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Book of Psalm 15
28/10/2024
(大卫的诗。)
1 耶和华啊,谁能寄居你的帐幕?谁能住在你的圣山?
2 就是行为正直,作事公义,心里说实话的人。
3 他不以舌头谗谤人,不恶待朋友,也不随伙毁谤邻里。
4 他眼中藐视匪类,却尊重那敬畏耶和华的人。他发了誓,虽然自己吃亏,也不更改。
5 他不放债取利,不受贿赂以害无辜。行这些事的人,必永不动摇。
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Book of Psalm 14
27/10/2024
(大卫的诗,交与伶长。)
1 愚顽人心里说,没有神。他们都是邪恶,行了可憎恶的事。没有一个人行善。
2 耶和华从天上垂看世人,要看有明白的没有,有寻求神的没有。
3 他们都偏离正路,一同变为污秽。并没有行善的,连一个也没有。
4 作孽的都没有知识吗?他们吞吃我的百姓,如同吃饭一样,并不求告耶和华。
5 他们在那里大大地害怕,因为神在义人的族类中。
6 你们叫困苦人的谋算,变为羞辱。然而耶和华是他的避难所。
7 但愿以色列的救恩从锡安而出。耶和华救回他被掳的子民,那时雅各要快乐,以色列要欢喜。
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Book of Psalm 13
26/10/2024
(大卫的诗,交与伶长。)
1 和华啊,你忘记我要到几时呢?要到永远吗?你掩面不顾我要到几时呢?
2 我心里筹算,终日愁苦,要到几时呢?我的仇敌升高压制我,要到几时呢?
3 耶和华我的神啊,求你看顾我,应允我,使我眼目光明,免得我沉睡至死。
4 免得我的仇敌说,我胜了他。免得我的敌人在我摇动的时候喜乐。
5 但我倚靠你的慈爱。我的心因你的救恩快乐。
6 我要向耶和华歌唱,因他用厚恩待我。
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Book of Psalm 12
21/10/2024
(大卫的诗,交与伶长。调用第八。)
1 耶和华啊,求你帮助,因虔诚人断绝了。世人中间的忠信人没有了。
2 人人向邻舍说谎。他们说话,是嘴唇油滑,心口不一。
3 凡油滑的嘴唇,和夸大的舌头,耶和华必要剪除。
4 他们曾说,我们必能以舌头得胜。我们的嘴唇是我们自己的。谁能作我们的主呢?
5 耶和华说,因为困苦人的冤屈,和贫穷人的叹息,我现在要起来,把他安置在他所切慕的稳妥之
地。
6 耶和华的言语,是纯净的言语。如同银子在泥炉中炼过七次。
7 耶和华啊,你必保护他们。你必保佑他们永远脱离这世代的人。
8 下流人在世人中升高,就有恶人到处游行。
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Book of Psalm 11
20/10/2024
(大卫的诗,交与伶长。)
1 我是投靠耶和华。你们怎么对我说,你当像鸟飞往你的山去。
2 看哪,恶人弯弓,把箭搭在弦上,要在暗中射那心里正直的人。
3 根基若毁坏,义人还能作什么呢?
