以赛亚书［第七章］
Book of Isaiah 7
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以赛亚书［第七章］|Book of Isaiah 7【靠人不信神的后果】
14/04/2022
前言：
当时犹大拒绝和北国以色列及亚兰结盟对付亚述，以色列和亚兰就联合攻击犹大。在这种压力之下，犹大王亚哈斯计划投靠亚述。神借着先知以赛亚对亚哈斯预言，靠人不信神的后果！
一、神差先知的传话（V1-9）
这段经文讲到神差遣先知以赛亚去传祂的话，告知犹大王亚哈斯在遭遇攻击时，要如何面对：
1. 要谨慎安静（V4）
如果我们面对攻击威胁时，不能谨慎安静，就可能会做一些失去理智的错误决定和行动。
2. 不要心胆怯（V4）
不要因对方所发的烈怒害怕，也不要心里胆怯。人会害怕是因为不知道结果，神是最终的主! 所以，不要忘记我们是神的儿女，要把我们的眼光从敌人转向神，神是我的坚固磐石!
3. 恶谋立不住（V7-8）
神对百姓说，敌人的计谋必立不住，也不得成就。神预言北国必然会遭破坏，不再成为国民。
当我们面临攻击和威胁的时候，最重要的不是去思想对方威胁的话，而是去抓住神的应许。神要我们把眼光放远，看长些，对方可能暂时得逞，但神是最终的得胜者。
4. 信神得立稳（V9）
我们若是不信神，定然不得立稳。神要我们用对神的信心和行动去面对仇敌，否则的话，必将遭遇失败和苦果。
今天的经文让我们一起思想先知的传话，如何靠神勇敢地面对攻击和威胁！
二、以马内利的兆头（V10-16）
1. 先知的斥责（V10-13）
亚哈斯的执政，已令百姓不堪其苦，使人厌烦，他假冒为善口是心非地回应先知，更是大大得罪神。所以先知斥责他是令神厌烦的!
2. 最大的应许（V14-16）
亚哈斯选择用人为的方法来解除危机，而神却选择给他一个兆头。 ‘以马内利’是神给子民的最大应许，无论环境如何，有神同在就必然胜券在握！可是人却不信，所以就要面对失去神同在的后果。
三、不信靠神的后果（V17-25)
亚哈斯的不信神导致神的审判。神将使用亚述作为管教的工具，攻击犹大民不聊生。
顺服就能蒙福，悖逆将遭咒诅，神的原则再次显明！
总结：
今天神借着祂的话语，清楚的让我们看见靠人不信神的后果！
愿我们都能全心信靠神，做一个真正顺服而蒙福的人！ Isaiah 7: The consequences for depending on people instead of believing in God
GK611 Morning Devotion
14/04/2022
Speaker: IP Daniel + Rev David Tan
Introduction:
At that time, Judah refused to make an alliance with the northern kingdoms of Israel and Aram to oppose Assyria, as such Israel and Aram joined forces to attack Judah. Under this pressure, King Ahaz of Judah planned to depend on Assyria. Through the prophet Isaiah, God prophesied to Ahaz of the consequences for depending on people instead of believing in God.
I. God send prophet to preach (V1-9)
This passage speaks of God sending the prophet Isaiah to preach His word, telling King Ahaz of Judah what to do when being attacked:
1. Be careful and quiet (V4)
If we are not careful and quiet when facing the threat of attack, we may make some irrational decisions and actions.
2. Do not be timid (V4)
Do not be afraid because of the wrath of the other party, and do not be afraid in your heart. People are afraid because they don't know the result, God is the ultimate Lord! So, don't forget that we are children of God, and we shall turn our eyes from the enemy to God, God is my solid rock!
3. The evil plan cannot stand (V7-8)
God said to the people that the enemy's plans will not stand or be accomplished. God prophesied that the northern kingdom that “it shall not stand, nor shall it come to pass.
When we face attacks and threats, the most important thing is not to think about the threats of the other party, but to grasp the promises of God. God wants us to be farsighted, and the other party may succeed temporarily, but God is the ultimate victor.
4. Stand firm when believing in God (V9)
If we do not believe in God, we will certainly not stand firm. God wants us to face the enemy with faith and deed in God, otherwise, we will surely encounter failure and bitter consequences.
Today's scriptures let us think about the prophet's words, how to rely on God to deal with attacks and threats bravely!
II. The Sign of Emmanuel (V10-16)
1. The Rebuke of Prophet (V10-13)
Ahaz's ruling has caused the people to suffer greatly, but this might be a trivial matter for him to be detested by people. His hypocritical response to the prophet is a great offense to God. So the Prophet rebuked this to be annoying to God!
2. The Greatest Promise (V14-16)
Ahaz chose to use human means to alleviate the crisis, but God chose to give him a sign.
‘Emmanuel’ is the greatest promise that God has given to the people. No matter what the circumstances are, with God's presence there is bound to be a victory! But people do not believe, so they have to face the consequences of losing the presence of God.
III. The consequences of not trusting God (V17-25)
Ahaz's unbelief in God led to God's judgment. God will use Assyria as an instrument of discipline to attack Judah's civil disorder.
Obedience will be blessed, disobedience will be cursed, God’s principles have been revealed once again!
Conclusion:
Today, through His words, God clearly shows us the consequences for depending on people instead of believing in God!
May we all trust God with all our hearts and be a truly obedient and blessed person!
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