耶利米书［第三十六章］
Book of Jeremiah 36
文章下载 ｜ Article Download
耶利米书 第三十六章 |Book of Jeremiah 36【为着神奔跑吧！】
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!
GK611 Morning Devotion
18/10/2024
The Morning Devotion Speaker: IP Asher
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.