以赛亚书［第五十章］
Book of Isaiah 50
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以赛亚书［第五十章］|Book of Isaiah 50【成为受教的仆人】
04/08/2022
前言：
昨天49章开始讲到第二首仆人之歌。讲到神要使用祂的仆人，弥赛亚来拯救以色列百姓。但对被掳到巴比伦的以色列百姓来说，他们却不相信神依然纪念他们。被掳这么多年，还有可能重回应许之地吗？因此，从49章的下半段开始，他们就对神提出了一些问题。今天来到50章，神继续对他们所提问的问题作出回应。
一、避免以色列的不受教（v1-3）
以色列百姓认为神已经忘记了祂与他们列祖所立的约。不止休了他们的母亲，也把他们当正还债的价码卖给了债主。但耶和华神却指出，他们之所以掉入被休被卖的地步，全是因为自己的问题。
1.不悔改（v1）
神告诉以色列祂并没有主动和他们的母亲（耶路撒冷）离婚，也不是祂欠了巴比伦的债，而把他们卖给对方。这一切都是因为以色列注重罪孽，终究不悔改、悖逆所带来的结果。是他们离弃神，把自己卖掉。
2.不回应（v2a）
神也指出百姓不但没有儆醒祷告等候神、更是对神透过以赛亚先知所传讲的话都毫无反应。
罪使人蒙蔽听不见圣灵的呼唤，把指头往外指，却失去了省察自己的生命。是骄傲、冷漠和不回应的态度使他们被掳。
3.不相信（v2b-3）
人真的很软弱、纵然曾经经历神的奇妙作为，当我们遇到困难时，尤其是当祷告了一段时间，没有看到突破，就会忘记的神先前所行的神迹，甚至怀疑神救赎的大能膀臂。就像以色列一样尽管神在埃及地行了如此大的神迹，以色列还是不相信神能拯救他们离开被掳之地。
诗篇37: 我从前年幼，现在年老，却未见过义人被弃，也未见过他的后裔求乞。
所以，弟兄姐妹，我们都是被主宝血所拯救的义人。所以，当我们在困境里，信心开始动摇时，让我们想起今天神问以色列的问题，也是对着我们发问的：“我的膀臂岂是缩短、不能救赎吗？我岂无拯救之力么？”并回顾神以往行过的恩典。
二、效法耶稣基督的受教（v4-9）
虽然面对许多的服事上的困难和挑战，主耶稣还是勇敢的来领受神的呼召和使命。成为复兴以色列的仆人和外邦人的光。而且从主的生命，我们看到祂公义信实的属性。是一位言行一致、言教、身教并行的仆人。
1.言教（v4a）
一个受教的生命从舌头开始。因为雅各书告诉我们，如果在舌头上能有节制，就能成为完全人。
我们要先受教，被神的话教导，研读圣经、晨祷、背经、在神的话语下功夫，才能把神赐给我们的话语传扬出去，并口出恩言，用神的话来扶助、鼓励疲乏的人。
2.身教（v4b-9）
（1） 顺服不退後
主耶稣不但有受教者的舌头，也有一颗愿意受教的心和受教的耳朵。祂不以昨天、前天或以往的信仰经历为满足。而是每天早晨带着渴慕的心来聆听父神要对祂说的话，建立密切的关系。以致主知道上十字架是激起痛苦，但依然愿意顺服，没有违背神的旨意，也没有退後。
（2）受辱不掩面
主耶稣勇敢面对一切的冷箭伤害、藐视侮篾。祂受辱不掩面，因为知道自己没有任何过犯、是无可指摘的。虽被罗马丁兵鞭打，连肉都被挖出来，但在十字架上却依然能说：“父啊，赦免他们。因为他们所做的，他们不知道”
（3）依靠不抱愧
我们要依靠主克服苦难，立场坚定的捍卫真理。不被人为的歪理给混乱。这样才不会愧为基督的仆人，更不会在后代的面前感到惭愧和愧对主而无法面对将来的审判。
（4）等候不点火（v10-11）
神透过以赛亚先知呼吁百姓，不要再心里刚硬、以为可以自己点火来照亮前路。因为这样的人最终必落得悲惨收场。
人陷在黑暗里的极大的危险，就是下手点火。但是我们要学习航海的人，在前面有浓雾时，抛下锚等候，信靠仰赖神。我们要静下心来安息在神的平安里等候主。当我们愿意放下自己的聪明，主必会引领我们进入祂的光明中。
基督徒有必要用行动活出信仰来。这样才会有真实的生命见证，来影响人、荣耀主。
总结：选择效法主（v10-11）
让我们效法主，成为受教的仆人。有能听的耳、受教的舌头、活出顺服敬畏神、勇敢不退缩的生命。在目前这真理与公义受到逼迫的时刻，让我们不自己点火，而是依靠仗赖神，活出有真实影响力的生命！
Isaiah 49: Listen Attentively and Believe Wholeheartedly
GK611 Morning Devotion
4/8/2022
Speaker: Ps Deborah + Rev David Tan
Introduction:
Yesterday Chapter 49 started with the second servant song. It speaks of God using his servant, the Messiah, to save the people of Israel. But for the Israelites in Babylonian captivity, they did not believe that God still remembered them. After so many years of captivity, is it still possible to return to the promised land? So, starting in the second half of chapter 49, they ask some questions about God. Today, coming to chapter 50, God continues to respond to the questions they asked.
