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历代志上［第八章］
Book of 1 Chronicles 8

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历代志上 第八章|Book of 1 Chronicles 8

【逆境中的荣耀：持续相信地跟随】

主讲：郑伟健实习传道

21/06/2024


引言：含着金钥匙的意思

一、便雅悯支派的其他后裔（V1-32）

便雅悯支派共有十个儿子，第 1 节记录了其中五个儿子。这些后裔可能分布在南北两地，有些可能居住在南方，如犹大的领地内，包括耶路撒冷、迦巴、阿挪和罗德、亚雅仑、基遍等地。尽管今天的经文中有很多名字，但我们可以选择关注其中几个人的故事，来思考神的作为。在逆境中，我们要选择经历神的荣耀，并坚定选择持续跟随祂，决不放弃。

1.户伸：被抛弃但被神记念（V8-28）

虽然户伸被丈夫抛弃，但神却极其眷顾她。她的后裔在被但支派放弃的地区大大发旺，建立了阿挪和罗德两座城市，还有亚雅仑，许多著名的族长定居在耶路撒冷。

2.示每：失去持续蒙福的机会（V19-21)

这段提到的示每很可能是比拉的孙子，基拉的儿子，就是大卫逃难时攻击大卫的那个示每。他作为耶路撒冷的一位著名族长，得到了神特别的眷顾。然而，在王遭难的时候，他却选择反对王，最终被所罗门王除掉。他有一个持续蒙福的机会，但却因着自己的看见而走向灭亡。

二、扫罗的家谱（V33-40）

1.扫罗：未能持续跟随，失去祝福

扫罗起初是以色列人中一个微不足道的人，他来自于一个平凡的家庭，没有金钥匙或权势背景。然而，神拣选他，选他作为以色列的首位王。然而，尽管扫罗得到了这个伟大的机会，他却未能坚定跟随神的旨意。最后因着自己的血气行事走入了灭亡。

2.米力巴力：虽残障无力，但蒙神恩宠

米力巴力即米非波设，自幼父亲去世，自己也瘸腿，只能在路边乞讨。然而，神眷顾他，使他得到了大卫王的恩待。

总结：

在逆境中，真正的荣耀不是起步的辉煌，而是在于你是否持续跟随神。无论我们的起点如何微弱，神都会眷顾并祝福那些依靠祂的人。因此，让我们学会依靠神，谨慎选择，因为祂的计划比我们所能想象的更美好。在逆境中，神的荣耀会在我们的生命中彰显。相信神的应许，祂会带领我们走向光明的未来。


1 Chronicles Chapter 8: Glory in Adversity: Continue to Follow with Faith
GK611 Morning Devotion
21/06/2024
The Morning Devotion Speaker: IP Asher Chang

Introduction: The meaning of holding a golden key

1. Other descendants of the tribe of Benjamin (V1-32)

There were ten sons in the tribe of Benjamin, five of whom are recorded in verse 1. These descendants may be distributed in the north and south, and some may live in the south, such as in the territory of Judah, including Jerusalem, Geba, Ono and Lod, Aijalon, Gibeon and other places. Although there are many names in today’s scripture, we can choose to focus on the stories of a few of them to reflect on the work of God. In the face of adversity, we must choose to experience the glory of God and firmly choose to continue to follow Him and never give up.

(1) Hushim: Abandoned but remembered by God (V8-28)

Although Hushim was abandoned by her husband, God favoured her greatly. Her descendants flourished in the area abandoned by the tribe of Dan, establishing the cities of Ono and Lod, as well as Aijalon, and many famous tribe leaders settled in Jerusalem.

(2) Shimei: Losing the opportunity to continue to be blessed (V19-21)

The Shimei mentioned in this passage is most likely the son of Gera, the grandson of Bela, the same Shimei who attacked David when he fled. As a famous tribe leader in Jerusalem, he received special favour from God. However, when the king was in trouble, he chose to oppose the king and was eventually eliminated by King Solomon. He had a chance to continue to be blessed, but he perished because of what he saw.

2. Saul’s genealogy (V33-40)

(2) Saul: failed to continue to follow and lost blessings

Saul started out as an insignificant person among the Israelites. He came from an ordinary family without a golden key or a powerful background. However, God chose him and chose him to be the first king of Israel. Despite this great opportunity, Saul failed to firmly follow God’s will. In the end, he perished because of his own fleshly actions.

(3) Merib-Baal: Although disabled and powerless, he is favoured by God

Merib-Baal is Mephibosheth. His father died when he was young, and he himself was lame, so he could only beg on the roadside. However, God favoured him and he received favour from King David.

Conclusion：

In the face of adversity, the true glory lies not in your initial glory, but in whether you continue to follow God. No matter how humble our beginnings, God will care for and bless those who rely on Him. So let us learn to rely on God and choose carefully because His plans are better than we can imagine. In the midst of adversity, God’s glory is revealed in our lives. Believe in God’s promises, and He will lead us to a bright future.