make David’s name great.
will choose a place for Israel: God will choose a place where the Israelites can live in peace and tranquillity.
will build a house for David: God will build a house for David, so that his descendants will succeed him as king and establish his kingdom. And will also ask his descendants to sit on the throne.

God is faithful, we should be grateful for His grace and wait patiently for His promises to come true! God repeatedly says “I will” in this passage, indicating that God’s giving is unconditional! And He is the God who can definitely accomplish it!

3. David humbly prayed to God with thanksgiving (V16-27)

David accepted God’s rejection of his heart to build the temple, and came before God with a humble heart, thanking, praising and praying for God’s promises to him. David has a grateful heart!

When we receive God’s grace, we must humble ourselves, thank and praise God, and pray for His promises to be fulfilled in our lives.

Conclusion：On the path of God’s grace, we must always maintain a grateful heart and give thanks all the way.

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诗篇 第146|Psalm 146

08/07/2024

诗篇147

1 你们要赞美耶和华,因歌颂我们的神为善为美。赞美的话是合宜的。
2 耶和华建造耶路撒冷,聚集以色列中被赶散的人。
3 他医好伤心的人,裹好他们的伤处。
4 他数点星宿的数目,一一称它的名。
5 我们的主为大,最有能力。他的智慧无法测度。
6 耶和华扶持谦卑人,将恶人倾覆于地。
7 你们要以感谢向耶和华歌唱,用琴向我们的神歌颂。
8 他用云遮天,为地降雨,使草生长在山上。
9 他赐食给走兽,和啼叫的小乌鸦。
10 他不喜悦马的力大,不喜爱人的腿快。
11 耶和华喜爱敬畏他和盼望他慈爱的人。
12 耶路撒冷阿,你要颂赞耶和华。锡安哪,你要赞美你的神。
13 因为他坚固了你的门闩,赐福给你中间的儿女。
14 他使你境内平安。用上好的麦子使你满足。
15 他发命在地。他的话颁行最快。
16 他降雪如羊毛,撒霜如炉灰。
17 他掷下冰雹如碎渣。他发出寒冷,谁能当得起呢?
18 他一出令,这些就都消化。他使风刮起,水便流动。
19 他将他的道指示雅各,将他的律例典章指示以色列。
20 别国他都没有这样待过。至于他的典章,他们向来没有知道。你们要赞美耶和华。。

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诗篇 第146|Psalm 146

07/07/2024

诗篇146

1 你们要赞美耶和华。我的心哪,你要赞美耶和华。
2 我一生要赞美耶和华。我还活的时候要歌颂我的神。
3 你们不要倚靠君王,不要倚靠世人。他一点不能帮助。
4 他的气一断,就归回尘土。他所打算的,当日就消灭了。
5 以雅各的神为帮助,仰望耶和华他神的,这人便为有福。
6 耶和华造天,地,海,和其中的万物。他守诚实,直到永远。
7 他为受屈的伸冤,赐食物与饥饿的。耶和华释放被囚的。
8 耶和华开了瞎子的眼睛。耶和华扶起被压下的人。耶和华喜爱义人。
9 耶和华保护寄居的,扶持孤儿和寡妇,却使恶人的道路弯曲。
10 耶和华要作王,直到永远。锡安哪,你的神要作王,直到万代。你们要赞美耶和
华。

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