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撒母耳记下［第4章］|Book of 2 Samuel 4

【靠神之人必蒙恩宠】

主讲: 谭天恩弟兄

08/09/2023


引言：天堂门前的考试···

一、靠人不靠神 手必发软（V1）

伊施波设因立他为王的人死了，以至手足无措，以色列众人也都惊惶。恐惧能使我们瘫痪，惟有信心与倚靠神能胜过惧怕。只要信靠神，就能放胆地克服身边的困难。

二、靠人又靠人 走向死亡（V2-3，5-8）

1.危难时不警觉（V5-6）

国家正在危难的日子，伊施波设竟不知警觉，睡午觉而招杀身之祸。基督徒要时刻警醒，因为圣经说那日近了，仇敌魔鬼如同吼叫的狮子，遍地游行，寻找可吞吃的人。

2.不会知人善用 (V2-3,7-8)

伊施波设的臣子虽没有谋朝篡位的野心，但却弑君求赏。作为领袖，用人很关键，不是利用下属，而是要有真关系！

三、靠神还靠神 蒙神恩宠（V4，9-12）

1.信靠神衣食无忧（V4）

按人看来，米非波设真是命途多岔。他在开头时，一切都不能和伊施波设相比。两人的分别，真是如同天渊。伊施波设和米非波设之间，这么鲜明的对比给我们指明了当拣选的道路，那就是单单依靠神。

2.信靠神行为公正（V9-12）

大卫向利甲和巴拿讲述亚玛力少年的错误行为，并宣告他们自私、邪恶的动机，表明现在要执行的刑罚是超越个人和感情，替神执行公义审判的事实。

一个合神心意的人不能停留在「身正不怕影子斜」上。不但身子要正，影子也不能歪，要完全地活在光中！不但自己要持守真理，也不能任凭别人因自己而误会、跌倒，这才是「明光照耀」的见证。永远不可忘记，神的宝座是立在公义的根基上。

总结：恩宠祷告文···

我是基督徒，我永不疑惑。所有事情都要变成可能。靠着基督我凡事都能，因祂坚固我。神会因着恩宠而为我申冤。
我在基督里拥有天上的福份。神必将所有关于生命与虔诚的事赐给我。我在基督里拥有丰富的产业。因为我与基督同作后嗣，要承受神的万有。

2 Samuel 4 Those who trust in God will be favored GK611 Morning Devotion
8/9/2023
The Morning Devotion Speaker: Bezalel Tan

Introduction: Examinations at the Gates of Heaven -

1. Relying on man rather than God, all hands will be limp (V1)

Ishbosheth was so overwhelmed by the death of the man who had made him king that all Israel was terrified. Fear can paralyze us, but faith and dependence on God overcomes fear. As long as we trust God, we can boldly overcome the difficulties around us.

2. Keep relying on people will lead to the paths of death (V2-3, 5-8)

(1) Not being alert in times of danger (V5-6)

The nation was in the midst of a time of crisis, but Isbosheth was not alert and took a nap, which led to his death. Christians need to be alert at all times, for the Bible says that the day is near when the enemy, the devil, like a roaring lion, will go on his way, seeking whom he may devour.

(2) Not knowing how to use people well (V2-3,7-8)

Although Ishbosheth's ministers had no ambition to usurp the throne, they killed the king and sought his reward. As a leader, it is crucial to use people, not to utilise subordinates, but to have true relationships!

3. Keep relying God, favoured by God (V4, 9-12)

(1) Trusting God for food and clothing (V4)

Mephibosheth's life was really forked according to man. At the beginning of his life, he had nothing to compare with Ishbosheth. The difference between the two was like an abyss. The contrast between Isposheth and Mephibosheth shows us the way to choose, which is to rely on God alone.

(2) Trusting God to act justly (V9-12)

David's recounting of the wrongdoings of the Amalekite youths to Rechab and Baanah, and his declaration of their selfish, evil motives, shows that the penalty now to be carried out transcends personalities and feelings, and is a fact of righteous judgment on God's behalf.

A man after God's own heart cannot dwell on "a straight foot is not afraid of a crooked shoe. Not only must his body be upright, but his shadow must not be crooked, and he must live completely in the light! Not only must he hold on to the truth himself, but he must not allow others to misunderstand and fall because of him. This is the testimony of "shining light. Never forget that the throne of God rests on the foundation of righteousness.

Conclusion: Prayer of Grace

I am a Christian and I never doubt. All things shall become possible.I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. God will redress my grievances through favour. I have heavenly blessings in Christ. God will give me all things pertaining to life and godliness. I have a rich inheritance in Christ. For I am a joint heir with Christ, and shall inherit all things from God.