I. Avoid Being Unteachable like Israel (v1-3)
The people of Israel believed that God had forgotten the covenant He made with their ancestors. Not only did they annul their mothers, but they also sold them to the creditors to pay off their debts. But Jehovah God pointed out that the reason why they fell into the state of being annulment and being sold was all because of their own problems.
1.Unrepentant (v1)
God told Israel that He did not voluntarily divorce their mother (Jerusalem), nor did He owe a debt to Babylon and sell them to the other party. All this is due to Israel emphasizing too much on sin and ultimately not repenting and being disobedient. It was they who forsook God and sold themselves.
2. Not responding (v2a)
God also pointed out that the people not only did not pray and wait for God vigilantly but also did not respond to what God preached through the prophet Isaiah.
Sin blinds man from hearing the call of the Holy Spirit, pointing fingers at others, and failing to examine his own life. It was pride, disinterest, and unresponsiveness that led them into captivity.
3. Disbelief (v2b-3)
Humans are weak, and even though we have experienced God’s miraculous deeds, when we encounter difficulties, especially when we pray for a long time and do not see breakthroughs, we tend to forget the miracles God has performed before, and even doubt God’s salvation with His mighty arm. Just like Israel, despite God's great miracles in Egypt, Israel did not believe that God could deliver them from captivity.
Psalm 37: I was young and now I am old, yet I have never seen the righteous forsaken or their children begging bread.
Therefore, brothers and sisters, we are all righteous and saved by the blood of the Lord. So, when we are in trouble and our faith begins to waver, it reminds us of the question that God asked Israel today, and it is also to us: "Is my arm shortened and unable to save? Am I powerless to save?” and recall the grace that God has done in the past.
II. Be Teachable like Jesus Christ (v4-9)
Although faced with many difficulties and challenges in serving, the Lord Jesus bravely accepted God's call and mission. Be the light to restore Israel's servants and Gentiles. And from the life of the Lord, we see the attributes of His righteousness and faithfulness. He is a servant who is consistent in his words and deeds, teaching by words, and teaching by example.
1. Teaching by words (v4a)
A teachable life begins with the tongue. Because the book of James tells us that if we can control our tongue, we can be perfect.
We must first be teachable, be taught by God’s words, study the Bible, pray in the morning, memorize the scriptures, and work hard in God’s words before we can spread the words that God has given us, utter words of grace, and use God’s words to support and encourage the weary man.
2. Teaching by example (v4b-11)
(1) Obedience without retreating (v4b-5)
The Lord Jesus not only has the tongue of a teachable servant, but also a heart and ears that are willing to be taught. He is not satisfied with yesterday, the day before, or past experiences of faith. Instead, listen to what the father has to say to him every morning with a longing heart and build a close relationship. Even the Lord knew that going to the cross was provoking pain, but He was still willing to obey, not defy God's will, and not retreat.
(2) Humiliate without hiding (v6)
The Lord Jesus bravely faced all the schemes and insults. He was humiliated, knowing that he was blameless and innocent. Even though He was whipped by Roman soldiers and even the flesh was excavated, on the cross, He could still say, "Father, forgive them. For they do not know what they have done."
(3) Rely upon without shame (v7-9)
We must rely on the Lord to overcome suffering and stand firm in defending the truth. Don't be confused by man-made delusions. In this way, we will not be ashamed of being a servant of Christ, nor will we be ashamed and embarrassed by the Lord in front of future generations and not be able to face future judgment.
(4) Wait without lighting your own fire (v10-11)
Through the prophet Isaiah, God called on the people to stop being hard-hearted, thinking that they could light their own fire to light the path ahead. Such people will end up miserable eventually.
The great danger of being caught in the dark is to set fire to it. But we must learn from sailors, when there is thick fog ahead, drop anchor and wait, trusting in God. We need to stay calm, rest in the peace of God and wait upon the Lord. When we are willing to let go of our intelligence, the Lord will lead us into His light.
It is necessary for Christians to live out their faith through action. Only in this way will there be a real-life testimony to influence people and glorify the Lord.
Conclusion: Choose to be like the Lord
Let us be like the Lord and become teachable servants. Have ears that can hear, a teachable tongue, and lives a life of obedience and fear of God, courageous and unshakeable. At this moment when truth and righteousness are being oppressed, let us not set fire on our own, but rely on God to live a life with real influence!
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