4 耶和华在他的圣殿里,耶和华的宝座在天上。他的慧眼察看世人。
5 耶和华试验义人。惟有恶人和喜爱强暴的人,他心里恨恶。
6 他要向恶人密布网罗。有烈火,硫磺,热风,作他们杯中的分。
7 因为耶和华是公义的。他喜爱公义。正直人必得见他的面。
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Book of Psalm 10
19/10/2024
1 耶和华啊,你为什么站在远处。在患难的时候,为什么隐藏。
2 恶人在骄横中,把困苦人追得火急。愿他们陷在自己所设的计谋里。
3 因为恶人以心愿自夸。贪财的背弃耶和华,并且轻慢他(或作他祝福贪财的,却轻慢耶和华)。
4 恶人面带骄傲,说,耶和华必不追究。他一切所想的,都以为没有神。
5 凡他所作的,时常稳固。你的审判超过他的眼界。至于他一切的敌人,他都向他们喷气。
6 他心里说,我必不动摇,世世代代不遭灾难。
7 他满口是咒骂,诡诈,欺压。舌底是毒害奸恶。
8 他在村庄埋伏等候。他在隐密处杀害无辜的人。他的眼睛窥探无倚无靠的人。
9 他埋伏在暗地,如狮子蹲在洞中。他埋伏,要掳去困苦人。他拉网,就把困苦人掳去。
10 他屈身蹲伏,无倚无靠的人,就倒在他爪牙之下(爪牙或作强暴人),
11 他心里说,神竟忘记了。他掩面,永不观看。
12 耶和华啊,求你起来。神啊,求你举手。不要忘记困苦人。
13 恶人为何轻慢神,心里说,你必不追究。
14 其实你已经观看。因为奸恶毒害,你都看见了,为要以手施行报应。无倚无靠的人,把自己交托
你。你向来是帮助孤儿的。
15 愿你打断恶人的膀臂。至于坏人,愿你追究他的恶,直到净尽。
16 耶和华永永远远为王。外邦人从他的地已经灭绝了。
17 耶和华啊,谦卑人的心愿,你早已知道(原文作听见)。你必预备他们的心,也必侧耳听他们的
祈求。
18 为要给孤儿和受欺压的人伸冤,使强横的人不再威吓他们
耶利米书［第三十六章］
Book of Jeremiah 36
【为着神奔跑吧！】
引言：你曾经听过“爱拼才会赢”这句话吗？ 你的人生是为谁、为什么而奔跑的？为了你所爱的人，还是为了财富、名誉，亦或是时间？ 一、勇敢为神行动 (V1-8) 先知耶利米在神的指示下，将祂的审判信息写下，并让巴录朗读给百姓。尽管面临危险，耶利米毫不退缩，不仅自己书写，还委托巴录冒险宣读。耶利米的服事并不轻松，他时常面对不悔改的子民，甚至预言应验后还遭受王的追杀。但他与巴录的行动展现了对神的忠诚和信心。 为神奔跑不是容易的事，而是需要勇气走出舒适区，踏上信心之路。耶利米和巴录为我们树立了榜样——无论环境如何，依然勇敢行动。 二、勇敢为神发声 (V9-19) 巴录，作为耶利米的助手，忠实执行先知的吩咐，用了十个月写成书卷。虽然他在过程中也经历挣扎，但仍选择顺服神，愿意以个人前途为代价，忠心地记录和宣讲预言。首领听到这些话后，召见巴录，他毫不犹豫地再次宣读神的审判信息，忠实执行耶利米的指示，完全顺服神的计划，毫不畏惧个人代价。首领们听后感到害怕，并认为必须告诉王。他们或许预料到王的反应会不佳，因此嘱咐巴录和耶利米先藏起来。 为神奔跑不仅仅是默默活出信仰，还包括在合适的时刻站出来说话。回应神的呼召不是一次性的顺服，而是持续的投入，巴录没有因压力退缩，勇敢回应了神的召唤，展示了忠心顺服的榜样。 三、勇敢坚定信心 (V20-26) 首领将书卷的内容报告给王，但王毫不惧怕。他听了几行就不耐烦，用刀割下书卷并将其烧毁。尽管王拒绝神的警告，还企图捉拿巴录和耶利米，但神保护了他们。面对王的敌意，耶利米和巴录没有放弃，仍然坚定执行神的计划。当我们选择为神奔跑，必然会面对反对和试探，但真正的勇气在于能否在挑战中坚定信心，毫不动摇。 四、勇敢忠心于神 (V27-32) 神再次吩咐耶利米重写书卷，并加上更多内容。耶利米和巴录并没有因失败而气馁，他们忠心于神的呼召，继续为祂奔跑。真正的忠心不仅仅是在顺境中，而是在困境中仍愿意再次站起来。神的计划不会因人的失败而停止，祂有能力带来新的恩典。 总结：跟随神，再拼一次！ 我们在生命的旅程中，难免会遇到挫折、打击，甚至觉得自己的努力是徒劳的。无论我们遇到怎样的困境和挑战，只要我们为神而奔跑，神就必赐给我们前行的力量。赎回你的勇气，不怕心血付诸流水。即使失败，神仍然在动工。 Jeremiah Chapter 36: Run for God! Introduction: Have you ever heard the saying “You will win if you work hard”? Who and why are you running your life for? For the one you love, for wealth, fame, or time? 1. Act bravely for God (V1-8) The prophet Jeremiah, under God’s instructions, wrote down His message of judgment and asked Baruch to read it to the people. Despite the danger, Jeremiah did not back down and not only write it himself, but also commissioned Baruch to risk reading it. Jeremiah’s ministry was not easy. He often faced unrepentant people and was even pursued by the king after the prophecies were fulfilled. But his actions with Baruch demonstrated loyalty and faith in God. Running for God is not easy, but it requires courage to step out of your comfort zone and embark on the path of faith. Jeremiah and Baruch set an example for us—to act with courage no matter what the circumstances. 