耶利米书［第二十六章］
Book of Jeremiah 26
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耶利米书 第二十六章 |Book of Jeremiah 26【忠于呼召，不畏权势】
耶利米先知被神呼召去传达一个不受欢迎的信息，那就是审判的信息。这样的信息并不是百姓、祭司和领袖们愿意听的。因此，耶利米面临着极大的反对，甚至是生命的威胁。然而，耶利米却忠实地传达了神的命令，不畏惧人言，展现了极大的勇气。
一、忠于神的信息（V1-6）
神命令耶利米在圣殿门口对众人说预言，并忠实地传达耶和华对以色列的警告。对于耶利米来说，这绝非一个轻松的任务。然而，耶利米没有逃避，他忠实地传达了神的命令，尽管他清楚知道这会引起怎样的反应。
作为神的子民，我们被呼召成为光明中的灯塔，将神的真理传给这个世界。现代的基督徒同样面临着是否要忠实传达神话语的挑战。然而，我们要勇敢地在需要发声时发声，因知道我们的使命是活出真理，而不是妥协。
二、敢于面对威胁（V7-11）
耶利米传达的信息激起了极大的敌意，尤其是宗教领袖和百姓的反对。他们抓住耶利米，威胁要杀死他。这种情况对耶利米来说是巨大的挑战。然而，尽管面对如此的压力和威胁，耶利米并没有退缩。他知道自己的使命是来自神的，他勇敢地为自己辩护，并再一次强调他所传的信息并非出于个人的意愿，而是直接来自神的指示。
耶利米的勇气告诉我们，当我们面对世俗文化的压力和反对时，不应退缩。相反，我们需要坚定信心，依靠神的力量去完成祂所托付的使命。
三、彰显神的公义（V16-24）
虽然有众多敌对的声音，但耶利米的勇气与忠诚得到了神的保护。这表明，虽然我们在传达神的真理时可能会遇到反对和逼迫，但神不会弃我们于不顾。
耶利米的经历告诉我们，传递神的信息和真理是每个信徒的责任，而结果则由神来掌管。我们不应因环境或反对声而气馁，而是要相信神会在他的时机成就他的旨意。
总结：不畏权势，勇敢前行
神呼召我们成为祂真理的见证人，即便在面对人们的反对和不理解时，我们也要勇敢发声。我们的生命不仅是为自己而活，更是为主而活，为了传扬祂的真理与爱而奋斗。愿我们每一个人都能在日常生活中展现出对神的忠诚，不畏权势，勇敢前行！
Jeremiah 26 Faithful to the Calling, Unafraid of Power
GK611 Morning Devotion
02/10/2024
The Morning Devotion Speaker: Ps Stella
Introduction:
The prophet Jeremiah was called by God to deliver an unpopular message – a message of judgment. This message was not one that the people, priests, and leaders wanted to hear. As a result, Jeremiah faced great opposition, even threats to his life. However, Jeremiah faithfully conveyed God's command, showing great courage and not fearing the words of others.
1. Faithful to God’s Message （V1-6)
God commanded Jeremiah to stand at the temple gate and prophesy to the people, faithfully delivering the Lord’s warning to Israel. For Jeremiah, this was not an easy task. However, he did not shy away. Despite knowing the reaction it would provoke, he faithfully conveyed God's command.
As God’s people, we are called to be beacons of light, sharing God’s truth with the world. Modern Christians face the same challenge of whether to faithfully convey God’s Word. Yet, we must have the courage to speak out when necessary, knowing that our mission is to live out the truth, not to compromise.
2. Courage in the Face of Threats （V7-11)
Jeremiah’s message stirred up great hostility, especially from the religious leaders and the people. They caught hold of Jeremiah and threatened to kill him. This situation posed a great challenge to Jeremiah. However, even in the face of such pressure and threats, Jeremiah did not back down. He knew his mission came from God, and he boldly defended himself, reemphasizing that the message he delivered was not of his own will but directly from God’s instruction.
Jeremiah’s courage teaches us that when we face the pressure and opposition of secular culture, we should not retreat. Instead, we need to stand firm in our faith, relying on God’s strength to fulfil the mission He has entrusted to us.
3. Demonstrating God’s Justice （V16-24)
Although there were many opposing voices, Jeremiah’s courage and faithfulness were met with God’s protection. This shows that while we may encounter opposition and oppression when delivering God’s truth, God will not abandon us.
Jeremiah’s experience teaches us that it is every believer’s responsibility to convey God’s message and truth, while the outcome is in God’s hands. We should not be discouraged by the environment or opposition but trust that God will fulfil His will in His own time.
Conclusion: Unafraid of Power, Courageously Moving Forward
God calls us to be witnesses of His truth. Even when faced with opposition and misunderstanding, we must bravely speak out. Our lives are not only for ourselves but also for the Lord, striving to proclaim His truth and love. May each of us demonstrate loyalty to God in our daily lives, unafraid of power, and courageously move forward!