耶利米书［第一章］
Book of Jeremiah 1
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耶利米书 第一章 |Book of Jeremiah 1【突破局限，释放神话语】
引言：你可曾感到被某些限制束缚住？
一、突破命运的限制--领受呼召 (V1-5)
神对耶利米的拣选并非偶然，而是在他尚未出生之前就已确定，设定了他的人生使命！神告诉耶利米：我未将你造在腹中，我已晓得你；你未出母胎，我已分别你为圣。我已派你作列国的先知。（V5）
神的预定与拣选，彰显了祂对我们每个人有独特的计划。无论背景或身份如何，神的呼召能突破命运的限制。有时我们可能会觉得环境和条件不许可，但只要勇敢地领受神的呼召，神早已为我们预备好一切。
二、解除恐惧的束缚—释放权柄 (V6-10)
耶利米感到自己年幼，不会说话，因而惧怕面对神的呼召。然而，神鼓励耶利米不要被恐惧束缚，保证祂会与他同在，并赐予他拔出、拆毁、建立和栽植的权柄。
我们都可能在面对神的呼召时感到惧怕和不安，觉得自己不够资格或能力不足。但神呼召我们，不是因为我们的能力，而是因为祂的计划和力量。当我们在神的权柄下行动，我们的话语和行为可以带来拆毁和建立。要相信神已赐予我们足够的力量和权柄，去完成祂的工作。
三、超越环境的压力—见证异象 (V11-16)
神通过两个异象（杏树枝和煮沸的锅）向耶利米显示即将到来的审判。神的审判信息严厉又可怕，耶利米当时应该没有勇气立刻向同胞传讲这样的信息。所以神让耶利米见证异象，要他完全相信神的话语必定成就，帮助他超越大环境的压力，勇敢地传达神的旨意。
对今天的基督徒来说，这意味着我们要学会依靠神超越环境和能力的限制，并忠实地分享和实践神的话语，无论面对何种挑战或困难。因为神的话语从不会落空，祂的计划必会成就。
四、胜过敌对的攻击—确信应许 (V17-19)
神命令耶利米要“束腰，站起来”，面对列国和君王，并地上的众民反对，宣布神的话语。神应许使耶利米坚固如铜墙铁柱，胜过一切敌对的攻击；神应许祂的同在与保护，要使耶利米能够无畏地执行使命。
当我们在生活或信仰中遇到强烈的反对时，我们要记得神应许祂的同在与保护，不要因为敌对的声音而退缩或放弃。只要我们坚守神的托付，神必会带领我们胜过一切敌对的攻击，完成祂的使命。
总结：
神呼召我们去突破内心和外在的种种局限，以耶利米为榜样，无畏地走出去释放神的话语， 让神的旨意成就在每一个人的生命中！
Jeremiah 1 Break through limitations and release God’s word
GK611 Morning Devotion
20/08/2024
The Morning Devotion Speaker: Ps Daniel
Introduction: Have you ever felt constrained by certain limitations?
1. Break through the limitations of fate - accept the call (V1-5)
God’s choice of Jeremiah was not accidental but was determined before he was even born, and his life mission has been set! God told Jeremiah: Before I formed you in the womb I knew you; Before you were born I sanctified you; I ordained you a prophet to the nations. (V5)
God’s predestination and election reveal that He has a unique plan for each of us. Regardless of background or identity, God’s call can transcend the limitations of destiny. Sometimes we may feel that the environment and conditions do not allow it, but as long as we bravely accept God’s call, God has already prepared everything for us.
2. Remove the shackles of fear — release authority (V6-10)
Jeremiah felt that he was young and could not speak, so he was afraid of facing God's call. However, God encouraged Jeremiah not to be bound by fear, assuring Him that He would be with him and giving him authority to uproot, tear down, build up, and plant.
We all may feel fearful and insecure when facing God’s call, feeling not qualified or inadequate. But God calls us not because of our ability, but because of His plan and power. When we act under God's authority, our words and actions can bring about both tearing down and building up. Trust that God has given us enough strength and authority to do His work.
3. Surpass the pressure of the environment — witness the vision (V11-16)
God showed Jeremiah the coming judgment through two visions (the almond branch and the boiling pot). God's message of judgment was severe and terrifying. Jeremiah should not have had the courage to immediately preach such a message to his compatriots. Therefore, God asked Jeremiah to witness the vision and asked him to fully believe that God’s words would come true, helping him to overcome the pressure of the environment and bravely convey God’s will.
For Christians today, this means we learn to rely on God to transcend the limitations of our circumstances and abilities, and to faithfully share and practice God’s word, no matter what challenges or difficulties we face. Because God’s word never fails, His plan will always come true.
4. Overcoming hostile attacks — confident in promises (V17-19)
God commanded Jeremiah to " prepare himself and arise" to proclaim God's word in the face of opposition from nations, kings, and people on earth. God promised to make Jeremiah as strong as a wall of bronze and an iron pillar, able to overcome all hostile attacks; God promised His presence and protection to enable Jeremiah to carry out his mission fearlessly.
When we encounter strong opposition in our lives or in our faith, we need to remember God’s promise of His presence and protection and not to shrink back or give up because of the voice of opposition. As long as we stick to God’s trust, God will lead us to overcome all hostile attacks and complete His mission.
Conclusion：
God calls us to break through all kinds of inner and outer limitations, follow Jeremiah’s example, fearlessly go out and release God’s words, Let God’s will be accomplished in everyone’s life!