2. Be brave and speak out for God (V9-19) Baruch, as Jeremiah’s assistant, faithfully carried out the prophet’s instructions and spent ten months writing the book. Although he also experienced struggles in the process, he still chose to obey God and was willing to sacrifice his personal future to faithfully record and preach prophecies. After hearing these words, the leader summoned Baruch. He read out God’s message of judgment again without hesitation, faithfully carried out Jeremiah’s instructions, completely submitted to God’s plan, and was not afraid of personal costs. The princes were frightened and thought they must tell the king. Perhaps anticipating a poor reaction from the king, they told Baruch and Jeremiah to hide first. Running for God is not just about living your faith silently, but also about standing up and speaking out at the right moment. Responding to God’s call is not a one-time act of obedience, but continuous investment. Baruch did not shrink from the pressure and bravely responded to God’s call, demonstrating an example of loyalty and obedience. 3. Be brave and confident (V20-26) The princes reported the contents of the scroll to the king, but the king was not afraid. He became impatient after hearing a few lines, cut the scroll with a knife and burned it. Although the king rejected God’s warning and attempted to capture Baruch and Jeremiah, God protected them. Faced with the king’s hostility, Jeremiah and Baruch did not give up and still resolutely carried out God’s plan. When we choose to run for God, we will inevitably face opposition and temptation, but true courage lies in whether we can strengthen our faith in the face of challenges without wavering. 4. Be brave and loyal to God (V27-32) God again told Jeremiah to rewrite the book and add more content. Jeremiah and Baruch were not discouraged by their failure. They were faithful to God’s call and continued to run for Him. True loyalty is not just in good times, but in the willingness to stand up again in bad times. God’s plan does not stop because of man’s failure. He has the power to bring new grace. Conclusion: Follow God and fight again! In the journey of life, we will inevitably encounter setbacks, blows, and even feel that our efforts are in vain. No matter what difficulties and challenges we encounter, as long as we run for God, God will give us the strength to move forward. Redeem your courage and don’t be afraid that your hard work will be in vain. Even in failure, God is still at work.
