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历代志上［第十八章］
Book of 1 Chronicles 18

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历代志上 第十八章|Book of 1 Chronicles 18

【耶和华使人得胜！】

主讲：林国晶传道

10/07/2024


引言：

我们看到大卫如何在依靠神的应许下取得胜利并经历神是那位说话算话的神！

一、靠神应许得胜(V1-13)

大卫相信神对他的应许，这给他带来了持续的胜利：

1.战胜敌人(V1-2)

大卫击败了非利士人和摩押人，并夺取他们的领土和财富。我们看见在大卫的生命中，他不仅仅是战胜敌人，更是战胜了对自己能力的依赖。例如，在击败非利士人和摩押人时，他不仅仅是使用了智慧和战略，还是依赖着神的帮助。

在我们的生活中，我们是否有类似的挑战，需要我们更多地依赖神而不是我们自己的能力来应对呢？

2.定睛于神（V3-8）

因着大卫知道是耶和华使他得胜，因此他不看自己的敌人的强盛，而是定睛仰望神，深知神会帮助他。这些争战让大卫看到，是神在带领他巩固神的国度，也帮助他更明确地跟随神。

若我们单单依靠我们优良的条件和环境，我们的属灵生命很可能会停滞不前、甚至后退。因为人的眼目很容易从神的身上转移到人以为可靠的事物上，结果迷失了方向。因此，我们要时时定睛仰望神。

3.归神荣耀(V9-13)

大卫将所有的战利品和财富都归于神，这显示出他对神的完全信任和顺服。大卫的行为提醒我们，在取得成功或者得到财富时，我们不应该忘记这一切都是来自于神的恩赐。

二、按神性情治国(V14-17)

大卫清楚知道是神坚立了他的国，因此他也按着神的原则来管理国家。在大卫治理以色列的过程中，他建立了一个有序的行政体系，任命了不同的职位来管理国家事务。例如，他任命了约押为元帅、约沙法为史官、撒督为祭司长等，这些都是在按照神的原则来管理国家。

我们看见大卫的王朝是得神祝福的。他不但拥有好的领袖，也有好的跟随者。

总结: 心中有神，必能得胜

弟兄姐妹，神是我们力量的泉源，又是带领我们迈向胜利的指引！当我们心中有神像大卫一样，无论我们往哪里去，耶和华都使我们得胜！


1 Chronicles Chapter 18: The Lord brings victory!
GK611 Morning Devotion
10/07/2024
The Morning Devotion Speaker: Ps Stella Ling

Introduction：

We see how David was victorious in relying on God's promises and experiencing God as the One who speaks the truth!

1. Gain victory by relying on God's promises (V1-13)

David trusted God's promises to him, which brought him continued victory:

(1) Victory over Enemies (V1-2)

David defeated the Philistines and Moabites and captured their territory and wealth. We see in David's life that he didn't just overcome his enemies, but he overcame his dependence on his own abilities. For example, in defeating the Philistines and Moabites, he didn't just use wisdom and strategy, he relied on God's help.

Do we have similar challenges in our lives that require us to rely more on God than our own abilities to meet them?

(2) Fix your eyes on God (V3-8)

Because David knew that it was the Lord who had given him victory, he did not look at the strength of his enemies, but fixed his eyes on God, knowing full well that God would help him. These battles showed David that it was God who was leading him to strengthen God's kingdom and helped him to follow God more clearly.

If we rely solely on our excellent conditions and circumstances, our spiritual life is likely to stagnate and even backslide. This is because man's eyes are easily diverted from God to things that man thinks are reliable, and as a result, he loses his way. Therefore, we should always fix our eyes on God.

(3) To the glory of God (V9-13)

David showed his complete trust and obedience to God by giving Him all the loots of war and wealth. David's behavior reminds us that in achieving success or gaining wealth, we should not forget that it is all a gift from God.

2. Rule according to God's nature (V14-17)

David knew full well that it was God who had established his nation, and so he ruled it according to God's principles. In David's governance of Israel, he established an organised administrative system by appointing different positions to manage the affairs of the nation. For example, he appointed Joab as the commander, Jehoshaphat as the historian, and Zadok as the chief priest, etc. All of these were running the country according to God's principles.

We see that David's kingdom was blessed by God. He not only had good leaders, but also good followers.

Conclusion: With God in your heart, you will be victorious!

Brothers and sisters, God is our source of strength and our guide to victory! When we have God in our hearts like David, the Lord gives us victory wherever we go!