耶利米书［第十章］
Book of Jeremiah 10
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耶利米书 第十章 |Book of Jeremiah 10【唯独耶和华是真神】
引言：
这章经文是一段对以色列人强烈的警告和劝戒，为要他们认识耶和华的独一真神性，警戒偶像崇拜的虚妄，并坚定依靠上帝的智慧和引导。
一、谴责百姓敬拜偶像 (V1-11)
1. 偶像的虚无 (V1-5)
经文描绘了偶像的本质——它不过是一块木头，由人手制作成的饰物。经文中提到偶像“好像棕树，是旋成的，不能说话，不能行走，必须有人抬着”。这生动地描述了偶像的无能为力。在今天的生活中，偶像可能表现为我们对某些物质的依赖，不管是金钱、地位、关系或其他。
2. 神的超越性 (V6-11)
这里强调了耶和华神的绝对超越性。祂的名大有能力，超乎万名之上。祂的尊荣，超乎一切，无人能比。所有的人本该单单赞美敬拜神。当时的犹大百姓不仅假冒伪善，而且在事奉神的同时，追求偶像。他们将信仰和价值观完全颠倒，将精力花在那些虚无的“神”上，而忽视了真正的创造主。因此，我们要清楚知道，只有神掌管万物，只有祂知道我们的未来。
二、称颂耶和华的伟大(V12-16）
这段经文是一首颂赞独一真神创造万有、管理宇宙的诗歌。耶利米对比了偶像的虚无和上帝的威严，强调了上帝是唯一无可比拟的真神，祂是真实的、永生的王。其实，我们可以常常看到上帝的创造之美。每一次日出日落，每一场风雨，都显明了上帝的伟大和权能。
三、宣告百姓即将被掳(V17-22）
以色列即将面临的困境，就是他们要被抛出去，离开他们的家园，并要受苦和被捉拿。这一切都表明了上帝对以色列背离祂的惩罚。然而，这段经文也反映了上帝的主权，祂掌管着历史的进程，甚至包括列国的兴衰。
对于我们今天的生活而言，这也警戒我们，如果我们选择依赖虚假的‘偶像’）或不义的行为，最终的结果只能是灾难。
四、先知为百姓的代祷(V23-25）
这里反映了耶利米的谦卑和对上帝的依靠。他承认人类的有限和无助，并请求上帝在施行公义时怜悯祂的百姓。同时，他也祷告上帝将愤怒倾倒在那些不认识祂的列国中。
我们在生活中也常常会面对不确定和无法掌控的处境。在这些时刻，我们应当向神祷告，按照祂的旨意行事，而不是依靠自己的理解和判断。
总结：
弟兄姐妹，唯独耶和华是真神，祂超越一切受造之物，掌管着万有。今天，我们生活在一个充满诱惑和虚假承诺的世界中，各种‘偶像’试图取代上帝在我们生命中的位置。然而，神的话提醒我们，只有上帝才是真实可信的，只有祂能带给我们真正的平安与满足。
Jeremiah Chapter 10: The LORD is the Only True God
GK611 Morning Devotion
04/09/2024
The Morning Devotion Speaker: Ps Stella
Introduction：
This passage is a strong warning and reminder to the Israelites, intended to make them recognize the unique divinity of the LORD, warn them about the futility of idol worship, and encourage them to rely on God’s wisdom and guidance.
I. Condemnation of the People’s Idol Worship (V1-11)
1.The Futility of Idols (V1-5)
The scripture describes the nature of idols—they are merely a piece of wood, crafted by human hands into ornaments. The scripture mentions that idols “are like a scarecrow in a cucumber field, they cannot speak; they must be carried because they cannot walk.” This vividly illustrates the powerlessness of idols. In our lives today, idols may manifest as our dependence on certain material things, whether it be money, status, relationships, or other things.
2.The Supremacy of God (V6-11)
This section emphasizes the absolute supremacy of the LORD God. His name is mighty and above all other names. His honor surpasses everything, and no one can compare to Him. All people should praise and worship God alone. At that time, the people of Judah were not only hypocritical but also pursued idols while serving God. They completely inverted their faith and values, spending their energy in those futile “gods” while neglecting the true Creator. Therefore, we must understand that only God controls all things, and only He knows our future.
II. Praise for the Greatness of the LORD (V12-16)
This passage is a hymn praising the one true God who created and governs the universe. Jeremiah contrasts the futility of idols with the majesty of God, emphasizing that God is the only incomparable true God, the true and eternal King. In reality, we can often see the beauty of God’s creation. Every sunrise and sunset, every rain, reveals the greatness and power of God.
III. Announcement of the People’s Imminent Captivity (V17-22)
The Israelites are about to face a situation where they will be cast out, leaving their homes, and will suffer and be taken captive. All this signifies God’s punishment on Israel for turning away from Him. However, this passage also reflects God’s sovereignty, as He controls the course of history, including the rise and fall of nations.
For our lives today, this serves as a warning that if we choose to rely on false ‘idols’ or unrighteous behavior, the ultimate outcome will be disaster.
IV. The Prophet’s Intercession for the People (V23-25)
This reflects Jeremiah’s humility and dependence on God. He acknowledges the limitations and helplessness of humanity and asks God to have mercy on His people when executing justice. He also prays for God’s wrath to be poured out on the nations that do not know Him.
In our lives, we often face uncertain and uncontrollable situations. In these moments, we should pray to God, act according to His will, and not rely on our own understanding and judgment.
Conclusion：
Brothers and sisters, the LORD alone is the true God, surpassing all creation, and ruling over everything. Today, we live in a world full of temptations and false promises, where various ‘idols’ try to take the place of God in our lives. However, God’s word reminds us that only God is truly trustworthy, and only He can bring us true peace and fulfillment.