GK611 Morning Devotion
18/10/2024
The Morning Devotion Speaker: IP Asher
耶利米书［第三十五章］
Book of Jeremiah 35
【听从顺服，分别为圣】
引言：有没有搞错啊？ 一、敬虔顺服的利甲族（V1-11） 约雅敬做王的末年，巴比伦率领亚兰军队第二次入侵犹大的时候，神吩咐耶利米去邀请利甲族的人来到圣殿的二楼的一个大房间内，亲请他们喝酒。目的是要透过这个行动，斥责不肯顺服的犹大百姓、官长和王。 利甲族因为遵守他们先祖利甲的儿子约拿达曾吩咐他们永远不可以喝酒、不盖房撒种、不栽种葡萄园（不酿酒）。在迦南地以外过游牧的生活，一生要住帐棚，因此当众拒绝喝酒。 约拿达因为他亲眼看见以色列百姓如何被迦南人诱惑，随从他们敬拜偶像。所以，为了避免他的族人同流合污，落入迦南人的偶像崇拜，约拿达订下了严格的戒令，是后裔不跟迦南有任何瓜葛。 从约拿达和利甲族的生命，我们可以有以下的提醒： 1.有属灵的分辨力 对现代文化中的偶像、变相偶像或价值观的影响，如物质主义、享乐主义等，神儿女要有分辨力并避免在信仰生活中妥协。也要追求圣洁，不与世俗同流合污。反而要分别为圣的活出基督徒当有的身份。 2.属灵遗产的传承 约拿达不仅自己活出敬虔的生活，也为后代留下了属灵的遗产，使得他的子孙在几代人后依然能遵守这些戒令。 我们要在信仰的传承上有责任感和愿意付代价。不仅通过教导，更要以身作则，塑造子孙、甚至属灵后裔世代持守在神的心意中，并将信仰一代一代的传递下去。 3.付代价听从顺服 从约拿达到耶利米请利甲族喝酒，时间相隔了250年。250年里，每一代的利甲族在听从顺服上，都必须付上极大的代价，才能够持守圣洁，不被迦南人同化。而约西亚王除掉以色列当中的偶像敬拜，进行宗教改革，却但持守了一代，来到他的儿子，约雅敬就守不住了。这也提醒我们，信仰要一代一代的传承下去，每一代都必须在听从与顺服上付代价，并且忠实地传承下去。 二、悖逆不听的以色列（V12-19） 神说，约拿达只说了一次，利甲族就守了250年。但祂从早到晚警戒百姓，甚至差遣仆人和众先知劝他们回头、离开恶道，不随从事奉别神，但他们始终不愿听从。 利甲族是游牧民族，是外邦人。约拿达只说了一次，250年里他们都守住了先祖的规定。神的百姓，有圣殿、有律法、是犹太人、神的选民，却偏偏都不守约，也不愿听从。因此，V17神说要使所说的灾祸临到犹大人和耶路撒冷的一切居民。相反的，利甲族世世代代都有人从他们的族群中，可以和利未人一样的侍立在神面前来服事神。 1.持守真理圣别忠于神 神的选民却没有听从神不断藉先知所说的话。今天我们愿意听从父母、组长、牧者的话吗？更重要的是在逼迫困苦中，我们的信仰是否站立得住？坚定信靠并忠于神的托付？ 2.听从顺服世代服事神 利甲族遵守约拿达的规矩，神应允他们的后裔必永不缺人侍立在神面前。我们岂不更因祂的恩慈，永远侍立在祂面前吗？所以我们要珍惜神对我们的拣选。并要带领我们的后代世世代代的来服事神。 总结：你会怎么选择？ 利甲族：
以色列: 让我们选择效法利甲族在这充满诱惑和挑战的世界中，听从顺服神，坚定不移地走在神的道路上，活出分别为圣的生命。 Jeremiah 35: Obedience and Holiness Introduction: Are you kidding me? I. The Devout Obedience of the Rechabites (vv. 1-11) The Rechabites refused to drink wine because they were following the commands of their ancestor Jonadab, the son of Rechab, who instructed them to never drink wine, build houses, plant crops, or vineyards (not even to make wine). Instead, they were to live a nomadic life outside the land of Canaan, always dwelling in tents. Thus, they publicly rejected the wine offered. Jonadab had witnessed how the Israelites were tempted by the Canaanites to worship idols. To prevent his descendants from falling into the same idolatry, he issued strict commands that ensured the Rechabites would have no ties with Canaanite culture or practices. From the life of Jonadab and the Rechabites, we can draw the following lessons: 1. Spiritual Discernment 2. The Passing Down of Spiritual Legacy We must take responsibility for passing on our faith, both by teaching and by setting an example, shaping our children and even spiritual descendants to remain within God’s will. We must pass the faith from generation to generation. 3. The Cost of Obedience II. The Rebellious Disobedience of Israel (vv. 12-19) The Rechabites were a nomadic, foreign tribe. Jonadab only gave the command once, and for 250 years they adhered to their ancestor’s instructions. Meanwhile, God’s people, who had the temple and the law, were Jews, and were God’s chosen, repeatedly broke the covenant and refused to listen. As a result, in verse 17, God declared that He would bring disaster upon Judah and all the inhabitants of Jerusalem. In contrast, the Rechabites were promised that their descendants would always have someone standing before God to serve, like the Levites. 