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以赛亚书［第十章］
Book of Isaiah 10

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以赛亚书［第十章］|Book of Isaiah 10

【结局尽在神手中】

主讲: 陈炎明牧师

21/04/2022

前言：在公司里谁说了算？当然是大老板！

一、有权柄却作恶的结果（V1-11）

这里在描述仗势欺人的人，他们的后果如何呢？人在做神在看，人始终无法逃脱神的审判。

1.从最高跌到最低（V1-4）

作领袖者有权柄，权柄者有说话和订立条款的机会，可是如果没有按照神的真理定案，而是以奸诈的手段做事，最终必自食其果。我们常说人种的是什么，收的也是什么。但是先知要说的是，他们不但要被掳、被杀，而且还有更重的恶果会接着而来；简直就是无穷后患。千万不要悖逆神啊！后果不堪设想。

2.被敌国掳掠管教（V5-6）

亚述是当年不认识耶和华神的外邦帝国，是当代最强盛且黑暗的国度，而神竟然可以用他们成为祂手中管教的棍，以管教悖逆的子民。作为神子民的我们要留心反省，当我们被恶人欺压的时候就要查验，为什么神容许恶人发旺而我们却衰败？是否这是神在管教我们，要我们悔改归正呢？

3.黑暗权势行毁灭（V7-11）

无知的国与王当然不知道神的意思，只以为自己是那可以随意抢夺列国的无敌手。甚至让黑暗的权势入侵和掌控都不自觉，而且不知道唯独耶和华才是全能独一神。将来都得面对神的审判！

二、一切恶行都得面对神（V12-19）

1.最尊荣的帝王又如何？（V12-14）

亚述王的自大、高傲、荣耀、财富都在神的掌控之中，人以为自己有多本事、多能干吗？其实都是虚的！神可以在转眼间拿走人的一切。人的气息都在神手中，不认识神的人真是无知啊！

2.被造物对造物主又如何？（V15-19）

人很容易在成就中自我膨胀，而忘记自己只不过是渺小的受造物。一切的得失其实都掌握在全能神手中。

三、最终只剩下剩下的人（V20-22）

神的选民中所剩下的，这是【余民】的概念。忠心跟随主，一心敬畏神的人是有福的。因为他们是最终的得胜者。我们总认为凡信的人都得永生，但是真正的得救者不也是得胜者吗？正如《启示录 3:5》“ 得胜的，也必这样身穿白衣，我决不从生命册上涂抹他的名，我还要在我父和他的众天使面前，承认他的名。”我们真的要作认真的基督徒！

四、到时候神出手行审判（V23-34）

神对悖逆儿女的管教虽然严厉，但是刑罚还是有期限的。一旦刑罚的时间够了，神就会释放他们。然后就是对付那些欺压神子民的敌人，这是没有恩典可言的，因为他们是世世代代抵挡神的不信者。最终敌人无论有多高大？多繁多？都要一一倒戈！

意思说，神是最终的掌权者，恶人的一切恶行，权贵的一切高傲，都无法在神面前站立，都会一一倒下而灭绝。想想当神施行审判的日子来到时，你是欢喜等候这日子的人，还是战战兢兢颤抖恐惧的人呢？

总结：我们的神是人生的掌权者！

无论是选民或世人，最终都要面对神的审判。 唯独敬畏神的选民有得胜的应许，我们岂不是当竭力成为神眼中的得胜者吗？

Isaiah 10: The ending is in the hands of God
GK611 Morning Devotion
21/04/2022
Speaker: Rev David Tan

Introduction: Who has the final say in the company? Certainly the boss!

I. The result of having authority but doing evil (V1-11)

Here we are describing people who bully others. What are their consequences? When man is doing, God is watching, and man can never escape God's judgment.

1. Fall from the highest to the lowest (V1-4)

Leaders have authority, and those with authority have the say and opportunity to set rules, but if they do not make decision based on God’s truth and instead act in a treacherous way, they will eventually suffer the consequences. We often say that whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. But what the prophet is saying is that not only will they be taken captive and killed, but more serious consequences will follow, simply endless trouble. Never rebel against God! The consequences could be disastrous.

2. Being captured and controlled by the enemy country (V5-6)

Assyria was a foreign nation that did not know Jehovah God at the time, and it is the most powerful and kingdom of darkness in the contemporary era, yet God use them as a tool to discipline the rebellious people. As God’s people, we must reflect thoroughly. When we are oppressed by the wicked, we must examine it. Why does God allow the wicked to prosper while we fail? Is it that God is disciplining us and asking us to repent and be corrected?

3. The power of darkness caused destruction (V7-11)

Surely, ignorant nations and kings do not know what God means, and they thought that they are the invincible ones who can seize any nation as they wish. They didn’t even realise when the powers of darkness have invaded and is controlling, and do not know that only Jehovah is the only Almighty God. In the future, all people will have to face the judgment of God!

II. All evil deeds must face God (V12-19)

1. What so about the most honourable emperor? (V12-14)

The arrogance, pride, glory, and wealth of the king of Assyria are all under the control of God. Do people think that they are competent and capable? In fact, it is all fake! God can take everything from a person in a blink of an eye. The breath of man is in the hands of God, and those who do not know God are truly ignorant!

2. What about the created being versus the creator? (V15-19)

It is easy to exaggerate oneself in achievement and forget that one is only a small creature. All gains and losses are in the hands of Almighty God.

III. In the end, only left with those remaining (V20-22)

The leftover of God's chosen people is the notion of [remnant]. Blessed is those who follow the Lord faithfully and fear God wholeheartedly. Because they are the ultimate victors. We always think that whoever believes will have eternal life, but aren't the truly saved ones also victors? As "He who overcomes shall be clothed in white garments, and I will not blot out his name from the Book of Life; but I will confess his name before My Father and before His angels." We must really be serious Christians!

IV. When the time comes, God will act in judgment (V23-34)

Although God's discipline on the disobedient children is severe, there is still a time limit for the punishment. Once the punishment time is up, God will release them. Then God will deal with the enemies who oppress His people, there is absolutely no mercy, because they are unbelievers who have resisted God from generation to generation. The ultimate enemy no matter what size, how many, all will fall one by one!

It means that God is the ultimate ruler, and all the evil deeds of the wicked and all the arrogance of the powerful cannot stand before God, and they will all fall and be destroyed one by one. Think about when the day of God's judgment comes, are you the one who waits for it with joy, or the one who trembles with fear?

Conclusion: Our God is the ruler of life!

Both the elect and the common people will eventually face the judgment of God. Only those chosen ones who fear God have the promise of victory. Shouldn’t we strive to become victors in the eyes of God?