耶利米书［第十七章］
Book of Jeremiah 17
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耶利米书 第十七章 |Book of Jeremiah 17【两种对比人生的未来】
一、两种人生的明确写照（V1-18）
1. 两种倚靠（V1-8）
神在这里生动地描述了百姓罪恶的深度，仿佛用铁笔和金刚钻将其刻在他们的心里。这说明，百姓的罪恶已经根深蒂固，已经成为了他们的天性！神就借着耶利米讲了两个比喻，告诉百姓：倚靠人的，像沙漠中的植物，缺水枯萎，那人有祸了；倚靠神的，那人有福了，像栽于河边的树，即便干旱也不惧怕，生命仍然结果不止，
我们生活中是否常常依赖自己的人脉、金钱或能力？神提醒我们，只有祂能给予永不枯竭的供应。唯有倚靠神，能使我们在干旱中仍然茂盛。
2. 两种心态（V9-11）
人心诡诈，天生有罪性很难自省；而接受神鉴察的心，能在神的光照下，使人从诡诈中得到医治。
我们常常自以为正直，但神能透彻了解我们内心的动机，我们需要祂的鉴察与引领，才能辨明对错，不偏离正道误入歧途。
3. 两种选择（V12-16）
选择离弃神的最终会人生的风暴中，陷入羞耻之中；而选择呼求神的，则会在神的宝座前找到医治和拯救。
当面对挑战和试炼时，我们要选择迅速转向神，唯有选择呼求神，内心能够平静安稳，永不蒙羞。
4. 两种结局（V17-18）
倚靠神的人，在灾祸的日子会经历神的保护不惊恐，最终必在神的恩典中走向丰盛与荣耀的未来；拒绝神的人，最终遭受神毁坏他们，走向毁灭的终点！
最后的结局取决于我们今天的选择：倚靠神的，最终得享丰盛的生命和荣耀的未来；依靠人的，最终在蒙羞与毁坏中结束。愿我们时刻都选择依靠神，得到永恒的应许。
二、具体信靠神-谨守安息日（V19-27）
1. 重申安息日的诫命（V19-22）
神命令百姓以安息日为圣日，在安息日停止一切工作和交易。守安息日不做工，是信靠神供应的具体行动和表现。
2. 谨守安息日的祝福（V24-26）
遵守安息日不仅是命令，背后有祝福。顺服神的安排，祂必赐福全地，带来丰盛的平安与繁荣。
3. 违背安息日的遭祸（V27）
如果百姓违背不守安息日，代表着他们拒绝倚靠神，神的审判会临到，整个城都会遭受毁灭。
守安息日不仅是遵守一条律法，不是单纯的休息日，而是表达对神完全的信靠，在忙碌中提醒自己，真正的源头在神！愿我们不仅在行动上守安息日，心灵上也真正倚靠神，相信祂是掌管一切的神！
总结：
今天，我们见证了依靠人和依靠神的人生结局是截然不同的。让我们不要为了追求世界的东西而失去神的祝福。在我们生活的每个决定和行动中，都要将神放在首位。选择信靠神的人生，将会获得神永恒的恩典和应许！
Jeremiah 17 Futures of Two Contrasting Life
GK611 Morning Devotion
17/09/2024
The Morning Devotion Speaker: Ps. Daniel
1. A clear portrayal of two lives (V1-18)
(1) Two kinds of reliance (V1-8)
Here God vividly describes the depth of the people’s sin, as if engraved with metal stylus and diamond on their hearts. This shows that the sins of the people are deeply ingrained and have become their nature! God told the people two parables through Jeremiah: He who relies on man is like a plant in the desert, which withers due to lack of water. Woe to that person. Blessed is the person who relies on God, like a plant planted by the river. A tree is not afraid of drought, and its life continues to bear fruit.
How often do we rely on our connections, money, or abilities in life? God reminds us that He alone can provide an everlasting supply. Only relying on God can enable us to thrive in drought.
(2) Two mentality (V9-11)
The human heart is deceitful, and it is difficult to examine one's self because of the inherent sinfulness; but a heart that accepts God's observation can enable people to be healed from deceitfulness under God's illumination.
We often think we are upright, but God can thoroughly understand our inner motives. We need His observation and guidance in order to distinguish right from wrong and not deviate from the right path and go astray.
(3) Two options (V12-16)
Those who choose to abandon God will eventually fall into shame in the storms of life; while those who choose to call on God will find healing and salvation before the throne of God.
When facing challenges and trials, we must choose to quickly turn to God. Only by choosing to call on God can our hearts be calm and stable, and we will never be shamed.
(4) Two endings (V17-18)
Those who rely on God will experience God’s protection and no fear in the days of calamity and will eventually move toward a future of abundance and glory in God’s grace; those who reject God will eventually suffer God’s destruction of them, leading to the end of destruction!
The final outcome depends on our choices today: those who rely on God will ultimately enjoy abundant life and a glorious future; those who rely on humans will ultimately end in humiliation and destruction. May we always choose to rely on God and receive eternal promises.
2. Definite trust in God - observe the Sabbath (V19-27)
(1) Reaffirm the Sabbath commandment (V19-22)
God commanded the people to keep the Sabbath holy and stop all work and transactions on the Sabbath. Keeping the Sabbath and not working is a definite action and expression of trusting God’s provision.
(2) The blessing of observing the Sabbath (V24-26)
Keeping the Sabbath is not just a command, it has a blessing behind it. Obey God’s arrangements, and He will bless the whole earth and bring abundant peace and prosperity.
(3) Disasters for breaking the Sabbath (V27)
If the people disobey the Sabbath, it means they refuse to rely on God. God’s judgment will come, and the entire city will be destroyed.
Observing the Sabbath is not only observing a law, nor is it simply a day of rest, but it is an expression of complete trust in God and reminds oneself in the midst of busyness that the real source is in God! May we not only keep the Sabbath in action, but also truly rely on God in our hearts and believe that He is the God in charge of everything!
Conclusion：
Today, we have witnessed that the outcome of life is completely different between those who rely on man and those who rely on God. Let us not lose God’s blessings by pursuing the things of the world. Put God first in every decision and action in our lives. If you choose to trust God in your life, you will receive God’s eternal grace and promises!