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撒母耳记下［第23章］|Book of 2 Samuel 23

【大卫家兴盛的原因】

主讲: 林国晶传道

12/10/2023


引言：

从大卫的诗歌和他所拥有的勇士看大卫兴盛的原因。

一、守约的神(v1-7)

1.提升卑微的人

大卫用这首诗歌，总结自己的一生。他尽管出身卑贱，在家是一个牧羊人。但，是那与他立约，并信实地履行那约的耶和华神，使他被神提升，被拣选成为以色列的君王，身居高位。

2.饶恕悔改的人

大卫很清楚知道，他虽是神所膏立的，他却不是圣人，也不是完美无瑕的人。大卫明白自己生命的软弱，也看到自己做了很多得罪神的地方，然而，神并没有因此而放弃他，而是在他认罪回转时饶恕他并与他立永远的约。

小结：

今天，立约的神，也与我们立下永远坚定的约，并让耶稣为我们成就了这约。感谢神，因祂信实的约，使我们可以在每一次软弱跌倒时，有机会回转并在次经历神的慈爱和怜悯。

二、大能的勇士（v8-39）

1. 靠神争战的头三位勇士（v8-12)

这里提到其中有三位特別杰出的勇士，他们分别是亚底挪、以利亚撒和沙玛。他们拥有大大击杀敌军的能力，但他们并不是归功于自己，但他们都承认是「耶和华使以色列人大获全胜」(v10、v12)。他们知道得胜并非是自己的功劳，他们赫赫的战功背后都有神的帮助，并要将一切荣耀都归于神。

2. 为王舍命的另三位勇士（v13-23)

第二组的三位勇士的献身超越单纯的对王的忠诚。这三个勇士使命必达，将生命置之度外，不顾一切来成就权柄心所想的。试问我们是否有愿意为神为人舍命的精神呢？撇开冒死，我们是否为了爱神爱人的缘故而愿意花多一点时间、精神或金钱呢？

3. 忠心跟随的三十位勇士（v24-39)

这段经文记录三十个勇士的名字。当中，不但有十二支派的人，也有利未人；不但有以色列人，也有外邦人。虽然他们的能力不同、出身不同，但却一样被数算，因为他们的共同点是忠心。神把这些不同类型的忠心勇士赐给大卫，借着他们的忠心事奉和彼此配搭，支取神的得胜，建立神的国度。今天，神要我们建立基督的身体，就是教会。为了「配搭这身子」（林前12:24），祂也会把各种不同的人加进基督的身体。因此，我们不可以貌取人，也不可论断暂时软弱的弟兄，因为每个人都有可能被神造就成忠心的国度勇士。

总结:兴起吧，大能的勇士！

神盼望我们每个人都可以兴盛，像大卫一样。前提是，我们要持续跟随这位守约的神。此外，今天我们都可以成为大能的勇士。我们每个人都有份参与建造神的国度。我们之所以可以成为国度的勇士，不是因为我们的地位，我们的身份，我们的才能，而是看我们是否有一颗愿意回应神的心。神并沒要求我们十全十美，神也不会以我们的行为衡量我们，神是看重人的心胜於一切。祂必兴起我们成为祂大能的勇士！

2 Samuel 23 Reasons for the Prosperity of the House of David
GK611 Morning Devotion
12/10/2023
The Morning Devotion Speaker: Ps. Stella Ling

Introduction:

The reasons for David's prosperity as seen in his psalms and the warriors he had.

1. A covenant-keeping God (v1-7)

(1) Elevates the humble

With this psalm, David summarises his life. He was a shepherd at home despite his humble beginnings. But it was the LORD God, who had made a covenant with him and was faithful to ulfil that covenant, that caused him to be exalted by God and chosen to be king of Israel and to occupy a high position.

(2) Forgiving the repentant

David knew very well that although he was anointed by God, he was not a saint or a perfect man. David understood the weakness of his life and saw that he had done much to sin against God, yet God did not give up on him, but forgave him and made an everlasting covenant with him when he confessed his sins and turned back.

Summary:

Today, the God of covenants also makes an everlasting and firm covenant with us and allows Jesus to fulfill that covenant for us. Thank God that because of His faithful covenant, we can have the opportunity to turn around and experience God's love and mercy again in every weakness and fall.

2. Mighty Warriors (v8-39)

(1) The first three warriors who waged war on God (v8-12)

Three of these particularly outstanding warriors are mentioned here as Adino, Eleazar and Shammah. They possessed the ability to kill the enemy greatly, but they did not take credit for it, but they all recognised that it was "the LORD who gave Israel a great victory" (v10, v12). They knew that the victory was not of their own making, but that God was behind their success, and they wanted to give Him all the glory.

(2) The three other warriors who lay down their lives for the king (v13-23)

The second group of three warriors went beyond mere loyalty to the king. These three warriors were on a mission, putting their lives on the line and risking everything to accomplish what the heart of authority desired. Do we have the willingness to lay down our lives for God and man? Risking our lives aside, are we willing to spend a little more time, effort, or money for the sake of loving God and loving people?

3. Thirty Warriors who followed faithfully (v24-39)

This passage records the names of thirty warriors. Among them were not only the twelve tribesmen but also the Levites, not only Israelites but also Gentiles. Though they had different abilities and different origins, they were counted the same because what they had in common was their faithfulness. God gave these different types of faithful warriors to David, and through their faithful service and partnership with each other, they were able to support God's victory and build up the kingdom of God. Today, God wants us to build up the body of Christ, the church. In order to "compose the body" (1 Cor. 12:24), He will also add various kinds of people to the body of Christ. Therefore, we are not to judge a man by his appearance, nor are we to judge a brother who is temporarily weak, for everyone has the potential to be made into a faithful Kingdom warrior by God.

Conclusion: Rise up, mighty warriors!

God desires that each of us may prosper and be like David. The prerequisite is that we continue to follow this covenant-keeping God. Furthermore, we can all be mighty warriors today. Each of us has a part in building the Kingdom of God. We can be warriors for the kingdom not because of our position, our status, or our talents, but by whether or not we have a heart that is willing to respond to God. God does not require us to be perfect, and God does not measure us by our behaviour; God values the human heart above all else. He will raise us up to be His mighty warriors!