1. Upholding the Truth, Holiness, and Loyalty to God 2. Generational Service to God through Obedience Rechabites 1.They faithfully obey the commands of their ancestors, even though he could have been wrong Israelites 1.They broke the covenant made with the infallible God Let us choose to follow the example of the Rechabites, who, in a world full of temptations and challenges, obeyed and followed God wholeheartedly, walking the path of holiness, living a life set apart for Him. Conclusion: What will you choose?
1.对有可能犯错的先祖所吩咐的依然坚守不渝
2.约拿达只说了一次不准饮酒，利甲族人就听从了
3.利甲族人遵守的规例只有暂时的意义，但他们仍然坚守
4.利甲族人数百年来都是恪守诫命的
5.利甲族人因而蒙福
1.背弃了与那绝对无误的神所立之约
2.神一而再、再而三地命令以色列人离开罪恶，他们却抗拒，不肯听从
3.以色列人则违背神关乎永恒的律法
4.以色列人数百年来却都在违抗神
5.以色列人因而招祸
During the final years of Jehoiakim’s reign, when Babylon, along with Aramean forces, invaded Judah for the second time, God instructed Jeremiah to invite the Rechabites to a large room on the second floor of the temple and offer them wine. The purpose was to use their example to rebuke the disobedient people, leaders, and kings of Judah.
God’s children must have the discernment to recognize and avoid the idols or distorted values of modern culture, such as materialism and hedonism. They should pursue holiness and refuse to compromise their faith, living a life set apart for Christ.
Jonadab not only lived a devout life himself but also left a spiritual legacy for his descendants, enabling them to keep his commands generations later.
From Jonadab to the Rechabites’ encounter with Jeremiah, 250 years had passed. In those 250 years, each generation of Rechabites had to pay the price of obedience to maintain their holiness and avoid being assimilated by the Canaanites. Meanwhile, King Josiah’s reforms against idol worship in Israel were only sustained for one generation, as his son Jehoiakim failed to continue them. This reminds us that faith must be passed down through generations, and each one must pay the price of obedience and faithfully carry the torch.
God stated that Jonadab gave his command once, and the Rechabites obeyed for 250 years. Yet God had warned the Israelites repeatedly, from morning till night, and even sent His servants and prophets to urge them to repent, turn from their evil ways, and forsake other gods, but they refused to listen.
Although God’s people had the prophets and His continuous guidance, they failed to heed His words. Today, do we listen to the words of our parents, leaders, and pastors? More importantly, does our faith stand firm in times of persecution and hardship? Are we steadfast in trusting and being faithful to the mission God has entrusted to us?
The Rechabites obeyed Jonadab’s commands, and God promised that their descendants would always have someone serving before Him. Should we not also, out of gratitude for God’s grace, stand before Him forever? Therefore, we must cherish God’s calling and lead our descendants to serve Him for generations to come.
