使徒行传19：挑战中不停前行
 
GK611晨祷生命读经 
05.06.2026
主讲：郑伟健传道

 引言: 迎难而上，百折不挠

一、与神同行，福音前行（徒19:1-22）

1. 要与圣灵同行（v1-7）
保罗来到以弗所以后，首先关心的不是人数、事工或环境，而是这些门徒有没有领受圣灵。因为面对属灵争战最重要的，不是人的能力，而是圣灵的能力。与神同行的人，不是依靠自己的热心和经验，而是依靠圣灵的带领和帮助。今天许多人拥有信仰的知识，却缺少圣灵的能力，因此一遇见挑战就灰心退后。真正能够持续前行的人，是那些不断依靠圣灵的人。

2. 放胆传讲真道（v8-12）
当这些门徒领受圣灵以后，保罗继续放胆传讲神的道。他先在会堂讲道三个月，后来遭遇人的反对和毁谤，便离开会堂，转到推喇奴学房继续教导。保罗没有因为门关了就停止，而是继续寻找神所开的门。结果福音从以弗所传遍整个亚西亚。很多时候我们也会遇见拒绝、失败和阻挡，但神关上一扇门的时候，往往也在预备另一扇更大的门。与神同行的人，不会因为阻挡而停止前进。

3. 荣耀归于主名（v13-18）
有几个赶鬼的人看见保罗奉耶稣的名赶鬼有能力，于是也想模仿。但恶鬼却说：「耶稣我认识，保罗我也知道，你们却是谁呢？」他们知道耶稣的名字，却不认识耶稣本人；拥有别人的见证，却没有自己的关系。神借着这件事让全城知道，耶稣不是咒语，而是真神。今天我们也不能依靠父母、小组长或牧者的信仰，而必须亲自认识主。因为真正能够面对挑战的，不是借来的信心，而是自己与主建立的关系。

4. 神道大大兴旺（v19-22）
当主耶稣的名被尊崇以后，许多人开始认罪悔改，把过去行邪术所使用的书卷全部拿出来焚烧。这些书价值极高，但他们愿意付上代价离开过去的捆绑。真正的复兴不只是情绪上的感动，而是生命真实的改变。神的道之所以能够大大兴旺，不是因为人感动了一次，而是因为人愿意放下旧生命，选择顺服神。神的道继续向前，人的生命也因此被更新改变。

二、与神同行，无惧争战（徒19:23-41）

1. 福音兴旺，引来冲击（v23-34）
当福音越来越兴旺的时候，挑战也越来越大。以弗所有一座著名的亚底米神庙，许多人依靠制造偶像谋生。当越来越多人信主，不再拜偶像时，银匠底米丢的生意受到影响，于是煽动群众发动暴动。表面上他们是在维护宗教，实际上却是在保护自己的利益。福音真正产生影响的时候，往往会触碰人的价值观、利益和偶像。因此，挑战的出现不一定代表我们走错路，有时候反而证明神正在工作。


2. 神手掌权，风浪平息（v35-41）
面对全城的骚乱和混乱，保罗甚至想进入戏园向众人解释，但神却借着门徒和朋友拦阻了他。最后平息整场风波的，不是保罗，也不是神迹，而是一位城里的书记。神使用一个看似普通的人，使整个城市恢复平静。这里让我们看见，神的工作不一定透过轰轰烈烈的神迹完成，祂也可以使用环境、制度和人来成就自己的旨意。保罗没有掌控全局，但神始终掌控全局。风浪虽然很大，神却从来没有失去掌权。

总结：挑战没有减少，但神的同在更不会离开




  

Acts Chapter 19: Pressing On Amidst Challenges 
 GK611 Morning Devotion 
05.06.2026
Speaker: Ps Asher Chang


 Introduction: Facing Challenges Head-On, Unwavering in Adversity

I. Walking with God, Advancing the Gospel (Acts 19:1–22)
1. Walking with the Holy Spirit (v1–7)
Upon arriving in Ephesus, Paul’s primary concern was not the number of people, the ministry, or the circumstances, but whether these disciples had received the Holy Spirit. For in the face of spiritual warfare, what matters most is not human ability, but the power of the Holy Spirit. Those who walk with God do not rely on their own zeal and experience, but on the Holy Spirit’s guidance and help. Today, many possess knowledge of the faith but lack the power of the Holy Spirit; consequently, they become disheartened and retreat when challenges arise. Those who are truly able to press on are those who continually rely on the Holy Spirit.

2. Preaching the Truth with Boldness (v8–12)
Once these disciples had received the Holy Spirit, Paul continued to preach God’s word with boldness. He first preached in the synagogue for three months, but when he encountered opposition and slander, he left the synagogue and moved to the school of Tyrannus to continue teaching. Paul did not stop simply because one door had closed; instead, he continued to seek the doors that God was opening. As a result, the Gospel spread from Ephesus throughout the whole of Asia. We too often encounter rejection, failure and obstacles, but when God closes one door, He is often preparing a greater one. Those who walk with God do not cease to move forward because of obstacles.

3. Glory to the Name of the Lord (v13-18)
Some exorcists, seeing the power with which Paul cast out demons in the name of Jesus, sought to imitate him. But the evil spirit retorted, ‘I know Jesus, and I know Paul, but who are you?’ They knew the name of Jesus but did not know Jesus Himself; they possessed the testimony of others but lacked a personal relationship. Through this incident, God made it known to the whole city that Jesus is not a magic spell, but the true God. Today, too, we cannot rely on the faith of our parents, small group leaders or pastors; we must come to know the Lord for ourselves. For what truly enables us to face challenges is not borrowed faith, but the relationship we build with the Lord ourselves.

4. The Word of God Spread Rapidly (v19–22)
Once the name of the Lord Jesus was exalted, many began to confess their sins and repent, bringing out all the books they had used for sorcery and burning them. These books were of great value, yet they were willing to pay the price to break free from the bondage of their past. True revival is not merely an emotional stirring, but a genuine transformation of life. The reason God’s word flourished so greatly was not because people were moved once, but because they were willing to lay aside their old lives and choose to obey God. As God’s word continued to advance, people’s lives were consequently renewed and transformed.

 II. Walking with God, Fearless in Battle (Acts 19:23–41) 

1. The Gospel’s Growth Brings Conflict (v23–34)
As the Gospel flourished, so did the challenges. Ephesus was home to a famous temple of Artemis, and many people earned their living by crafting idols. As more and more people came to believe in the Lord and ceased worshipping idols, the silversmith Demetrius’s business suffered, so he incited the crowd to riot. On the surface, they were defending religion; in reality, they were protecting their own interests. When the Gospel truly makes an impact, it often touches upon people’s values, interests and idols. Therefore, the emergence of challenges does not necessarily mean we are on the wrong path; sometimes, it actually proves that God is at work.

2. God is in control; the storm subsides (v35–41)
Faced with city-wide unrest and chaos, Paul even considered entering the theatre to address the crowd, but God prevented him through the disciples and his friends. Ultimately, it was not Paul, nor a miracle, that quelled the turmoil, but a city clerk. God used a seemingly ordinary person to restore peace to the entire city. Here we see that God’s work is not necessarily accomplished through spectacular miracles; He can also use circumstances, institutions and people to fulfil His will. Paul did not control the situation, but God remained in control throughout. Though the storm was fierce, God never relinquished His authority.

 Conclusion: The challenges have not diminished, but God’s presence will never depart.