耶利米书［第二十七章］
Book of Jeremiah 27
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耶利米书 第二十七章 |Book of Jeremiah 27【顺服神的三‘不’曲】
西底家其实是巴比伦王所立的犹大傀儡王。因此，他想趁着巴比伦正处在内忧外患时刻，起来与其他国家联盟，反叛巴比伦王尼布甲尼撒。但神要耶利米做绳索与轭，加在自己的颈项上。以此提醒神的百姓和列国，不要倚靠自己的小聪明谋反，而是要顺服神的安排。
1要顺服尊荣神设立的权柄
2要顺服神安排的艰难环境
3要等候跟随神的步伐节奏
求神赐我们一颗谦卑的心，顺服权柄。在困境中依然要不凭血气的紧紧依靠神跟随神，不要走在神的前面。
二、不随从世界硬颈不受管教（V8-15）
V8-15神应许那些不随从世界，愿意顺服神的管教，服事巴比伦王和他的百姓的，必在本地存留，得以耕种居住，他们必蒙神保守得存活。
巴比伦之前的两次入侵和掳掠已经证明了耶利米所言的准确性。然而，西底家为何仍然抗拒顺服神的旨意？
他害怕失去王权和国民的支持，选择了迎合民意，而非顺服神。他拒绝顺服神，不仅是政治上的错误，更是他信仰上的失败。
当我们面对抉择时，我们是是依靠自己的理解，世人的眼光，属世的价值观，还是愿意谦卑顺服神的带领，甚至被管教？
三、不以属灵之名行血气之事（V16-22）
假先知哈拿尼雅预言说，二年之内耶和华圣殿的器皿都要从巴比伦带回，假先知如此说的目的就是要大家支持西底家加入背叛巴比伦的同盟。
在历史上有不少别有用心的领袖，利用煽动性口号和宣传手段操纵群众情绪，以达成个人和政治利益。
假先知的话既迎合当时的祭司和领袖，还有外邦诸王对国际局势的判断，也满足普罗大众的爱国激情，但却不是神的计划与心意。因此耶利米在此预言不但之前被掳去的器皿带不回来，就连剩下的也要被带到巴比伦，也会有更多的人被掳掠到巴比伦去。
弟兄姐妹，我们要警醒求神给我们分辨的能力。末后世代有很多假先知会以属灵之名行血气之事。工作这么忙，一次半次不去崇拜，天父会明白的。钱都不够用了，不给十一奉献，神不会怪你的。因为你给的很勉强，神也不会悦纳。听起来很有道理，但却让弟兄姐妹变为强盗，掉入咒诅里。所以，我们要儆醒。不要被那些似是而非的道理给欺骗或蒙蔽。
假先知看重的是闪闪发亮器皿，不是那些被掳的同胞。弟兄姐妹，我们的服事和牧养看重的是什么？
总结：
•要顺服的行在祂的旨意中，顺服神给我们的权柄，顺服神的管教，不随从世界。不效法假先知，假借神的名谋取自己的利益。
•让我们以信心回应，相信神的美意，顺服神为我们安排的一切遭遇和环境。
Jeremiah 27 Submit to God with the Three "Do Not's"
GK611 Morning Devotion
03/10/2024
The Morning Devotion Speaker: Ps Deborah
I. Do not resist the authority established by God (V1-7)
Zedekiah was actually a puppet king of Judah, set up by the king of Babylon. He wanted to take advantage of Babylon’s internal and external struggles by forming alliances with other nations to rebel against King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon. However, God instructed Jeremiah to make ropes and a yoke and place them on his neck, as a reminder to God’s people and the nations not to rely on their own clever schemes, but to submit to God's plan.
1. Submit to and honor the authority God has established.
2. Submit to the difficult circumstances arranged by God.
3. Wait and follow the rhythm of God's steps.
May God give us a humble heart and submit to authority. Even in hardship, we should rely on God rather than our own flesh, and not move ahead of Him.
II. Do not follow the world in being stiff-necked and refuse to be disciplined (V8-15)
In verses 8-15, God promises that those who do not follow the world but are willing to submit to His discipline and serve the king of Babylon and his people will remain in their land, be able to farm and live there, and be preserved by God.
The two previous invasions and exiles by Babylon have already proven the accuracy of Jeremiah’s prophecy. So why did Zedekiah still resist submitting to God's will?
He’s fearful of losing his throne and the support of the people, so he chose to follow popular opinion rather than obey God. His refusal to submit to God was not just a political mistake but also a failure in his faith.
When we face choices, do we rely on our own understanding, the opinions of the world, and worldly values, or are we willing to humble ourselves and submit to God's guidance, even if it means being disciplined?
III. Do not act in the flesh under the guise of spirituality (V16-22) The false prophet Hananiah
prophesied that within two years, the articles taken from the Lord’s temple would be returned from Babylon. The purpose of this false prophecy was to gain support for Zedekiah to join in the rebellion against Babylon.
Throughout history, there have been leaders with ulterior motives who used inflammatory rhetoric and propaganda to manipulate the emotions of the masses to achieve personal and political goals.
The false prophet's words catered to the judgments of the priests, leaders, and foreign kings on international affairs, and it also satisfied the patriotism of the people. However, it was not God’s plan. Jeremiah prophesied that not only would the articles previously taken not return, but even the remaining ones would be taken to Babylon, and more people would be exiled.
Brothers and sisters, we must be vigilant and ask God for the ability to discern. In the end times, many false prophets will act in the flesh under the guise of spirituality. "Missing worship once or twice because of work is fine; the Heavenly Father will understand." "There isn’t enough money, so not giving tithe is okay; God won’t blame you." These statements sound reasonable, but they lead brothers and sisters into deception and curses. Therefore, we must be watchful and not be deceived by seemingly reasonable arguments.
The false prophets valued the shiny temple articles, not the fellow Israelites who are exiled. Brothers and sisters, what do we value in our service and ministry?
Conclusion:
We must walk in God's will, submit to the authority He has placed over us, submit to His discipline, and not follow the world. Do not imitate the false prophets who use God's name to pursue their own interests.
Let us respond with faith, trusting in God's goodness and submitting to everything He arranges for us.