2.Jonabab gave a single command to abstain from wine, and the Rechabites obeyed
3.Rechabites obeyed the commands with temporary significance but still faithfully adhere to them
4.Rechabites were faithful for hundreds of years
5. Rechabites were blessed for their faithfulness
2.God repeated command them to obey, but they resisted and refuse to listen
3.Israelites violated God’s eternal law
4.Israelites were disobedience for hundreds of years
5. Israelites were cursed with disasters for their disobedience
耶利米书［第三十四章］
Book of Jeremiah 34
【忠于神的约】
引言： 犹大百姓在危难之中曾向神承诺要释放奴仆，但他们却在局势稍有缓解的时后违背了这个承诺，最终他们要面对神的审判。因此，我们要忠于我们与神所立的约，并从过去的错误中悔改，使我们重新与神和好。 一、神的预言与警告（V1-7） 神明确告诉西底家，耶路撒冷将被攻陷，他也将被交在巴比伦王手中，但神仍然应许他得以安详死去。这里带出了神的审判与怜悯并存的特质，提醒我们，即使在最黑暗的审判中，神依然给人留有余地。 当我们在面对生活中的危机时，感觉环境严峻，不要忘记神仍掌权。 二、人背弃与神的约（V8-11） 西底家与耶路撒冷的百姓在危难时刻与神立约，决定释放所有的希伯来奴仆，以遵守律法中的规定（申命记15:12-15），以为借着这个善行，可以讨神的欢心。然而，当巴比伦军队因法老的干预暂时撤退而迎战埃及时，犹大人很快就改变了心意，将已经释放的奴仆重新抓回为奴。 我们应当在任何环境下都要持守与神所立的约，无论环境如何变化！ 三、 背约的严重后果（V12-17） 神通过耶利米斥责犹大人违背了与神所立的约。祂曾通过摩西律法规定每七年要释放希伯来奴仆，而他们本应遵守这个律例。然而，犹大人表面上立了约，并且在圣殿之中举行了庄严神圣的立约仪式，却又出尔反尔，在局势改善后反悔，背弃了神的命令。神因此宣告，他们将为此付出代价，不仅要遭遇战争、饥荒和瘟疫，还要面临被赶散的命运。 我们看见，神对罪的态度是严肃的，背约的代价将远远超过我们所想象的。背弃神的诫命不仅会带来属灵上的后果，也会影响我们的实际生活！ 四、悖逆者最终结局（V18-22） 神通过他们立约的仪式，劈开牛犊，警告背弃约定的犹大百姓，他们的悖逆将带来毁灭性的后果。犹大王、西底家及其臣仆们都将面临被敌人屠杀和掳掠的命运。巴比伦的军队将重回耶路撒冷，摧毁城墙、焚烧房屋，百姓将被掳走。 违约不仅是对神的冒犯，也是对神的蔑视。它所带来的后果可能看似遥远，但神的审判和后果是实在的。因此，我们需要有意识地保持诚信，并及时悔改自己在言行中的不忠之处。 总结：从背约到悔改的呼召 神是信实的，因此祂也要求我们在与他的关系中同样保持信实！愿我们认真对待我们与神所立的约，并且时常在祷告中检视自己的内心，及时调整方向，回到神的怀抱。让我们学习依靠他的信实，走在正直和忠诚的道路上！
Jeremiah 34: Faithfulness to God’s Covenant Introduction： The people of Judah promised God to free the slaves during the crisis, but they broke this promise when the situation eased slightly, and eventually they had to face God’s judgment. Therefore, we are to be faithful to our covenants with God and repent from past mistakes so that we can be reconciled to God. 1. God’s prophecies and warnings (V1-7) God clearly told Zedekiah that Jerusalem would be captured and he would be delivered into the hands of the king of Babylon, but God still promised him a peaceful death. This brings out the coexistence of God’s judgment and mercy, reminding us that even in the darkest judgment, God still leaves room for people. When we face crises in our lives, and circumstances feel dire, don’t forget that God is still in control. 2. Man breaks his covenant with God (V8-11) Zedekiah and the people of Jerusalem made a covenant with God in times of crisis and decided to release all the Hebrew slaves to abide by the provisions of the law (Deuteronomy 15:12-15), thinking that through this good deed, they could please God. However, when the Babylonian army temporarily retreated due to Pharaoh’s intervention to confront Egypt, the people of Judah soon had a change of heart and recaptured the freed slaves into slavery. We should keep our covenant with God under any circumstances, no matter how the circumstances change! 