耶利米书［第五十二章］
Book of Jeremiah 52
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耶利米书 第五十二 |Book of Jeremiah 52【拆毁与重建的盼望】
耶利米书的最后一章52章，虽然充满了审判和毁灭的景象，但它也同样彰显了神在审判之后的怜悯与恩典。让我们看到神如何在破碎与拆毁的背后，为祂的百姓预备了重建的盼望。
一、神审判的预言成真（V1-11）
这段经文首先给我们看见神对犹大国的审判成真。巴比伦的尼布甲尼撒王来攻陷了耶路撒冷，烧毁圣殿，掳走百姓。西底家的不悔改不仅带来他和家族的灭亡，也使整个国家陷入了神的审判。
今天，神同样在呼召我们悔改。我们也许已经在某些地方经历了‘围困’，某些部分正处于破碎中，我们是否已经察觉到神的警告？我们是否正在拒绝神的提醒和呼召？拒绝悔改只会带来毁灭！
二、神的审判存有恩典（V12-23）
这段经文记录了圣殿、城墙、宫殿被摧毁，以及圣殿器皿被掠夺的场面。但神在审判之后仍然存有恩典，圣殿中的器具未被完全销毁，而是被带往巴比伦，直到神眷顾以色列人的日子（耶27:21-22）。器皿的存留预示着日后的重建与恢复。
‘拆毁与倾覆’并非神的最终计划，而是祂带来重建的过程。就像园丁修剪枝叶，为的是帮助植物更好地成长，神的审判中含着恩典和盼望。所以，当我们面对生命中的拆毁时，不要绝望，而要将目光转向神，相信祂必成就更美好的计划！
三、三次被掳破碎悖逆（V24-30）
这里记载了犹大三次被掳到巴比伦的悲剧，这不仅是一个国家破碎的历程，更是神要破碎百姓悖逆的结果。然而，这三次被掳实际上代表了神耐心的审判过程，在给人一次次悔改的机会。
‘三次被掳‘提醒我们悖逆的代价，神的审判不偏私，无论是王公贵族，还是普通百姓，都无法逃脱。但在破碎中也有盼望，当人愿意悔改时，神仍然是充满怜悯的神；神的审判不是为了惩罚，而是为了让我们回转。
四、拆毁之后栽植重建（V31-34）
耶利米书的结尾记载了犹大王约雅斤在被掳37年后得到释放，甚至被带到巴比伦王的席前用餐，终身如此。这表明在审判毁灭之后，神依然有恢复的计划。神仍为悔改的人预备了重建与复兴的机会。
我们也可以在经历过破碎后得到更新，因为神并非仅仅是拆毁，他的最终目的是重建。在我们经历破碎的时刻，神也在准备新的开始。祂的恩典总是超越我们的理解，常常在我们最不期望的地方为我们开出路，只要我们懂得悔改！
总结：
耶利米书52章并非悲剧的终结，而是神恩典的开端。神拔出、拆毁，但最终目的是为更深、更美的栽植与建立。让我们在生活的拔出中，看到神要栽植的生命树！即使我们经历破碎，神也会带领我们走向重建，而每一次的重建都承载着祂的恩典！
Jeremiah 52 The hope of tearing down and rebuilding
GK611 Morning Devotion
19/11/2024
The Morning Devotion Speaker: Ps Daniel
Introduction:
Although the last chapter of Jeremiah, Chapter 52, is full of scenes of judgment and destruction, it also demonstrates God’s mercy and grace after judgment. Let us see how, behind the brokenness and demolition, God has prepared the hope of restoration for His people.
1. The prophecy of God’s judgment comes true (V1-11)
This passage first shows us that God’s judgment on the nation of Judah has come true. King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon came and captured Jerusalem, burning the temple and taking the people captive. Zedekiah's impenitence not only brought the destruction of him and his family, but also plunged the entire country into God's judgment.
Today, God is also calling us to repent. We may have experienced "barrier" in some places, some parts are broken, have we sensed God's warning? Are we rejecting God’s reminders and calls? Refusal to repent will only bring destruction!
2. God’s judgment contains grace (V12-23)
This passage records the destruction of the temple, city walls, and palaces, and the robbery of temple utensils. But God still has grace after judgment, and the instruments in the temple were not completely destroyed but were taken to Babylon until the day when God visited the Israelites (Jeremiah 27:21-22). The survival of the vessels foreshadowed later reconstruction and restoration.
‘Destruction and overthrow’ are not God’s ultimate plan, but His process of bringing about restoration. Just like a gardener pruning branches and leaves to help plants grow better, God’s judgment contains grace and hope. So, when we face demolition in our lives, don’t despair, but turn your eyes to God and believe that He will accomplish a better plan!
3. Three times captured, broken and rebellious (V24-30)
This part records the tragedy of Judah being taken captive to Babylon three times. This is not only the process of a broken country, but also the result of God’s desire to break the disobedience of the people. However, these three captivities actually represent God’s patient judgment process, giving people opportunities to repent again and again.
‘Three Captivity’ reminds us of the price of disobedience. God’s judgment is not partial, and neither kings nor nobles nor ordinary people can escape. But there is hope in the brokenness. When people are willing to repent, God is still a God full of mercy; God’s judgment is not to punish, but to turn us back.
4. Planting and reconstruction after demolition (V31-34)
The end of the book of Jeremiah records that King Jehoiachin of Judah was released after 37 years of captivity and was even brought to dine at the king of Babylon’s table, which he did for the rest of his life. This shows that after judgment and destruction, God still has a plan of restoration. God still provides opportunities for restoration and revival for those who repent.
We can also be renewed after experiencing brokenness because God does not just tear down, His ultimate purpose is to rebuild. In our moments of brokenness, God is also preparing us for a new beginning. His grace always transcends our understanding, often making a way out for us where we least expect it, if only we know how to repent!
Conclusion：
Jeremiah 52 is not the end of tragedy, but the beginning of God’s grace. God uproots and tears down, but the ultimate goal is to plant and establish deeper and more beautiful things. Let us see the tree of life that God wants to plant in the uprooting of life! Even when we experience brokenness, God will lead us toward restoration, and every restoration carries His grace!