以斯拉记第6章：神的心意必定成就

 
GK611晨祷生命读经
23/07/2025
主讲: 林国晶传道


引言：神的工作虽有延迟，终必成就

一、神掌权改变人心（拉6:1–12）

1. 查古卷显神旨意（v1–2）
大利乌王接到控告以色列人的信后，下令查找古卷，竟找到古列王先前的命令。这显示神能在关键时刻，让人“翻出那一卷书”。

同样，神不会忘记我们生命中的呼召与命令。

2. 王再颁令建圣殿（v3–5）
找到古列的命令后，大利乌确认并扩展了命令，正式重启建殿工作。神不但重新启动工程，也恢复资源与敬拜器皿。

今天我们要明白，如果我们属灵生命的停滞，这并不是终点。而且，神会在祂的时间再次发出命令。

3. 反对者转而协助（v6–10）
曾经敌对的达乃等人，被命令转而支持圣殿建造。神能使敌人成为祝福的管道。
因此，我们可以信靠神能翻转局势，使原本的敌人成为推手。

4. 警戒人勿扰圣工（v11–12）
大利乌发出严厉命令，警告任何干扰圣工的人，并承认耶和华是耶路撒冷的神。而我们也当敬畏神所托付的圣工，全心投入，不可轻忽。

小结：神能感动掌权者、翻阅历史、扭转敌人，成就祂的计划。不要因延迟而灰心——神的时间从不误事。

二、神亲手完成圣工（拉6:13–15）

1. 顺服命令不迟疑（v13）
敌人这次“速速”遵命，推动建殿。神自己使曾经的敌人成为推进者。所以，我们无需自己争战，只要信靠神、顺服祂的带领。

2. 倚靠先知得坚固（v14）
先知哈该与撒迦利亚的话语不断鼓励百姓，建殿工作因此得以持续。神的话语是建造过程中不可或缺的力量。因此，当我们软弱时，神的话能成为你的支柱。

3. 圣工竣工荣耀神（v15）
圣殿修成，显明神信实和同在。这也显明神起头的工，祂必亲自完成。因此，不要轻易放弃。

三、神恢复敬拜生活（拉6:16–22）

1. 众人欢喜献殿（v16–17）
百姓按律法欢喜献上祭物，敬拜神。这也提醒我们，当神成就大事时，我们要以感恩和敬拜回应。

2. 设立属神秩序（v18）
当时，祭司、利未人的职分被恢复，敬拜的次序被重建。这表示属灵生活需要秩序与顺服神设立的权柄。

3. 归回洁净守节（v19–22）
百姓洁净自己，守逾越节，纪念神的救赎。所以，我们要常回想神的恩典，以洁净的心亲近祂。

小结：敬拜的恢复，是神恩典的高潮。敬拜不是形式，而是内心的回应与顺服。

总结：神是那位从起头到完成的神

神掌权——使君王查古卷，重启圣工。
神成全——亲手带领工程到完工。
神恢复——带来属灵生活的更新与喜乐。


    
  

Ezra Chapter 6: God's Heart Shall Surely Be Fulfilled
GK611 Morning Devotion
23/07/2025
The Morning Devotion Speaker: Ps. Stella 

Introduction: Though God's work may be delayed, it will surely come to pass

I. God Reigns and Changes Hearts (Ezra 6:1–12)

1. Search  the  Ancient  Scroll  to Reveal God’s Will (v1–2)
After receiving the letter accusing the Israelites, King Darius ordered a search for the ancient scroll  —and astonishingly, the past decree from King Cyrus was found. This shows that God can cause someone to “bring out the scroll” at just the right time.

Likewise, God will not forget the calling and order in our lives.

2. The King Re-issues the Decree to build the Temple (v3–5)
Once the decree was found, Darius not only confirmed it but expanded it, officially restarting the temple construction. God not only resumes the work but also restores the resources and the sacred vessels for worship.

Today we must understand: a pause in our spiritual lives is not the end. God will issue His command again—in His time.

3. Opponents Now Become Helpers (v6–10)
Tattenai and others who once opposed the work were now ordered to support the rebuilding. God can turn enemies into channels of blessing.
Therefore, we can trust that God is able to reverse the situation—turning opponents into instruments of progress.

4. A Warning Not to Interfere with God’s Work (v11–12)
Darius gave a stern warning against any interference with the temple project and acknowledged the LORD as the God of Jerusalem. Likewise, we must revere the sacred work entrusted to us—devoting ourselves wholeheartedly and not treating it lightly.

Summary: God can move those in power, uncover history, and overturn opposition to fulfill His plans. Do not be discouraged by delays—God’s timing is never late.

II. God Personally Completes His Holy Work (Ezra 6:13–15) 

1. Prompt Obedience to the Decree (v13)
This time, the enemies “promptly” obeyed the royal command and pushed forward the building of the temple. God Himself turned adversaries into facilitators. So we do not need to fight on our own—just trust God and follow His leading.

2. Rely on the prophets and be strengthened (v14)
The words from prophets Haggai and Zechariah continually encouraged the people, enabling the construction to continue. God’s Word is an essential source of strength in the building process. When we feel weak, His Word becomes our support.

3. Completion of the Holy Work Brings Glory to God (v15)
The completion of the temple demonstrated God’s faithfulness and presence. It proves that the work God begins, He will surely bring to completion. So don’t give up easily.

III. God Restores the Life of Worship (Ezra 6:16–22) 

1. Joyful Dedication of the Temple by the People (v16–17)
The people offered sacrifices according to the law, rejoicing and worshipping God. This reminds us that when God accomplishes great things, we should respond with thanksgiving and worship.

2. Establishing God-Ordained Order (v18)
At that time, the duties of the priests and Levites were restored, and the order of worship was re-established. This shows that spiritual life requires order and submission to God’s appointed authority.

3. Returnees's Purification and Celebration of the Festival (v19–22)
The people purified themselves and celebrated the Passover, remembering God’s redemption. Likewise, we should frequently recall God’s grace and draw near to Him with a clean heart.

Summary: The restoration of worship is the climax of God’s grace. Worship is not a mere formality—it is a response of the heart and an act of obedience.

Conclusion: God is the One Who Begins and Finishes the Work

God reigns – He moved the king to search the ancient scroll and restart the holy work.
God fulfills – He personally led the work to its completion.
God restores – He renewed spiritual life and brought joy.