3. Serious consequences of breach of covenant (V12-17) Through Jeremiah, God rebuked the people of Judah for breaking their covenant with God. He had decreed through the Mosaic Law that the Hebrew slaves should be freed every seven years, and they were supposed to keep this statute. However, the people of Judah ostensibly made a covenant and held a solemn and sacred covenant ceremony in the temple, but they reneged on their promise and turned their backs on God’s command after the situation improved. God therefore declared that they would pay the price for this, not only by suffering war, famine, and plague, but also by facing the fate of being dispersed. We see that God’s attitude toward sin is serious, and the cost of breaking the covenant will be far greater than we imagine. Breaking away from God’s commandments not only has spiritual consequences, but also affects our practical lives! 4. The final outcome of the rebels (V18-22) Through their covenant ceremony, God split the calf to warn the people of Judah who broke the covenant that their disobedience would bring devastating consequences. The king of Judah, Zedekiah, and their servants would all face the fate of being massacred and captured by their enemies. The armies of Babylon will return to Jerusalem, destroy the walls, burn the houses, and carry the people into captivity. Breaking a covenant is not only an offense against God, but also a defiance of God. The consequences may seem distant, but God’s judgment and consequences are real. Therefore, we need to consciously maintain integrity and promptly repent of any infidelity in our words and actions. Conclusion: From Breaking Covenant to the Call for Repentance God is faithful, so He requires us to be equally faithful in our relationship with Him! May we take the covenant we have made with God seriously, and often examine our hearts in prayer, adjust the direction in time, and return to the embrace of God. Let us learn to rely on His faithfulness and walk in the path of integrity and faithfulness!
GK611 Morning Devotion
16/10/2024
The Morning Devotion Speaker: Ps Stella
耶利米书［第三十三章］
Book of Jeremiah 33
【神应许赎回一切失去的】
一、神应许医治与赎回（V1-9） 神对被囚的耶利米说，即便百姓因罪而被掳，城墙被毁，但神仍然应许医治和复兴祂的子民与国家。神赐下医治的应许，不仅是个人的医治，也是群体的医治！城市和国家将恢神的荣耀！ 神医治我们的过程，也象征着基督在我们生命中的赎回，祂不但带我们走出黑暗，还要恢复我们与神的亲密关系！我们生命很常需要的，不仅是外在的医治，还是心灵深处的赎回。这正是神在基督里为我们预备的，应许一个全新的生命，让我们比以前更好。 二、神应许喜乐与繁荣（V10-13） 神应许将赎回百姓的正常生活，将来被毁的城市里重新响起欢乐与感恩的声音；原本空无一人的地方，将再次充满感恩的笑声；神的百姓将重新得着神的牧人看顾。这不仅是物质的恢复，也是灵性的复兴。 神不但赎回我们的生命，也要恢复我们的喜乐与敬拜。即使我们现在处于‘荒凉’的困境之地，也要感恩与敬拜，神的喜乐，是我们的力量！ 三、神应许公义的苗裔（V14-18） 这段经文神应许一位公义的苗裔–耶稣基督，这个盼望将带来全然的改变。在基督里将带来真正的公义与救赎！这不仅是对耶路撒冷的拯救，也是对全人类的应许！ 在基督里，我们得到了这份应许的成就。我们如今可以通过信靠耶稣基督，得到神的公义与赦免，无论过去有多么破碎，祂都能将我们赎回。我们也要活出这公义，在他人面前彰显神的爱与正义。 四、神立的约永不废弃（V19-26） 神回应质疑祂信实的人，祂所立的约像昼夜的定律一样坚定，永不废弃；无论外在的环境如何变化，神的信实如天上日月星辰般永不动摇。祂对祂的百姓永不放弃，祂会坚守与以色列的立约，恢复他们的身份和地位。 神提醒我们，祂的信实不会因我们的疑虑而动摇。神通过与我们立下永远的约来坚固我们的信心，确定祂赎回我们的计划，不会因为我们过去的失败或眼前的困境而改变。让我们学习倚靠永远信实的神，因为祂的救赎是必然会发生的！ 总结： 今天，无论我们面对多大的破碎或失败，神都应许将一切赎回。祂的应许不仅限于重建一座城，更是重建我们的生命，使我们在祂的恩典中重新得力，满怀盼望与喜乐。愿我们选择信靠那永远有效的神的约，活出得赎的新生命，并将神的盼望与爱传递给身边的人。 