诗篇第44篇: 信仰的试炼

GK611 晨祷生命读经
01.082025
主讲: 陈炎明牧师

引言：古话说：“工欲善其事，必先利其器”！

一、回想是信念的基石(诗44:1-8) 

1.追溯信心的根源（v1-2）
神过去怎么帮助或祝福我们？这是我们信心的基础。从认识神到经历神，这都是我们信仰根据的重要体验和认知，人若是缺少这些，往往就说不上什么是自己的信仰？

2.确认力量的源头（v3-8）
胜利不是倚靠能力，而是倚靠神的恩典和拣选。我们常搞错了“源头”，认为找工作就要学会应征的技巧，却忘记机会是神的预备。找方向就靠导航却忽视神才是人生真正的指引。找对象就要去交友平台，却忽略了神才是真正的“终身大事”成就者。
属神的子民应当记住并宣告神的作为，以此激励信心。

二、考验是信仰的真实（诗44:9-16）

神的子民并不总是处于顺境，信仰也不总是带来外在的“成功”。在苦难中仍可诚实地向神倾诉，表达困惑和痛苦。这是一个真实信仰的表现：在不理解神作为时仍然向祂呼求。
但是不要忘记，这一切所谓考验或“管教”的过程都神都美意不是吗？因为这是神定意要“锻炼”祂的儿女啊！

三、苦难是信心的坚持（诗44:17-22）

有时苦难不是因罪或悖逆，而是出于神的主权与计划。神的忠仆也可能会受苦，甚至是“为义受逼迫”。信仰要有一种深度：即使在不公与痛苦中，依旧坚定不移。正如《帖前5:16-18》所说：“要常常喜乐，不住地祷告，凡事谢恩，因为这是神在基督耶稣里向你们所定的旨意。”在自己没有犯错的情况下也受考验，这不正是约伯的经历吗？

四、呼求是突破的事实（诗44:23-26）

呼求神的怜悯不是凭己义，而是凭神的慈爱。
这是一篇将“信心”与“真实情感”结合的祷告：“在苦难中不隐藏软弱，也不放弃盼望。”

总结：属灵高峰

一个真实信仰的历练—在神看似沉默时仍然坚持仰望祂的怜悯；才有后来的幸福美好啊！



    

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GK611 Morning Devotion
01/08/2025
The Morning Devotion Speaker: Rev. David Tan

 Introduction: As the old saying goes: "If you want to do your work well, you must first sharpen your tools"!

I. Recollection is the foundation of faith (Psalm 44:1-8) 

1. Tracing the Roots of Faith (v1-2)
How has God helped or blessed us in the past? This is the foundation of our faith. From knowing God to experiencing Him, these are crucial experiences and understandings that underlie our faith. Without these, we often cannot truly define our faith.

2. Identify the Source of Strength (v3-8)
Victory doesn't depend on ability, but on God's grace and choice. We often misunderstand the "source," thinking that finding a job requires interview skills, forgetting that opportunities are God's provision. We rely on navigation to find direction but disregard that God is the true guide in life. We look for a partner through dating platforms but overlook that God is the true accomplisher of "lifelong matters."
God's people should remember and proclaim God's deeds to inspire their faith.

II. Trial is the Reality of Faith (Psalm 44:9-16) 

God's people don't always experience prosperity, and faith doesn't always bring outward "success." Even in times of suffering, we can honestly pour out our hearts to God, expressing our confusion and pain. This is a sign of true faith: we still cry out to Him even when we don't understand His ways.
But don't forget, all these so-called trials or "discipline" are God's good intentions, aren't they? Because they are God's will to "train" His children!

III. Suffering is the Perseverance of Faith (Psalm 44:17-22) 

Sometimes suffering isn't caused by sin or rebellion, but rather by God's sovereignty and plan. Even faithful servants of God may suffer, even "persecuted for righteousness' sake." Faith requires a depth: steadfastness even amid injustice and pain. As 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 says, "Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you." Being tested even through no fault of his own, isn't this exactly Job's experience?

IV. The Reality of Calling Out as a Breakthrough (Psalm 44:23-26) 

Calling upon God's mercy is not based on self-righteousness, but on God's lovingkindness.
This is a prayer that combines faith with genuine emotion: "In the face of suffering, we will not hide our weakness, nor give up hope."

Conclusion: Spiritual Peak

An experience of true faith—persisting in looking to God for mercy when He seems silent; only then can there be happiness and goodness later!