Jeremiah 33: God’s Promise to Redeem All That Is Lost 1. God’s Promise of Healing and Redemption (V1-9) The word of the Lord came to Jeremiah while he was still in prison, saying that though the people have been taken captive because of their sins and the city has been destroyed, God still promises to bring healing and revival to His people and the nation. God will deliver His promise of healing, not just individual healing but also a communal one. The cities and the nation will once again restore God’s glory! The healing process is a reflection of Christ’s redemption in our lives. He not only brings us out of darkness but also restores our intimate relationship with God. What we often need is not just physical healing but also redemption deep within our souls. This is exactly what God has prepared for us in Christ – the promise of a new life, better than before. 2. God’s Promise of Joy and Prosperity (V10-13) God promises that normal life will be restored among the people. In the places that were once desolate, the voices of joy and gladness will once again be heard, as well as the voices of joy of those offering thanksgiving to the Lord. In the cities that were laid waste, the sound of praise and laughter will return, and God’s people will be shepherded once more. This is not just physical recovery but a spiritual revival. God does not only redeem our lives, He also restores our joy and worship. Even if we find ourselves in a “desolate” situation, we must give thanks and praise. God’s joy are our strength! 3. God’s Promise of a branch of Righteousness (V14-18) In this passage, God promises the coming of a Righteous Branch—Jesus Christ—who will bring about a complete transformation. In Christ, true justice and salvation will come, not just to Jerusalem, but also the whole world! In Christ, we have received the fulfillment of this promise. Through faith in Jesus, we receive God’s righteousness and forgiveness. No matter how broken our past may be, He can redeem us. We are also called to live out this righteousness, showing God’s love and justice to others. 4. God’s Covenant Will Never Be Broken (V19-26) God responds to those who question His faithfulness, saying that His covenant is as unbreakable as the order of day and night. No matter how circumstances change, God’s faithfulness is unwavering like the sun, moon, and stars in the sky. He will never forsake His people, and He will keep to His covenant with Israel and restore their status and identity as His chosen ones. God reminds us that His faithfulness will not be shaken by our doubts. He has established an everlasting covenant with us, affirming that His plan of redemption will not change even with our failures or present difficulties. We must learn to trust in God’s unwavering faithfulness, for His salvation is certain. Conclusion: No matter how great our brokenness or failures may be, God promises to redeem everything. His promises are not limited to just rebuilding a city; but also the restoration of our lives, empowering us by His grace to live with hope and joy. May we choose to trust in God’s eternal covenant, live out our redeemed lives, and share His hope and love with those around us.
GK611 Morning Devotion
15/10/2024
The Morning Devotion Speaker: Ps Daniel